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Sheridan Commission Approves Purchase of Pickup for Public Works

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered the purchase of a pickup for the Public Works Office/Planning Department. County Planner Mark Reid gave details on the vehicle and where it was being purchased. According to a memo from the Public Works Department, the 2026 Ram 1500 from Sheridan Motors will come with a 5 …

October 20, 2025

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City Council Preview

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to rezone one acre of land at 1039 2nd Avenue East is an item that will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Monday night. Following a public hearing on the rezone request, the Council will consider the ordinance on first reading to rezone the …

October 19, 2025

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Knecht Changes Name to Mead Lumber

News – Sheridan Media On October 15, Knecht Home Center, a cornerstone of the Rapid City area market since 1928, is officially changing its name to Mead Lumber effective October 16, 2025. The company also operates under that name in Spearfish, South Dakota, Gillette and Sheridan, Wyoming, and Cañon City, Colorado. Barry Kriha Director of …

October 19, 2025

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History: Possibly First Movie Filmed in Wyoming was in 1912

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming is not known as place where a lot of movies are made, but there have been several movies filmed in the Cowboy State, taking advantage of the majestic scenery. Some movies that have scenes filmed in Wyoming include Any Which Way You Can, with Clint Eastwood, had many scenes filmed …

October 19, 2025

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Lash steps into game warden coordinator role in the Big Horn Basin

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody Region has announced Kyle Lash as the new game warden coordinator. Lash stepped into the role last month, succeeding Scott Werbelow, who retired after 33 years of service to the department. According to the department, in his new position, Lash will oversee game wardens …

October 18, 2025

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Federal Food Benefits On Pause During Government Shutdown

News – Sheridan Media Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries will not be issued their November food benefits until federal funding is restored. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health. During state fiscal year 2025 (July 1,

October 18, 2025

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Missing Person Kyle Ellis’ Remains Found in Park County

News – Sheridan Media In August of 2025, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Park County Sheriff’s Office and was advised human remains had been found on public land west of Cody, Wyoming and their investigation led them to believe the human remains may be of Kyle Ellis. A missing person report …

October 18, 2025

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3rd Thursdays Wrap a Busy Summer Downtown

News – Sheridan Media Executive Director of the Downtown Sheridan Association Zoila Perry told Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse that 3rd Thursday has experienced one of its busiest years yet. Widely regarded as one of the DSA’s most successful events, 3rd Thursdays bring together live music, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations and

October 18, 2025

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Beulah Bridge Closed to Traffic Due to Damage From Oversized Load

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting a westbound bridge on I-90 near the town of Beulah Wyoming was hit by an oversized load the evening of October 15, 2025. A low-boy truck and trailer unit carrying a forklift struck the underside girders and support braces of the Beulah bridge located …

October 18, 2025

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Rev It Up: 3-Poles Adds State-Funded Obstacle Course for Riders

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell announced that construction has been completed on a new obstacle course for ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-sides at 3-Poles Recreation Area north of Sheridan. The county-approved riding area north of Sheridan operates under an agreement with the Public Land Users Committee (PLUC) and has

October 18, 2025

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