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Shelter Gala Fundraiser is Rolling Out the Red Carpet

News – Sheridan Media Katusha Quintana, Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter Director AJ Evans and shelter board member Paul DelRossi appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to announce the theme of the upcoming New Year’s Eve Gala benefiting the shelter. For the past two years, the Quintanas have hosted the gala at their private residence, …

October 28, 2025

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Buffalo Police Chief: Graffiti, Vandalism Suspect Charged

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his recent report to the city council, said a number of vandalism of city property cases had been solved, with a suspect recently charged with the crimes. Bissett said the department has continued to get complaints of drivers speeding on adjacent residential street due to …

October 28, 2025

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JCHC CEO Reports on Filling Positions

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Healthcare Center CEO Luke Senden. In his report to the hospital board, talked about a provider that has been hired already, and another position where interviews have happened. Senden also reported that new printers had been installed facility-wide, which was not only an upgrade, but will result in a …

October 28, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Setback Variance

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a front yard Setback Variance for Creekside Operation, LLC for a property in the Powder Horn Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD), Phase One. County Planner Mark Reid gave more details on the variance request. Reid said the parcel is significantly wider than deep, which is why …

October 28, 2025

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The Hub Announces New Executive Director

News – Sheridan Media The Hub on Smith board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Stephens as its new Executive Director, effective November 3, 2025. Dustin Stephens has served the Sheridan community since 2019, most recently with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies as Director of Mission, where he helped implement mission

October 28, 2025

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Dry Fork Station Feed Study Signals First Possible Coal Expansion In Decades

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) and the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced Monday its funding of three innovative projects using Energy Matching Funds (EMF) provided by the Wyoming Legislature.  Among the projects is a feed study for a possible expansion of the coal-fired station at Dry Fork.  Governor Gordon said the feed

October 28, 2025

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City Officials to Consider Stop Sign Request

News – Sheridan Media The Engineering Office with the City of Sheridan recently received a request from a resident about the possibility of installing a stop sign at the intersection of Scott Drive and Hillcrest Drive, specifically facing Hillcrest. City Engineer Thomas Morneau, at Monday night’s City Council study session, said there currently is no

October 28, 2025

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WYDOT To Repair Slope Failure On I-90 South Of Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, DRM Inc. will begin repairs on a slope failure the week of October 27th. The slope failure, or slide, is located along the westbound shoulder of I-90 near mile marker 29.7. Slope failures are common in Sheridan County and occur because existing soils …

October 27, 2025

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JCHC Chief-of-Staff Discusses New Provider with Hospital Board

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Healthcare Center Chief-of-Staff Dr. Brian Darnell gave a brief report to the hospital board last week, saying staff is looking forward to a new provider that will start at the JCHC soon. JCHC CEO Luke Senden said Dr. Hagge was unable to attend that meeting, but was planning to …

October 27, 2025

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History: Some Restless Ghosts

News – Sheridan Media Since it is almost Halloween, this history piece will look at some haunted tales from old Wyoming. Several places in Wyoming are reputed to be haunted. Among them is Sheridan’s very own Sheridan Inn. In 1901, a young girl Catherine B. Arnold, later known as ‘Miss Kate’ came West with her …

October 27, 2025

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