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WYO PLAY to present original production: ‘Dinosaur Rock Musical: A Jukebox Journey Through Time’

News – Sheridan Media Fans of classic rock and prehistoric creatures are invited to the “Dinosaur Rock Musical: A Jukebox Journey Through Time,” coming to the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Sept. 6-7. Billed by the WYO Theater as the “perfect combination of music, dinosaur facts and the magic of theater,” the locally produced …

August 22, 2025

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Fuel-tax increase, I-80 toll-road charges: proposals to alleviate rising roadway costs

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Commissioner and Wyoming County Commissioner Association Transportation Committee Chairman Nick Siddle recently attended with the Wyoming Transportation Commission Budget Subcommittee on Aug. 20.  According to Siddle it was revealed during the meeting that WYDOT’s annual budget sits in a $400 million dollar

August 22, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Approves Resolution for Mill Levies

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners discussed Resolution No. 753, which would amend or rescind Resolution No. 750, setting the mill levies for the 2025-26 county special districts’ requests. Commission Chair Bill Novotny gave the details on the districts, the mill levies and the amounts. There was no discussion by the commission, and

August 22, 2025

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Buffalo City Works Reports Maintenance on Outdoor Pool After Closure

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo City Works Director Keven Silbernagel, in his recent report to the city council, said the Municipal Outdoor Pool closed for the season on August 16. Silbernagel said city crews have been busy fixing potholes and chip sealing and will continue to do so while the weather permits. He was asked …

August 22, 2025

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State Officials Celebrate Launch of Military History Curriculum

News – Sheridan Media State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) joined National Museum of Military Vehicles Founder Dan Starks to celebrate the launch of a series of new curricula based around WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. According to the Department of Education, the project is a collaboration

August 22, 2025

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SAWS JPB Votes to Apply for Grant for Gulch Road Water Project

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Area Water Supply (SAWS) Joint Powers Board, at an emergency meeting this week, voted to apply for an Emergency Mineral Royalty Grant through the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments. The grant, if approved, will help fund the Gulch Road 8-inch Water Line Project. Sheridan County Commissioner Lonnie …

August 22, 2025

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Addressing a Need

News – Sheridan Media The development director of Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns provided an update to the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Addressing a Need The mission of Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns is to address the critical need …

August 22, 2025

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Sheridan Civic Theater Guild to perform Twelve Angry Men

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Civic Theater Guild will stage Twelve Angry Men next month at the Carriage House Theater. The play follows 12 jurors deliberating a murder trial who must reach a unanimous verdict before returning to their lives outside the jury room. Preconceived notions and biases quickly surface, turning deliberations into heated

August 21, 2025

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Buffalo officials urge e-bike riders to stay off sidewalks, follow traffic laws

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council and Mayor Shane Schrader are asking e-vehicle operators to stay off sidewalks and obey all traffic laws. Schrader, who works full time as an EMT, said he has seen the aftermath of many kinds of accidents. Most recently, those accidents have included e-bikes. Affordable and relatively inexpensive …

August 21, 2025

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UW Seeks Public Comment Tuition Recommendations

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming is seeking public comment on recommendations regarding student tuition for the 2026-27 academic year. The UW Board of Trustees at their meeting September 24-26, are expected to act on the recommendations from the university administration, and public input will help inform the trustees’ decision. The board

August 21, 2025

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