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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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Sheridan County Job Numbers Increase While Johnson County Numbers Decrease In First Quarter 2025

News – Sheridan Media First Quarter 2025 numbers from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services show that about half of Wyoming’s 23 counties saw an increase in employment compared to the same time last year, while the North-Central part of the state had mixed results. The Research and Planning section of the Department, reports from …

August 21, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Approves Amended TANF CPI Contract

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have accepted and approved an amended contract with the Wyoming Department of Family Services for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Community Partnership Initiative (TANF CPI) grant program. Johnson County Public Health Nurse Manager Kristin Friedrich explained why the contract was amended.

August 21, 2025

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Zombie Fun Run Benefits BHS Cross-Country, Food Pantry

News – Sheridan Media The annual Zombie Fun Run will be happening Thursday evening in Buffalo, with proceeds going to benefit the Buffalo Highs School cross-country team, and the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Sandy Moon, coach of the cross-country team, gives more details on the event. Moon said she has been involved in the …

August 21, 2025

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Buffalo Council Approves Purchase for Volunteer Fire

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council considered a request from Fire Chief Gomer Gammon from the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department to purchase needed equipment for the department. Gammon explained what was needed. Gammon said the department will be purchasing 16 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) for a total cost of just over $122,000.

August 21, 2025

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Search For Grant Gardner Suspended

News – Sheridan Media After nearly 3 weeks in the Bighorn Mountains, the search for a missing Minnesota man has been suspended. Grant Gardner last made contact with his wife on July 29th, after reaching the top of Cloud Park and hasn’t been heard from since. He was reported missing on August 1st and since …

August 21, 2025

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Sheridan College Celebrates the Start of the School Year with “Music on the Mall”

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan College celebrates the start of the school year with another Music on the Mall event on Thursday, August 28 from 4 to 8 pm on the Whitney Mall at Sheridan College. The event will feature a bouncy house, arts and crafts vendors, food and local beverages and a musical lineup …

August 21, 2025

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Suicide Remains an Issue in Sheridan County

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Coroner addressed the Sheridan City Council during the community update portion of their business meeting this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Suicide Remains an Issue in Sheridan County Wyoming continues to have one of the highest suicide rates per capita in the nation. According to …

August 21, 2025

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Clearmont Historical Group Met on Monday

News – Sheridan Media The Clearmont Historical Group held their August meeting on August 18 at the Clearmont Historical Center. Sandy Hirz, Center Director, reported on the CHG Ice Cream Social which was held earlier in August. She said that around 70 people attended the social, and the silent auction and donations from the day …

August 20, 2025

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