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UW hosts Summer Mentor Institute for fifth cohort of Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming reports that in late June, UW welcomed a new cohort of educators for its fifth annual Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps (WTMC) Summer Mentor Institute. The session brought together mentors from school districts in Sheridan, Cheyenne, Evanston, Hulett, Powell, and beyond. According to the university, participants

July 19, 2025

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Justice Department Opens Application Period for Program to Enhance Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases

News – Sheridan Media The U.S. Department of Justice announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information.  TAP improves public safety by providing federally recognized Tribes the ability to access and exchange data with

July 19, 2025

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Buffalo Building Inspector Gives End-of-Year Numbers

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council, gave the numbers from his department for the 2025 fiscal year. He said he issued 176 total building permits, but only 12 of those were for new homes. According to Asay, that is slightly fewer new home building permits …

July 18, 2025

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WYDOT Update on Buffalo Main Street Project for July 17

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) issued the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street project as of Thursday, July 17. On South Main Street from the Bypass Road to Interstate 25, paving of the wearing course is expected to begin on Friday, July 18. Expect lane closures, a pilot car, …

July 18, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Updated on Draft Activity Handbook

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board was given the latest information on the district’s draft Activity Handbook by Superintendent Charles Auzqui. He discussed the handbook with the board. Auzqui further explained it is important for the district to have a document in place. According to the draft document, the purpose of the …

July 18, 2025

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Food Conditioned Black Bear Put Down In Yellowstone National Park

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At approximately 5 p.m. July 11, Yellowstone National Park staff lethally removed an adult female black bear following a series of concerning incidents at a backcountry campsite located in the Blacktail Deer Creek drainage in the northern part of the park. On June 7, the bear crushed an unoccupied tent

July 18, 2025

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SCSD#1 Board of Trustees Approves Budget, Student Handbook

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#1 Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, July 16, with a light agenda. The meeting recessed into a public hearing on the budget for the upcoming year, but there was no input from the public on the budget. Resuming the regular meeting, Business Manager Jeremy Smith added, The board approved …

July 18, 2025

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Sheridan is going medieval

News – Sheridan Media The Knights of Valor return to Sheridan on July 26,  for a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. CHAPS Equine Assisted Services Executive Director Kristen Marcus said Saturday, July 26, Sheridan is going medieval.  K. Marcus  Entertainment, food, costumes and many smaller events will be the gold

July 18, 2025

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Fighting Invasive Grasses: How SCLT Is Restoring Native Habitat at BGNA

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust has been working to restore natural grasses at the Big Goose Natural Area. With invasive annual grasses like ventenata and cheatgrass becoming a serious threat to the health of grasslands across Sheridan County, the SCLT is taking action to restore native vegetation and steward the land for …

July 18, 2025

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G&F: Leftover licenses on sale now

News – Sheridan Media First come, first served leftover licenses went on sale the early morning of July 17, on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department license and application page and at regional offices.  According to the Department, the licenses represent the remaining antelope, elk and deer licenses following the leftover draw. Game and Fish …

July 18, 2025

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