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Buffalo Council Approves Funding Application for Sidewalks

News – Sheridan Media The City of Buffalo will be applying for Federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program, administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, for the Buffalo Downtown Sidewalks Project. Vice-mayor Myra Camino gave more details on the project. According to Camino, the $452,450 in funding, if awarded to the city,

June 20, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Awards Second Year Scholarship

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Commission has awarded their Second-Year Scholarship for 2025. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny made the announcement. Pehringer and Turner were awarded the commission’s First-Year Scholarships last year. The Commissioner’s Scholarships are good for $500 per semester for one year, and can be used at either the

June 20, 2025

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Members Appointed to Sheridan Historic Preservation Commission

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have appointed two new members to the County Historic Preservation Commission. The commissioners discussed the candidates for the positions. The commission approved both Emerson Scott and Kristen Campbell to serve from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

June 20, 2025

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Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter gifts SCLT $15K for stream habitat

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust reports a generous $15,000 grant from the Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter will kickstart the next phase of stream habitat improvements at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area, enhancing the creek’s health for fish, wildlife, and untapped opportunity to connect people to outdoor recreation

June 20, 2025

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Four Wyoming Organizations Receive Community Challenge Grants from AARP

News – Sheridan Media AARP Wyoming announced this week that non-profit organizations in Sheridan, Clearmont and Thermopolis received a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a

June 20, 2025

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Bighorn Trail Run Participants Not Deterred By Damage Caused By Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media Although some of the Bighorn Mountain scenery was damaged because of last year’s Elk Fire, the race is still on for Ultra Marathon Enthusiasts. The Bighorn Trail Run will take place this year, as runners are preparing for their 18, 32, 52 or 100 mile trek through the various trails and …

June 20, 2025

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SCLT Explore History Featured Big Red Complex at Ucross

News – Sheridan Media On Tuesday, June 17, the Sheridan Community Land Trust June Explore History program was held at the historic Big Red Complex at Ucross. Now an artist’s foundation, at one time Ucross was a large cattle ranch. Not far up the road was also the town of Ucross, located near the junction …

June 19, 2025

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Story Hatchery and Sheridan Region fisheries update

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports Story Hatchery Eagle Lake rainbow trout spawning operations wrapped up in May, with 1.6 million eggs collected. The majority of the eggs were shipped to Game and Fish’s Daniel and Clark’s Fork hatcheries and the Wigwam Rearing Stations. The remaining eggs were shipped to …

June 19, 2025

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SPD leadership address event planning

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley spoke on events planning in the City of Sheridan and the role of the SPD during these events.   The SPD Chief said it is best practice to begin planning as early as possible. The City’s role involves issuing permits. These events …

June 19, 2025

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Buffalo adopts new water rate

News – Sheridan Media During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Buffalo City Clerk / Treasurer Julie Silbernagel spoke on the city’s water rate adjustment recently passed by the Buffalo City Council.  J. Silbernagel Although the new rate is an increase, the City is hoping to promote water conservation and match rates set by …

June 19, 2025

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