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Eatons’ Horse Drive Stops at Leiter

Eatons’ Ranch annual horse drive came through Leiter, Wyoming on Friday night, May 20 rested overnight, and ate a filling breakfast Saturday morning before continuing on towards Sheridan. Eatons’ Ranch is the oldest dude ranch in the United States. Eatons’ Ranch is celebrating over 140 years of the ranching lifestyle. Three brothers, Howard,

May 23, 2022

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Storm Spotter Class Held in Clearmont

Cory Mottice Warning Coordinator Meteorologist from the Billings, Montana National Weather Service office, presented a training program for community members interested in being storm spotters on Wednesday, May 18, at the Clearmont School. Around 10 people attended the class. Mottice explained the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning. A

May 20, 2022

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Research confirms Wyoming is home to the Americas’ oldest mine

Wyoming’s state archaeologist and University of Wyoming researchers have confirmed that an ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans to produce red ocher starting nearly 13,000 years ago. The digs and research conducted on the Powars II site at Sunrise in Platte County have confirmed it to be the oldest documented red ocher …

May 20, 2022

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Johnson County Accepts Agreement With Dept. of Family Services

Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to accept a cooperative agreement between the Wyoming Department of Family Services and the Clerk of District Court concerning child support. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny explained further. Novotny said County Attorney Tucker Ruby has reviewed the contract, saying there were no changes from the previous

May 20, 2022

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Citizen Against Proposed Sheridan College Land Swap

During this week’s meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District held in Buffalo, one citizen spoke during the public comment portion of their agenda, saying he was against the proposed land swap between Sheridan College and the Wyoming National Guard. David Black said the current National Guard Armory in Sheridan would not be suitable

May 20, 2022

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Sheridan County Accepts Airport Grant Funding

Just over $1 million in grant funding for the expansion and renovation of the airport commercial terminal building project will be applied for after the Sheridan County Commission approved the application this week. Airport Manager John Stopka brought the request before the commission and explained more about the funding and the project. Stopka said it

May 20, 2022

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Sheridan angler earns a spot on prestigious list of Master Anglers

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that Brian Wille of Sheridan joins a list of six other Wyoming anglers that can say they mastered the state’s waters.  The Game and Fish is happy to announce the newest Ultimate Anglers who caught 10 different species of trophy-sized fish in Wyoming. The achievement is recognized …

May 20, 2022

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Deadline approaching for Property Tax Refund Program

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commission Chairman Lonnie Wright encouraged residents to take advantage of the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program.  Property taxes have increased in the Cowboy State, in some areas property taxes have doubled since 2014. Relief for Wyoming citizens was a topic of discussion for

May 20, 2022

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Wyoming High School 4A State Soccer Tournament 2022

Both the Sheridan Broncs and Lady Broncs seek their 2nd state soccer title in school history. The boys last won it all in 2011, and the girls in 1993. 4A Boys: Thursday, May 19: All games played at Cheyenne East. (#2W) Kelly Walsh 1 (#3E) Cheyenne Central 0 (#1E) Sheridan 4 (#4W) Star Valley 0 …

May 20, 2022

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Sheridan County High School State Track and Field Results 2022

The weather isn’t the best, but one can hope the competition is. Due to bad weather, a number of events there were scheduled for Day 1 had to be postponed to Day 2. The postponed events in 4A, 2A and 1A were: 2A Boys Discus 4A Boys Long Jump 4A, 2A and 1A 110 meter …

May 20, 2022

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