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Relive the Old West: Take a Wagon Ride with Moon Hitch

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo is known for its old west flavor. There is the Occidental, a historic hotel, the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, with area history, and statues commemorating the Indian Wars and the Johnson County Range War. Adding to the old west feel is the new Moon Hitch Wagon Rides, a horse drawn …

June 23, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Tables Decision on Penrose County Road

News – Sheridan Media A decision to consider the Appraiser’s Report for the establishment of Penrose County Road was tabled by the Sheridan County Commission. Commissioner Christie Haswell explained her motion to table the decision. According to the Appraisers’ Report, they “considered key physical and environmental factors including the existing

June 23, 2025

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Liquor License Approved for New Owners of Buffalo Theater

News – Sheridan Media A Restaurant Liquor License application was recently considered by the Buffalo City Council. The license applicant, Steve, Stevens and Stevens, LLC d/b/a The Buffalo Theater, spoke at the Public Hearing during a recent council meeting. Co-owners James and Sara Stevens described how they will be running the theater. After some

June 23, 2025

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Johnson County, Clear Creek Irrigation Reach Leiter Ditch Agreement

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County and the Clear Creek Irrigation District have reached an agreement concerning the Leiter Ditch, which is another step toward completion of the North Lake DeSmet Access Point, according to Commissioner Bill Novotny and County Attorney Tucker Ruby. They gave more details on the issue. The commission reviewed tentative

June 23, 2025

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Operating Agreement

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan officials recently renewed an agreement with the Sheridan Recreation District.  Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Operating Agreement The Sheridan Recreation District was established in 1974 and historically, the City and Rec. District have entered into multiple contracts and extensions regarding the

June 22, 2025

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Clearmont Historical Group Receives Grant

News – Sheridan Media On Monday, June 16, the Clearmont Historical Group held their Clearmont meeting at Robert Prusak Ranch near Ulm. A carry-in lunch preceded the meeting. Prusak reported that Clearmont Historical Center received a Flagship Grant through the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Chairman Robert Prusak gave the board an update

June 21, 2025

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Sheridan Region to host public meeting to discuss Chapter 52 proposed regulation changes

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting the public they will host a public meeting in Sheridan on June 30, to gather input and answer questions regarding the proposed changes to Chapter 52, Take of Nongame Wildlife from Within Wyoming. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, …

June 21, 2025

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Facing the Fire Field Day Working Lands Workshop Part II: June 24

News – Sheridan Media The second part of the Working Lands Collaborative workshop series Facing the Fire will take place on Tuesday, June 24.  The Working Lands Collaborative and the workshop series was developed for and by the people and organizations that work with the lands in the Sheridan Region.  Sheridan County Conservation District Executive

June 21, 2025

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FAA-mandated mass casualty drill at Sheridan Airport gets positive review

News – Sheridan Media A federally required mass casualty exercise was conducted at Sheridan County Airport on June 7, to evaluate the region’s emergency response capabilities. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, County Commissioner Nick Siddle said he was in attendance during the after action review of the exercise.  Organized by

June 21, 2025

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Wildfire Awareness for Property Owners

News – Sheridan Media Everyone remembers the monumental fires of 2024, the Elk Fire, the Deer Creek, Remington and House Draw fires swept through many areas of Sheridan and Johnson County. Throughout Wyoming in 2024, there were 2,021 fires burning a total of 850,425 acres. To keep homes and properties safer from wildfires, the Sheridan …

June 21, 2025

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