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Probation Revocation Hearing Held for Sheridan Woman Convicted of Numerous Felonies

An initial hearing to revoke the probation of a Sheridan woman was recently held in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Probation Revocation Hearing Held for Sheridan Woman Convicted of Numerous Felonies A petition to revoke probation for Rachael Rodriguez was recently filed in District Court by

February 12, 2022

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Ship-by-Truck Movement comes to Sheridan in 1920

Trucks, like this diecast 1920’s model, were featured in the Ship-by-Truck movement. Today, large trucks are everywhere on the highways and interstates, carrying everything from cattle and sheep to large wind turbine blades. But this was not always the case. Truck carrying a wind turbine blade not far from Sheridan Before the early 1900s, shipping

February 12, 2022

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Afro Jazz and Gospel Zimbabwean Style

The WYO welcomes Nobuntu to the stage  at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 4. Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion and

February 11, 2022

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CWD found in Wyoming hunt area where previously undetected

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department have confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Wyoming’s Deer Hunt Area 143. The disease was detected in a buck mule deer found dead in emaciated condition in late January. In November of 2021, the Game and Fish Department confirmed a hunter-harvested cow elk tested positive for chronic …

February 11, 2022

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Council increases salaries

Recently, during their first business meeting for the month of February, the Sheridan City Council approved a salary increase for future city council members.  The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance to increase the councilor’s salary from $500 a month to $1,000.  According to Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger, it has been …

February 11, 2022

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Campbell County at Sheridan Wrestling Highlights – February 10, 2022

On Senior Day, the Broncs took care of business vs. the Camels 75-6. 0:03 – 1:57 138 lbs. – Rudy Osborne vs. Logan Johnson 1:58 – 3:44 145 lbs. – Dawson Goss vs. Tyson Stephens 3:45 – 6:27 152 lbs. – Dane Steel vs. Jayson Harmon 6:28 – 7:42 160 lbs. – Terran Grooms vs. …

February 11, 2022

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Driver Inattention and Possible Cell Phone Use are Being Investigated as Possible Causes for a Fatal Crash West of Casper

A fatal crash occurred Thursday morning on a highway west of Casper. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, at 10:58 am, troopers received a report of a crash near milepost 101 on Wyoming 220. Highway Patrol confirmed that a 1999 Honda Accord was headed west on Wyoming 220 when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound …

February 11, 2022

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Appoints Chief of Staff

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder has appointed Chad Auer as the Wyoming Department of Education’s Chief of Staff. Auer will assume his role with the agency Monday, February 14. Auer said he believes that frontline educators are absolutely essential to Wyoming’s future, and is committed to doing his part to support teachers,

February 11, 2022

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Prisoner Convicted Of Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Dies In Wyoming Prison

An inmate who was convicted by a jury in Buffalo of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman more than 20 years ago has died. The Wyoming Department of Corrections reports that 62-year old Dale Dean died on Thursday (February 10th) at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. A jury in Buffalo convicted him of one …

February 11, 2022

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Cheney Joins Colleagues In Letter Demanding President Biden Take Action on Fentanyl

Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) and 116 of her House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging the Administration to take immediate action to stem the fentanyl scourge coming chrome China and across the southern border, and support making Schedule 1 classification permanent for fentanyl and fentanyl related substances. Representative

February 11, 2022

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