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Sen. Kinskey Details Legislative Session

State Senator for District 22 Dave Kinskey detailed issues facing lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session in discussions with the Buffalo City Council. Kinskey, who is on the Joint Appropriations Committee, said local government direct distribution is so far still intact at $105 million, and that with increased revenues, he believes it should remain

February 2, 2022

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Man Who Was Killed in Decker Road Accident Identified

The man who was hit and killed by a vehicle on Decker Road Friday night in Sheridan County has been identified by the Sheridan County Coroner’s Office. At approximately 8 pm, the Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an accident involving a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. …

February 2, 2022

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Yellowstone NP Campground Online Reservations Start Soon

Campers can soon start making plans and save a spot if they want to stay the night inside the nation’s first national park. Beginning February 14th, visitors will be able to make advanced reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. The new system is a direct response to public requests for a reservation system …

February 2, 2022

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Sheridan County Conservation District Marks 50 Years

One subdivision of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture is about to celebrate its semi centennial of conserving, reclaiming and improving land and waterways in Sheridan County. Thursday, February 3rd marks the 50th anniversary of the Sheridan County Conservation District. The district is made up of three former districts that consolidated into one, those

February 2, 2022

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Groundhog Day is February Second

Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed on February 2 each year. It derives from many different superstitions such as noted in the article from the Wyoming Semi Weekly, Cheyenne, on February 4, 1910. Groundhog Day: Many Superstitions Gather Around Second Day of February. Candlemas Day is of Ancient Origin but Weather Prognostications

February 2, 2022

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Big Horn Hoops Split at Sundance / Wyoming Cowgirls at AFA Tonight / Pokes Host Boise State Thursday

BH BASKETBALL – The Big Horn Basketball teams played at Sundance Tuesday the Lady Rams lost 41-28 while the Rams beat Sundance 51-44. The Rams and Lady Rams will play at Tongue River tomorrow night. BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The Sheridan high school basketball teams go on the road games at Cheyenne Central …

February 2, 2022

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Senator Barrasso Discusses Pending Supreme Court Nominee

United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced last week that he will retire at the end of the current term, paving the way for President Biden to name his replacement. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter recently sat down with U.S. Senator John Barrasso (WY-R) to discuss the issue. Senator Barrasso Discusses Pending Supreme Court Nominee …

February 2, 2022

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Sheridan County Resident Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of two Sheridan County residents attributed to COVID-19. An older adult male died in January. He was hospitalized and had health conditions known to put people at higher risk of severe illness.  Another older adult male died in January. He was hospitalized and had health …

February 2, 2022

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Cheney: ‘Trump’s Recent Comments Make Clear He Would Do This All Again If Given The Chance’

Former President Donald Trump, at a rally Saturday night in Conroe, Texas, stated that if he’s reelected in 2024, he would possibly pardon the individuals who’ve been convicted of crimes related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney is Vice-Chair of the Select Committee that’s investigating the attack on

February 2, 2022

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Buffalo Police Chief: Calls Down But More Arrests in January

Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his report tmthe city council Tuesday evening, said overall, calls were down during the month of January but officers made more arrests. Bissett said there were 2,485 calls for service during the month with 211 of those Emergency 911 calls. The 2,085 calls are down 400 or so from …

February 2, 2022

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