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Broncs and Lady Broncs Sweep Buffalo / Bronc Wrestlers out Duel NC

BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS – The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball swept games in Buffalo Thursday night the Lady Broncs won 53-48 and the Broncs blew the Bison out 69-40. Lady Broncs Head coach Ryan Sullivan said the Lady Broncs played tough after a slow start. Tonight they play at Natrona county and Sullivan …

January 14, 2022

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Oxbow Ranch Subdivision

A resolution for the Oxbow Ranch Subdivision, a joint County-City subdivision, will be an item of consideration for the Sheridan City Council at their next regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night. A public hearing will be held prior to consideration of the resolution. City Community Development Director Wade Sanner said the applicants are

January 14, 2022

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Yellowstone National Park Preparing For 150th Anniversary

The first national park in the US is preparing to celebrate its sesquicentennial. March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America’s first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural heritage, wildlife, geologic and ecological

January 14, 2022

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Johnson County Cemetery Board Addresses Rumors

The Johnson County Cemetery District Board met Tuesday afternoon and chairman Jon Zorbas wanted to address a number of rumors that have circulated in the community before the board entered into their regular meeting. Zorbas said there have been questions raised about the amount of money the district has in reserves and why. Zorbas said …

January 13, 2022

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UW ranks highly in list of economics graduate programs

The University of Wyoming reports that its Ph.D. program in economics has received high marks in a new worldwide ranking based on the academic success of graduates. According to UW, their Department of Economics has a long-standing reputation for excellence in faculty research, but this new ranking highlights the department’s success in graduating leading

January 13, 2022

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SMH experiences staffing issues due to COVID-19

Sheridan Memorial Hospital has faced many challenges over the last two years amid the COVID-19 pandemic; staffing issues resulting from the high demand of traveling nurse positions, the challenge of transferring patients to other hospitals for higher level of care, varying levels of surges in case numbers and the list goes on.  SMH leadership and …

January 13, 2022

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Sheridan YMCA Ends Requirements for Open Swim

The Sheridan County YMCA has dropped their requirements for wristbands or reservations for open swim times, and have added time to their swim lesson sessions. Executive Director Liz Cassiday, as a recent guest on our talk show Public Pulse, explained why they have lifted the requirements for open swim. The “Y” has also made changes …

January 13, 2022

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JCSD1 Board Honors Manzella, Begins Search for New Trustee

The Johnson County School Board honored trustee John Manzella, who died unexpectedly last month, during their regular meeting this week, and set the guidelines to begin the search for another trustee. Madam Chair Jan Johnson. Later in the meeting the board discussed the procedure for finding a replacement member. They have 30 days from the …

January 13, 2022

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Sheridan City Councilman talk on recent assessment

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan City Council members Clint Beaver and Jacob Martin spoke on the recently completed housing study conducted by Gruen and Gruen and Associates.  The study looked at the housing situation throughout Sheridan County. According to the City, key findings within the 66 page report include, the

January 13, 2022

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Ucross President Sharon Dynak to Retire After 25 Years

After 25 years at Ucross, President Sharon Dynak has announced her retirement effective April 2022. Dynak moved from New York City to Wyoming in 1996 to join Ucross as Residency Program Director. She was appointed Executive Director of the organization in 2005 and President in 2007. During her tenure, Ucross has grown into one of …

January 13, 2022

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