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Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock sale raises over $600K

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock Sale sold 218 total animals bringing in a total of $619,179.50 for Sheridan’s youth. First Northern Bank Senior Relationship Manager Brittany Gorzalka has provided the sales numbers for the Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock Sale this year. “Our committee

August 9, 2024

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Yellowstone NP Has Nearly 1-Million Recreational Visits In July 2024

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Yellowstone National Park recorded its third busiest July on record last month, but has now fallen behind pace to top its yearly visitor record. The Park reports it hosted 992,352 recreation visits in July 2024, up 2% from July 2023 (969,692 recreation visits). Only 2 July’s recorded more numbers. Those

August 9, 2024

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The Johnson County Fair Youth Livestock Sale raised over a half a million dollars

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” President of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and Johnson County Commission Chair Bill Novotny praised the individuals who work to make the Johnson County Fair and Youth Livestock Sale happen every year.  During a congressional tour through the Cowboy State, Novotny took time to call into

August 9, 2024

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SBE and WDE Proceed with Collaborative Assessment Reduction

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming State Board of Education met virtually this week and took action to remove the grade three writing assessment from next spring’s administration of the WY-TOPP state assessment. According to a Wyoming Department of Education media release, action was also taken by the State Board to reduce

August 8, 2024

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Emergency Slide Repair Work to be Completed on Interstate 90 West of Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor GSI will begin collaborative work on an emergency slide repair west of Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Emergency Slide Repair Work to be Completed on Interstate 90 West of Sheridan The Wyoming Department of

August 8, 2024

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Sheridan Commission OKs Application for 2025 CMAQ Funds

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve the application for Federal funding for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program for the 2025 Dust Mitigation Project. County Engineer Ken Muller gave the commission more details at their meeting this week. Muller said the funding award amounts

August 8, 2024

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Senate District 22 Candidate Part Two

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” We continue our series today with the two candidates who are vying for the Wyoming Senate District 22 seat. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The two candidates running in the Republican Primary for the Wyoming Senate District 22 seat are Barry Crago and Mark Jennings. During last Friday’s

August 8, 2024

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Cap Tax will be on the 2024 ballot

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan City Councilman Andy Patceg and Utilities Director Dan Roberts made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss The Capital Facilities Tax or “Cap Tax.” The Capital Facilities Tax is voted in by Sheridan County residents every four years. A one-cent sales tax approved for a

August 8, 2024

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Women’s Hike at Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” State Parks Site Superintendent Sharie Shada announced a womens hike will be taking place around Fort Phil Kearny this month.  The hike will also offer tips, tricks, education and techniques for hiking in rough terrain.  S. Shada  The Fort Phil Kearny Women’s Hike will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,

August 8, 2024

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Paving operations to begin on US 14 east of Sheridan, residents should expect delays

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming Department of Transportation Senior Public Relations Specialist for District 4 Laura Dalles has announced that the WYDOT Commission has awarded Simon Contractors a $3.2 million contract to mill and overlay a six-mile stretch of US 14 east of Sheridan. Contractors will begin milling US 14 between

August 8, 2024

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