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History: Sibley’s Scouts

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Nearly 150 years ago this week, one of the most thrilling escapes in the history of the Wyoming Indian Wars happened not far from Dayton, Wyoming on the Big Horn Mountains. Texas-born Frederick W. Sibley, a lieutenant in the Second Cavalry, under General Crook, encountered a band of Sioux and …

July 6, 2024

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Buffalo Council Awards Main Street Lighting Contract

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent regular meeting, Buffalo’s City Council voted to award the contract for the lighting on Main Street that will be part of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Maain Street reconstruction project. City Works Director Keven Silbernagel told to the council that he had

July 6, 2024

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Pretrial Conference Held for Louisiana Man Charged With Multiple Crimes

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A pretrial conference was recently held in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a Louisiana man charged with multiple crimes. District Court Judge Ben Kirven said the trial for Michael Barabin that was scheduled to begin on July 29 will now take place either August 14 or August 26. …

July 6, 2024

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Sheridan County Firefighters Put Out Garage Fire Caused By Fireworks

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Goose Valley Fire Department (GVFD) responded to 10 Chinook Dr. at 9:35pm Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the report of a structure fire. Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) personnel, and Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) were dispatched

July 5, 2024

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Rattlesnakes are Out: How to Avoid Them

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Mid-summer is here, and the rattlesnakes are out.  The hot, dry weather means more rattlesnakes are moving into the cool lawns and shady areas near rural houses or in small towns.  Since the grass in the hills is so tall this year, one has to be careful when hiking. Rattlesnake …

July 5, 2024

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Remember to plan for a ride home

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley of the Sheridan Police Department thanked the public as well as the owners and operators of local bars for ensuring the last few years of Sheridan WYO Rodeo celebrations have been safe and fun.  As Sheridan gears-up for another year of good times …

July 5, 2024

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“Bighorn Rendezvous IX” Exhibition at The Brinton Museum

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming presents the exhibition Bighorn Rendezvous IX, featuring new works by 18 award-winning artists, including: Roger Broer (Oglala Lakota; Hill City, SD); Tammy Callens (Driggs, ID); Karen Conduff (Boulder, CO); Donald Demers (S. Berwick, ME); Jessica GarrettLawrence

July 5, 2024

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Jo Co Sheriff Hires New Deputy for Kaycee

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During the recent Johnson County Commission meeting, Sheriff Rod Odenbach informed the commission that he had hired a new deputy that will help cover Kaycee and southern Johnson County. The commission also made two appointments to two boards during their meeting. Approved was Jeremiah Wolski to fill an

July 5, 2024

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Bridge Work on Beef Trail 056 at Cedar Creek, Temporary Closure in Effect

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Bighorn National Forest Service announced that crews are replacing the Cedar Creek bridge on the Beef Trail 056 this summer.  For public safety and to allow work to be completed without pause, an area including a portion of Trail 056 from its junction with Trail 055, via Forest System …

July 5, 2024

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Parents Who Want To Give Up Their Infant For Adoption Have More Time To Decide

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During the 2024 Legislative session, House Bill 0090 was passed into law with an effective date of July 1, 2024. Known as the Safety for a Newborn Child Act, this law updates the existing Safe Haven law to help protect newborn babies. A parent of a baby 60 days old …

July 4, 2024

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