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Two Sheridan County School District 2 Schools Named National Distinguished Schools

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County School District No. 2 (SCSD2) is proud to announce that Henry A. Coffeen Elementary and John C. Schiffer Collaborative School have been selected as Wyoming’s two National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools for 2023. Annually, each state selects two federally funded schools for this

November 18, 2023

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History: Embedded Journalists in the 1870s.

News – Sheridan Media Although today we have radio, television, the internet and an almost unlimited stream of news reports, back in the 1870s in Wyoming, during what is referred to as the ‘Great Sioux War,” this wasn’t the case. But, people back east still wanted news, especially news of their fathers and husbands; sons …

November 18, 2023

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WY US Senator John Barrasso Introduces Legislation To Help Ranchers Get Timelier Responses From Government

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to make it easier for ranchers to make range improvements on federal land. The Ranching Without Red Tape Act streamlines the permitting process and ensures a timelier response from federal agencies for America’s ranchers. Under current law, ranchers who hold a grazing

November 18, 2023

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City Council to Consider Subdivision Requests and Retention and Recognition Incentive

News – Sheridan Media A number of public hearings are scheduled for Monday night’s Sheridan City Council meeting, with most of them pertaining to subdivision requests and development. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says that following the public hearings, the Council will take action on the various agenda items. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger The Council will

November 18, 2023

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SHERIDAN COUNTY JAILS, A History The First Jail

News – Sheridan Media This report was compiled by County Commissioner Tom Ringley in October 2023.Many thanks are owed to Debra Raver and Judy Armstrong of the Wyoming Room, Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library who provided numerous photos and newspaper articles used throughout this report. When Sheridan County was formed in May 1888, it had …

November 17, 2023

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Council to Address Request to Rezone Dry Ranch Road Properties

News – Sheridan Media A request to rezone two addresses on Dry Ranch Road is an item that will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at their upcoming business meeting Monday night. City of Sheridan Public Works Director Hanns Mercer provides the details of what the applicant, Butler Properties, LLC, is requesting. Hanns Mercer …

November 17, 2023

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District Court News

News – Sheridan Media A change of plea hearing and subsequent sentencing was held Thursday for a Sheridan man who was originally charged with aggravated assault and battery. Sheridan Media’ Ron Richter has the details. District Court News In June of this year, Seth Orlandi of Sheridan was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault …

November 17, 2023

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Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA Journey Recognized with Awards at Annual Convention

News – Sheridan Media Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced that Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA Journey campground has earned the KOA Founder’s and President’s Awards. According to a release from KOA, the awards were presented Thursday, November 16 at KOA’s Annual International Convention, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The KOA Founder’s

November 17, 2023

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Gordon’s Budget Proposal Starts with $20 Million in Property Tax Relief and Savings

News – Sheridan Media Recognizing a future where Wyoming’s long-term revenues are in decline, Governor Mark Gordon has released a conservative budget proposal for the next biennium. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Governor’s Budget Proposal Governor Gordon said  his approach addresses the immediate challenges facing the state by

November 17, 2023

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Part two of Dementia Caregiver Skills Topic of UW Center on Aging YouTube Program

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) has announced that the second part of their program will focus on challenges in communicating with a person living with dementia and how caregivers can learn to make the journey easier. The message will be delivered by Kyle Page, a geriatric psychologist …

November 17, 2023

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