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Keep an ear open for bullfrogs

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish confirmed the finding of an American bullfrog at Kleenburn Pound north of Sheridan in 2018. Herpetologist conducted a survey in the Sheridan Region to determine if there were more in the area. That survey determined that there are large numbers of the American bullfrogs at Mavrakis Pond …

July 20, 2023

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Lummis Introduces Legislation to Protect Small Refineries From Regulations Under the Renewable Fuel Standard

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) Wednesday introduced the Small Refinery Relief Act to decrease the burden small refineries face when complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The bill would allow for small refineries to generate additional compliance credits, which would help Wyoming’s small refineries meet their

July 20, 2023

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Sheridan College Approves Budget For FY 2024; Employees Get Pay Raise

News – Sheridan Media The Northern Wyoming Community College District has approved its budget for fiscal year 2024, and many employees and faculty in Sheridan and in Johnson County will see an increase in future paychecks. The Board of Trustees approved the operating budget of $32.8 million and about 52% of that will go towards …

July 20, 2023

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Ucross Artist Invites Community to Participate in National Project

News – Sheridan Media Dance Studio (Ucross Photo) On August 1 and 2nd, Ucross artist-in-residence Helanius J. Wilkins, an award-winning choreographer, performance artist, activist and educator based in Boulder, Colorado, invites local community members to participate in “The Conversation Series: Stitching the Geopolitical Quilt to Re-Body Belonging,”

July 20, 2023

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Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament 2023

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Troopers will carry the #1 seed into the 2023 state tournament that will be played at Jackson. The team last won it all back in 1997. The tournament is modified double-elimination format. The first 2 days proceed like a regular double-elimination tournament. On Day 3 there are 3 games…2 …

July 20, 2023

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SCSD#3 Board Met Wednesday

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#3 School Board held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July19. Items on the agenda included approval to hire Beth Harman as a 7-12 science teacher, and the approval of the nursing services contract to Kelley Glackin for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent Chase Christensen reported on the new computers, and …

July 20, 2023

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Jets win District Tourney Opener / Cavalry Open State “B” Tournament Tonight in Rock Springs / Troopers Open the “AA” Tournament in Jackson Monday

News – Sheridan Media SHERIDAN AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL – The Sheridan Jets won their district tournament opener in Douglas Wednesday beating up Gillette 12-3 they will play Douglas tonight. The Jets know they are already bound for the state tournament as they get an automatic bid for being the host team the “A” tournament will …

July 20, 2023

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Buffalo Council OK’s ARPA Grant Applications

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council has approved a grant application on behalf of the city that will seek American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant funds for the replacement of a water transmission line in the city. Mayor Shane Schrader explained further. The amount requested by the city will be $798,278. The council …

July 19, 2023

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Johnson County Passes Resolution for CMAQ Funds

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have accepted and approved a Resolution authorizing County Road & Bridge to apply for 2024 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for dust mitigation on county roads. Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer explained to the commission that the grant application will ask for $337,428

July 19, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OKs Amendment on Sheriffs Office Project

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission has approved and accepted an amendment to the agreement between the county and Arete Design Group concerning the renovation and expansion project on the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office. County Administrative Director Cameron Duff explained why the amendment was necessary. Duff said the total on the

July 19, 2023

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