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WY Superintendent Of Public Instruction Issues Statement Regarding USDA Title IX Funding

From Brian Schroeder, WY Superintendent of Public Instruction: “As Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, I wish to denounce in the strongest terms possible, the Biden Administration’s recent reinterpretation of the USDA’s Title IX funding to update its nondiscrimination policies and signage ‘to include prohibitions against

June 4, 2022

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The Wilcox Train Robbery by the Wild Bunch: 123 Years Ago this Month.

Wyoming Territorial Prison, Laramie, Wyoming At 2:00 a.m. on June 2, 1899, five masked men robbed a Union Pacific Train near Wilcox Wyoming, near Medicine Bow. The bandits flagged down the train and forced the train crew to separate the locomotive from the rest of the train, and drive it across the bridge, which was …

June 4, 2022

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Council to Consider Ordinance Establishing Parks Department

Currently in the City of Sheridan, there are over 350 acres of parks and open space, 16.6 miles of pathways, 3,300 trees, a cemetery and a municipal golf course – all of which require professional management and planning. The City Council Monday night will consider an ordinance on first reading that establishes a new Department …

June 4, 2022

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Barrasso: ‘Biden’s Sue and Settle Tactics on Oil and Gas Leases Mean Higher Energy Prices’

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued a statement Friday regarding the Biden administration’s “sue and settle” tactics that will reopen procedural environmental reviews on over 2,000 natural gas and oil leases in Wyoming, covering nearly 2.5 million acres, sold between 2015

June 4, 2022

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Flooding Receding In Some Areas

The extra water from Monday’s rain that caused some areas in Sheridan County to flood is receding back into nearby creeks. Localized flooding particularly near the Big Goose and Little Goose Creeks occurred and emergency crews were helping by either trying to get rid of the water, blocking off sections of roads, or filling sandbags. …

June 4, 2022

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Sheridan VA Announces Change in Urgent Care Access

On Monday, June 13, the Sheridan VA Medical Center will be temporarily changing access to services typically addressed in urgent care. According to a media release issued by the Sheridan VA, the change is being made in order to shift staff that are currently assigned to urgent care to support other patient care areas. Veterans …

June 3, 2022

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Drivers, watch for kids out enjoying summer

With the release of class throughout Sheridan County, the parks and streets will soon see an influx of children out enjoying their summer vacation.  While appearing on Sheridan Meida’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Police Department Lieutenant Dan Keller advised listeners on ways to keep kids safe this year while they are out running around this

June 3, 2022

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The Sheridan County YMCA is taking registrations for Itty-bitty Soccer 

This introductory program teaches kids ages 3.5-5 years the fundamentals behind the game of soccer. Skills such as ball-control, shooting, passing and being part of a team are practiced. The session runs July – August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, YMCA executive Director Liz Cassiday informed listeners on the session

June 3, 2022

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New research shows long-term personality traits influence problem-solving in zebra finches

Research at the University of Wyoming reveals that personality is not unique to humans.  To many animal lovers, this isn’t new information but now new research published in the Royal Society Open Science journal demonstrates that zebra finches have personalities, and some traits are consistent over two years of the birds’ lives. According to UW,

June 3, 2022

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Change of Plea Hearing Held for Sheridan Man Charged With Multiple Crimes

A change of plea hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for 33-year-old Jacob Cousineau of Sheridan. Cousineau, pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, pleaded guilty to the charges of felony aggravated assault and battery and misdemeanor interference with an emergency call. The plea deal recommends a sentence

June 3, 2022

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