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Sheridan County Approves Contract for Courthouse Vestibule Project

The contract for the Sheridan County Courthouse North Vestibule Entrance project was discussed by the Sheridan County Commission during their recent meeting. The contract was presented by County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller. Obermueller explained that the county reached out to a number of companies to bid on the project but received only the

May 25, 2022

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Slack School, Sheridan County’s One-Room School House

At one time, when Sheridan County was just beginning to be settled, there were numerous one-room schoolhouses scattered throughout the frontier, serving the ranchers and homesteader families. At one time there were 37 separate school districts in Sheridan County. Today, the only one room school in Sheridan County still operating is the Slack School outside

May 24, 2022

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The BNF wishes the public to have a safe and fun summer in the Bighorns

The Bighorn National Forest Service has announced that with the Memorial Day holiday approaching, it’s time to officially kick off the summer outdoor recreation season in the Bighorn National Forest. Campgrounds currently open include Tie Hack, Middle Fork, South Fork, Leigh Creek, Shell Creek, and Ranger Creek Recreation Area. BNF wishes to remind

May 24, 2022

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Westbound I90 Blocked Due To Trailer Fire

Both lanes of I90 near milepost 29 (about 4 miles south of Sheridan) are blocked due to a trailer fire. WYDOT says the incident was reported sometime after 1pm on Tuesday. More details will be posted as they become available. Kevin Koile – Sheridan MediaRead More

May 24, 2022

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One Tribal Teen Dead and One Injured In Vehicle Crash On Crow Indian Reservation

This story first appeared on KTVQ. One Northern Cheyenne tribal teen is dead and another injured after being involved in a vehicle crash on the Crow Indian Reservation. According to family members and tribal police, at around 4am Saturday (May 21st), 15-year old Mylei Birdinground and 16-year-old Wylie Spang left a family member’s home in …

May 24, 2022

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Troopers Play Five Away From Home During Memorial Day Weekend / Rockies Fall at the Pirates / 2022 Hoop Jam Coming Next Week

TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers are 14-4 overall and finally get a nice run of games this weekend, they will play five games in three days beginning Friday evening at the annual memorial day weekend tournament hosted in Gillette they will open against the host team. Troopers Head coach Ben Phillips says the tournament …

May 24, 2022

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Extension Request

Spruce Restaurant, LLC is requesting an extension of non-operational status for the bar and grill license they acquired July 6, 2021. Details of the request were presented by City Clerk Cecilia Good at a study session of the Sheridan City Council Monday night. Cecilia Good Co-Owner of Spruce Restaurant and Birch, Heather Sorenson, explained to …

May 24, 2022

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Gillette Woman Sentenced in Federal Court for Wire Fraud and False Claims

A Gillette woman will serve almost three years in prison after being sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Gillette Woman Sentenced According to information from IRS Criminal Investigation, Alexa Kinney received a sentence of 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release

May 24, 2022

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Sheridan College to Host CNA Info Session June 6

The Certified Nursing Assistant Course at Sheridan College prepares students for entry-level employment in the health care field. The CNA program will host a free information session on Monday, June 6 at 10 am, at Sheridan College Broadway Center, room 134, located at 245 Broadway in Sheridan. The next CNA course at Sheridan College begins …

May 24, 2022

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Buffalo Council Renews Pickleball MOU, CDC Lease

Buffalo’s City Council has re-approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cloud Peak Pickleball, Inc. concerning the use and maintenance of the old tennis courts near the Buffalo Children’s Center to use for their Pickleball games and tournaments. Tim Kirven, with the organization, spoke to the council about the agreement. Kirven said there were

May 24, 2022

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