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History: The Town of Ranchester

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Ranchester became an incorporated town in 1911. But years before, on August 29, 1865, Ranchester was the site of the Battle of Tongue River, when 125 cavalrymen with 90 Pawnee scouts, under the command of Brigadier General Patrick E. Connor, attacked a most friendly Arapaho Indian camp along the Tongue

February 8, 2025

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Applying for Funds

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The City of Sheridan will be seeking federal dollars for Sheridan Fire Rescue. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Applying for Funds The City will be applying for a federal grant for the purchase of a new fire apparatus for Sheridan Fire Rescue. A resolution was recently approved by …

February 8, 2025

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Barrasso Bill Addresses Rural Funding for Hospitals

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” U.S. Senator John Barrasso recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would fix unfair funding issues for rural hospitals. The “Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act” would establish a nationwide federal funding minimum for disproportionate share hospitals (DSH). Current payment levels are based

February 7, 2025

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AARP Wyoming to Host Virtual Town Hall on Caregiver Tax Credit

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Thousands of Wyomingites provide unpaid care to aging parents, spouses, and loved ones—often at great personal and financial cost. Now, with the support of President Donald Trump, a federal proposal, the Credit for Caring Act, aims to offer much-needed relief to family caregivers. AARP Wyoming will host

February 7, 2025

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Texas Man Changes Plea in District Court

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A 29-year-old Fort Worth, Texas man changed his plea on a felony charge related to identity theft at a hearing Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Texas Man Changes Plea in District Court Pursuant to the terms of a plea agreement …

February 7, 2025

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Being aware is the first step to preventing teen dating violence

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center is working to educate and make parents and teens aware of teen dating violence and how to prevent it.  February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Advocacy and Resource

February 7, 2025

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Family Game Night at the YMCA

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Liz Cassiday, Executive Director of the Sheridan County YMCA, is inviting families to Family Game at the YMCA.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Cassiday said Family Game is an excellent way to get out with the kids and not break the bank.  L. Cassiday Family Game Night begins

February 7, 2025

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UW-led study traces Indigenous population shifts in North America before Europeans

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” According to the University of Wyoming researchers have worked for many years to estimate the size of North America’s Indigenous population before European colonization to fully understand its impact. The University is reporting that a new study led by Robert Kelly, professor emeritus of archaeology at

February 7, 2025

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City Council Considers Final Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Subdivision in South Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Public infrastructure acceptance for a subdivision in south Sheridan was an item of consideration at the recent Sheridan City Council business meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The infrastructure associated with the Teal Springs Subdivision was installed per City of Sheridan

February 6, 2025

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Buffalo Council Adopts Five-Year CIP

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo’s City Council, at their meeting this week, adopted their five-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), a financial planning and managerial tool for use by elected officials, department heads, and facility directors for capital projects and equipment needs. Mayor Shane Schrader explains further.

February 6, 2025

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