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Wreaths Across America

News – Sheridan Media Wreaths Across America held their annual ceremony in Sheridan Municipal Cemetary on Saturday December 13.  This is the last year for Sheridan organizer Michelle Parker. You can see the featured photo gallery from a cold and windy day held to honor veterans here.

December 18, 2025

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SPD Chief: Traffic Stops are Crime Prevention

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to dispel some misconceptions about law enforcement and the SPD. Chief Koltiska said officers are assigned data driven high visibility enforcement along with their caseloads, targeting unsafe driving as an

December 18, 2025

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Mayor Looking Forward to Completion of Buffalo Wells Project

News – Sheridan Media City of Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader said he is looking forward to the water quality test results as the Buffalo Wells and Transmission System Project nears completion. Buffalo’s water is primarily taken from Tie Hack Reservoir, but should an event take place that contaminated the water in the reservoir – such …

December 18, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Approves Amended Contract for Juvenile Services

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have considered a contract amendment between the county and the Wyoming Department of Family Services, as discussed by Chairman Bill Novotny and Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago. According to discussion, the amendment requires more reporting to the state by the county but awards an additional

December 18, 2025

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UW to Host Wyoming Open Science Data Summit Jan. 13-14

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming will host the Wyoming Open Science Data Summit bringing together researchers, educators, data professionals and policymakers to advance an open, collaborative and artificial intelligence ready future for the Cowboy State.  The summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

December 18, 2025

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Buffalo Council Renews City’s Insurance Policy

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council has approved renewing the city’s insurance policy for 2026. Trevor Moon, with North Wyoming Insurance, spoke to the council, giving details on the policies and explaining the increase in premiums for the city. The policy amount for 2026 will be just under $112,000 which is a 4% increase …

December 18, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Grant Application for Airport Parking Expansion

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a grant application for federal assistance for the 2026 expand long-term parking lot project. Airport Manger Robert Gill spoke to the commission, giving details on the grant and the project. If awarded, the amount of funding will be roughly $1.9 million from the federal government, about

December 18, 2025

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Governor Gordon Announces Seventh Round of Awardees for Semiquincentennial Grant Program

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has announced the seventh and second to the last round of awardees for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program.  The grants program was launched last year and is supported with a $2 million appropriation from the Wyoming Legislature. The grants program allows communities to recognize

December 18, 2025

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Certification Resolution for County Subdivision Tabled by City Council

News – Sheridan Media In April of 2022, the City of Sheridan and Sheridan County entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding the subdivision of land within one mile of the contiguous corporate limits. The MOU outlines the responsibilities of the two jurisdictions in reviewing and taking action on development proposals within the Joint Planning

December 17, 2025

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Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center Highlights Need for Volunteers

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center is continuing to highlight the critical role volunteers play in supporting residents during their most vulnerable moments. Volunteers help the Center provide services to victims of violent crimes, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse and child abuse. The Center

December 17, 2025

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