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WYDOT to Host Public Meeting on Buffalo Main Street Project

News – Sheridan Media A public meeting to discuss grading plans on the Buffalo Main Street Project will be hosted by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on Thursday, November 17 at the Johnson County Library. The meeting will be an opportunity for public review and to offer comments on the plans, and the public …

November 8, 2022

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Sheridan Commission OKs Homeland Security Grant

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners accepted their annual Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the US Department of Homeland Security. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that the grant covers the county coordinator’s activities, includes

November 8, 2022

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Highway Patrol: New Drivers Are Learning in Winter Weather

News – Sheridan Media The winter driving conditions on Tuesday morning in northeast Wyoming were a look into what can be expected over the next few months, and Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Eric Jorgensen wanted to remind the public that new drivers are still learning how to get around when road conditions are less than …

November 8, 2022

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Johnson County Voters Shake Up Local Boards

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County voters went to the polls on Tuesday and elected new blood to a number of local boards. Sheila Camino, Luke Goddard, Elizabeth Graves, and Barbara Mueller were elected to the Cemetery District Board. For the Rural Health Care District Board Britni Camino, Mark Schueler, and Adam Michelena won the …

November 8, 2022

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School Board Election and Ballot Proposition Unofficial Results With Absentee

News – Sheridan Media Four at-large trustee seats were available for the Sheridan County School District Two Board this year. There were a total of 15 candidates running for the four available positions in Tuesday’s General Election. The four that were elected to serve as trustees for District Two were Michael Lansing, Ann Perkins, Arin …

November 8, 2022

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Wins Second Term In Office

News – Sheridan Media Republican Mark Gordon has won a second term as Wyoming’s governor. Gordon beat Democrat Theresa Livingston, a retired educator and U.S. Bureau of Land Management employee. Neither campaigned extensively. Gordon emphasized his efforts to diversify Wyoming’s economy away from fossil fuels, mentioning ongoing work to develop new

November 8, 2022

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Republicans Win All Wyoming Elected State Offices In 2022

News – Sheridan Media On top of Governor Mark Gordon winning his re-election bid, Wyoming Republicans also won the other elected State Offices. Chuck Gray (Secretary of State), Curt Meier (State Treasurer) and Kristi Racines (State Auditor) all ran unopposed in the November General Election after winning in the August primary. Megan Degenfelder of Casper

November 8, 2022

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A Possible College Football Playoff Catastrophe, Plus Astros Win the World Series

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast! This week James analyzes Mike Leach’s incredible press conference moment. The Astros cement themselves as one of the best teams in the past 6-7 years after winning the World Series. Plus a crazy weekend in college football could create chaos for the college football …

November 8, 2022

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Renovation Work At Sheridan YMCA Making It Easier For Visitors To Get Around

News – Sheridan Media A project that has been worked on for the past 5 years to make the Sheridan YMCA bigger is nearing the end. As part of add-ons and renovations to the YMCA building, the old pool areas have since been filled, the old locker rooms demolished, and now the cardio equipment has …

November 8, 2022

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Univ. of Wyoming Research Suggests Those Frequently Tested For COVID May Engage In Riskier Behavior

News – Sheridan Media Frequent, mandatory surveillance testing was one of the techniques deployed in some jurisdictions in an attempt to control COVID-19, but new research shows that such testing may have the unintended consequence of riskier behavior by those enrolled in the testing. Based on a false sense of security, students who participated in

November 8, 2022

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