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Sheridan County High School Wrestling Results: January 28-29, 2022

Sheridan competed at the Ron Thon Memorial Invitational in Riverton, while Tongue River was at the Battle On The Big Horn Tournament in Hardin MT. Ron Thon Invitational at Riverton: Click here to see results Battle On The Big Horn at Hardin, MT: Click here to see results The next scheduled meets for Sheridan will …

January 28, 2022

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American Lung Association Report Reveals Wyoming Lags Behind on Policies to Reduce Tobacco Use

The American Lung Association released their 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report this week and it showed that Wyoming continues to lag behind on policies to reduce tobacco use. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. American Lung Association Report Reveals Wyoming Lags Behind on Policies to Reduce Tobacco Use The report finds that

January 28, 2022

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Bronc / Lady Bronc Hoops Live at KW Tonight / Pokes at AFA Today

BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS – The Sheridan high school basketball teams play at Casper Kelly Walsh tonight game times are at 5:30 and 7:00 then tomorrow they host Buffalo girls go at 11:30 the boys follow at 1:00 you can hear all four games on KWYO and 106.9 FM. The Broncs are 11-0 and …

January 28, 2022

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Rooted in Wyoming Welcomes New Board Members

Following a search to fill board seats in December, Rooted in Wyoming welcomes four new board members to their team. Christie Edwards, Charlotte Walter, Olivia Koltiska and Victoria Gray are the new members that are now part of the board of directors for the organization. Board Vice-Chair Ellie Martin talks about the importance of the …

January 28, 2022

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New WY Superintendent Of Public Instruction Named After Legal Challenge Was Denied

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16th, to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute the Governor is required to select one of three candidates submitted

January 28, 2022

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UW Anthropology Building named for the founder of the department

The University of Wyoming’s Anthropology Building now bears the name of George Frison, a Worland native and UW graduate who achieved international acclaim as an archaeologist during a long and distinguished career as a UW faculty member. On Jan. 14, UW’s Board of Trustees voted to name the building in Frison’s honor, at the request …

January 27, 2022

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Free FIRESAFE Cannula Valve Kits can save lives

Recently Sheridan experienced the death of a resident in a home fire related to home oxygen use. Chad Brutlag, with Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department, has reached out to inform residents of a statewide Community Risk Reduction initiative to reduce these types of deaths. According to Brutlag, in conjunction with the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office, the

January 27, 2022

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Red Grade road is CLOSED for the winter

The Sheridan County Sheriff is asking residents and travelers to remain off of Red Grade until it reopens.  Red Grade Road, also known as Primary Forest Route 26, in Sheridan County has been closed since Dec. 15. According to SCO Sergeant Devereaux Johnson, the road is closed each winter season to prevent travelers from getting …

January 27, 2022

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Governor Gordon Appoints Brian Schroeder Superintendent of Public Instruction

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16 to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute the Governor is required to select one of three candidates submitted to

January 27, 2022

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Buffalo Waiting to Hear About Aerial Spraying on BHNF

A Buffalo resident approached the Buffalo City Council at their recent meeting to ask about the proposed aerial spraying that the US Forest Service plans for weed and sagebrush mitigation on the Clear Creek Watershed. The chemicals that are proposed to be used could be harmful to the watershed and ultimately the city’s drinking water. …

January 27, 2022

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