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The Whole World is Watching Wyoming Politics

It’s big folks. It’s REALLY BIG! Our small election in our small state is a really big deal across the country and around the world.  The Liz Cheney-Harriet Hageman race for our lone U. S. Representative seat in the GOP primary is being covered breathlessly by the media and watched nonstop by political junkies from …

August 8, 2022

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Ben Phillips Steps Down as Troopers Head Coach / 2022 Fall Sports Season Starts Today

SHERIDAN TROOPER BASEBALL – After 14 years as the Head coach of the Sheridan Troopers Ben Phillips has stepped down, we sat down at Thorne-Rider stadium Friday morning to visit with Phillips and first he says this is the right time to move on. It’s been quite a run going all the way back to …

August 8, 2022

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County Receives One Bid for Sheridan Business Incubator Project

Sheridan County received one bid for their sidewalk replacement and landscaping project at the Sheridan Business Incubator, and awarded it to Weed Warriors of Sheridan. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller discussed the project with the county commission at their last meeting. According to the contract provided by the county, Weed Warriors will

August 7, 2022

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Buffalo Council OKs Water Tap for Buffalo Livestock

Buffalo Livestock Marketing has approached the City of Buffalo to tap into a city-owned water main to provide water for their property east of town. City Building Inspector Terry Asay spoke to the council during their last meeting about the application. Asay said Buffalo Livestock will sign a Water User’s Agreement with the city once …

August 7, 2022

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Krazy Kritters 4H Takes JCF&R Parade Crown

The 2022 Johnson County Fair and Rodeo wrapped up over the weekend, and one of the main events, the annual parade through downtown, happened Saturday morning. Although the weather was cool and drizzly, the heavy rain held off until the parade ended. Over 60 entries participated in several categories with the theme of “Hometown Heritage,” …

August 7, 2022

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Grizzly Bear Trapping And Monitoring To Begin Within Yellowstone National Park

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, says pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park. Biologists with the

August 7, 2022

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Accounts of the Wagon Box Fight

The Wagon Box Fight occurred on August 2, 1867, on an open field between Fort Phil Kearny and the present-day town of Story. It was the last major battle between the U.S. Army and Lakota warriors along the Bozeman Trail. Twenty-six soldiers and six civilians were attacked by several hundred Indians when the party was …

August 6, 2022

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Mark Young Named New Wyoming Interim State Fire Marshal

A Wyoming firefighter is now the top person in investigating fire causes as well as overseeing fire prevention efforts, and electrical safety. Mark Young has been named the interim State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. He’s been involved in the Wyoming fire service for 44 years, starting …

August 6, 2022

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City Administrator Provides Update on RFP Process for EMS Services

In 2011, the City of Sheridan began contracting with Rocky Mountain Ambulance to provide emergency medical services for the city. In May, the Sheridan City Council approved a notice of termination of the contract with RMA. City Attorney Brendon Kerns said the current contract is not meeting the needs of the city or the service …

August 6, 2022

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Barrasso: ‘The Pain at the Pump is Going to Get Worse With Democrats’ Tax and Spending Spree’

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, discussed how the Democrats’ tax and spending spree will raise energy costs for American families. Barrasso, during a media conference, said Americans continue to struggle under the inflation caused by the current administration. Senator Barrasso Barrasso said the high price

August 5, 2022

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