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History: Women Doctors in the Early Days

News – Sheridan Media Today, there are many women doctors, but in the late 1800s and early 1900s, there were very few. The first licensed woman doctor in Wyoming was Dr. Lillian Heath of Rawlins. In 1881, she was an assistant to Dr. Thomas Maghee, who helped Dr. Osborn, examine the brain of outlaw Big …

December 1, 2025

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Sheridan Christmas Stroll 2025 Video

News – Sheridan Media Music Courtesy: Sheridan Junior High School Choir

December 1, 2025

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Downtown Sheridan Main Street Businesses Enjoy First Full Summer Since End Of 2-Year Construction Work

News – Sheridan Media As many downtown Sheridan Main Street businesses begin to move into the black financially for the Holiday season, one thing they are thankful for, is that this past summer did not have any orange in it. This year marked the first time in 3 years that there was no construction on …

December 1, 2025

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City Council to Consider Final Plat of Subdivision on East 5th Street

News – Sheridan Media A resolution for the final plat of Elmwood Estates in Sheridan is an item that will come before the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Monday night. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says that the applicant is proposing to subdivide 31.85 acres of unplatted land on East 5th Street  into four …

November 30, 2025

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30th Annual Christmas Stroll Held

News – Sheridan Media The 30th Annual Christmas Stroll in Sheridan was held on Nov. 28. Windows of Sheridan stores were resplendent with Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, snowflakes, wreaths and candy canes. The theme was ‘30 Years of Strolling’ and businesses could decorate their windows any way they wanted this year. Chamber of Commerce CEO

November 30, 2025

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Professional Agreement for Primary Municipal Court Judge

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan officials will soon be considering a professional agreement making Judge Jeremy Kisling the Primary Judge for two years at a monthly fixed rate of $3,250. City Attorney Brad Thimmesch said that Judge Kisling was initially appointed as the Alternative Municipal Judge in December 2024 at a rate of …

November 29, 2025

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SCSD#3 School Library Shelves are Filling Up

News – Sheridan Media As reading and literacy are important parts of what schools are focusing on teaching, the Clearmont School library has been going through some changes. Most of the old books are gone, but the shelves are filling up again with newer books. At the August 13 board meeting, the board heard from …

November 29, 2025

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Federal Grant to Improve All Sheridan Library Branches

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Public Library System has received a 1.7 million dollar federal grant to begin a multi-branch renovation project aimed at improving community access to work, education and wellness resources. As a federal award, the funding is restricted to the specific upgrades outlined in the library’s proposal, which includes

November 29, 2025

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UW Student Receiving Recognition For Studies in Space Farming

News – Sheridan Media While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, University of Wyoming Director of Institutional Communications Chad Baldwin spoke on a UW student who has earned recognition due to her work on space-farming research.  Drea Hineman is an undergraduate student studying at the University of Wyoming. Originally from Gillette, Hineman

November 29, 2025

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Sheridan Regional Black Bear Meeting Dec. 1

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding the public the Sheridan Regional Office will host a public meeting on Dec. 1, to gather public input and answer questions regarding proposed changes to Chapter 3, Black Bear Hunting Seasons. This meeting will be held at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department …

November 29, 2025

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