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Tighter Voting Laws In Montana Struck Down By Judge

A Montana judge struck down as unconstitutional three laws that restricted voting in the state, saying there was no evidence of the widespread voter fraud that the 2021 Republican-sponsored laws ostensibly were targeting. The laws ended same-day voter registration, imposed new identification requirements on students and restricted third-party ballot

October 5, 2022

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Yellowstone NP Northeast Entrance To Open On Schedule; North Entrance Opening Delayed

One of the two entrances to Yellowstone National Park will finally reopen to motor vehicle traffic as scheduled, while the other is taking a little longer than planned. The Park along with the Federal Highway Administration has determined that the Old Gardiner Road, which goes from Gardiner, Montana, to the Park’s North Entrance and to …

October 5, 2022

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Big Horn Volleyball Attempting To Repeat As State Champs/Rockies Conclude Season Today

Sheridan County High School Football: With the win against Cheyenne East now behind them, the Sheridan Bronc Football Team has turned their attention to the Kelly Walsh Trojans. We will have the game live for you beginning with the pre-game show at 6:30pm, on AM 1410 KWYO and 106.9 FM plus our live video web …

October 5, 2022

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Sentencing Hearing Held for Man Charged With Child Abuse

A sentencing hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with felony child abuse. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Child Abuser Sentenced to Prison In August of 2021, 49-year-old Michael Widick was arrested and charged with felony child abuse. At a hearing Tuesday, District Court Judge …

October 4, 2022

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Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor Arraigned in District Court

An arraignment hearing for 22-year-old Jade Hotchkin was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Hotchkin pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental impairment or deficiency to the charges of first degree sexual abuse of a minor and second degree sexual abuse of a minor.  The alleged crimes occurred between …

October 4, 2022

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Chamber Gets Approval on Requests for Monster March

The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce got the approval of the city council for their requests associated with their annual Monster March event coming up on Halloween afternoon. Pam Day, membership coordinator for the chamber of commerce, spoke to the council at their Tuesday meeting on behalf of the chamber. Police Chief Sean Bissett was asked …

October 4, 2022

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Johnson County Lifts Hiring Freeze for Public Health

The county-wide hiring freeze in Johnson County that has been in place for quite some time has been lifted to allow the hiring of a new employee for the Public Health Office. Robin King, representing the Public Health Office, spoke with the commissioners about their need for another employee. King said she is the only …

October 4, 2022

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Search for New Sheridan County Airport Manager Underway

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Sheridan County Commission was addressed by J.T. Grainger, Founder and CEO of Sheridan 307 Pilot’s Flight School at the Sheridan County Airport. Grainger wanted to recommend one individual for consideration by the commission to be the next airport manager. Grainger also pointed out that Gill is a pilot and passionate

October 4, 2022

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MLB Playoff Preview & Predictions! Plus, An NFL First on Sunday & Reflecting on Tua’s Injury

This week on the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast, James breaks down the upcoming MLB playoffs starting on Friday, Plus recapping the weekend of football both college and NFL, including an NFL first that happened on Sunday! As well as reflecting on Tua’s injury and the effect it has on the game of football. Remember to …

October 4, 2022

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Wyoming Unclaimed Property Pays Out Over $2.5 Million in First Quarter

The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued 2,389 checks totaling $2.564 million between July 1 and Sept. 30. The first-quarter results included $1.07 million paid in the month of September highlighted by a $125,000 check issued to a Teton County resident and a $102,000 check delivered to a governmental entity. The

October 4, 2022

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