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In Debate’s Wake, We are Seeing the Art of Wyoming Politics, 2022 Edition

As for the debate, here’s my take: Incumbent Liz Cheney emerged unscathed, her main challenger Harriet Hageman did well, and candidates Anthony Bouchard and Denton Knapp may have gained ground. That is my reaction to Thursday’s long-anticipated debate among candidates for the U. S. Representative seat from Wyoming.  Cheney has been pilloried across

July 5, 2022

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Troopers Have a Good Road Trip / SHS Booster Club Golf Fundraiser Coming up on the 17th

TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers went 4-1 at a tournament in Billings, this week is a quick turn around as they head to Bozeman, Montana to start another four day tournament Thursday. The next home games for the Troopers will be Thursday the 14th against Gillette that double header will start at 5:00 and …

July 5, 2022

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Sheridan County OKs Numerous Requests from Airport Manager

Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered and approved requests from Airport Manager John Stopka during their last regular meeting. The first was an award for the contract on the ARFF Testing System project to NoFoam Systems in the amount of just under $18,000. Next was an award of conract to acquire an SRE Snow Truck/Plow to Jack’s …

July 4, 2022

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Plan Now for Saturday’s Art and Music Fest in Buffalo

This Saturday July 9, the Johnson County Arts and Humanities Council and the Johnson County Rec Board will present the 2022 Art and Music Festival in Crazy Woman Square in Buffalo. The event will feature artists in chalk art, quick draw, music, and poetry showing their talents, as well as vendors in one location. The …

July 4, 2022

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BLM Fire Restrictions Begin July 5 in Goshen, Johnson Counties

Release/Palmer As of Tuesday, July 5, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has Stage 1 fire restrictions in place on BLM-administered public lands in Goshen and Johnson counties due to dry conditions and high fire danger. That is according to a release issued by the BLM over the weekend. The BLM is working with the …

July 4, 2022

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Wyoming State Quilt Guild Celebrates 25th Anniversary this Month

The Wyoming State Quilt Guild is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the Annual WSQG Convention at Sheridan College July 13 – 17. The extensive Quilt Show and Vendor Mall are open to the public and free of charge Thursday the 14th, Friday the 15th, and Saturday the 16th, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each …

July 4, 2022

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Past WYO Rodeo Queens to be Honored

Reata Cook, Rodeo Queen and Vivian Morey, Rodeo Princess at the Bots Sots Sale On Thursday, July 7, during the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Royalty contest, there will be a social during during intermission where past rodeo Queens will be honored. All former rodeo queens are invited to attend and be recognized. Registration begins at 5:00 …

July 4, 2022

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Colonel Carrington Returns to Sheridan on July 4, 1908, to Dedicate Fetterman Monument

0n July 3, 1908, 114 Years ago, Colonel Henry Carrington and others who were survivors of the Indian Wars at Fort Phil Kearny, came back to Sheridan. They dedicated the Fetterman Fight monument on July 3, 1908, 42 years after the battle occurred on December 21, 1866. In The Semi-Weekly Enterprise, June 19, 1908, there …

July 2, 2022

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Governor Gordon Activates National Guard to Assist With Flooding After Lingle Canal Breach

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has mobilized the Wyoming National Guard and multiple state agencies to provide assistance to the residents of Lingle and Goshen County in response to flooding that is occurring as a result of a breach in the Interstate Canal north of Lingle. Gordon said at his request, Secretary of State Ed Buchanan …

July 2, 2022

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WIC income guidelines updated to allow more participation

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced that newly updated income guidelines may help a few more families to be eligible for the Wyoming WIC Program. Operated by the WDH, the Wyoming WIC Program provides nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants

July 1, 2022

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