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WY Dept. Of Corrections Issues Apology For Not Transporting Dale Eaton To Court House

One Wyoming agency is trying to figure out how a convicted killer wasn’t transported to a courthouse to be re-sentenced in front of the family of the victim. This past Friday (January 21st), as Dale Eaton’s sentencing hearing was about to begin in Natrona County District Court, a major flaw was discovered. Eaton wasn’t in …

January 26, 2022

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Cowboys fall at Boise / Bronc Swimmers Sweep Campbell County and Thunder Basin

SWIMMING / DIVING – The Bronc swimmers and divers swept both duals with Campbell county and Thunder Basin Tuesday evening winning by scores of 140-22 and 129-42, complete results can be found below on the sports page at sheridanmedia.com. COWBOY / COWGIRL BASKETBALL – The Wyoming basketball Cowboys six game winning streak is over after …

January 26, 2022

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Court Accepts Plea Agreement for Man Charged With Strangulation

A sentencing hearing for a man charged with strangulation was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Court Accepts Plea Agreement for Man Charged With Strangulation In July of last year, Jordan Wathen was arrested and charged with one count of felony strangulation of a household …

January 26, 2022

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Sheridan Boys Swim/Dive Team Victorious Vs. Gillette Teams In Home Finale

Competing in their final home meet of the season, the Sheridan Bronc boys swimming and diving team were victorious vs. Thunder Basin (140-22) and Campbell County (129-42). The next scheduled swim meet is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th at the Gillette Invitational. Information Courtesy: Wyoming High School Activities Association

January 26, 2022

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County Approves Contract for Market Study

The Sheridan County Commission discussed a contract between the county and Condrey & Associates, Inc. for professional services to be performed from February 1 through April 30, 2022 to study market changes concerning the employment scenario within the county to help recruit and retain quality employees moving forward. County Administrative Director

January 26, 2022

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Buffalo Police Chief Adjusting to New Position

Buffalo’s new police chief, Sean Bissett, is settling into the position, and getting to know his officers, dispatchers, and the community over the last couple of weeks since his hiring. In his first report to the Buffalo City Council he discussed a recent incident and touched on upcoming plans within the community with other agencies. …

January 26, 2022

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SCJC Spring Enrollment Doubles From 2021 to 2022

Enrollment at Sheridan College in Johnson County (SCJC) has more than doubled for the spring 2022 semester over last year’s numbers, according to information from Sheridan College. Enrollment this year, one week prior to the start of the spring term, was sitting at 65 students, up from 32 in 2021. Dr. Walt Tribley, President of …

January 26, 2022

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Val Vista Rezone

A request to rezone property on Val Vista Street in Sheridan will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at an upcoming business meeting. City Community Development Director Wade Sanner at a recent council study session, said the applicants are requesting to rezone 35,000 square feet of property located at 755 to 715 Val Vista …

January 26, 2022

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17th Annual Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Sheridan

The Wyoming Wilderness Association announced Tuesday that the 17th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Sheridan on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Luminous Brewhouse beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is $10 and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit the WWA.   Produced each year as a celebratory, …

January 26, 2022

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Pfizer begins study on omicron vaccine

Pfizer announced on Jan. 25, they have begun a study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an omicron-based vaccine candidate in healthy adults 18 through 55 years of age. The study will include more than 1,400 individuals. Many have already received the initial series of COVID-19 vaccines and will be administered the omicron variant …

January 25, 2022

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