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Bronc / Lady Bronc Soccer Pick up Regional Tournament Victories / Troopers Host Powell Saturday / Rockies v Kansas City Tonight

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Bronc and Lady Bronc soccer teams have qualified for the Wyoming state soccer championships which begin next Thursday in Cheyenne. On day one of the 4-A East regional tournament yesterday in the capitol city the Lady Broncs qualified for state with a 2-1 victory over Campbell county, they …

May 13, 2022

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Two Wyoming Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Thursday announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The two scholars from Wyoming include Isabelle Radakovich, Cody High School, and Keegan Allen Miller of Laramie High

May 12, 2022

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Councilman Suggests Possible Earlier Start Time for Council Meetings

A possible change to the time the Sheridan City Council meets for their twice a month regularly scheduled business meetings was an item that was brought forth by Councilman Steve Brantz at the Council’s recent study session. Brantz said it’s something the Council should at least have a discussion about in the future. Councilman Steve …

May 12, 2022

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Sheridan Man Charged With First Degree Sexual Assault Changes Plea in District Court

A change of plea hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with sexual assault. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea Hearing Pursuant to terms of a plea agreement recently reached with the state, 25-year-old Bennett Walseth pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault …

May 12, 2022

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Sheridan Veterans Health Care System empowers veterans with Whole Health

The Veterans Affairs Whole Health program is a new approach to health care available at VA health care centers across the nation. This new approach to care is intended to support veteran health and well-being. Sheridan Media’s Floyd Whiting has more.  According to the VA, Whole Health centers around what matters to the veteran, not …

May 12, 2022

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Jo Co Cemetery Board Sets Employee Sructure, Hiring Sexton

At their meeting this week, the Johnson County Cemetery District Board discussed and then approved the structure of district employees and voted to begin the process of hiring a new sexton. The board had discussed adding a separate administrative position, but ultimately voted to keep their current employee structure which consists of a sexton, deputy

May 12, 2022

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Sheridan County Approves CUP for RV Storage Facility

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission for the Mary J. Perry Revocable Trust on roughly 2.2 acres of the 800+ acre ranch property located on Widcat Road in Sheridan County. County Planner Mark Reid explained the application further. No comments were offered during the public hearing in the …

May 12, 2022

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Steel Magnolias Offered Friday, Saturday in Buffalo

Buffalo’s Creekside Performing Arts will present their version of Steel Magnolias in performances Friday and Saturday at the Cowboy Carousel Center. Amy Miller, Director of the play, gives an overview of the story and what those attending can expect from the cast. Miller said the story takes place in a small town in Louisiana and …

May 12, 2022

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Sheridan County Conservation District Awarded EPA Cleanup Grant For Acme Power Plant

The Sheridan County Conservation District was awarded a $585,000 Cleanup Grant through the US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program to address asbestos contamination at the former Acme Power Plant. The focus of the grant is for asbestos abatement in the buildings. Whether or not the structures are able to be reused, the asbestos needs to

May 12, 2022

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Army Corps of Engineers partners with City to restore streams

Streams in the City of Sheridan will soon look a little different thanks to a partnership between the City and the Army Corps of Engineers.  An ongoing restoration project aims to reestablish the ecosystems in the streams of the City of Sheridan and improve the health and welfare of the local wildlife.  While appearing on …

May 12, 2022

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