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Third Annual Wyoming Wildlife Calendar photo contest

For the third year, Wyoming Wildlife magazine is calling for the public’s best wildlife photographs from the Cowboy State. The publication has opened entries for the third annual Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest. Entries will be accepted until midnight June 13.  This is an opportunity for photographers of every skill level to have a chance

May 20, 2022

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Ringley talks on salary increases 

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse Program, Sheridan County Commissioner Tom Ringely spoke on the budgeting process. Ringley told listeners that his “hat is off” to the elected officials and department heads at the county, saying they “held the line” and did not approach the commission with “pie in the sky” requests regarding

May 20, 2022

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Suspended Sentence for Sheridan Woman Charged With Burglary

A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan for 33-year-old Sammi Morehead. District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted the terms of the plea agreement that was reached with the State and sentenced Morehead to 4 to 5 years in prison for the charge of felony burglary, suspended in lieu of …

May 20, 2022

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Weather Causes Postponement of Volunteer Fence Removal ant BBQ at Thorne-Rider Youth Camp

The Sheridan Community Land Trust and Youth, Inc, volunteer fence removal field day and BBQ that was scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at the Thorne-Rider Youth Camp in Story has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The fence removal and BBQ will now take place at 1 pm, Saturday, July 23. According to information …

May 20, 2022

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Man Charged With Multiple Crimes Arraigned in District Court

A man was arraigned on numerous charges at a hearing Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Two separate arraignments were held for 28-year-old Darren Tipton. In the first hearing, Tipton pleaded not guilty to the charges of felony strangulation of a household member and misdemeanor domestic

May 20, 2022

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Storm Spotter Class Held in Clearmont

Cory Mottice Warning Coordinator Meteorologist from the Billings, Montana National Weather Service office, presented a training program for community members interested in being storm spotters on Wednesday, May 18, at the Clearmont School. Around 10 people attended the class. Mottice explained the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning. A

May 20, 2022

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Research confirms Wyoming is home to the Americas’ oldest mine

Wyoming’s state archaeologist and University of Wyoming researchers have confirmed that an ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans to produce red ocher starting nearly 13,000 years ago. The digs and research conducted on the Powars II site at Sunrise in Platte County have confirmed it to be the oldest documented red ocher …

May 20, 2022

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Johnson County Accepts Agreement With Dept. of Family Services

Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to accept a cooperative agreement between the Wyoming Department of Family Services and the Clerk of District Court concerning child support. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny explained further. Novotny said County Attorney Tucker Ruby has reviewed the contract, saying there were no changes from the previous

May 20, 2022

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Citizen Against Proposed Sheridan College Land Swap

During this week’s meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District held in Buffalo, one citizen spoke during the public comment portion of their agenda, saying he was against the proposed land swap between Sheridan College and the Wyoming National Guard. David Black said the current National Guard Armory in Sheridan would not be suitable

May 20, 2022

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Sheridan County Accepts Airport Grant Funding

Just over $1 million in grant funding for the expansion and renovation of the airport commercial terminal building project will be applied for after the Sheridan County Commission approved the application this week. Airport Manager John Stopka brought the request before the commission and explained more about the funding and the project. Stopka said it

May 20, 2022

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