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Ucross Foundation Accepting Artists Applications

News From SheridanMedia.com The Ucross Foundation, a prestigious artist residency program here in Sheridan County, is now accepting applications for general studio residencies and dedicated Native American fellowships in Fall 2022. Selected Fellows will enjoy uninterrupted time and space on the nonprofit’s historic 20,000-acre ranch. All applications are

November 10, 2021

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Johnson County Approves Ponderosa Subdivision

News From SheridanMedia.com Johnson County has approved the proposed Ponderosa Subdivision after a couple of months of issues which pushed approval back by a couple of months. County Planner Jim Waller explained that meeting dates between the Planning Commission, County Commission, and Buffalo City Council had contributed to approvals and signatures taking

November 9, 2021

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All Bighorn National Forest offices will be closed Nov. 15-16

News From SheridanMedia.com The Bighorn National Forest has announced that their offices are receiving updated customer service software this month.  To allow time for staff to upload the new system and receive training, all three district offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 15, and Tuesday Nov. 16, 2021.  The offices will resume normal business hours

November 9, 2021

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CWD samples vital for disease monitoring

News From SheridanMedia.com The Wyoming Game and Fish reports hunters have submitted over 4,800 lymph node samples from deer and elk for chronic wasting disease testing thus far this hunting season to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The samples are a valuable part of helping Game and Fish understand the disease and achieve CWD …

November 9, 2021

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Several presentations in honor of American Indian Heritage Month

News From SheridanMedia.com November is American Indian Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of First Nations and indigenous communities. According to a release, Sheridan College, together with several partner organizations, will present six talks in Sheridan throughout the month.

November 9, 2021

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JCSD1 Board OKs Early Graduation, Employment, Isolation Requests

News From SheridanMedia.com The Johnson County School District #1 Board of Trustees approved a number of items during their consent agenda at their meeting Monday night. Approved were early graduation requests from 8 students in the district, five from Buffalo High School and three from New West High School to graduate at the end of …

November 9, 2021

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County Backs Sheridan Health Center Application

News From SheridanMedia.com The Sheridan County Commission has ratified a Letter of Support for the Sheridan Health Center, Inc. in their application to become a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. The letter read in part, “the most recent Sheridan County Needs Assessment placed affordable health care, including dental services, in the top three

November 9, 2021

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Tourism Director Provides Winter Rodeo Update

News From SheridanMedia.com The 2021 Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the event may return in 2022. Sheridan County Travel and Tourism Director Shawn Parker at a City Council study session Monday night, presented a proposed date of Saturday, February 19 for skijoring races on Broadway Street in downtown …

November 9, 2021

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Test Planned for County’s Emergency Communications Tower

News From SheridanMedia.com Release/Palmer Sheridan County Emergency Management has scheduled a test of the County’s Emergency Management Communication Tower during the weekend of November 13.  This is not a test of the emergency broadcast system which transmits messages over the TV or cell phones.  It will involve testing back-up radio communications

November 9, 2021

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Board Members, Legislators, Discuss Education

News From SheridanMedia.com SCSD#2 Board of Trustees held their annual meeting with the Wyoming State Legislators in a virtual format on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Attending the meeting via zoom were Senators Dave Kinskey, and Bo Biteman; as well as Representatives Cyrus Western, Mark Kinner and Barry Crago. Rebecca Adsit and Mitch Craft, assistant …

November 9, 2021

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