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Wyoming’s redistricting goes to conference committee

On Monday, the House of Representatives did not concur with the Senate’s plan on redistricting.  On March 7, the House voted 11-46-3 against the plan. Both chambers then appointed members to the Joint Conference Committee to begin the process of coming to a resolution.  One issue the House has with the Senate’s plan revolves around …

March 9, 2022

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AARP warns of scam taking advantage of Russo-Ukrainian War

AARP Wyoming is issuing a warning to kind hearts in the Cowboy State, scammers are using the Russo-Ukrainian War as a way to steal funds.  According to the AARP, scammers follow the headlines and take advantage of them when they see an opportunity. Public desire to support Ukraine in this critical time of need is …

March 8, 2022

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Sheridan HS Indoor Track and Field Athletes Win All-State Honors For 2022

Twelve Broncs and three Lady Broncs earned all-state honors based off of their finishes at the 2022 Indoor Track and Field State Meet. Those who finish in 1st or 2nd in any individual event, as well as the winning team in a relay event, automatically get all-state honors. There is no voting. Boys: Carter McComb …

March 8, 2022

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Wyoming House, Senate Approve $2.7 Billion Budget; On Its Way To Governor’s Office

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily A two-year budget detailing spending of roughly $2.7 billion from the state’s main bank account in fiscal 2023-24 was approved Monday (March 7th) by both the Wyoming House and Senate.   The budget for the state’s “general fund” authorizes spending of about $400 million less than the …

March 8, 2022

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Sheridan and Johnson County January 2022 Unemployment Numbers Increase

Unemployment numbers decreased in Wyoming from December 2021 to January 2022, but not in the north-central part of the state. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says state-wide seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers dropped from 4.0% in December 2021 to 3.8% in January 2022. The January numbers are also down from 5.1% compared to January 2021.

March 8, 2022

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WY Army National Guard Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

None were injured in an incident involving a Wyoming Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on March 4 at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time. The crew, consisting of four members, were conducting standard training with night vision goggles when they were required to execute an emergency landing in Northwest Laramie County. All safety procedures were

March 8, 2022

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Wyoming GOP Announces Trump To Visit The State Soon

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Details are being finalized for a visit to Wyoming by former President Donald Trump, the Wyoming Republican Party announced Monday (March 7th). In a fundraising email sent Monday, state Republican Party chairman Frank Eathorne said Trump had committed to visiting Wyoming

March 8, 2022

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SCSD#2 Honors Teacher and National Merit Finalists

Luke Lawson and Wayne Murdock with Mitch Craft SCSD#2 held it’s monthly board meeting on Monday, March 7. Mitch Craft, assistant superintendent, introduced Luke Lawson and Wayne Murdock. SHS students who are national merit finalists Superintendent Scott Stults introduced Gretchen McCafferty, who was honored by the Wyoming Association of student councils.

March 8, 2022

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Broncs Prepare for State Basketball / Cowgirls Knocked out of the MWC Tournament / Cowboys Take on UNLV Thursday Afternoon

BRONC BASKETBALL – The Sheridan Broncs open the state 4A basketball tournament Thursday night their first round opponent will be Riverton the game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 and we will have it live for you on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM. The Broncs went through a quick paced practice Monday evening and …

March 8, 2022

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Council Approves Addendum to Liquor License Resolution and Addresses County Islands

The Sheridan City Council at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night, addressed county islands and an addendum to the resolution the Council approved last November that provided the process and procedure for awarding the additional retail liquor license the City received due to a population increase. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the

March 8, 2022

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