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Creative Aging Classes are back at the HUB

WYO PLAY and The Hub on Smith are teaming up again to offer two new Creative Aging classes. Registration is open to participants who are aged 55 years and older for a Voice Class with Amanda Patterson of Aspen Grove Music Studio and a spontaneous Storytelling Class with local author and storyteller David Sage. Classes …

July 29, 2022

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UW Launches Wyoming Wool Initiative and Lamb-a-Year Program

During the annual Wyoming Wool Growers Association conference this month, University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart announced the launch of the Wyoming Wool Initiative. The initiative leads innovative research and programming that promote and expand Wyoming’s sheep industry. Its mission is to support producers, both directly and

July 29, 2022

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June 2022 Unemployment Rates In Sheridan and Johnson Counties Increased While The State Rate Decreased

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says while national unemployment percentages have changed very little in the past few months, Wyoming’s percentages have been trending downward. The Department says in the first half of 2022, Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped each month. New numbers show that the statewide rate dropped

July 29, 2022

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Conservation Group Sue Regarding Coal Mine Near Colstrip

Conservation groups filed lawsuits against state environmental agencies in Colorado and Montana this week targeting coal mines in the two states. Two groups sued Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality on Monday (July 25th) over an approved expansion of the Rosebud Mine, which is a coal strip mine near Colstrip, about 25 miles north of Lame …

July 29, 2022

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Seeking ARPA Grant For Capital Improvements

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital is attempting to make improvements to make sure patients don’t spread their condition to others within the building. The Hospital Board of Trustees voted to apply for an ARPA grant from the State Loan and investment Board to help fund a number of projects, including improving the inpath and crisis stabilization …

July 29, 2022

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Troopers / Jets Eliminated From Post Season Play

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL – The Sheridan American Legion baseball season came to a close Thursday as the Sheridan Troopers and Sheridan Jets were eliminated from their state tournaments. The Troopers lost 5-3 against Gillette and the Jets were knocked out of the single “A” tournament with 9-2 loss against Casper. Today Cheyenne is playing Gillette

July 29, 2022

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Committee Makes Recommendation for Building on North Gould Property

In 2018 the City of Sheridan purchased the property at 103 North Gould Street, which included the Cook Ford building. City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer said in 2019, the building was evaluated for structural integrity and possible options for use of the building. Since 2020, the Sheridan Downtown Development Authority has been evaluating potential

July 29, 2022

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Senator Barrasso Provides Details on Three of His Bills During Legislative Hearing

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered remarks at a legislative hearing Thursday  to examine and receive testimony on a number of energy related bills. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Legislative Hearing Three of the bills discussed at the legislative hearing are bills sponsored by Senator Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate

July 28, 2022

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Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Week Begins Friday

Johnson County’s Fair and Rodeo week begins slowly Friday and will continue this weekend before really kicking into high gear Monday through next Sunday, August 7. Friday will be Fabric and Fashion judging, the Make-it-With Wool contest, and the “Kick-Off Fair” concert featuring the Munsick Boys starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday is the Rodeo Royalty

July 28, 2022

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Sheridan Commission OKs NOI to Vacate Public Right-of-Way

The Sheridan County Commission has voted to publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) to vacate the public right-of way known as Yonkee Avenue between Blocks 40 and 45 in the Downers Addition in Sheridan County. County Engineer Ken Muller was appointed by the commission to act as the viewer in the matter, and his report …

July 28, 2022

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