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Wyoming to Partner with Idaho National Laboratory on Advanced Energy and Related Technologies

The State of Wyoming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Batelle Energy Alliance, the operating contractor of the Idaho National Laboratory, to collaborate in the research, development, demonstration and deployment of advanced energy technologies and approaches. According to information released by Governor Mark Gordon’s Office, the partnership

May 5, 2022

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Sheridan Man Charged With Multiple Crimes Arraigned in District Court

On April 3, officers with the Sheridan Police Department responded to a report of a noise complaint at the apartments on Long Drive in Sheridan. Upon arrival, officers encountered 37-year-old Ryan Shelton, who ran from the officers and attempted to jump out of the second story window of his apartment. Shelton was arrested and charged …

May 5, 2022

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Department Heads Present Their Budgets to City Council

The budget was the topic of a Sheridan City Council study session Tuesday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Budget Presentation Department heads with the City of Sheridan presented their individual budgets in preparation of the budget being considered and ultimately adopted in June. City Administrator Stu McRae addressed the Council

May 5, 2022

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Johnson County OKs ERAP Contract With COMPASS

Johnson County has considered approval of a contract for COMPASS Center for Families to run the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) II. Susan Carr, with COMPASS Center, spoke to the county commission about the program. Carr said the county’s current sub-grantee, Family Crisis Center, has opted not to participate in the program moving forward, and

May 4, 2022

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County Approves Contract for Sheriff’s Office Paving

The Sheridan County Commission approved a contract for concrete and asphalt paving at the county sheriff’s office with Wagner Ranch Services, LLC. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller outlined the contract and the project during the commission’s Tuesday meeting. Commissioner Nick Siddle spoke highly of Wagner Ranch Service, LLC and the work

May 4, 2022

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Buffalo Council Discusses Ordinance on Short-term Property Rentals

Buffalo’s City Council is addressing short-term vacation rental properties in a proposed ordinance that has been forwarded by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Essentially, the ordinance is specifically targeting what are typically called Airbnb-style rentals within the city limits. City Building Inspector Terry Asay gave more details on why the

May 4, 2022

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Wyoming Outdoor Expo 

The Wyoming Game and Fish and its partners are presenting the Wyoming Outdoor Expo May 5 -7, at the Ford Wyoming Center. This expo is the largest free outdoor learning event with activities for adults and kids. The Wyoming Outdoor Expo is open to the public each day from 9 a.m – 3 p.m., and …

May 4, 2022

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SPD promotes two leadership positions

The Sheridan Police Department promoted two officers to positions of leadership on April 29.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Chief of Police Travis Koltiska informed listeners on the importance of promotions within law enforcement and the characteristics of what are essentially SPD’s first line leaders.    Chief T.

May 4, 2022

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TurboTax Agrees To Pay Settlement For Using Deceptive Tactics Regarding “Free” Tax Filing

Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has announced the state has secured $272,182 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. As a result of a multistate agreement, Intuit will pay $141 million in restitution to millions of consumers across the nation who …

May 4, 2022

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Dulce Carroll Of Sheridan HS Signs LOI To High Jump At Navy

One Sheridan High School senior will soon be forged by sea, and will jump on land. Dulce Carroll has signed her letter of intent (LOI) to compete on the track and field team at the US Naval Academy, in particular the high jump event. She is last year’s 4A Girls State Runner-up and says she …

May 4, 2022

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