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Constitutional Duties

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, while addressing the joint session of the 66th Wyoming Legislature this week, said legislators have two constitutional duties that need to be addressed in the coming days. Gov. Gordon Gordon said the balanced budget that legislators have before them is one that is frugal, well planned, transparent and forward looking. Gov.

February 17, 2022

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State of the Judiciary

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox delivered the State of the Judiciary Monday before a joint session of the Wyoming Legislature, which has convened in Cheyenne for the 20-day budget session. Fox said there are 24 circuit court judges; 24 district court judges; five Supreme Court justices and several magistrates in the Wyoming Judicial …

February 17, 2022

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Moorcroft at Big Horn Girls Basketball – February 14, 2022

Moorcroft scored the first 13 points of the game and cruised to a 57-40 win at Big Horn. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter: 0:08 – 0:22 Kyanna Petz Moor 5 BH 0 0:23 – 0:35 Kyanna Petz Moor 8 BH 0 0:36 – 0:46 Talissa Fischbach Moor 11 BH 0 0:47 – …

February 17, 2022

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Buffalo Council Amends Budget for Klondike Road Project

Buffalo’s City Council, during their Tuesday meeting, voted to pass Resolution No. 1454, amending their annual appropriation bill for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Mayor Shane Schrader explained the need for the budget amendment. According to discussions, the original budgeted amount of the project was roughly $275,000 and the amendment will add

February 16, 2022

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SPD talk mental health calls of 2021

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in Wyoming with impacts felt by individuals, families, and communities throughout the state. The Wyoming suicide rate is consistently higher than the national average. In 2019, the Wyoming suicide rate was 29.4 per 100,000 compared to the national rate of …

February 16, 2022

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National FFA Week begins Feb. 19

Science and technology have always been a part of agriculture, the plow, the water pumps, the combustion engine all advanced the US as a nation. Now, extensive and sophisticated breeding programs, inseminating animals, even altering DNA, are considered standard practices.  Working to further these advancements one will find biologists, engineers and

February 16, 2022

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Rickett Sworn Onto Johnson County School Board

Paul Rickett was sworn into his position on the Johnson County School Board during their regular meeting Monday night. Rickett spoke to those attending the meeting after he was sworn. He was chosen by the board from three candidates to fill the spot vacated by John Manzella who died unexpectedly in December. He will serve …

February 16, 2022

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Sheridan Commission OKs Story Library Variance

A variance for the Story Community Library was approved by the Sheridan County Commission during this week’s meeting. According to the report on the variance, the library wants a variance from the minimum lot area zoning standards to permit reduction of a 0.41-acre parcel to 0.23-acres addressed as 22 North Piney Road. Upon approval, 0.17 …

February 16, 2022

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Sen. Biteman sponsors two election integrity bills during 2022 Legislative Session

Senator Bo Biteman (R-SD21) has announced that he has filed two bills addressing election integrity in the Wyoming Senate. The first bill SF-97 “Change in Party Affiliation,” deals with primary election integrity by prohibiting the practice of crossover voting.  Crossover voting involves members of one political party changing their party affiliation

February 16, 2022

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Laramie at Sheridan Boys Basketball – February 12, 2022

Sheridan doubled up Laramie scoring wise in the 4th quarter 20-10, to pull away for a 74-53 win. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter: 0:08 – 0:19 Frank Sinclair Sher 2 Lar 0 0:20 – 0:38 Trey Enzi and Frank Sinclair Sher 4 Lar 2 0:39 – 0:48 Mahlon Morris Sher 4 Lar …

February 16, 2022

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