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Prison Sentence Handed Down for Man Charged With Meth Distribution

A 55-year-old man from Washington state was sentenced Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.  The sentencing hearing was held for Michael France, who last spring was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver – Methamphetamine. District Court Judge

April 13, 2022

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Yellowstone NP West Entrance Scheduled To Open For 2022 Motor Vehicle Season

The spring and summer traveling season in the nation’s first national park is about to begin. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, as well as two of the main roads on the west side of the park, are scheduled to open to motor vehicle traffic this coming Friday, beginning at 8am. The other two …

April 13, 2022

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Early Dismissal for SCSD #2 Schools on Friday

John C. Schiffer School Sheridan County School District #2 Superintendent Scott Stults announced early dismissal of Sheridan Schools for Friday, April 15. The following times will be used for schools in SCSD#2. Elementary Schools……………. 12:35 pm Sheridan Jr. High School/WP…… 1:10 pm John C. Schiffer…………………. 1:10 pm Sheridan High

April 13, 2022

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WYDOT Gathering Input Through Public Meetings Regarding New Vehicle Infrastructure

As more and more electrical vehicles start to make their way onto the highways, WYDOT has been taking public opinion on how to accommodate those who will be driving a zero emission vehicle.  Wyoming will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds to use to facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure development, especially

April 13, 2022

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WY SLIB Approves Grant For SEEDA

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority (SEEDA) has received the green light from Wyoming leaders to proceed with the next step of either expanding the business park on the north side of Sheridan, or build a new one elsewhere. Last week the State Loan and Investment Board approved a 20-thousand dollar grant request through …

April 13, 2022

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Wyoming Struggling Under Record-High Inflation Prices

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Inflation hit a four-decade high last month and for Wyoming residents, every purchase at the grocery store or fill-up at the gas station feels more and more daunting. The Consumer Price Index in March was 8.5% higher than one year ago, …

April 13, 2022

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SHS Soccer Hosts Thunder Basin Thursday / Rockies Post Another Road Victory

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Sheridan high school soccer teams host Thunder Basin tomorrow evening the Broncs will lead off the double header at 4:00 the girls game will follow. The Lady Broncs are coming off a weekend sweep of Cheyenne Central and East, Head coach Kevin Rizer says getting those two results …

April 13, 2022

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JCSD1 Transportation Costs $50K Higher Than Budgeted

Johnson County School District #1 is facing a substantial increase in transportation costs, caused mostly by the increase in fuel prices, which will eventually lead to an amendment to their current budget to cover those costs. At their meeting Monday night in Kaycee, board member Dave Belus asked if the $40,000 that was being considered …

April 13, 2022

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WDE Seeks Waiver for Extension of Community Eligibility Provision Deadlines

The Wyoming Department of Education Child Nutrition Program has submitted a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to extend the current Community Eligibility Provision deadlines. The extension of the CEP deadlines is in response to the recovery of the pandemic to allow school districts time to collect the necessary

April 13, 2022

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Governor Gordon Appoints Two New Water Superintendents

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed two new water superintendents. Gordon has appointed Josh Frederickson as the new Water Division III Water Superintendent and Cory Rinehart as Water Division I Superintendent. According to a media release from the Governor’s Office, Fredrickson replaces Loren Smith who retired after 12 years as Superintendent of

April 13, 2022

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