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Leftover draw offers second chance at a hunting license

The Wyoming Game and Fish have announced that there’s one more chance to get a limited-quota elk, deer and antelope license through the department’s leftover license draw. Residents and nonresidents have just five days to enter. The application period is already open beginning June 20, and running through June 24.  The leftover draw has different

June 21, 2022

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Yellowstone Flooding Disaster Breaks My Heart – What a Loss!

It was just awful. Recent flooding in Yellowstone National Park was a national disaster of colossal proportions. Hopefully, the federal government will come to its aid soon. It might cost billions to complete the repairs.  As we celebrate the 150th year of the park, it is stunning to see what has been happening up there in …

June 21, 2022

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Insurance, New Maintenance Man on Clearmont Town Council Agenda

The Clearmont Town Council held their June meeting on the 20th at town hall. Dave Craft, of Dave Craft Farm Bureau Financial services, reviewed the current insurance policy with the council, suggesting that they up the coverage due to the current high constructionist costs should the town hall have to be replaced. Mayor Chris Schock …

June 21, 2022

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WYDOT NEVI Plan Available For Public Comment

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the NEVI program, which will install electric vehicle charging infrastructure along key corridors throughout the nation. Wyoming is allocated almost $24 million over five years for charging infrastructure along its

June 21, 2022

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Troopers Split on the Road / Jets Sweep at Home / Rockies at the Marlins Tonight

TROOPER BASEBALL -The Sheridan Troopers 14 game winning streak came to and end in the first game of a double header at Laramie Monday night but they came back to gain a split of the double header. Laramie took game one 12-6 with the Troops winning game two 13-2, they now stand at 26-6 overall. …

June 21, 2022

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Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

The Sheridan City Council adopted the budget for FY23 at Monday night’s regularly scheduled business meeting. The budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 is in the amount of $51.9 million. $14.2 million of that amount is the City’s General Fund. The budget resolution passed by a vote of 5 to 2, …

June 21, 2022

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COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Infants and Young Children

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, recommendations for safe, free and effective vaccinations to help prevent COVID-19 infection and serious illness have been expanded to include children six months and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, following authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the Pfizer

June 21, 2022

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Governor Gordon Questions Transparency of BLM Land Acquisition

The State of Wyoming intends to appeal a recent land acquisition by the Bureau of Land Management. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Notice of Appeal Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is appealing a massive acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management in Carbon and Natrona Counties. The main issue of …

June 21, 2022

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Sheridan Chamber Coffee Thursday in Ucross

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce will have their monthly Chamber Coffee event this Thursday morning in Ucross. Chamber Director Dixie Johnson, recently a guest on our talk show Public Pulse, discussed the event and the location. The Chamber Coffee will give those attending an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in the Ucross …

June 20, 2022

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Buffalo PD Reports 12 Arrests in May

Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his report to the Buffalo City Council, said his officers had made 12 arrests during the month of May, up from three in 2021, including one arrest that is still under investigation. Bissett also said there were 957 incidents during the month, down by 50 from the same time …

June 20, 2022

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