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SCSO warns of texting scam circulating through the county

Scammers have used many forms of communication to steal personal information from victims. From the use of traditional mail, social media platforms, telephone and emails, nothing is off limits for the criminal element that makes billions of dollars every year off of unsuspecting people.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan

April 28, 2022

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Two Drug Take-back Events Saturday in Johnson County

The Johnson County Prevention Council, along with local law enforcement and Johnson County Public Health will be offering two separate prescription drug take-back events this Saturday in Buffalo and Kaycee. In Buffalo, the event will be at Ace Hardware from 10 a.m. to noon; and in Kaycee from 1 to 2 p.m. At the Mieke …

April 28, 2022

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Easement Vacation in Powder Horn Ranch Approved by County

Sheridan County’s Commissioners, during their recent meeting, considered a vacation of an easement to allow building of a new home on that location. The proposal asked for a vacation of a a 10-foot utility, drainage, and construction easement common to Lots 10 an 11 in Block F of the Powder Horn Ranch, Phase One Subdivision. …

April 28, 2022

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Construction at JCHC Behind Schedule Due to Supply Issues

The construction project at the Johnson County Healthcare Center (JCHC) is about a month behind schedule due to supply chain problems, according to CEO Luke Senden. During the JCHC Board meeting Wednesday night, he explained that the new portion of the building is starting to take shape, and expects there to be a more in-depth …

April 28, 2022

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Niles And Cody Viles Plead Guilty To Various Charges In Washakie County

A father and son from Sheridan County have admitted to causing a disturbance, escaping from custody and stealing a Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle in Washakie County. According to the Washakie County Attorney’s Office, Niles Veal has pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon, escape by violence or assault as well as …

April 28, 2022

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Botten to Seek Reelection for Clerk of District Court Position

A Sheridan County elected official has announced her intention to seek reelection. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Clerk of District Court to Seek Reelection Sheridan County Clerk of District Court Renee Botten will seek reelection for the position she’s held since being elected in 2018. Botten talks about what led to her decision …

April 28, 2022

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Dr. Shane Doyle Talks about the Medicine Wheel Country

The Sheridan Community Land Trust SCLT, and the Sheridan College Native American Student Organization hosted Dr. Shane Doyle of Bozeman, MT, who presented Messages from Medicine Wheel Country on Wednesday, April 27. Nearly 170 people attended the program and Carrie Edinger, SCLT, introduced Doyle saying, “He is an educational and cultural consultant as

April 28, 2022

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Employees Receive Several Pay Raises

Employees at Sheridan Memorial Hospital have not only received pay increases for what they’ve had to deal with during the COVID pandemic, but also for how things have changed outside of hospital job life. Several months ago, the hospital Board of Directors voted for a total of $1.8 million in pay increases to critical personnel, …

April 28, 2022

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Wind River Canyon Cleanup & Construction To Cause Significant Delays

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily The trip between Shoshoni and Thermopolis could take an extra hour in the next two to four weeks due to last weekend’s Wind River Canyon rock slide and the start of a road project in the area. Cody Beers, a spokesman …

April 28, 2022

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Largest Wyoming Coal Plant Target Of Sierra Club Lawsuit

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Leo Wolfson, Cowboy State Daily A collection of environmental advocacy groups including the Sierra Club is targeting Wyoming for a perceived lack of enforcement of federal Clean Air Act rules as they pertain to a Sweetwater County power plant. If the lawsuit prevails, it could lead to a …

April 28, 2022

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