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Ucross Announces Spring 2022 Fellows

Ucross Art Gallery Spring is here at the Ucross Foundation. From February 7 through June 3, 56 artists from a variety of disciplines will be in residence at the historic 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming. “We are always energized when artists arrive on campus,” said Ucross President William …

April 12, 2022

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UW researchers lead development of rapid test for detecting COVID-19

Two University of Wyoming researchers have developed a COVID-19 antigen test that is more sensitive than those currently on the market. The test can use a hand-held device to be read, making the test appropriate for diagnosis at the point of care within 30 minutes. “Our test detects the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, and the time …

April 12, 2022

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Wyoming Mining Spokesman: Coal Production Up, Being Sent Domestically

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Wyoming’s coal producers are not yet seeing the impact of a European ban on the import of Russian coal, according to an industry official. However, the state’s coal producers have seen significant increases in demand for their product domestically, said Travis …

April 12, 2022

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The U.S. Service Academy and ROTC to hold an informational event 

 On Saturday, April 30, beginning at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., four Service Academies – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – and four college ROTC Programs – Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy – will host a U.S. Service Academy, ROTC, and Congressional …

April 12, 2022

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Game and Fish: highly pathogenic avian influenza found in wild birds in Wyoming

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has reported that two great horned owls from Park County, one Canadian goose from Bighorn County and two Canadian geese from Fremont County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Game and Fish has been monitoring for the virus’ presence in wild birds. According to a release …

April 12, 2022

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Buffalo Residents Skeptical About HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover” Project

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily Buffalo’s sleepy downtown is a treasure to locals. But a major television network has stirred some debate with its claim that the small town nestled at the foot of the Bighorn mountains needs a “kick start.” HGTV is spending several weeks …

April 12, 2022

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Bronc / Lady Bronc Track and Field Teams off and Running / Bronc / Lady Bronc Soccer Host Thunder Basin Thursday

SOCCER – The Sheridan high school soccer teams host Thunder Basin Thursday evening the Broncs will lead off the double header at 4:00 the girls game will follow. TRACK AND FIELD – The Bronc and Lady Bronc track teams will compete at the Billings, Montana invitational Thursday. Both teams are off to good starts this …

April 12, 2022

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Student Athletes, Singers honored at SCSD#2 April Board Meeting

Stephanie Zukowski (right) and three of her students who performed in “The Little Mermaid“ Honoring student athletes and singers, as well as trans-gendered students, were topics at the SCSD #2 board meeting on Monday, April 11. Around 20 community members attended the meeting. Chairman Sue Wilson read the policy that governs community comments and

April 12, 2022

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Crews Respond to Fire on Wyoming Avenue

At 6:53 Monday morning, Sheridan Fire-Rescue, the Sheridan Police Department, Rocky Mountain Ambulance and Goose Valley Fire Department responded to 340 Wyoming Avenue for a residential structure fire. Sheridan Fire-Rescue Engine 2 arrived on scene to find a one-and-a-half story wood frame home with fire and smoke showing throughout the main floor of the

April 12, 2022

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The Rotary Club of Sheridan and Locomotive #5631

The Sheridan City Council is awaiting the results of grant applications before they approve a land swap with the Rotary Club of Sheridan that could result in a locomotive park in the city.  The debate surrounds the use of city funds to relocate CB&Q Locomotive #5631 from its current location on the corner of East …

April 11, 2022

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