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Museum at the Bighorns: Executive Director resigns

Today, The Museum at the Bighorns announced that their current Executive Director, Mikayla Larrow, has resigned from her position after 3.5 years.  This announcement comes as Larrow transitions to a new position within the nonprofit sector.  “I’m both sad and happy for this new adventure to begin. I’m going to miss everyone I’ve come to …

March 30, 2022

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Dalles talks WYDOT construction projects 2022

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has already started working on projects as the construction season begins in the Cowboy State.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program Senior Public Relations Specialist for WYDOT District 4 Laura Dalles told listeners about the projects that are slated for work this year.  L. Dalles The list of

March 30, 2022

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BHS to Present Into The Woods This Week

The Buffalo High School Theater Company will present their spring play Into the Woods at the Buffalo High School Auditorium in two shows Thursday and Saturday. Karen Blaney, director and drama advisor at BHS, was asked why this musical was chosen, to which she said the number of talented vocalists at at BHS was a …

March 30, 2022

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The Women of USS Wyoming Make History

By Chief Petty Officer Ashley Berumen, Submarine Group Ten, printed with permission of the Navy Office of Community Outreach. It has been more than 12 years since women were authorized to serve aboard submarines. While women comprise nearly one-fourth of the Department of Defense’s total force, only a small fraction of women serve on submarines. …

March 30, 2022

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UW College of Business hosts 500 high school students, educators for State FBLA

The University of Wyoming College of Business recently hosted the State Leadership Conference of the Wyoming Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). UW reports that more than 500 Wyoming high school students, their teachers (including those from Big Horn, Sheridan, Kaycee and Buffalo high schools), and professional business volunteers gathered for the

March 30, 2022

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County Commission Sets Deadline for Scholarships

Johnson County’s Commissioners have set the deadline of April 29 to apply for $500 scholarships to be awarded by them. The scholarships can be used by Johnson County students at either the University of Wyoming or any of the state’s community colleges. The scholarships are good for $500 per semester for one year, and applicants …

March 30, 2022

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Buffalo City Hall Gets Renovations

Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader, in an interview with Sheridan Media, gave updates on city projects and other happenings, and touched on renovations at Buffalo’s City Hall. Schrader detailed what renovations are being done. Funding for the renovations was set aside in last year’s budget, but Schrader said with supply chain issues and a lack of …

March 30, 2022

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Drunk Cheyenne School Bus Driver Loses Commercial Driver’s License

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily A Cheyenne bus driver who was arrested for driving under the influence while transporting students to South Dakota has lost his commercial drivers license, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Meanwhile, David Richard Williams now faces charges of

March 30, 2022

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Sheridan’s VA Hospital Turns 100 This Year

This year, the Sheridan Veteran’s Hospital turns 100 years old. The community is urged to get involved with the celebration. Cherish Thomson Public Affairs Specialist, said, “We are going to be trying to gather stories from the community from families that used to live on station or were once employed at the VA etc. as …

March 30, 2022

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Idaho Man Leads Grand Teton Police On 132 MPH Chase Sunday

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily An Idaho man was arrested on Sunday after leading multiple police officers on a high-speed chase through Grand Teton National Park and being caught on radar traveling 132 mph. The man faces multiple counts, including driving under the influence, fleeing police …

March 30, 2022

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