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Casper Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Possessing Child Pornography

A Casper man was recently sentenced in Federal Court in Wyoming for possessing child pornography. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sentencing Hearing According to the Department of Justice, Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced 39-year-old Jeremiah Current to 12.5 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised

March 23, 2022

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WY Army National Guard Hosting 2nd Open House To Discuss New Maintenance Facility

In their search for a location to build a vehicle maintenance facility, members of The Wyoming Army National Guard may have found a location much closer to home than before. Currently one guard unit is divided between Sheridan, Worland and Powell, and maintenance on any vehicle in Sheridan, must go over the Big Horn Mountains …

March 23, 2022

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Water Main Struck At 5th Street And Sheridan Avenue Intersection

WYDOT reports that sometime after 5pm on Tuesday (March 22nd) a water main was struck causing water to flow southward on Sheridan Avenue at 5th Street. As of the time this story was posted, east and west-bound traffic on 5th Street can pass through the area, but can’t turn south onto Sheridan Avenue. North-bound traffic …

March 23, 2022

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The Food Bank of Wyoming seeks volunteers

The Food Bank of Wyoming is seeking volunteers to help with their mobile food pantry in Sheridan. The mobile food pantry distribution is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, and will be located at Cornerstone Church at 4351 Big Horn Ave. The distribution of food will begin at 10 a.m. but the Food Bank is asking …

March 22, 2022

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Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter develops strategic plan

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter staff, leadership and board members recently attended a strategic planning retreat to develop a clear vision of direction for the future.  While appearing on Sheridan Meida’s Public Pulse program, Director Jill Moriarty told listeners what motivated her to develop a more refined strategic plan; it all began with a

March 22, 2022

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Advocacy and Resource Center to bring awareness

April is Sexual Assualt Awarness Month. This is an annual campaign observed throught the US to bring awareness to sexual assualt and inform and educate the public on sexual assualt prevention.  The Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center is actively participating in this nationwide campaign. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program Advocacy

March 22, 2022

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Johnson County Commission Makes Board Appointments

A number of appointments to county boards were approved by the Johnson County Commission at their recent meeting. Dave Belus was reappointed to the Lake DeSMet Advisory Board as the landowner representative. Michael Whitaker was also approved to the advisory board as the commercial representative. No applications were submitted for the irrigator

March 22, 2022

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County OKs Revisions to Freedom Ranch Subdivision Final Plat

Proposed changes to the final plat of the Freedom Ranch Conservation Design Subdivision have been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. The changes to the final plat were explained by County Planner Mark Reid. Reid said the Planning & Zoning staff had reviewed the request and had recommended approval. Commissioner Terry Cram spoke before the

March 22, 2022

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Rural Health Board Chair Explains Need for Two Medical Directors

At their regular meeting this month, the Johnson County Rural Health Care District Board approved an agreement that will split the current medical director’s duties and contract into two separate agreements with different directors for Buffalo and Kaycee. The proposed agreement will have Dr. Mark Schueler continue as the medical director for Buffalo EMS

March 22, 2022

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Senator Lummis Joins Colleagues in Letter to ATF Acting Director

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is seeking answers about what she referred to as the Biden Administration’s infringements on the Second Amendment rights of people in Wyoming. Lummis and a group of 25 senators wrote a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives Acting Director Regina Richardson requesting an explanation for changes to the ATF’s 

March 22, 2022

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