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History: Ice Skating in Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media Ice skating has been around for centuries. Historians believe it was developed in Scandinavia as early as 1000 B.C. the first skate blades were made from animal bones. People in the Netherlands have practiced skating since the Middle Ages, and skating became popular in England in the 17th Century. The British, …

December 22, 2025

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Museum at the Bighorns Unveils Floor Plan

News – Sheridan Media The Museum of the Bighorns is making progress, Museum Director Carrie Edinger said. During the recent Christmas Stroll, they unveiled the concept for the exhibit space and the floor plan. She explained what would be in the museum, beginning with the landscape. Businesses are necessary for a town’s growth, and there …

December 21, 2025

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Buffalo City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year Holidays

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Hall will be closed during the upcoming holiday season, as announced by Mayor Shane Schrader. Mayor Schrader also announced the Department Head meeting on January 6 at 7 a.m. in City Hall. The City/County meeting on January 20 at 7 a.m. in City Hall. City Council meetings will be …

December 21, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Certifies Mineral Bankruptcy Fees

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Commission voted for certification of Mineral Royalty Fees. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny explained why the county was doing so. The commission certified costs of nearly $116,500 for the 2025 calendar year. Johnson County, back in 2022, accepted a tax settlement with Carbon Creek/US Realm in the amount of

December 21, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Appoints One to Predator Management

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners voted to appoint one to an open seat on the county Predator Management District. After expanding the number of seats and appointing six to the County Fair Association Board, Chairman Lonnie Wright asked for nominations to fill the seat on the Predator Management District. Commissioner Nick Siddle

December 21, 2025

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Sheridan County Emergency Management Power Outage Alert

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ludikhuize is notifying the public that strong winds have caused multiple power outages across the county, resulting in downed power lines and trees in several communities. Utility crews are actively working to restore service as conditions allow. According to MDU, power in the

December 20, 2025

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Airport Manager on Projects and Schedule Changes

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Airport Manager Robert Gill made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to comment on the ongoing projects taking place at the airport and a schedule change made this past spring.  Gill said the project currently in the works at the airport is taking place away from any passenger …

December 20, 2025

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know

News – Sheridan Media Dugan Irby, a Sheridan hometown favorite, is returning to the WYO Theater to share a preview of new material ahead of his upcoming album release. Irby will be joined by special guest recording artists who collaborated on the 2025 project and will help showcase the new creative direction behind the music. …

December 20, 2025

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Sheridan Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

News – Sheridan Media A 34-year-old Sheridan man was sentenced to prison for being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Following a three-day jury trial that concluded on September 10 in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan, a guilty verdict was rendered for Timothy Christensen for the …

December 20, 2025

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Listening Session Held on House System at SCSD#3

News – Sheridan Media In the past year and a half, SCSD#3 School initiated the Six Houses – One Claw House System. This system has recently sparked controversy. Some parents feel the system is a bad idea, and some students don’t like it as well. Due in part to the House System, several parents have …

December 20, 2025

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