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Gatchell Museum to Offer Musical History Conference

The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo will be offering their Music Speaks History Conference next monthat the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The conference will feature a moderated Q&A presentation on how music has influenced cultures in the area, with live music from three musicians will make presentations on different styles of music. Willie

March 15, 2022

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Details of County’s Settlement With Carbon Creek/US Realm

Last week Johnson County’s Commissioners approved and accepted a tax settlement with Carbon Creek/US Realm in the amount of $22.7 million. The dispute stems from back mineral extraction taxes that are owed to the county form 2016 through 2021. The settlement calls for the company to pay an up-front amount of $10 million, and then …

March 15, 2022

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Rural Health Care Board to Split Medical Director Duties

The Johnson County Rural Health Care District Board has approved an agreement that will split the current medical director’s duties and contract into two separate contracts with different directors for Buffalo and Kaycee. At their March meeting Monday, the board discussed the current contract with Dr. Mark Schueler, who is paid a stipend of $1,000

March 15, 2022

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Sheridan Man Sentenced in Federal Court on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges

United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced Monday that 35-year-old Adam Godwin of Sheridan was recently sentenced for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm and for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine at a hearing held before Federal District Court Judge Nancy

March 15, 2022

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Governor Gordon Recaps Budget Session During News Conference

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon held a news conference Monday afternoon to recap the budget session of the Wyoming Legislature that concluded last week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Governor Gordon Recaps Budget Session During News Conference The 20-day budget session that began on February 14 came to a close late Friday night in …

March 15, 2022

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Ranchester Has New Town Marshal

A retired Sheridan Police Officer is trying to set up a law enforcement branch elsewhere in Sheridan County. Spencer Kukuchka is the new Town Marshall for the town of Ranchester. He is also a certified peace officer with the state of Wyoming, which means he has full arrest authority and can enforce any state statutes. …

March 15, 2022

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WY Governor Mark Gordon Signs Two Executive Orders Related To COVID and Nurses

Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order rescinding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. To facilitate efforts to address the state’s nursing shortage, the Governor has also signed an Executive Order to allow working nurses time to get licensed in Wyoming. Executive Order 2022-03,  “Executive Order Rescinding Declaration Of A State Of

March 15, 2022

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UW Extension, Wyoming 4-H to Host Virtual Career Night Next Week

The University of Wyoming Extension and Wyoming 4-H will be hosting a virtual career night Tuesday, March 22. “Exploring Your Future and Growing a Career: Virtual Career Night” will begin at 6 pm with a welcome and introduction, followed by a brief presentation by Tris Munsick, a country music artist from Sheridan. Following Munsick’s talk, …

March 15, 2022

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Be a part of the Profiles in Wyoming Resilience Research Project

It’s as easy as taking, commenting and uploading a few pictures. This is something many people do every day. Now the Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program at the University of Wyoming is asking Wyoming residents to take photos of their communities, comment on what makes the place, program or event great and share them with …

March 14, 2022

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The end state of redistricting

On Friday March 11, the conference committee appointed to settle debates between the House and the Senate on the redistricting of the Cowboy State, reached a resolution with a 62/31 plan.  Sen. Dave Kinskey, (R) was an appointed member of the conference committee and told Sheridan Media the resolution was not reached until late into …

March 14, 2022

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