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After 25 years in law enforcement, Sheridan County Sheriff Allen Thompson announces retirement

News From SheridanMedia.com Sheridan County Sheriff Allen Thompson will not seek reelection in 2022.  In a letter, Thompson announced that he plans to remain in Sheridan and seek other opportunities to serve the people of Sheridan County.  One of Thompson’s primary goals as sheriff was leadership development and the adoption of an intensive selection

October 14, 2021

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Three Men Found Guilty For Defrauding Investors In Wyoming Natural Gas Schemes

News From SheridanMedia.com This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Three men were found guilty by a federal jury in Cheyenne this week stemming from two schemes to defraud investors in Wyoming and elsewhere in the United States. Justin Herman, 50, of Pennsylvania and Charles Winters Jr., 61, …

October 14, 2021

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Yellowstone 2021 Visitor Numbers Set New Yearly Records

News From SheridanMedia.com With less than one month to go before the gates close on motor vehicle traffic, Yellowstone National Park will have its busiest year ever, in terms of number of visitors. Thanks to a record number of recreational visitors in September, Yellowstone National Park has surpassed its record number of yearly visitors that …

October 14, 2021

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October 14, 2021

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Superintendent Search, Suicide Walk, topics at SCSD#3 Board Meeting

News From SheridanMedia.com Due to weather, and road closures, the Wednesday SCSD#3 board meeting was held via zoom. School was also held virtually on Oct. 13. In the preceding work session held at 6 pm, Brian Farmer, Wyoming School Board Association, spoke via video to the board on what the WSBA can do to help …

October 14, 2021

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Wyoming High School Football Matchups and History – Week 7 2021

News From SheridanMedia.com The 4A Sheridan Broncs are at Campbell County on Friday, October 15th at 7pm. Meanwhile 2A Big Horn and 2A Tongue River renew their rivalry in Dayton on Saturday at 6pm, 3A Buffalo is at Douglas on Friday at 6pm and 6-man Kaycee is at Midwest on Friday at 6pm. Here are …

October 14, 2021

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City Eyeing Purchase of New Snow Blower

News From SheridanMedia.com City of Sheridan staff is recommending that Mayor Rich Bridger and the City Council approve purchase of a new loader mounted snow blower from Kodiak America of Burley, Idaho, in the amount of $162,000. City Public Works Director Lane Thompson said the City currently owns two large snow blowers that are used …

October 14, 2021

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Sheridan Man Arraigned in Federal Court for Drug Distribution and Illegally Possessing Firearms

News From SheridanMedia.com A Sheridan man was arraigned in Federal District Court in Cheyenne this week for several felony charges. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Arraigned in Federal Court for Drug Distribution and Illegally Possessing Firearms Acting United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced

October 14, 2021

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Special Session Remains Possible for Wyoming Legislature

News From SheridanMedia.com Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow issued a joint statement this week regarding a special session of the Wyoming Legislature to address President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The Presiding Officers sent a poll to all legislators to determine whether the Wyoming Legislature will

October 14, 2021

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Expansion of Meat Plant Approved by Sheridan County

News From SheridanMedia.com The Sheridan County Commission has voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the physical and operational expansion of GLB, LLC Meat Processing located on Decker Road in Sheridan County. County Planner Mark Reid gave more information to the commission at their last meeting. The P&Z Commission recommended

October 13, 2021

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