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WYO to feature “Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock”

“Live from Laurel Canyon” is a 90-minute retrospective of music and stories of some of the most influential artists who lived in Laurel Canyon between 1965 and 1975.  Similar to other legendary rock and roll neighborhoods of the same era such as Haight Ashbury in San Francisco or Greenwich Village in New York City, Laurel …

January 19, 2022

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BPD Chief: Buffalo “breath of fresh air”

Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader and the city’s new Chief of Police Sean Bissett recently appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program to talk about taking on the challenges of the Chief’s new position.  After the retirement of Buffalo’s former chief, Jason Carder, thirty-one candidates from as far as the Virgin Islands applied for the position,

January 19, 2022

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BHNF Names New Powder River District Ranger

The Bighorn National Forest’s Powder River District in Buffalo has a new ranger, effective at the end of January. In a release, Bighorn National Forest Supervisor Andrew Johnson announced Thad Berrett was selected to serve as the new Powder River District Ranger. He replaces Traci Weaver who left the position in June of 2021. Berrett …

January 19, 2022

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Johnson County Approves Agreement, Grant Match

The Johnson County Commission has approved an amendment to their existing agreement with the Wyoming State Department of Health concerning funding for their drug court program. At their Tuesday meeting, Civil Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago presented the amendment to the commission for consideration, which will add just under $4,700 in funding to the

January 19, 2022

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Crago: Residents Should Watch Redistricting in Legislature

Barry Crago, State Representative for House District 40, discussed redistricting with the Buffalo City Council at their meeting Tuesday, saying his constituents in Sheridan and Johnson Counties should keep a watchful eye on the process during the upcoming legislative session. State districts are redrawn every 10 years after the US census, to encompass

January 19, 2022

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Little Change In Headcount Numbers For NWCCD Spring 2022 Semester Compared To Spring 2021

Most spring semester college courses within the Northern Wyoming Community College District start this coming Monday and an early look at headcount numbers show that there will be almost the same number of students at the District’s 3 campuses, compared to this time last year. Headcount numbers represent the number of total students in classes …

January 19, 2022

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Wyoming High School Graduation Rates Increase For 8th Year In A Row

New numbers released by the Wyoming Department of Education show that more high school students are getting their diplomas. The Department says the state graduation rate for the 2020-2021 school year was at 82.4%. That’s up from 82.3% the school year before. Numbers-wise about 240 more students graduated state-wide in 2021, compared to 2020. The …

January 19, 2022

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Tongue River at Big Horn Girls Basketball – January 15, 2022

Tongue River took control of the game in the second quarter, but Big Horn kept hanging around and wouldn’t go away. The Lady Eagles were able to keep enough distance between themselves and their rivals on the scoreboard, to win 52-46. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter: 0:08 – 0:19 Saydee Zimmer BH …

January 19, 2022

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More Than $20K Raised For Wyoming Animal Shelters In Honor Of Betty White

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily More than $20,000 was raised on Monday for Wyoming animal shelters in honor of late actress Betty White. Three Wyoming animal shelters received thousands of dollars in donations on Tuesday, many of which came in honor of White, the well known …

January 19, 2022

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Lady Bronc Basketball Back in the mix / Cowboy Hoops at Home Tonight / Cowgirls on the Road

BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams play at Campbell county Friday night and host Thunder Basin Saturday game times Friday are 6:00 and 7:30 and Saturday at 4:00 and 5:30 all four can heard live on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM. The Lady Broncs are 6-3 as they …

January 19, 2022

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