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Change of Plea Hearing Held for Washington State Woman Charged with Multiple Felonies

News – Sheridan Media A change of plea hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a 29-year-old woman from Washington state.. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Pursuant to the terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, Christina Morlan pleaded guilty to three felony charges; endangering children

October 22, 2025

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Buffalo Council OK’s Cable System Ordinance on Second Reading

News – Sheridan Media An Ordinance granting a permit of a franchise to Visionary Communications, LLC for the construction and operation of a telecommunications system in the City of Buffalo was considered by the Buffalo City Council Tuesday evening. City Attorney Dennis Kirven explained that he and Visionary had discussed some changes to the agreement

October 22, 2025

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Sheridan County Lifts Partial Fire Restrictions

News – Sheridan Media At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Sheridan County Commission voted to lift the Partial Fire Restrictions they imposed on July 7, allowing careful open burning. County Fire Warden Chris Thomas made the request of the commission. In a release, the county said they strongly advise caution, as weather conditions can change …

October 22, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Makes Board Appointment

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners considered an appointment to the Johnson County Tourism Lodging Tax Board. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny spoke on the interested party. The commission approved Laura Harmon to fill the position on the board.

October 22, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Approves $725K in Vouchers

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners discussed the vouchers before them during their last regular meeting. County Clerk Jackie Camino compiled the report for the commission to review, in the amount of just over $725,500. Commissioner Steve Kozisek had some questions on the bills but said he had discussed them with those that submitted

October 21, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves School Performance Plans for 2025-26

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board approved as part of their Consent Agenda last week, to accept the School Performance Plans (SPPs)for each school in the district, for the current 2025-26 school year. According to the Agenda, the SPPs need to be approved annually and submitted to the Wyoming Department of Education …

October 21, 2025

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City-County Officials Discuss Gravel Pit Approvals, 1-Mile Donut Area

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan city and county officials sat down last week to discuss a number of issues important to both entities to find common ground and how to move forward. County Commissioner Lonnie Wright attended, and talks about how the gravel pit approval process works. They also talked about the one-mile donut around …

October 21, 2025

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WYDOT Begins Collecting Fuel Tax From Public EV Charging Stations

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation started collecting fuel tax and licensing fees from public electric vehicle charging stations around the state Oct.1. In Wyoming Statute, electricity is identified as an alternative fuel when used to charge electric vehicles and thus is subject to fuel tax. By law, all electricity sold

October 21, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Arrowhead Lodge

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Arrowhead Lodge during an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Arrowhead Lodge, located at 6002 U.S. Hwy 14 east of Burgess Junction, has a lounge, restaurant, motel suites, 20 cabins, 45 RV spaces and is open 7 days a week for …

October 21, 2025

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On Track to Save Sheridan’s Last Streetcar

News – Sheridan Media A historic treasure at is at risk. A rare piece of Sheridan County history is in danger of being lost. The Ol’ #115 —Sheridan’s last surviving streetcar — once carried passengers and freight between downtown Sheridan and Fort Mackenzie. A second streetcar connected Sheridan to the coal mining communities along the …

October 21, 2025

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