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I-90 Road Work Between Ranchester and Montana Border Line Complete Until Next Year

News – Sheridan Media Motorists traveling between the Montana state line and Ranchester will notice the road is a little smoother than it was one year ago. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Croell Inc., began working on the westbound lane of I-90 in late March of this year focusing on repairing five …

October 21, 2025

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Anwynn Fack Named Winner of 2025 Christmas Stroll Button Design Contest

News – Sheridan Media A special presentation was held Monday at Sheridan City Hall with Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger, Sheridan Christmas Stroll Committee Chair Robby Smith and Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO Teresa Detimore. The winning design for the 30th annual Christmas Stroll Button Design Contest was announced as Anwynn Fack, daughter of

October 21, 2025

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Rezone Request Considered on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media A request to rezone property in south Sheridan was an item addressed at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Following a public hearing on the matter, the Council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone one acre of property at 1039 2nd Ave East …

October 21, 2025

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Governor Gordon Receives Additional Complaints Regarding Weston County Clerk

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) received additional complaints Monday from several qualified electors of Weston County alleging new acts of misconduct or malfeasance by the Weston County Clerk and requesting removal from office. Those filing complaints include Karen Drost, Stanley Jasinski, Susan Love, and Allen Slagle. The complaints

October 21, 2025

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Sheridan Commission to Consider Rescission of Fire Restrictions

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners will consider the rescission of partial fire restrictions in the county during their regular meeting Tuesday. The commission enacted the partial restrictions that went into effect on July 8,  due to county-wide dry conditions. The commission will also consider an Agreement for Professional Services

October 20, 2025

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JCSD1 Board OK’s Policy Revisions on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media The Board of Trustees for Johnson County School District #1 considered policy revisions for the district at their last regular meeting. The first was policy was GCBDD for Bereavement Leave, which the board discussed. The next policy was GCBDE concerning Jury Duty, and the board talked about that. The final policy …

October 20, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Approves Purchase of Pickup for Public Works

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered the purchase of a pickup for the Public Works Office/Planning Department. County Planner Mark Reid gave details on the vehicle and where it was being purchased. According to a memo from the Public Works Department, the 2026 Ram 1500 from Sheridan Motors will come with a 5 …

October 20, 2025

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City Council Preview

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to rezone one acre of land at 1039 2nd Avenue East is an item that will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Monday night. Following a public hearing on the rezone request, the Council will consider the ordinance on first reading to rezone the …

October 19, 2025

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Knecht Changes Name to Mead Lumber

News – Sheridan Media On October 15, Knecht Home Center, a cornerstone of the Rapid City area market since 1928, is officially changing its name to Mead Lumber effective October 16, 2025. The company also operates under that name in Spearfish, South Dakota, Gillette and Sheridan, Wyoming, and Cañon City, Colorado. Barry Kriha Director of …

October 19, 2025

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History: Possibly First Movie Filmed in Wyoming was in 1912

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming is not known as place where a lot of movies are made, but there have been several movies filmed in the Cowboy State, taking advantage of the majestic scenery. Some movies that have scenes filmed in Wyoming include Any Which Way You Can, with Clint Eastwood, had many scenes filmed …

October 19, 2025

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