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History: Professor Saves Cowboy Songs

News – Sheridan Media Cowboys and songs seem to go together. In fact, in the 30s and 40s, the ‘Singing Cowboy’ movies were popular throughout the country. In reality, the ‘night riders’ sang to quiet the cattle on the long trail drives, and around the campfire in the evening. It is doubtful they carried guitars …

November 3, 2025

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Buffalo City Offices to Close Twice in November

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo City Offices will close on November 11 for Veterans Day, and again on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. Mayor Shane Schrader (SHRAY-dur) made the other announcements at their recent meeting. The council also approved paying the bills as presented to them.

November 3, 2025

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Sheridan Commission to Consider Releasing Reserves for SMH

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners will, at their Tuesday meeting, consider a request from Sheridan Memorial Hospital to release the remaining $1 million set aside in County Reserves for the Hospital Empath Unit. Also on the Agenda is consideration of a Notice of Intent to accept two liquor license applications outside of the …

November 3, 2025

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Sheridan College Board OKs Land Purchase in Buffalo

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan College Board of Trustees have approved the purchase of land in Buffalo for the future campus of Sheridan College in Johnson County. In a special meeting Thursday in Buffalo, the board went into an executive session and then returned to approve the purchase of roughly 11 acres of property …

November 3, 2025

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Clear Creek Rec District Trunk or Treat

News – Sheridan Media On Halloween, Oct. 31, the Clear Creek Recreation District (CCRD), Clearmont, held their third annual ‘Trunk or Treat.’ Amy Rowe, Recreation District Manager, After enjoying the chili and cinnamon rolls, as well as Trunk or Treat, the ghosts and goblins went around the town, collecting more candy and treats. Marcus and …

November 2, 2025

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Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Office Welcomes New Personnel

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Region welcomed two new personnel to the region this summer.  Sheridan Region fisheries supervisor Stephen Siddons began duties as the Sheridan Region fisheries supervisor this summer, overseeing fish management and conservation throughout most of northeast Wyoming. Originally from Tennessee, Siddons received a

November 1, 2025

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Sheridan Bird Farm Provides Update

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish has announced the Sheridan Bird Farm has been stocking pheasants in preparation for the Nov. 1 season opener. More than 15,000 pheasants were raised at the bird farm this year and regular stocking will take place at multiple release sites throughout the season in Sheridan, Johnson, …

November 1, 2025

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Off-Leash Dog Area at Big Goose Natural Area

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced an experimental off-leash dog area at the Big Goose Natural Area, expanding recreational opportunities for local dog owners while promoting responsible trail use and wildlife stewardship. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan Community Land Trust Public Engagement

November 1, 2025

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Sheriff’s Office Urges Hunters to Share Plans Before Leaving

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is urging hunters and recreationalists to take steps before heading into the Bighorns that will help Search and Rescue find them should they become injured or lost. Sheridan County Undersheriff Lieutenant Doug Sanders urged hunters to leave some basic information with a spouse, loved one or

November 1, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Cloud Peak Backcountry Horsemen

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Cloud Peak Backcountry Horsemen during an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Cloud Peak Backcountry Horsemen work to educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the sustaining use of backcountry by horsemen and the public. For more information,

November 1, 2025

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