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History: Buffalo Hunts and Hunters

News – Sheridan Media Buffaloes, or American Bison, were once numerous across the Western Plains, including much of Wyoming. When Lewis and Clark came through what is now South Dakota in 1804, Lewis estimated one herd of buffalo to have around 3000 animals in it. When civilization moved west, buffalo hunters came as well. This …

October 6, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Approves Penrose County Road, Pays Damages

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners discussed whether or not to establish Penrose County Road, and what damages needed to be paid to property owners in doing so. A number of residents spoke about the proposal, and afterwards, the commission voted to approve the establishment of Penrose County Road, with Commissioner Holly Jennings

October 6, 2025

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SCSD#2 Seeking Comments on School Book Policy

News – Sheridan Media On Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m., at Sheridan Junior High School, SCSD#2 staff and community members will have an opportunity to share their thoughts, provide feedback and ask questions about Policy IJL, (Library Materials Selection and Access). The school urges those interested to attend and share their ideas …

October 5, 2025

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Convention of States Town Hall to Be Held

News – Sheridan Media According to the Convention of States Action (COS), Washington, D.C., will never voluntarily relinquish power. Article V of the Constitution offers the single best remedy for the crisis our nation is facing. To learn more about Article V and COS, there will be a town hall meeting in Sheridan on October …

October 5, 2025

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Purchases Portion Of Sheridan Surgical Center

News – Sheridan Media An out-patient surgery facility has joined forces with Sheridan Memorial Hospital. At last week’s Hospital Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved spending a little more than $4 million to purchase 55% of the Sheridan Surgical Center, which is a kitty corner from the southwest portion of the hospital on West …

October 4, 2025

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WYO and Trident Celebrate Rocky’s 50th Anniversary 

News – Sheridan Media In 1973, out-of-work actor Richard O’Brien wrote The Rocky Horror Show, a campy rock musical inspired by sci-fi B-movies, horror flicks and 1950s rock ’n’ roll. Directed by Jim Sharman, the show debuted at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, a small 60-seat venue, and quickly became an underground hit. It soon …

October 4, 2025

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Brinton Museum to Host Lecture on Mari Sandoz

News – Sheridan Media On Friday, October 10, beginning at 5 p.m., The Brinton Museum Fall into Art program is honored to welcome Shannon Smith for a special evening lecture. Her talk, Mari Sandoz – Groundbreaking Storyteller of the American West, explores the life and legacy of Mari Sandoz, Historian, educator, and award-winning author Shannon …

October 4, 2025

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Game and Fish Relocated Third Grizzly in Less Than a Week

News – Sheridan Media After consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult female grizzly bear and her two female cubs on Sept. 27. According to Game and Fish, the bears were captured near Dubois because of their close proximity to residential areas. Officials …

October 4, 2025

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Community’s Heart Keeps YMCA Scholarships Alive

News – Sheridan Media The YMCA’s scholarships remove financial barriers so children, families and individuals of all ages can take part in programs that promote health, teamwork and community. Funded largely through community donations, the program is supported by the annual Give Your Heart to a Child campaign, which raises money used exclusively for

October 4, 2025

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VA Holds Flu Clinics Across Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan VA Health Care System team is holding walk-in flu clinics for Veterans in their local community VA clinics. Enrolled Veterans are encouraged to stop by for this fast and easy option to get their flu shot. For Veterans not able to attend one of these events, flu shots …

October 4, 2025

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