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AIS stations will reduce hours

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt is alerting the boating public that all aquatic invasive species check stations in the Cowboy State will soon be reducing hours of operation.  Starting Oct. 2, the Sheridan AIS check station at the Travel and Tourism Center will reduce hours to …

September 19, 2025

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UW Enrollment Grows for the Second Straight Semester

News – Sheridan Media Continuing increases in Wyoming resident and online students, along with the student retention rate, have delivered an increase in year-over-year enrollment at the University of Wyoming for the second straight semester. UW’s overall fall 2025 enrollment, as of the 15th day of classes, stands at 10,819, up from 10,813 at the

September 19, 2025

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Derby Club Rezone

News – Sheridan Media Ordinance 2296, the Derby Club rezone is a request to rezone 1.78 acres of property located at 1140 Coffeen Avenue from B-1 Business District to M-1 Industrial District. Under B-1 zoning,  pari-mutuel wagering is not allowed. City Planner Kelly Schroeder said that in the fall of 2024, City Staff discovered the …

September 19, 2025

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SPD sees decline in DWUI arrests, but new concerns emerge

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Captain Tom Ringley said driving while under the influence remains the deadliest everyday threat to members of the community. Ringley explained that the department multiplies the frequency of arrests by the worst possible outcome, emphasizing that it only takes one tragedy to alter the lives of a family and …

September 18, 2025

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SCLT to celebrate Highlander Trail opening with community BBQ

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Community Land Trust is inviting residents to celebrate the opening of a new trail in the Bighorns later this month. The Land Trust will host a free community barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Aspen Trailhead at Red Grade Trails. This event will mark …

September 18, 2025

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Quilting Bee to be Held Saturday

News – Sheridan Media The annual Clearmont Women’s Club Quilting Bee will be held on Saturday, September 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Clearmont Library and Community Center. A quilting bee is an old tradition. In the 19th Century, quilting held a high importance in many homes and was an essential part of homemaking. …

September 18, 2025

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Sheridan College To Purchase Land To Extend Agripark Property

News – Sheridan Media With the recent growth of the Sheridan College rodeo team, the Agripark land area has suddenly become full and is running out of space, but not for long. At this past Tuesday’s College Board of Trustees meeting (September 16th), the board approved a purchase of 47 acres of land adjacent to …

September 18, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Wyoming Historical Society

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Wyoming Historical Society with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, during the society’s first statewide conference. The Wyoming Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Wyoming history. For more information

September 18, 2025

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PD Seeking Public Assistance With Prowler Reports and Vehicle Burglaries

News – Sheridan Media Over the past month, the Sheridan Police Department has received numerous reports of prowler/vehicle burglaries. The reports have occurred in various neighborhoods throughout Sheridan and some of the events have been caught on video surveillance. The reports are under investigation and the SPD is requesting the community’s

September 18, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Airport Lease Amendment

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered an amendment to an airport lease agreement with Bighorn Airways, Inc. Airport manager Robert Gill explained further. The commission had no discussion about the amendment and voted to approve the extension for the three month period.

September 18, 2025

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