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History: Sheridan County’s First Jail

News – Sheridan Media In 1888, the new county of Sheridan decided that it needed a jail. It was located at Burkitt and Whitney on the southwest corner of the lot. The town had already purchased two steel jail cells, so the dimensions of the newly built jail had to accommodate these cells. The first …

September 15, 2025

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Broncs Continue to Roll

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Bronc football team extended their win streak to 46 games Friday night at Homer Scott Field with a resounding win against Natrona 34 to 7. The Broncs will travel to take on Cheyenne East Friday night. (All photos Ron Richter ©)

September 15, 2025

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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes WHS

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) is holding their inaugural conference in Sheridan at the Historic Sheridan Inn this weekend. The conference is in conjunction with their 72nd Annual Membership meeting. Opening the conference on September 12, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the WHS board members held a

September 14, 2025

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Increase in sage-grouse lek attendance observed

News – Sheridan Media According to Wyoming Game and Fish Department counts, sage-grouse lek attendance rose 11% this spring. Officials attribute the increase to natural population cycles and timely spring moisture that benefited sagebrush habitat. The department reports observers recorded an average of 31 male sage-grouse per active lek, with more than

September 13, 2025

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High Call Volume Delays LIEAP Responses

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has received a large response since opening its priority application season on September 2, 2025. Currently, LIEAP is only accepting applications from priority households: seniors ages 60 and over; families with children five and under; and individuals with disabilities.  All

September 13, 2025

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Elmwood Rezone

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to rezone property on East 5th Street is an item that will be on the Sheridan City Council’s agenda at their next business meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Elmwood Rezone A rezone request of 31.8 acres of unplatted property located on the 900 block of West 5th …

September 13, 2025

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Senator Barrasso Honors Charlie Kirk

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Senate Majority Whip, spoke on the Senate Floor Thursday to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. Senator Barrasso said that thirteen years ago, an organization called Turning Point USA was launched to fight back against liberal indoctrination on college campuses. U.S. Senator John Barrasso Kirk, a

September 13, 2025

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Free Landfill Day Sept. 27

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan residents can dispose of up to one ton of household trash at no charge during Free Landfill Day, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Sheridan Fire and Rescue Chief Gary Harnish said this year’s event may involve longer waits because the roll-off site is closed for reclamation work, requiring all …

September 13, 2025

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Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge seeking the next big idea

News – Sheridan Media Inventors and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the third annual Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge, which supports new business ventures with funding and mentorship. Consultant for CFO4Success LLC Scot Rendall said the competition identifies promising ideas and helps founders bring them to life. S. Rendall Applications will be

September 13, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Mountain Inn Bar, LLC

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Mountain Inn Bar, LLC with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Mountain Inn Bar, LLC is located at 810 Main Street in Dayton. Kimberly and Brad Bell purchased the Mountain Inn Bar in June, taking over operations of the longtime …

September 13, 2025

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