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History: Pony Express Part 2

News – Sheridan Media The Pony Express was in operation for only 18 months, but it has captured our imagination for over 100 years. Daring young riders and fleet horses galloping full speed across the plains, braving dangerous weather, hostile Indians and road agents to get the U.S. Mail through. In this part two of …

April 13, 2025

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Wyoming And Sheridan County’s Population Numbers Increase From FY 2023 to FY 2024

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming’s population is not increasing as much as the rest of the US, but the northeast part of the Cowboy State is seeing its numbers go up. According to the latest population estimate from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, between July 1st 2023 to July 1st 2024, the state’s population increased …

April 12, 2025

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Future of Learning Event Held in Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media A good crowd attended the Wyoming Future of Learning event at Sheridan College on Thursday, April 10. There were displays in the lobby, showing several new ways, students are learning in addition to the traditional way of learning, which normally consists of textbooks and a teacher to guide the students through …

April 12, 2025

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Annual grizzly bear captures to begin in northwest Wyoming -public reminded to heed warning signs

News – Sheridan Media As part of ongoing efforts to monitor grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct capture operations in areas of northwest Wyoming beginning this spring and continuing through early fall. According to the Department, all areas where captures are being conducted will have major

April 12, 2025

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SCLT is inviting the community to Unearthing Our Past

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced the public can take part in a one-of-a-kind Discovery Session that involves unearthing Sheridan County’s past.   According to the Land Trust, cursory examinations of portions of the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area have revealed artifacts that are believed to have been used by Plains Indian

April 12, 2025

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One Killed In Tractor Trailer Rollover Near Meadowlark Lake

News – Sheridan Media One person is dead after the vehicle that he or she was in, rolled near Meadowlark Lake in Big Horn County. According to Worland Fire Protection District #1, sometime before 9am on Thursday (April 10th), a call came in regarding a tractor-trailer rollover with entrapment on US Highway 16, between mileposts …

April 12, 2025

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Sheridan Parks Director recommends holding off on the water

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan Parks Director Steve Gage made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to share some advice regarding lawns.  Many residents may be excited to fill the lines and begin watering their grass to ensure a green healthy lawn in time for summer. But Gage said to hold off …

April 12, 2025

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CHAPS Tournament of Knights Set for Late July

News – Sheridan Media CHAPS Equine Assisted Services is once again bringing the Tournament of Knights to the Sheridan County Fairgrounds this summer. CHAPS Executive Director Kristen Marcus said this will be the 8th annual Tournament of Knights. CHAPS Executive Director Kristen Marcus Marcus talked about some of the new additions to this year’s event.

April 12, 2025

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UW Extension Releases New Publication on Local Food Systems in Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media If Wyoming residents spent just 5% of their grocery budget on local foods, local food production could contribute an additional $36.3 million to the state’s GDP, according to a new study published by the University of Wyoming Extension. Currently, the local food sector contributes $24.4 million to Wyoming’s GDP and generates

April 12, 2025

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Parks Director Provides Trails and Pathways Update

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan officials recently received an update on the City’s trails and pathways. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Parks Director Provides Trails and Pathways Update City Parks Director Steve Gage provided an update to the City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger on the history of the City’s pathways …

April 12, 2025

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