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Firefighters respond to new Silver Spoon Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Incident Command issued an update on the fires in NE Wyoming and Southern Montana for Monday, September 2 The Silver Spoon Fire is a new start within the fire area, first identified Sunday, September 1. Southwest Area Incident Management Team (SWIMT) 5 assumed command on Monday. Hotter and drier

September 2, 2024

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Labor Day, A Brief History

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Today is Labor Day, the official end of summer. Labor Day is an old holiday in the United States, it was declared a federal holiday in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. But, before it was an official federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized as a holiday in several individual states. …

September 2, 2024

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History Happy Hour Features Mint Bar

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On Friday, August 30, the Museum at the Bighorns held their History Happy Hour program at the Mint Bar. A large crowd gathered in the bar, had a drink and learned about the history of the Mint from Manager Kat Deeds. Before the talk, Museum Board Member Greg Luhman spoke …

September 1, 2024

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Council to Receive Update on ARPA Funds and Consider Fairgrounds Rezone

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Due to the Labor Day holiday Monday, the Sheridan City Council will be holding their regular business meeting Tuesday at City Hall. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says the Council will be receiving an update from City Treasurer Darla Hawkins on ARPA funding. mayor rich bridger The one item under old …

September 1, 2024

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Northern Cheyenne Medicinal Plants Talk

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On August 29, Linwood Tall Bull and his son Randall Tall Bull, enrolled members of the Northern Cheyenne tribe and educators from Chief Dull Knife College, shared their stories about native plants in a talk titled Northern Cheyenne Traditional Foods, Native Plant Uses & Plant Lore at the Sheridan Food

August 31, 2024

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History: Comanche-The Only Cavalry Survivor of the Custer Battle

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” There are many famous horses in history. The Goldolphin Arabian, Man of War, Three Bars, Secretariat and Seabiscuit, to name a few. But one of the most famous was Comanche. Comanche never won a major race, never sired a new line of horses. But he was the calvary horse that …

August 31, 2024

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SCSO: wear your seat belts

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County Sheriff Levi Dominguez and Deputy Boot Hill made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse asking the public to be aware and drive defensively. Sheriff L. Dominguez With the cooler temperatures, many people are returning to the mountains to enjoy the last few weeks of the summer

August 30, 2024

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Sheridan County Youth Choir joins WYO PLAY

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center has announced the Sheridan County Youth Choir will join the programs offered by WYO PLAY. Originally known as the Sheridan County Children’s and Youth Chorale, the choir was founded by Tami Davis through Tandem Productions. According to the WYO, her belief in

August 30, 2024

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RiW projects supported by Grow Local, Eat Local Food Festival

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Rooted in Wyoming formed in 2016 as a result of the community’s desire to promote local foods, nutrition, and sustainability. Since that time the organization has developed gardens and education projects to continue the legacy of sustainability by growing and eating local.  Rooted in Wyoming (RiW)

August 30, 2024

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Governor Gordon Signs Executive Orders and Shares Resources for Those Affected by Fires

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Governor Gordon signed two Executive Orders (EOs) to assist agricultural producers impacted by the fires that have burned across northern Wyoming. The Governor also renewed his commitment to support recovery efforts, including developing plans for thoughtful restoration of the landscape.  According to

August 30, 2024

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