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Civics 307 President Discusses Senate File 100 and ‘Check-Gate’

News – Sheridan Media Civics 307 is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that encourages civic education and participation. Sheridan County resident and Civics 307 President Gail Symons is in Cheyenne for the Wyoming Legislative Budget Session. Symons said that Senate File 100, which pertains to the Wyoming Business Council, was addressed Monday in

February 17, 2026

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Sheridan Commission to Consider NOIs for Vacations of Property

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners will consider two separate Resolutions for Notices of Intent (NOI) for the vacation of property within the county. They will consider NOIs for a portion of County Road 141, a/k/a Old Banner Story Road/Piney-Prairie Dog Creek Road. They will also consider a NOI for the

February 16, 2026

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History: Wyoming’s Own ‘Snowshoe Thompson’

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In the late 1950s, country singer Johnny Horton sang about ‘Snowshoe Thompson,” who carried mail in the Sierra Mountains. The song was based on real-life John Albert Thompson, born Jon Torsteinsson Rue. Thompson was an early resident in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Nevada and California. He is

February 16, 2026

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Crago Discusses Direct Distribution with Buffalo Council

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During his recent talk with the Buffalo City Council, State Senator Barry Crago (R-SD22) was asked how safe direct distribution was from this year’s legislature. Senator Crago. Direct distribution provides funding to cities and towns and counties from the sState of Wyoming’s General Fund. In this

February 16, 2026

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JCSD1 Superintendent Updates Proposed Board Restructuring

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County School District Superintendent Charles Auzqui gave an update to the school board concerning the proposed restructuring of the board, after he discussed the issue with the State Board of Education. He explained where the process is currently. Auzqui added that a tentatively scheduled meeting

February 16, 2026

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Bingo @ The Hub on Smith

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Photos by Clint Wood “}

February 16, 2026

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Council to Consider Bid Award for First Phase of South Downtown Project

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A bid award for phase one of the South Downtown project is an item under the consent agenda for the Sheridan City Council’s upcoming business meeting. Staff is recommending the City Council award the bid to LJS Concrete and Excavating in the amount of $2.66 million. City Engineer Thomas Morneau.

February 15, 2026

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Governor Commends Work of Ag Initiative Working Group

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Governor Mark Gordon recently weighed-in on the work being done by an agricultural working group. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Governor Commends Work of Ag Initiative Working Group At halftime of the Wyoming Cowboys Football game on October 11, 2025, Governor Mark Gordon announced the

February 15, 2026

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Sheridan/Johnson County Unemployment Numbers Don’t Change Much In December 2025

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming’s unemployment rate in December did not change much from the previous month. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2025 was at 3.4%, which is unchanged from the previous month. The rate was at 3.5% in December 2024. The

February 15, 2026

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2026 Wyoming Wildlife Photo Contest Winners Announced

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has congratulated the winners of Wyoming Wildlife magazine’s annual photo contest.  Game and Fish reports photographers of all ages showcased their skills in the 55th annual contest, which received more than 2,500 submissions from nearly 500 photographers this year.

February 14, 2026

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