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2023 Wing Counts Indicate an Increase in Sage Grouse Reproduction

News – Sheridan Media Early estimates from Wyoming’s 2023 sage grouse wings indicate increased sage grouse reproduction. According to information from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, wings from harvested chick and hen sage grouse are collected from hunters  primarily in central and southwest Wyoming, who voluntarily contribute wings by dropping

December 27, 2023

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Year-in-Review: Budget Disagreement

News – Sheridan Media We begin our year-in-review with a look back at the top news stories from 2023 for Sheridan and Sheridan County. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Year-in-Review: Budget Disagreement On June 19, the Sheridan City Council at their regular business meeting, adopted a resolution for the budget for the 2024 …

December 27, 2023

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Buffalo Public Works Director Discusses Wells Project Timeline

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Public Works Director Kevin Silbernagel, in his recent report to the city council, said the Buffalo Wells Project will be having a meeting between the city, Wyoming Water Development Commission, and WWC Engineering to finalize the design for the pipeline project from the existing wells to the city’s water treatment …

December 27, 2023

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Jo Co Comm Approves Comprehensive Plan RFP

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Planner Jim Waller spoke to the county commission during their recent meeting to ask for approval for him to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the county’s update to their Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Waller reviewed the details of and got clarification on a number of questions regarding …

December 27, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Purdy Setback Variance

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a request for a setback variance for Debra Purdy at 37 Whisper Lane in the Spirit Ridge Subdivision in Sheridan County. According to the report from the Public Works Department, a 40×46 structure was recently built on the property without the required county building permit. Once

December 27, 2023

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Johnson County Year-in-Review 2023: May to August

News – Sheridan Media Today we look back at Johnson County’s top stories during the last year as we focus on May through August of 2023. Citizens concerned over the announcement that the Buffalo City Council was reducing this year’s amount of funding to the St. Francis Animal Shelter came to a regular meeting in …

December 27, 2023

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WY Law Enforcement On The Look Out For Drunk Drivers During The Holiday Season

News – Sheridan Media It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. During this busy winter holiday season, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is teaming up with Law Enforcement all across Wyoming to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. The Wyoming Highway Patrol and local Law Enforcement want …

December 27, 2023

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Top Stories From SCSD#1 in 2023

News – Sheridan Media Parents Discuss Curriculum Concerns The January 2023 SCSD#1 board meeting was held at the Big Horn High School on Jan. 17. Around 30 people, teachers and community members, attended the meeting. There were seven parents and teachers who signed up to comment, and Board Chairman Clint Krumm said he was glad …

December 27, 2023

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Morning Sports: December 27, 2023

News – Sheridan Media University of Wyoming and Mountain West Conference Football: It’s Bowl week for the Wyoming Cowboy football team. This Saturday is the Arizona Bowl as the Pokes take on Toledo. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30pm and you can hear the game LIVE on AM 1410 KWYO and 106.9 FM. The team arrived …

December 27, 2023

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Top Stories from SCSD#2 in 2023

News – Sheridan Media SCSD#2 Staff Housing Ready for Fall On July 24, SCSD#2 announced that the new temporary staff housing will be ready for occupancy this fall. Scott Stults, Superintendent of SCSD#2, said in an interview last fall that housing was not a new concern in Sheridan, “We’ve seen this lack of housing for …

December 26, 2023

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