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Governor Gordon Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force to Begin Planning Efforts for America’s 250th Anniversary

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order establishing the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force to make recommendations on the planning of events and activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.  According to information

July 2, 2023

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City Council to Address Purchase and Procurement Policy at Business Meeting

News – Sheridan Media Due to the Independence Day holiday, the regularly scheduled business meeting of the Sheridan City Council will be held Wednesday, July 5. One of the items under new business is consideration of the purchase and procurement policy. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger. Mayor Rich Bridger Also under new business, the Council will …

July 2, 2023

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Night Sky at Fort Phil Kearny Program

News – Sheridan Media A good crowd attended the Night Sky Stories program about the constellations on June 29 at Fort Phil Kearny. Ancient Greek and the Native American constellation tales were the feature of the talk. Linley Mayer, Interpretative Ranger, Fort Phil Kearny, talked about the Ptolemy’s most recognizable Greek constellations that can be

July 1, 2023

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Superintendent Degenfelder Announces Appointments to Charter School Authorizing Board

News – Sheridan Media State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 takes effect July 1, 2023 and establishes the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board with a mission to approve high-quality public charter

July 1, 2023

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Cassiday expresses gratitude for seven years of construction at the YMCA

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday took an opportunity to thank the community during her appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse. For seven years, the YMCA has been under construction and remodeling projects as part of their Y50 Campaign.  The campaign was organized to raise funds that would ensure another

July 1, 2023

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History: When the Circus Came to Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media CIRCUS IS COMING TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST – was the headline in the Daily Enterprise on June 2, 1910. The Sells-Floto Combination to Pitch Their Tents in Sheridan. One of our leading exchanges in speaking of the Sells-Floto circus, which is billed to show in this city Tuesday, June 21, says: Thousands …

July 1, 2023

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board Of Trustees Approve Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board Of Trustees has approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Hospital President Mike McCafferty says he’s hopeful the new budget will give the hospital a 0.3% operating margin. Although it may not sound like much, he adds it’s typical of most rural hospitals. Recently the …

July 1, 2023

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Governor Gordon Takes Over as Chair of Western Governors’ Association; Makes Carbon Capture His Initiative

News – Sheridan Media On Wednesday, at the close of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) 2023 Annual Meeting, Governor Mark Gordon was elected by his fellow governors as chairman. As the new Chair, Governor Gordon identified carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) as his Chair’s Initiative.  Explaining his initiative, Governor Gordon

June 30, 2023

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Arraignment Hearing Held for Sheridan Woman Charged With Multiple Felonies

News – Sheridan Media An arraignment hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a 31-year-old Sheridan woman charged with multiple felonies. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Arraignment Hearing On April 14, 31-year-old Skye Rice of Sheridan was arrested and charged with five felonies for allegedly dealing drugs in the

June 30, 2023

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Black Bear Killed By Motorist Within Grand Teton National Park

News – Sheridan Media To protect wildlife, park officials ask visitors and local residents to practice vigilance and slow down while driving in Grand Teton National Park. Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat is one of the many unique opportunities that make the park a special, awe-inspiring place. With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, …

June 30, 2023

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