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Sheridan Commission Recognizes Employees’ Service

News – Sheridan Media Two Sheridan County employees were recognized for their years of service to the county during this week’s county commission meeting. Commission Chairwoman Christi Haswell announced the two employees. Deputy Hill has served in the sheriff’s office for 20 years, while Deputy Clerk Kugler has 10 years of service to the county.

September 6, 2023

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Johnson County OK’s Staghead Minor Subdivision

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted for final approval of the Staghead Minor Subdivision, which is owned by Robb and Jen Hicks, located on French Creek Road. According to County Planner Jim Waller, who brought the application before the commission at their meeting this week, the subdivision has gone through a lengthy …

September 6, 2023

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Buffalo Council OK’s Liquor License Transfer

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council has approved a liquor license transfer request brought before them at their Tuesday meeting. The retail liquor license was transferred from Maverik, Inc. d/b/a Maverik #422 located at 74 West US Highway 16 East in Buffalo to Richard L. Miller Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Millers Buffalo, LLC at …

September 6, 2023

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JC Commission Chair and WCCA President calls for action on property tax relief

News – Sheridan Media With the Johnson County Board of Equalization scheduled to hear appeals to recent property tax assessments on Sept. 15, Johnson County Commission Chairman, Bill Novotny, is calling on the Wyoming legislature to act on increased property tax rates.  With property tax rate increases averaging 16 percent throughout the Cowboy State,

September 6, 2023

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Nationwide staffing issues felt by SPD

News – Sheridan Media The Chief of the Sheridan Police Department, Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the shortage of potential law enforcement candidates. According to a report by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, The State of Recruitment: A Crisis for Law Enforcement, 78% of

September 6, 2023

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SCSD#1 Ranks High in School Performance

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder held a zoom media conference on Wednesday, September 6, for the 2023 release of Wyoming school performance ratings and assessment data. At the Wyoming Department of Education, Degenfelder said, Degenfelder She said that twelve Wyoming schools continue to maintain or

September 6, 2023

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UW College of Law Firearms Research Center names first executive director

News – Sheridan Media The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed at the University of Wyoming College of Law, has announced that firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky will serve as the center’s first executive director. Founded in early 2023, the FRC was established to provide more voices in the firearms discussion; create a pipeline of graduates prepared

September 6, 2023

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Governor Gordon Extends Public Comment for Sage-Grouse Map Modifications

News – Sheridan Media The Sage Grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) has modified the draft sage-grouse core area map after considering public comment. The updated map, Draft 3, is now available for public review and comment. The deadline to submit public comment is 5 p.m. on Sept. 19.   The Bureau of Land Management is in the …

September 6, 2023

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WY Governor Mark Gordon Praises WY Regional EMS At Sheridan Open House

News – Sheridan Media Two Northeast Wyoming hospitals recently celebrated their partnership in terms of ambulance service. It’s been about 10 months since the Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Campbell County Memorial Hospital joined forces to create the Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Services. Before then, the city of Sheridan and Sheridan County was

September 6, 2023

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SCLT Explore History to Tour Eatons Ranch

News – Sheridan Media Eatons Horse Drive on Memorial Day On September 12, and again on September 19, both beginning at 10 a.m., the SCLT Explore History program will present a very special tour of Wyoming’s original dude ranch. Attendees will learn about the history of Eatons’ Ranch, tour the buildings, and experience its beautiful …

September 6, 2023

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