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News – Sheridan Media WYOMING AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL – Wyoming baseball history was made Sunday by the American Legion programs in Gillette and Cheyenne as both teams played for the Northwest regional championship meaning for the first time in the history a Wyoming team will play in the American Legion world series Cheyenne and Gillette …

August 7, 2023

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Brien to present Apsáalooke History with the U.S. Army at Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media On Thursday, August 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site invites the public to our final program on Crow history and culture, given by Jacob Brien, Crow tribal member and American Indian Student Interpretive Ranger. Brien will blend traditions that are alive and well with area …

August 6, 2023

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JCF&R Wrapped Up Over Weekend

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Fair & Rodeo concluded over the weekend with many events both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the Fair and Rodeo Parade, which was a little less attended due to the rainy weather. The theme for this year’s Fair and rodeo was “Let’s Go, Let’s Show, Let’s Rodeo.” The …

August 6, 2023

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Johnson County OK’s Lease for Communications Tower Land

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to approve and accept a new lease agreement with a landowner in southern Johnson County for an existing communications tower. County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly spoke with the commission, explaining the importance of keeping the communications tower on Tisdale

August 6, 2023

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Sheridan Commission Accepts Bid on Vehicle for Road & Bridge

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission has voted to accept a bid to replace a pickup for the county road & bridge department. There were four bids presented, two each from Fremont Motors and Sheridan Motors, according to County Engineer Ken Muller, who gave more details on what the county was looking for. …

August 6, 2023

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History: Technology on the Frontier

News – Sheridan Media Fort Phil Kearny was manned from 1866-1868. Famous battles near the Fort were the Fetterman Massacre and the Wagon Box Fight. This From the Wyoming Press, Evanson, Wyoming February 10, 1900 – On Dec. 21,1866, Fort Phil Kearney, commanded by Col. Henry Carrington, was the extreme outpost of the government In …

August 5, 2023

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Billings Clinic Now A Level One Trauma Center

News – Sheridan Media Billings Clinic is honored to announce that it has been verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as Montana’s first Level I Trauma Center, making it the only one in a 550-mile radius that includes all of Montana and Wyoming. “Billings Clinic’s core mission is to provide the highest quality, …

August 5, 2023

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Sheridan County Conservation District 2024 Plans Set; Current Long Term Plan About To End

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Conservation District has its plans set for 2024, and while it may not be as flashy as other years, the District soon has to prepare for another long-term plan. Every 5 years the District comes up with a long range plan and outlines specific goals to accomplish within …

August 5, 2023

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Visionary Franchise Agreement on Council’s Radar

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council will have one item to consider under new business at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger talks about third and final reading of ordinance 2269, a franchise agreement with Visionary Broadband. Mayor Rich Bridger The franchise agreement establishes a 10-year

August 5, 2023

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Barrasso, Lummis Urge Biden Administration to Reverse Plan to Prematurely Close Wyoming Power Plants

News – Sheridan Media A number of Senators are urging the Biden Administration to change course regarding proposed power plant regulations. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (Both R-WY) recently joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and 36 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter

August 5, 2023

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