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Labor Day Weekend Hang Gliding at Sand Turn

News – Sheridan Media Sand Turn was packed on Labor Day weekend, as hang gliders flew over the Big Horn Mountains. Sand Turn is renowned for being an excellent hang-gliding launch point off the mountain and has been relevant in the gliding community since the mid to late 1970s. Johann Nield, an avid and experienced …

September 6, 2023

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A Contract for Fuel

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council met for their first regularly scheduled business meeting of September Tuesday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Fuel Contract The fiscal year budget for the City of Sheridan that began on July 1 of this year included an authorization for up to $100,000 for fuel …

September 5, 2023

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SMH Nurse Receives Statewide Award

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employee Jazz Scott, RN, received the 2023 Norman S. Holt Awardfor Nursing Excellence during the Wyoming Hospital Association’s annual meeting held in Cheyenne Aug.30-31. Scott has worked as a women’s health nurse at Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 2015.“Jazz Scott represents so much of the

September 5, 2023

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Buffalo Council Approves Mayor’s Appointments

News – Sheridan Media At Tuesday evening’s Buffalo City Council meeting, Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendations for appointments to various boards was approved by the council. Approved were Zac Smith to a 3-year term on the Kaycee-Buffalo-Johnson County Economic Development Joint Powers Board; Jake Wright to a 3-year term on the City Planning &

September 5, 2023

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Jo Co Comm Lifts Hiring Freeze for Library

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to allow the lifting of the hiring freeze for the County Library to hire a replacement for an employee that has resigned. Library Director Lindsey Belliveau spoke to the commission at their meeting Tuesday and explained the situation. Commission Chairman Bill Novotny said he understood the

September 5, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OK’s UPS Airport Lease Renewal

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved and accepted a renewal of a lease of a building at the Sheridan County Airport that has housed United Parcel Service (UPS). Airport Manager Robert Gill discussed the lease agreement with the commission at their Tuesday regular meeting. Gill said Deputy County Attorney Clint Beaver has

September 5, 2023

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Air Quality Alert Issued for Sheridan County

News – Sheridan Media Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted the National Weather Service in Billings to issue an air quality alert for Sheridan County until 1 pm on Wednesday. The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and those with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor

September 5, 2023

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How ‘Bout Them (Wyoming) Cowboys! CFB Week 1 Recap!

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast! This week James recaps week one in college football starting with the Cowboys pulling one of their biggest upsets in recent memory. Then, it’s time for some winners and losers of week one including Deion and Colorado proving everyone wrong, Florida State putting everyone …

September 5, 2023

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WY Department of Education Releases School Accountability Ratings For 2022-23 School Year

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released results for the 2022-23 School Performance Ratings. A steady increase in school performance ratings following the COVID-19 shut down in spring 2020 indicates a promising trend, however work remains to exceed pre-pandemic numbers. 26% of schools improved their school performance

September 5, 2023

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Farm to Table dinner to highlight locally sourced foods with help of nine local chefs

News – Sheridan Media Rooted in Wyoming (RiW) has announced their seventh annual Farm to Table Auction and Dance Fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Born in a Barn. This annual event includes a farm-to-table style meal prepared with seasonal locally sourced ingredients. This year’s event will include a more refined meal, …

September 5, 2023

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