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Sheridan Council OKs Purchase of ProMec Services Building

The Sheridan City Council has authorized Mayor Rich Bridger to execute the purchase of the ProMec Services Building on KROE Lane. The council came out of executive session after their Monday meeting and took action to purchase the building, according to City Councilor Aaron Linden. Linden said the council authorized $790,698.67 for the purchase, which

August 18, 2022

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A lot of work happens to appear effortless: commissioners thank those working to make elections happen

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commission Chair Lonnie Wright and Commissioner Tom Ringley congratulated the victors of the recent elections and wished the best to those who did not win.  The commissioners also thanked the hard working men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes during the elections to

August 18, 2022

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Wyoming State Fair Results

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August 18, 2022

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July 2022 Visitor Numbers At Yellowstone NP Down By 45% Compared To Jul 2021

The flood that occurred at Yellowstone National Park in June not only had an effect on visitation numbers for that month but for July as well. A park spokesperson says there were a little more than 596-thousand recreational visits last month. That is a 45% drop from July of last year, which saw more than …

August 18, 2022

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SCSD#3 Discusses Bus Routes, Student Handbook

SCSD #3 board met on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Items for discussion included home school applications for two families, Hampshire family and Tietjen family, and approving the applications from two out-of-district families. The board discussed the hiring of assistant coaches for the sports teams and the fact was mentioned that there is a shortage of coaches

August 18, 2022

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No New Dress Code for BHS, Just Minor Changes

During the recent Johnson County School Board meeting, there was a question from the board to Buffalo High School Principal Gib Ostheimer concerning what they had heard was a major change in the dress code at the school. Ostheimer explained there is just a change in how the dress code policy is presented, not a …

August 18, 2022

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Commission Awards Courthouse/Jail Renovation Contract

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have awarded the contract for the Historic Courthouse and Jail Renovation project to Van Ewing Construction, Inc. of Gillette. The renovation on this project will be solely on the exterior of the building, according to discussions. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller gave more details on the project and the

August 18, 2022

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Sheridan Council Gets Petition for Speed Limit at Holly Ponds Drive

A petition was presented to the Sheridan City Council at their meeting this week, asking for a change in the speed limit on Holly Ponds Drive. Don Kollekowski discussed the petition with the council, explaining the residents’ position in the matter. Kollekowski had attended an earlier meeting, making a request of the council to place …

August 18, 2022

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Driver Killed in Semi Wreck West of Buffalo

The driver of a semi tractor-trailer was killed in a wreck Thursday afternoon on Highway 16 West of Buffalo. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol Lieutenant Erik Jorgensen, Javier Cardoso-Reyes, 47, of Katy, Texas was driving a semi, owned by CHGG Delivery, LLC of Katy, Texas, loaded with drill pipe. At about noon, Cardoso-Reyes was coming …

August 18, 2022

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Crow Fair will Include Dancers, Races, Daily Parades and Rodeos

(Photo Courtesy of Danielle Arnoux) Parades, dancers, drums, rodeos, horse races and numerous vendors will be just some of the events at the Crow Fair in Crow Agency, Montana, which this year will be from Friday, August 19- Sunday August 22. Danielle Arnoux who is of Crow and Blackfoot heritage, talked about the upcoming event, …

August 17, 2022

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