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History: Wyoming’s Prehistory

News – Sheridan Media Skull at the Museum at the Bighorns, Sheridan. (vannoy photo) Wyoming’s landscape wasn’t always sagebrush and short grass, with rolling hills and steep mountains. At one time Wyoming was a tropical paradise, full of exotic reptiles, flying lizard-like creatures, and, later, huge mammoths and saber-tooth cats. Many scientists

August 19, 2023

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History: Wyoming’s Prehistory

News – Sheridan Media Skull at the Museum at the Bighorns, Sheridan. (vannoy photo) Wyoming’s landscape wasn’t always sagebrush and short grass, with rolling hills and steep mountains. At one time Wyoming was a tropical paradise, full of exotic reptiles, flying lizard-like creatures, and, later, huge mammoths and saber-tooth cats. Many scientists

August 19, 2023

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Sheridan County High School Golf Results: August 17-18, 2023

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan competed at Cheyenne, while Tongue River and Big Horn had the week off from competition. The next scheduled golf meet for Sheridan is on Monday and Tuesday, August 21st and 22nd at Casper. The next scheduled golf meet for TR and BH is on Friday, August 25th at Moorcroft and …

August 18, 2023

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Celebrate the Arts continues at the Ucross Arts Festival

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Celebrate the Arts continues this weekend with the Ucross Arts Festival beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.  Held at the Ucross Foundation, this arts festival will feature live music by The Sea The Sea and Two Tracks.  The event is free but tickets are required as there is limited …

August 18, 2023

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No fire restrictions for Sheridan County, but Haswell has a few suggested safety practices

News – Sheridan Media As of Friday, Aug.18, The Bighorn National Forest has listed the fire danger level as Moderate, but practicing good fire prevention techniques now can save time, effort and maybe lives in the future.  According to the US Forest Service, when the fire danger is “moderate” it means that fires can start …

August 18, 2023

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The WYO Performing Arts & Education Center announces 34th season

News – Sheridan Media The WYO Performing Arts & Education Center has announced its 2023-2024 Season, the 34th for the WYO.  The season opens with country legend Pam Tillis in concert Thursday Sept. 7, and is followed by an incredible lineup of music, theater, film and much more. Highlights include Larry Mitchell with Special Guest …

August 18, 2023

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Survey Shows Sheridan College Near The Same Level As Other Colleges In Student Engagement

News – Sheridan Media A recent student survey amongst students at Sheridan College shows that the college is around the same level with other colleges both in Wyoming and across the country. Students recently participated in the Community College Survey Of Student Engagement, which is administered by about 200 colleges about once every 2 years. …

August 18, 2023

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Young black bear relocated from Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Regional Office has announced a yearling male black bear was captured and relocated from South Park in Sheridan on the afternoon of Aug. 17.  According to the department, at approximately 4 p.m., Game and Fish personnel responded to a report of a small bear near …

August 18, 2023

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Sheridan High School Tennis Results: August 17, 2023

News – Sheridan Media The home match vs. Jackson went so late, it had to be finished indoors. The next scheduled tennis matches are on Friday, August 18th at home vs. Natrona (10am) and Kelly Walsh (1pm). The Kelly Walsh girls are the defending state champs. Sheridan Boys 3 Jackson 2 #1 Singles: Hayden Clark …

August 18, 2023

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WY State Parks Department Allows Star Plunge In Thermopolis To Reopen

News – Sheridan Media A popular swimming area in northwest Wyoming that had been closed for public safety reasons has been allowed to reopen. The Wyoming State Parks Department says the Star Plunge, located within the Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, reopened on Thursday (August 17th). The facility was unable to provide proof of …

August 18, 2023

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