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Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles: it’s the law

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists that it is state statute to slow down and safely move over when coming upon or being overtaken by service and emergency vehicles.   While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, SCSO Undersheriff, Lieutenant Devereaux Johnson, spoke on Wyoming State Statute

June 22, 2023

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‘Cheers to 100 Years!’ theme for 2023 UW Homecoming

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming has announced the theme of  “Cheers to 100 Years!” celebrating 100 years of Homecoming at UW. Events are scheduled Sept. 25-30. According to the University, this year’s Homecoming lineup will include a “Tribute to Steamboat,” an event that features rodeo-related activities and swing dancing at the

June 22, 2023

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US Forest Service To Close Roads Within Bighorn National Forest Due To Rain And Mud

News – Sheridan Media The recent rains have created so much mud, that a lot of roads within the Bighorn National Forest have become impassable. The U.S. Forest Service has announced an emergency road closure order will be issued Thursday evening (June 22nd). There’s been above average precipitation in various areas and there’s been road …

June 22, 2023

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Six HS Athletes From North-Central Wyoming Selected For Summer All-Star Games

News – Sheridan Media Those who recently graduated from high school will get one more chance to play in the sport they excelled in, as well as play with and/or against some friendly rivals. Six athletes from North-Central Wyoming High Schools have been selected to participate in the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Soccer, Volleyball or …

June 22, 2023

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Weed Removal To Take Place In Bighorn National Forest And On Crow Tribal Lands

News – Sheridan Media The Weed and Pest District in Big Horn County Wyoming, located on the other side of the Big Horn Mountains from Sheridan, is starting a new weed program to fight invasive grass species in Wyoming, Montana, the Bighorn National Forest and on Crow Tribal Lands. The target area that the district …

June 22, 2023

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Sheridan College Faculty To Get Raises Under New Budget

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan College faculty could soon have a bit more in their paychecks. During the recent budget workshop, the college’s Board of Trustees discussed the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2024. If approved, part-time faculty will be paid at a rate of $1,000 per credit, employees who earn $100,000 or more will …

June 22, 2023

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Expressions Gallery to Display Art at Farmer’s Markets

News – Sheridan Media A first-time vendor this year at the Farmer’s Market at the new location on Whitney Commons will be Expressions Art Gallery and Framing. The Farmer’s market will be every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. throughout the summer. Wanda Kerns, owner and operator of Expressions Art Gallery and Framing talked about their participation …

June 22, 2023

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Flood Watch Issued For Sheridan And Several MT Counties: June 23-25, 2023

News – Sheridan Media Excessive rainfall from the next approaching weather system is possible and is raising flooding concerns. The National Weather Service Office in Billings, Montana has issued a flood watch for Sheridan County in Wyoming, as well as all of south-central, southeast and east-central Montana. The watch is in effect from 6am Friday

June 22, 2023

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Lummis Receives the Defender of Limited Government Award

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis received an award Wednesday for her voting record and work to rein in big government. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Senator Lummis Received Award The Institute for Legislative Analysis presented Senator Lummis with the Defender of Limited Government Award for her score on its Limited

June 22, 2023

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Teal Springs Subdivision PUD Receives Final Approval

News – Sheridan Media The Teal Springs Subdivision Planned Unit Development received final approval as the Sheridan City Council approved third and final reading of ordinance 2267 at their recent meeting. The ordinance rezones 64.9 acres from B-1 and R-1 to a Planned Unit Development, or PUD. Sheridan resident Claire Deuter addressed the City Council

June 22, 2023

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