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Johnson County Accepts Grants for Emergency Management

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly brought documents before the county commission for three grants from Homeland Security for them to consider and sign. She explained that the grant documents were sent earlier this fall and then re-sent from the state once they were corrected. Connolly said the first

December 8, 2022

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Buffalo Council Approves Agreements for 2024 Main Street Project

News – Sheridan Media During this week’s meeting, the Buffalo City Council voted to accept and approve cooperative agreement documents with the Wyoming Department of Transportation concerning the 2024 Buffalo Main Street Project. The first agreement is an Authority to Render Services Cooperative Agreement, which Mayor Shane Schrader explains further.

December 8, 2022

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SPD: stay safe during holiday parties

News – Sheridan Media The holidays bring a sense of good cheer, downtown shopping, time with family and parties.  The Sheridan Police Department encourages all residents to have fun and celebrate this time of year. But the SPD is reminding residents to play it safe by ensuring they have a safe ride home and be …

December 8, 2022

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Governmental Relations talks proposed legislation

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan Governmental Relations Specialist Bev Leichtnam’s office handles many responsibilities and information dissemination duties.  One of those duties is watching the progress of bills as they pass through each step of the process in the legislature to become a law. Depending on what the bill addresses, once that

December 8, 2022

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Lummis Tapped as Next Senate Western Caucus Chair

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced Thursday that she will take the gavel as chairman of the Senate Western Caucus for the 118th Congress. She succeeds Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) as he steps into the role of chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Lummis said Wyoming issues are western issues …

December 8, 2022

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Campbell County Commissioners Providing Financial Help To Gillette College

News – Sheridan Media Recent changes in how some tax dollars are distributed has put the Gillette Community College District in a financial bind, but the Campbell County Commissioners have stepped in to help. Earlier this week, the Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the District, to allow the district to use up to …

December 8, 2022

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Whitney Benefits Foundation announces new Executive Director

News – Sheridan Media The Whitney Benefits Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that Erin Kilbride will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director.   Kilbride will be leading the foundation into the future while honoring its 95 years of serving and enriching the Sheridan community.  “We are thrilled to have Erin join the Whitney

December 8, 2022

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SCSD#1 Board Work Session Discusses Possible Girls Softball Team

News – Sheridan Media Starting a girls’ softball team, the Ecsell Sports Coaches Survey, and the 2023-24 calendar were topics of discussion at the Wednesday December 7 SCSD#1 Board of Trustees’ Work session. The Ecsell Sports program provides on-line student-athlete surveys that highlight coaches opportunities for growth. Pete Kilbride talked about

December 8, 2022

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Bronc Wrestlers Host Worland Tonight / Bronc / Lady Bronc Hoops Open Tonight in Riverton / Football Cowboys Looking Ahead to the Arizona Bowl

News – Sheridan Media WRESTLING – The Sheridan Bronc wrestlers will open their season this evening hosting a dual with Worland varsity matches start at 5:00 JV’s go at 6:00. The Tongue River Eagle wrestlers open their season at a tournament in Powell tomorrow and Saturday BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The Bronc and …

December 8, 2022

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UW Solar Decathlon Home Takes Shape Near Lander

News – Sheridan Media A solar powered home that is being built in the foothills of Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains 10 miles southwest of Lander, represents the entry by a team of University of Wyoming students in an international competition to design zero-energy buildings. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home is part of the 2023 U.S. Department

December 7, 2022

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