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Perceived Law Enforcement Impersonator Was The Real Deal

News – Sheridan Media Earlier this week it was reported that a motorist was pulled over by what was believed to be a man impersonating a law enforcement officer. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office says it turns out the person was an off-duty Sheriff’s deputy and had pulled the driver over for a perceived violation …

June 9, 2023

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Sheridan County Commissioners Approve Contractor For Brooks Street Greenspace

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commissioners have decided which contractor will do the work on the Brooks Street Greenspace Project, which will be located behind the Sheridan County Courthouse, or near the building’s west side. At this Tuesday’s Commissioners meeting (June 6th), a bid from Northern Underground LLC in the amount of

June 9, 2023

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Sheridan College Saddle Bronc Rider Joseph Priebe Qualifies For CNFR In Half Of A Season

News – Sheridan Media You’ve probably heard the phrase “cowboy up,” and one Sheridan College cowboy did just that in half of a season, to qualify for his first College National Finals Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls earn points based on where they finish at each of the 10 rodeos during the season, (5 in the …

June 9, 2023

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Trial for Sheridan Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault and Battery Remains Scheduled for Rodeo Week

News – Sheridan Media A pretrial conference for a Sheridan woman charged with aggravated assault and battery was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Trial Date Remains Scheduled for July A four-day jury trial remains on the docket for July 10 through the 13 in District Court …

June 9, 2023

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Wyoming’s Interim State Forester Testifies at Legislative Hearing on Wildfire Risk

News – Sheridan Media The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing Thursday to examine the federal response to escalating wildfires and to evaluate reforms to land management and wildland firefighter recruitment and retention. U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Committee, said western states are again bracing for

June 9, 2023

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Barrasso, Lummis and Gordon Gear Up for Wyoming Federal Funding Summit

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) along with Governor Mark Gordon are encouraging federal funding seekers  in Wyoming to sign up for the few remaining spots that are available for the Wyoming Federal Funding Summit. The hosts also announced a virtual option for those not able to join …

June 8, 2023

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Big Horn HS Track and Field Coach Kirk McLaughlin Named 2A Spring 2023 Coach Of The Year

News – Sheridan Media Coach Kirk McLaughlin has completed a triple crown of sorts within the Wyoming Coaches Association. The WCA has named the Big Horn the 2A Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year for the Spring 2023 seson. The Rams won their first state title since 2019, by 2 1/2 points ahead …

June 8, 2023

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Grand Teton National Park Officials Looking For Individuals Who Touched A Bison Calf

News – Sheridan Media On Sunday, June 4th, at approximately 1 p.m., two individuals were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in Grand Teton National Park. The incident is currently under investigation and the park is asking for any information. If you were in the Elk …

June 8, 2023

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JCHC Board OK’s Neurologists for Credentialing

News – Sheridan Media The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center have approved credentialing a number of neurologists with Colorado’s Blue Sky Neurology. Board President Mark Schueler explained the need for credentialing to the board during their recent meeting. Schueler said the agreement is similar to one the JCHC had with

June 8, 2023

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Buffalo Council Accepts ARPA Funding for Water Meter Project

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council, at their regular meeting Tuesday, voted to accept the Water & Sewer American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding award in the amount of $900,000 to fund the city’s water meter replacement project. Mayor Shane Schrader explained that the project is for remote-read water meters that will …

June 8, 2023

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