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Commissioners speak on new business’s lease

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commission Chair Lonnie Wright and Commissioner Terry Cram told listeners a little more about the board’s approval of a lease agreement with Absaroka Valley Ammunition, LLC.  T. Cram During a regular meeting, the Sheridan County Commission approved a lease for a new ammunition

July 22, 2022

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New program available to help eligible Wyoming residents afford high-speed internet

AARP of Wyoming is reporting that new long-term help is now available for Wyoming residents who are struggling to afford the high-speed internet services they need to stay connected to family members, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.  Applications are now being accepted for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This is a …

July 22, 2022

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Game and Fish concerned about zebra mussel discovery in South Dakota

The Wyoming Game and Fish report the threat of zebra and quagga mussels to Wyoming’s waters is closer than ever before in the Cowboy State’s history.  Last week zebra mussels were discovered in Pactola Reservoir, located 13 miles west of Rapid City, S. D.,  located in the Black Hills. The reservoir is only 27 miles …

July 22, 2022

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Fire Season

A large grass fire in Sheridan County Wednesday may be a precursor to what could be a busy fire season in Sheridan County. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Fire Season Wednesday afternoon Goose Valley Fire Department were dispatched for a grass fire at 523 Big Goose Road in Sheridan County. Due to the …

July 22, 2022

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Bronc Football Finishes up Mini Camp / Wyoming American Legion Baseball State Tournaments Have Started

BRONC FOOTBALL – The Sheridan Bronc football team wrapped up their mini camp and little Bronc camp Wednesday, Head coach Jeff Mowry said they had a great little Bronc camp. And he said his Bronc players did a great job of working with the young kids. And now they look ahead to August 8th when …

July 22, 2022

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Lummis Works to Protect Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Senator Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) in introducing the Improving Digital Identity Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill would safeguard the privacy and assets of people across Wyoming from cyber criminals. Lummis said technology has the potential to dramatically improve the security and privacy of identity credentials, and

July 22, 2022

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Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO Receives Prison Sentence For Wire Fraud Relating to CARES Act Funding

The former Chief Financial Officer of the Wyoming Catholic College in Lander was recently sentenced to prison for wire fraud relating to CARES Act Stimulus funding. Chief United States District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced 33-year-old Paul McCown for four counts of wire fraud in relation to pandemic relief programs administered by the Wyoming

July 22, 2022

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Sheridan community review, Thrive 2035

In a partnership of the member organizations of the Sheridan Economic Development Task Force and the Wyoming Business Council, a Sheridan review will be conducted known as Thrive 2035. A community review is a small survey of sorts, to gather the input of residents and visitors alike on where they would like to see Sheridan …

July 21, 2022

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The Great War through the eyes of a Sheridan artist

“An Artist Goes to War: WWI through the Eyes of George Ostrom” will open on Aug. 2, at the Museum at the Bighorns.  According to the museum, this exhibit features World War I sketches of Sheridan artist George Ostrom. These unique pieces of veteran art give insight into what Wyoming soldiers experienced during The Great …

July 21, 2022

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United States Department of Defense to conduct training exercises in Bighorns

United States Department of Defense forces are conducting training involving aviation assets in the Sheridan area July 25-26. The training exercise has been fully coordinated with local government and law enforcement officials. Visitors to the Bighorn National Forest may see or hear helicopter operations during day and night hours.  According to a release

July 21, 2022

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