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Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Strangulation Charge

A 29-year-old Sheridan man changed his plea on a felony charge at a hearing Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Jake Kolden pleaded no contest to the charge of strangulation of a household member, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 10,000. The change …

August 26, 2022

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MT Supreme Court Rules BIA Is Accountable In Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Sex Incident

A Northern Cheyenne tribal woman is being praised by attorneys for pursuing a case against a BIA officer, and proving that those living on the reservation have the same rights as those who don’t. Montana’s highest court has ruled that the U.S. Bureau Of Indian Affairs can be held responsible for damages awarded to a …

August 26, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Passes Annual Statement Resolution

At their last regular meeting the Sheridan County Commission approved and accepted Resolution No. 22-08-031, the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Statement. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained the annual statement and its importance. According to the Resolution, the county’s actual income during FY2022 was $33.8 million versus a budgeted

August 25, 2022

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Works Department Reports on Buffalo City Projects

Buffalo City Works Director Les Hook updated the council on projects his department has been working on and a few that will beging next week. Hook said crews have been painting crosswalks in preparation of school starting, which began this week. Hook was asked how the paving on Flatiron drive was progressing, and he and …

August 25, 2022

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Trial Date Set for Sheridan Man Charged With Aggravated Assault and Battery

A Sheridan man who is charged with a felony was arraigned in Fourth Judicial District Court Thursday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Trial Date Set On July 18, 25-year-old Turner Taylor was charged with one count of aggravated assault and battery for an altercation that took place at a business in Sheridan on …

August 25, 2022

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The Tributary Symposium for the Arts

SAGE Community Arts will hold The Tributary Symposium for the Arts in October.  This event is developed for the art creator and enthusiast alike, according to SAGE Executive Director Jill Benson.  Hosted at the historic Sheridan Inn Hotel, the day will include talks and presentations from experts gallery management, contract negotiations and techniques

August 25, 2022

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SO asks public to keep a heads-up around school buses

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Devereaux Johnson and Detective Boot Hill, told listeners with the beginning of the school year, buses will be out picking children up and returning them home.  Hill is the former School Resource Officer for the Sheriff’s Office before receiving a

August 25, 2022

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TW Fire 100% Contained, Controlled, Out As of Thursday

The TW Fire southeast of Buffalo is 100% contained, controlled, and out as of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly. The report came from TW Fire Type4 Incident Commander Brad Borgialli with Johnson County Fire Control District #1. The fire was at 95% containment as of the end …

August 25, 2022

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Chip sealing in NE Wyoming to resume Aug. 26

WYDOT reports chip seal operations in northeast Wyoming will resume beginning Aug. 26, 2022. WYDOT and its contractor, Bituminous Paving Inc., will resume chip sealing operations after a two week required break to accommodate the heavy motorcycle traffic associated with the Sturgis Rally.  Work will resume on WYO 24 near Devils Tower on Aug. 26, …

August 25, 2022

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WYDOT Maintenance Crews Clear Landslide Near Yellowstone NP

As if the Yellowstone National Park region didn’t have enough problems with the flooding back in June, Mother Nature may not be done with that part of northwest Wyoming. According to WYDOT, sometime Wednesday evening (August 24th) enough rain fell on one section US Highway 14-16-20 that it caused a landslide that blocked both lanes …

August 25, 2022

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