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BNSF Railway Sued For Not Delivering Enough Coal From Spring Creek Coal Mine

News – Sheridan Media One of the largest coal producers in the United States has sued a major freight railroad, alleging it breached a contract to transport coal from Montana for use overseas. The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. alleges that major shortcomings in BNSF Railway service cost it $150 million in lost revenue this year …

December 22, 2022

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Helping Wildlife in Winter

News – Sheridan Media When the temperature drops and the snow piles up in drifts and covers the grass and brushes in the hills, people began to wonder, will the wildlife survive okay? Although one might be tempted to put out feed for deer in the winter months, it is not recommended and even unlawful …

December 22, 2022

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Pine Haven Firefighter Dies During Keyhole Reservoir Rescue Mission

News – Sheridan Media The two men who died via drowning in Northeast Wyoming last week have been identified and one was a volunteer firefighter and army veteran. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 68-year old training officer Bruce Lang, and 48-year old Pine Haven resident Jason Otto, were 2 of the 3 men on …

December 22, 2022

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Cowboys Lose 66-54 to ST. Mary’s / Winter High School Sports Take a Christmas break

News – Sheridan Media HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL – The Sheridan high school basketball teams will resume the season January 5th, 6th and 7th at a tournament in Cheyenne. The Big Horn and Tongue River basketball teams get started again on January 6th. WRESTLING – The Bronc and Tongue River wrestlers will start the new year …

December 22, 2022

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Contractor License Revocation Process Outlined in Ordinance

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance outlining the contractor license revocation process for the City of Sheridan was up for third reading at the recent Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Contractor License Revocation The ordinance was approved by the City Council on third and final reading. City Attorney Brendon

December 22, 2022

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Lummis-Led Legislation to Minimize Toxic Exposure at Airports Becomes Law

News – Sheridan Media Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and a number of her colleagues was signed into law Wednesday by President Joe Biden. The Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act aims to reduce the spread of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at commercial airports. Airports in Wyoming

December 22, 2022

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WY Supreme Court Declines To Hear State Abortion Ban Issue

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on questions involving a lawsuit over the state’s new abortion ban, keeping the case that has prevented the ban from taking effect since last summer wholly in state district court at least for now. There’s not enough information in the “limited factual record” to …

December 21, 2022

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Trustee Kilbride Resigns From NWCCD Board Of Trustees; Replacement Named

News – Sheridan Media Trustee Erin Kilbride submitted her resignation earlier this month, and it was accepted earlier this week. Back in October, she was selected to be the Wyoming state representative with the Association of Community College Trustees, and she still holds that position. Robert Leibrich was named as her replacement on the Northern

December 21, 2022

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JCSD1 Board Extends Contractor Services

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has voted to extend contract services with the current contractors for 90 days until January 30, 2023. During their recent meeting, the board discussed the extension and why it was being considered. According to information on the agenda, in the past the district has annually bid …

December 21, 2022

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Buffalo Council Passes Co-Op Annexation on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council has passed Ordinance No. 1412 on first reading, to annex the Big Horn Cooperative Marketing Association property, located on Highway 16 East, into the city. The annexation application was recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission this fall. The Ordinance will require two more readings to be …

December 21, 2022

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