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WY Dept. Of Health Reports Fewer Births, Deaths, Marriages And Divorces In 2022

News – Sheridan Media Fewer deaths, births, marriages and divorces were recorded among Wyoming residents in 2022 compared to the previous year according to official records held by Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of theWyoming Department of Health (WDH). Among Wyoming residents, there were 5,886 deaths recorded in 2022, 6,572 deaths in

March 17, 2023

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Be Aware of Rabies as the Weather Warms

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Predator Management District (SCPMD) and the Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board is distributing fliers title “Rabies in Wyoming, and What You Need to Know” throughout the country. Cole Benton , President of the Board, said they are dropping these fliers off at businesses in Sheridan County this spring.

March 17, 2023

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Saint Patrick’s Day in Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Wyoming for many years, and there were undoubtedly many celebrations held in the isolated forts and frontier towns that were not reported on in the papers. The Irish played their part on the Western Frontier. There were many immigrants in the plains army regiments …

March 17, 2023

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Cowgirls Open Their NIT Tonight / Bronc, Lady Bronc Soccer at Cody Saturday / Rockies Regular Season Opener is at San Diego March 30th

News – Sheridan Media COWGIRL BASKETBALL – The Wyoming Cowgirls their first round game in the WNIT in the Double “AA” tonight when they host Texas A&M Corpus Cristi. We will have the game for you live on KWYO 14-10 AM and 106.9 FM Cowgirl pregame starts at 6:00 with the tip at 6:30. SPRING …

March 17, 2023

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Trial Date Set for Sheridan Man Charged with Felony DUI

News – Sheridan Media A trial date has been set for 38-year-old Levi Rockafellow of Sheridan for the charge of felony driving under the influence. The charge is being prosecuted as a felony because it would be Rockafellow’s fourth DUI conviction in 10 years, which is a felony in Wyoming. Rockafellow has been convicted of …

March 16, 2023

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Bridge Work

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council will soon be considering a bid award for the design and inspection of the West 5th Street Bridge. During a recent City Council study session, City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer said the current bridge spanning Goose Creek was constructed in the late 1960s and deficiencies were …

March 16, 2023

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Thermopolis Man Sentenced to Prison for Felony DUI

News – Sheridan Media A sentencing hearing was held Thursday for a man charged with felony driving under the influence. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. DUI Conviction In July of 2022, 53-year-old Scott Jackson of Thermopolis was arrested and charged with felony driving under the influence in Sheridan County. Four DUI convictions in

March 16, 2023

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Residents can help identify locations of potholes in Sheridan through app

News – Sheridan Media During a recent appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Chief of the Sheridan Police Department, Travis Koltiska, told listeners that he understands the wear and tear on vehicles resulting from potholes in Sheridan’s streets.   Rainwater or snow melt off seeps into cracks of a road that have been caused by …

March 16, 2023

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Commission pleased with progress at SCA

News – Sheridan Media During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commissioners Lonnie Wright and Tom Ringley updated listeners on the progress of the Sheridan County Airport’s baggage claim expansion project.  Commissioner L. Wright According to Commissioner Ringley, the new carousel is estimated to arrive and be

March 16, 2023

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Beginning Genealogy Class Offered in April and May

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Library and the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum will be offering a class for beginning genealogy in April and May. The four classes will be Tuesday, April 4 at the library; Tuesday, April 18 at the museum; Tuesday, May 2 at the library; and finally on May 16 at …

March 16, 2023

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