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Wyoming Runoff Below Average But Better Than 2012

By The Associated Press on Sun 06/09/2013 06:00am
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming's expected runoff remains below normal, but better than what the state saw last year at this time.

Wyoming's Debt Per Capita Ranked

By Tracee Davis on Sun 06/09/2013 06:00am
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According to statistics released last week by The Tax Foundation, the State of Wyoming carried a debt of $2,409 per person in 2011.

Plan Lifts Lower 48 Wolf Protections

By The Associated Press on Sat 06/08/2013 06:03am
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Obama administration is proposing to end recovery efforts for gray wolves across most of the U.S. and return management to the states. Friday's announcement comes after wolves rebounded from widespread extermination during four decades on the endangered species list.

Rabies Clinic Wraps Up Today

By Ron Richter on Sat 06/08/2013 06:00am
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The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter's annual rabies clinic is in its final day, so if you'd like to get your pet vaccinated for the rabies virus, this is your last opportunity to take advantage of the clinic.

Plenty Of Happenings In Buffalo This Weekend

By Aaron Palmer on Sat 06/08/2013 05:00am
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If you find yourself bored in Buffalo this weekend, you're not looking too hard for something to do.

Saturday and Sunday, the Battle On The Blacktop 3-on-3 basketball tournament is happening in the area between the Historic Courthouse and the Old Clear Creek School.

Spring Black Bear Areas 1- 2 Closed

By Sheridan Media Staff on Fri 06/07/2013 06:40pm
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department issued a media release indicating that the 2013 spring black bear seasons for black bear hunt areas 1-2 in the Bighorn black bear management unit are closed. The closed areas are located in the northern Bighorn Mountains.

Mead Still Mulling State Lottery Board Members

By The Associated Press on Fri 06/07/2013 04:57pm
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Gov. Matt Mead says he's still going over names of people to serve on the board that will bring the lottery to Wyoming. Mead must appoint a nine-member board that will oversee the quasi-governmental corporation that will run the lottery.

Police Investigation: Driver Lost Consciousness

By Ron Richter on Fri 06/07/2013 03:11pm
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The Sheridan Police Department issued a media release Friday with more information regarding Thursday morning's accident at the Starbucks in Sheridan.

State's Education Committee discusses slew of important topics

By WyoFile.com on Fri 06/07/2013 11:28am
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By Gregory Nickerson
Originally published June 4, 2013 on WyoFile.com

The Joint Interim Education Committee held its first meeting this week.

Mars, Nestle Accused of Canadian Price-Fixing

By Tracee Davis on Fri 06/07/2013 11:21am
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The Mars and Nestle candy companies have been accused of price-fixing chocolate in Canada, according to a report from ABC News.