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Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Plat for Sheridan Links PUD

By Chris Foy on Mon 05/13/2013 10:26pm
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At their meeting Monday, the Sheridan City Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Sheridan Links Planned Unit Development. Planning and Development Director for the City, Robert Briggs, says a preliminary plat is essentially the draft version of the final plat.

Fairgrounds Seeks Grant Funding to Install Commercial Kitchen

By Chris Foy on Sun 05/12/2013 11:19pm
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At Thursday's meeting of the Sheridan County Fair Association Board of Trustees, the board approved a request to look for potential grant funding to redesign the kitchen in the exhibit hall of the fairgrounds. Sheridan Media's Chris Foy has the story.

Snickers Big Horn Soccer Cup

By Chris Foy on Sun 05/12/2013 07:21pm
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This weekend, 110 different youth soccer teams - with players from Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota - battled each other in the Snickers Big Horn Soccer Cup. The event was held in the 21 soccer fields at the Big Horn Equestrian Center. We'll post the results as soon as they become available.

Under Investigation: Fire at Probation and Parole Office

By Chris Foy on Sun 05/12/2013 12:21pm
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UPDATE 4:46 pm: Sheridan Fire-Rescue Fire Marshall Brian Songer is expected to release the results of the investigation Monday morning.

Sheridan Gun Club Withdraws Proposal for New Rifle Range

By Chris Foy on Thu 05/09/2013 11:57pm
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There were was an interesting turn of events at Thursday's meeting of the Sheridan County Fair Association Board of Trustees. Sheridan Media's Chris Foy has the story.

'Picture This' Grand Finale Benefits Sheridan Senior Center

By Chris Foy on Thu 05/09/2013 09:47pm
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The “Picture This” Photo Contest, sponsored by Kennon Sign Shop, held its grand finale Thursday night at the the Sheridan Holiday Inn.

SAWS Board Moves Forward with Twin Lakes Wetlands Project

By Chris Foy on Thu 05/09/2013 04:17pm
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At their monthly meeting Wednesday, the Sheridan Area Water Supply Joint Powers Board unanimously agreed to move forward with the Twin Lakes Wetlands Mitigation Project and authorized sending a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Sheridan City Council Hears More from One-Cent Recipients

By Chris Foy on Thu 05/09/2013 12:16am
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The Sheridan Senior Center was one of a handful of area non-profit organizations that presented at Wednesday's budget work session for the Sheridan City Council.

Great Lakes Airlines Usage Stats Show Continuing Decline

By Chris Foy on Wed 05/08/2013 11:39pm
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Based on preliminary figures from Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd., released Wednesday, there was a 16.1 percent decrease in the number of passengers who used the airline this April compared to April of last year.

SM EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Lummis Recaps Benghazi Hearing

By Chris Foy on Wed 05/08/2013 10:52pm
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New details surrounding a terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya last September - an attack that left four Americans dead – emerged Wednesday during a hearing by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, a member of the committee, spoke with Sheridan Media's Chris Foy just hours after the hearing ended.

No Reported Problems at SHS Prom/After Party

By Chris Foy on Tue 05/07/2013 09:53pm
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The Sheridan Police Department had a presence at Saturday's Sheridan High School junior and senior prom, and according to a media release from the SPD, there were no reported problems or incidents at either the dance or after party.

SM EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Lummis Weighs in on Wednesday's Benghazi Hearing

By Chris Foy on Tue 05/07/2013 07:20pm
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UPDATE 5/8/13: A follow-up story about Wednesday's hearing can be found at http://www.sheridanmedia.com/new...

Details surrounding a terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya last September - an attack that left four Americans dead - will be addressed Wednesday by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis is a member of that committee and spoke with Sheridan Media's Chris Foy in an exclusive interview.

Community Blood Drive in Ranchester on May 29

By Chris Foy on Mon 05/06/2013 08:49pm
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United Blood Services will be holding a community blood drive at the Tongue River Valley Community Center in Ranchester on Wednesday, May 29, from 2 til 7 p.m.

Sen. Enzi's Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate

By Chris Foy on Mon 05/06/2013 08:29pm
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On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Mike Enzi's Marketplace Fairness Act in a vote of 69-27. The act would give state and local governments the ability to collect sales tax on out-of-state, catalog and online sales.

SC Students Present Research to Congress

By Chris Foy on Mon 05/06/2013 05:35pm
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Sheridan College students Duane McMurtry, Joe Graves and Deo Lachman recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where they presented their very own undergraduate research to Wyoming’s congressional delegation.

Sheridan County Planning OK's Subdivision of Big Horn 'Y'

By Chris Foy on Sun 05/05/2013 03:48pm
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At their meeting Thursday, the Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval to the Big Horn 'Y' Minor Subdivision in a vote of three-to-one.

Sheridan Media Week in Review

By Chris Foy on Sat 05/04/2013 02:18pm
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Here's a look at the past week's top stories from Sheridan Media News:

Firearm Accessory Maker Moves to Wyoming from Colorado

By Chris Foy on Fri 05/03/2013 03:23pm
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Fort Collins, Colorado-based HiViz Shooting Systems was welcomed by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead on Thursday, as the firearm accessory manufacturer announced they'd be moving their base of operations to Laramie.

UW Students Publish New 'Wyoming Weed Watchlist'

By Chris Foy on Fri 05/03/2013 03:21pm
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The University of Wyoming extension office has released a new publication recommending residents freely whack certain types of invasive weeds before they take root.

Sheridan County Planning OK's First-Ever Conservation Subdivision

By Chris Foy on Fri 05/03/2013 03:17pm
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At Thursday's meeting, the Sheridan County Planning & Zoning Commission gave approval to the first ever conservation subdivision. Sheridan Media's Chris Foy has the story.