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With spring comes construction. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan County Commissioners Lonnie Wright and Allen Thompson spoke on the construction that is taking place on the exterior of the historic 1913 Sheridan County Jail. Commissioner A. Thompson  Earlier this mont

Property tax rates increased an average 16 percent throughout the Cowboy State this year. Wyoming residents, especially those on fixed incomes, have been forced to tighten their belts. During the 2023 Legislative Session, many tax relief bills were proposed. But due to the manner in which the Wy

The Glory and Glamour of Old Vines

In preparation for the Spring runoff and rainfall the Sheridan County Emergency Management team has designated areas as locations for residents to fill sandbags should they be needed. Sheridan County Commissioner Lonnie Wright spoke on those locations during an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Pub

Sheridan County’s Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to the lease agreement between the county and Dynamix Energy Corporation, a subsidiary of Falcon Car Corporation, to extend the time allowed to complete construction of the buildings and improvements on the two leased lots at the Sheridan County Airport Business Park. The two lots in question...Continue reading

Sheridan County’s Treasurer’s Office is expecting to see an increase in the use of the Wyoming Property Tax Refund program. During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commissioners Lonnie Wright and Tom Ringley said they would have liked to see more done to gi

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 caro

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has applied for funding through a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE grant from the federal government. The Sheridan County Commission, at their recent regular meeting, ratified a Letter of Support for the g

Sheridan County and the Northern Wyoming Community College District have each approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the district to provide buildings and/or lands for use by the Sheridan County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA) in the case of citizen displacement by emergency and/or dis

Sheridan County Airport Manager John Stopka is retiring, and he was recognized for his service to the county during Tuesday's county commission meeting. According to Chairman Lonnie Wright, Stopka served as the airport manager for more than 26 years. Stopka addressed the crowd, saying it was h