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Living in Story, Wyoming, means sharing space with wildlife — whitetail deer in particular — and longtime resident Paula Morgan said she doesn’t mind that at all. As she sees it, the whitetails are essentially her neighbors in the picturesque unincorporated Sheridan County community. So, she respects their space. And for the most part, they respect hers too, Morgan told Cowboy State Daily.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of buffalo..

A Sheridan man was sentenced this week in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for felony drug possession. Sheridan Medias’ Ron Richter has the details. On June 8, 2023, Cory Anderson was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one for being in possession of methamphetamine and one for possessing marijuana. The crimes were charged as felonies because Anderson has two prior drug possession convictions on his record, one in 2001 and the other in 2012. Three or more drug possession convictions in Wyoming results in a felony. Anderson was sentenced for the crimes in District Court in Sheridan during a hearing earlier this week.

BUFFALO — As new forms of gaming are legalized in the Cowboy State, Adelaide Wilson and the Wyoming Council on Problem Gambling are raising awareness locally and statewide about the growing public health concerns they could pose. The Wyoming chapter of the National Council on Problem Gambling is a fledgling organization – it was established in 2005 but was not an affiliate of the nationwide advocacy conference until 2018. Wilson, a Buffalo resident and the executive director of the Wyoming chapter, only recently opened its...

SHERIDAN — With the start of the 2024 budget session two months away, five Sheridan County legislators joined Sheridan County School District 2 staff and board members for a roundtable discussion of the local education community’s hopes and concerns in the lead-up to the session. Sen. Bo Biteman, R-Parkman, and Reps. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo; Cyrus Western, R-Big Horn; and Ken Pendergraft, R-Sheridan all participated in the roundtable discussion at district offices Nov. 28, with Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, participating via Zoom. ...

Really nice November day to have the Redland Angus sale. You could walk through 156 bulls and not find one indifferent than the last. They were about as even as a set of bulls could get. It shows the work Kendrick and Sharon have put into this program. Top Selling...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.248, a week ago the price is $3.265 , according to AAA.

A few things inside the Sheridan Memorial Hospital will soon be moved around. The hospital will soon start work on putting together a behavioral health and crisis stabilization unit, but before that can be done, a few other areas have to be moved. At its recent board meeting the Hospital...

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter welcomes anyone willing to adopt a new furry family member, but does ask that families and homes are prepared for the responsibility of owning a pet. Pets make great Christmas gifts as long as everyone involved understands the commitment to care and training is...

On Nov. 16, the Museum at the Bighorns announced plans to relocate to the downtown area of Sheridan. Executive Director Dani Stuckle made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about the decision to move Sheridan’s history museum. D. Stuckle. Stuckle said the interior of the...

A number of events happening in Buffalo this Saturday will be the unofficial start to the Christmas season, culminating in the lighted Christmas Parade followed by the Light Up Buffalo fireworks display. The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce is putting on the annual Christmas “Parade of Lights” event, with this year’s...

Sheridan Girls Basketball/Winter Sports Season Starts Competition Next Week: We are less than 1 week away from the start of the winter sports season. The Sheridan girls basketball team has made it to the state tournament in 2 of the last 3 seasons. Coach Ryan Sullivan says so far it...

Tickets are now on Sale for Christmas with the Kendricks, which will be on December 15, 16, and 17. During this popular event, visitors tour the Kendrick Mansion and watch live actors perform a play that unfolds room by room. According to the Trail End Guild website, this year visitors...

A Sheridan man charged with two felonies changed his plea at a hearing Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. In May this year, 22-year-old Hunter Weiss was arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault and strangulation of a household member. .Pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, Weiss, at a hearing Tuesday in District Court, pleaded guilty to the strangulation charge. In exchange for the guilty plea, the State agreed to dismiss the first degree sexual assault charge.

They’ve played prominent festivals such as Americanafest and many others. They have been invited to The World Expo in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to represent Americana and bluegrass music. And on Friday Dec. 1, The Two Tracks will be playing in their hometown of Sheridan at the WYO Theater with another local favorite, singer songwriter Sarah Sample.

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have ratified a number of items on their consent agenda during their recent meeting. Ratified was a license agreement with Charter Communications/Spectrum Pacific West, LLC for a bored crossing installation of 2-inch underground conduit and aerial new build on existing Montana/Dakota Utility poles on Brinton Road, or County Road #103.

Our condolences to the families and friends of the following:. Dominique Addison, 33, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. A wake will be held at Eagle Hall at St. Stephen’s starting at 7:30 pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church at 10:00 am. To view full obituary, click here.

Buffalo, Wyoming, once again paid tribute to its Western roots and community spirit with the annual Longmire Days festival, held from July 20th to 23rd, 2023. Fans of the beloved 'Longmire' series converged on the picturesque town to celebrate the show and the books that inspired it. The event boasted a thrilling lineup of parades, reenactments, celebrity appearances, and cultural performances, all set against the backdrop of the majestic Bighorn Mountains.

The Mark V High Country builds on the popular Backcountry™ 2.0, offering an ultra-light hunting rifle that is easy to carry and deadly accurate. The High Country features Peak 44™’s newest carbon fiber stock, the Bastion. Starting at just 24 oz, the Bastion is a vertical grip, carbon fiber stock that has dual front swivel studs for multiple attachments. It’s 3D HEX® recoil pad greatly reduces felt recoil and paired with an Accubrake™ the High Country can tame even the biggest magnum calibers. All new Mark V’s utilize an adjustable TriggerTech trigger for a custom and crisp trigger pull. The High Country sports a lightweight #2 barrel that is spiral-fluted to reduce weight and help aid in heat dispersion. The spiral fluted bolt utilizes Weatherby’s historic 54-degree bolt throw for quick reloading. The High Country is finished with durable Cerakote® and a custom hand-painted sponge pattern. Mark V rifles are proudly built in the Weatherby Headquarters in Sheridan, Wyoming. MSRP $2,699.

The WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors, presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Wyoming, center around Class 4A champions from earlier this month. Looking back at some of the top efforts during state championships for volleyball and football, this week’s honors go to Laramie junior Michon Sailors, and the Sheridan Broncs’ football team.