During their most recent budget session, the Wyoming Legislature allocated the direct distribution funds, in the amount of $105 million, that will be supplied to towns, cities and counties all across the Cowboy State.  These funds are divided using a complex formula outlined in the bill itself. Distributions in each fiscal year shall be made …

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily The Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives delivered a tearful farewell at the Capitol last Friday, in the final hours of his career in the Wyoming House of Representatives.   A veterinarian and rancher by trade, House Speaker Rep. Eric …

The popular Buffalo Farmer’s Markets that have been offered over the last few years will be known under a different name, according to Jennifer Romanoski, board member with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. She gave an update to the city council on the event during their recent meeting. Romanoski said as they get closer to …

The Sheridan County Commission has passed a resolution that designates the official depositories for public funds. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller said this is an annual happening. Commissioner Nick Siddle made a motion to designate the financial institutions. The commission has also ratified a number of mortgage agreements in the Trailside

During last week’s Johnson County Rural Health Care District Board meeting, a question was raised on whether or not discussions by the board should have been conducted in executive session or in an open public meeting, and if discussions may have been illegal. Board Chair Marilyn Connolly said she has spoken to the district board’s …

Frankly, this invasion of Ukraine by Russia has me nervous as a cat. There is just no good way for this to end. And as gasoline and natural gas prices rise, the country is reeling from inflation. This rise in energy prices is caused by the administration of President Joe Biden. His band of amateurs …

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Bronc and Lady Bronc soccer teams opened the season winning 3 out of 4 games, the Broncs swept Buffalo and Cody by scores of 6-0 and 5-0. The Lady Broncs won at Buffalo 4-0 and dropped a 3-1 game at home against Cody Saturday. This week the Broncs …

The season just started and it’s already time for conference play. Here are the updated standings as of March 20th, and how they pertain to Sheridan. The next scheduled games for the Broncs and Lady Broncs are on Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th vs. Cheyenne South and Laramie (Boys at home, girls away). …

The Buffalo City Council, during their recent regular meeting, voted to approve Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation of Paul Schuman to a two-year term on the Buffalo Tree Board. Announced during the meeting were upcoming events including the Planning & Zoning meeting March 29 at 1 p.m.; the Department Head meeting April 5 at 7 a.m.; …

A letter of support for the Sheridan County Land Trust was ratified by the county commission to secure funding for an additional trail on the Red Grade Trail System. The trust is applying for funding from the Laura Jane Musser Foundation to assist in construction of an additional phase of the trail system. The new …