The Johnson County Justice Office will be offering occupational drug testing services to the county and private companies to save money and make it easier to test employees. Director Mark Wilson, talked to the county commission about what the County Justice Office is and the services they can provide. County Attorney Tucker Ruby said the …

A vacation of public rights-of-way in he Downers Addition in Sheridan County has been approved and accepted by the county commission. The commission appointed County Engineer Ken Muller to act as the viewer in the matter, and he discussed the proposal with them during their last meeting. The vacated rights-of-way are the alleys in Blocks …

A Night of Sondheim will be offered this Friday at the Cowboy Carousel Center in Buffalo, featuring two area vocalists accompanied by piano. Keli and Travis, along with pianist Juli Jarvis will offer their talents beginning at 7 p.m. Friday night. Keli talks about the music of Steven Sondheim and why they chose it for …

The Sheridan College Theatre and Dance will present their spring play with a performance of ‘The Hunting of the Snark,’  at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, (free schools show) and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at the WYO Theatre and Education Center on Sophie’s Stage.  According to Sheridan …

Property taxes have increased in the Cowboy State, in some areas property taxes have doubled since 2014. Relief for Wyoming citizens weighed heavily on the minds of lawmakers during the 2022 Legislative Session, leading to the funding of the Property Tax Refund Program. On May 4 at 3:30 p.m. AARP Wyoming will host a teletown …

The Sheridan County Library System has experienced an influx of residents interested in programs and meeting space according to director Cameron Duff.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Duff told listeners that he is excited to see the increased traffic coming through the library and views it as a sign that people are …

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is taking all possible steps to reduce the risk of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at its pheasant farms. The virus has been detected in a number of wild and domestic birds throughout Wyoming. Recently, HPAI was confirmed in three wild turkeys, found dead near the Sheridan …

As Gillette College continues to separate from the Northern Wyoming Community College District, students that are graduating this semester will be honored by their own school officials. Recently the District Board of Trustees updated the memorandum of understanding between the District and Gillette College, that Gillette College leaders and personnel will

As part of his ongoing focus on education and workforce development, Governor Mark Gordon has launched a new dashboard that provides tools for job seekers, businesses and educators.  The dashboard, called BOOTS (Business occupational outlook tool sets), creates the ability to connect individuals to local education and job opportunities.  The information

At its annual teacher roundtable meeting on April 25, the Sheridan County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved Kristie Garriffa as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Assessment. Currently the principal at Sagebrush Elementary, Garriffa will start in her new position on July 1. Garriffa’s education career spans a