This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Strong winds blasted the entire state of Wyoming on Tuesday, with some areas seeing gusts between 60 mph and 95 mph on Monday and Tuesday. Meteorologist Noah Myers at the National Weather Service office in Riverton told Cowboy State Daily on …

Johnson County’s Commissioners, during their Tuesday meeting, voted to approve the amended shoreline regulations for Lake DeSmet. The Lake DeSmet Advisory Board has been working on the revisions over the last couple of years, and the commissioners have been reviewing the final draft of the amendments in preparation for adopting them. A public hearing was

The Buffalo City Council has approved an infrastructure agreement with a landowner for a water supply line, which will not be activated until the property is annexed into the city. City Building Inspector Terry Asay explained the request to the council, saying Juliet Kilo Holdings, LLC whose property currently is is Johnson County, is seeking …

Sheridan County’s Commissioner voted to approve submitting a loan application to the State Loan and Investments Board (SLIB) for the historic Courthouse and Jail Rehabilitation project. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that originally the county planned to apply for a $2.6 million loan, but she is now suggesting a $3 million

On April 5, Ucross, the prestigious artist residency program in northern Wyoming, welcomed the recipients of the Spring 2022 Fellowships for Native American Visual Artists and Writers. Acclaimed visual artist Savannah LeCornu and former Montana Co-Poet Laureate M.L. Smoker will be in residence for the next two weeks, receiving uninterrupted time and space

TROOPER BASEBALL – Sheridan American Legion baseball practice is underway, the Troopers will start with three road dates in Gillette and Spearfish, South Dakota April 23rd,24th and 30th. The home opener is scheduled on Sunday May 1st when host two games with Bozeman, Montana. At Thorne – Rider stadium Tuesday the Troopers went through a …

U.S. Senator John Barrasso on Tuesday (R-WY) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about the department’s strategy to end the closure of rural hospitals around the country. Barrasso at the hearing, asked Secretary Becerra about the department’s plans on addressing emergency waivers for Medicare and Medicaid programs after

The City of Sheridan has just opened the application process for the public works director position. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. PW Search In early March, former Public Works Director for the City of Sheridan, Lane Thompson informed City officials that he would be resigning from the position to seek another opportunity. City …

Sheridan County Attorney Dianna Bennett will not pursue charges against the man who shot and killed 46-year-old Leonard Laszlo last August in the Bighorn Mountains. Law enforcement officials have determined that the shooting was in self-defense. Bennett said if she receives any new evidence or any of the witness statements change, she could reconsider the

The Sheridan VA Healthcare System is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and to help celebrate, the VA is opening the campus to reconnect with the community.  The Sheridan VA is a home away from home for many veterans who are undergoing treatments and care. It is a place veterans can get clothing at no …