On Wednesday, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2022 This legislation, which passed out of the Committee on Indian Affairs with bipartisan support in 2018, will improve the quality and delivery of patient care throughout Indian Country. Unmet staffing

During their regular Tuesday meeting, the Buffalo City Council considered Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation for an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Schrader recommended the appointment of Gerald Spiering to an unexpired term on the board. The opening was created by the resignation of Chairman Kate Harness, who resigned the position

The US Forest Service has allotted additional funding for the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum for services the museum has performed under an existing agreement. County Commissioner Bill Novotny, at this week’s regular meeting, explained the agreement and what the additional funding was for. Novotny said the amendment to the original agreement is to show the

The Sheridan County Commission has approved and accepted an agreement with the State Lands and Investments, Forestry Division for funding on the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region 2022 Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that the program is a 50/50 partnership with landowners for

Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered closing remarks Wednesday afternoon in support of H.R. 8873, the Presidential Election Reform Act, a bill intended to strengthen the Electoral Count Act of 1887. The Presidential Election Reform Act was written by Cheney and Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) “to prevent other future unlawful events to overturn

Buffalo Police Department Chief Sean Bissett is reminding residents to lock their homes and vehicles to protect their belongings.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Chief Bissett told listeners about an incident that had taken place last month when two vehicles were broken into and credit cards were taken.  Chief S. Bissett  The

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports birds in the Cowboy State are again testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.  After a hiatus from confirming any bird deaths from HPAI over the summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory in Laramie confirmed positives in a blue-winged teal and a great horned

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley spoke on the requirements and values the SPD looks for in potential hires.  The SPD is working to hire for entry level positions. Applicants must be able to pass a physical fitness assessment, a written exam, an …

Main Street America has announced Downtown Sheridan Association (DSA) as a 2023 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) Semifinalist. This prestigious award is the nation’s top award recognizing communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. A jury of professionals and leaders in the fields of

Concept Print of the New Art Gallery, (Photo courtesy of Ucross) On September 20 the Ucross Foundation announced the launch of a new volunteer program in support of the Ucross Art Gallery, which will reopen this fall after an extensive renovation. The nonprofit arts organization is seeking volunteers who are interested in local history, contemporary