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Building Inspector: Buffalo City Hall Remodel Going Well

Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council, updated them on the ongoing remodel of city hall, which he said was moving along nicely so far. Asay said the building department has issued 152 total permits so far, with a few months left in this fiscal year. At their meeting later …

April 13, 2022

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JCSD1 Board Updated on District Buildings, Projects

At their regular meeting in Kaycee this week, the board of trustees for Johnson County School District #1 were updated on the status of various projects at the district’s school buildings and latest timelines for them. Facilities Director John Zink said he had applied for State Capital Security funds for Visitor Management Systems at Kaycee …

April 13, 2022

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History After Dark to explore the service of Henry Burgess

The Museum at the Bighorns’ has announced the second History After Dark lecture of the year will be held at 6 p.m. on April 14.  Don Fisk will present “Henry Burgess: A Distinguished Sheridan Native, Rancher, Soldier, Lawyer.” According to the museum, this lecture will provide an overview of Henry Burgess’ life, with a focus …

April 13, 2022

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Prison Sentence Handed Down for Man Charged With Meth Distribution

A 55-year-old man from Washington state was sentenced Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.  The sentencing hearing was held for Michael France, who last spring was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver – Methamphetamine. District Court Judge

April 13, 2022

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Yellowstone NP West Entrance Scheduled To Open For 2022 Motor Vehicle Season

The spring and summer traveling season in the nation’s first national park is about to begin. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, as well as two of the main roads on the west side of the park, are scheduled to open to motor vehicle traffic this coming Friday, beginning at 8am. The other two …

April 13, 2022

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Early Dismissal for SCSD #2 Schools on Friday

John C. Schiffer School Sheridan County School District #2 Superintendent Scott Stults announced early dismissal of Sheridan Schools for Friday, April 15. The following times will be used for schools in SCSD#2. Elementary Schools……………. 12:35 pm Sheridan Jr. High School/WP…… 1:10 pm John C. Schiffer…………………. 1:10 pm Sheridan High

April 13, 2022

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WYDOT Gathering Input Through Public Meetings Regarding New Vehicle Infrastructure

As more and more electrical vehicles start to make their way onto the highways, WYDOT has been taking public opinion on how to accommodate those who will be driving a zero emission vehicle.  Wyoming will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds to use to facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure development, especially

April 13, 2022

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WY SLIB Approves Grant For SEEDA

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority (SEEDA) has received the green light from Wyoming leaders to proceed with the next step of either expanding the business park on the north side of Sheridan, or build a new one elsewhere. Last week the State Loan and Investment Board approved a 20-thousand dollar grant request through …

April 13, 2022

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Wyoming Struggling Under Record-High Inflation Prices

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily Inflation hit a four-decade high last month and for Wyoming residents, every purchase at the grocery store or fill-up at the gas station feels more and more daunting. The Consumer Price Index in March was 8.5% higher than one year ago, …

April 13, 2022

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SHS Soccer Hosts Thunder Basin Thursday / Rockies Post Another Road Victory

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Sheridan high school soccer teams host Thunder Basin tomorrow evening the Broncs will lead off the double header at 4:00 the girls game will follow. The Lady Broncs are coming off a weekend sweep of Cheyenne Central and East, Head coach Kevin Rizer says getting those two results …

April 13, 2022

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