The Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee voted to move Senate File 109 – the Wyoming Gaming Commission Board Member bill to the Senate floor for debate. The bill, which is sponsored by District 8 Senator Affie Ellis, would prevent Wyoming Gaming Commission officials and staff from engaging in gaming activities while

This year will mark the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park, but it won’t be a smooth ride for visitors in certain areas. The park has announced that work will start on three major road improvement projects on various highways. One of those is the Lewis River Bridge, which is about 10 miles north of …

The Sheridan Community Land Trust is asking folks to help local waters by attending the Fly Fishing Film Tour at the WYO Theater on Saturday, Feb. 26.  Sponsored locally by Angling Destinations, Fly Shop of the Big Horns and Little Big Horn Trout Unlimited, the 2022 Fly Fishing Film Tour is a selection of films …

The Game and Fish Department is remaining applicants that applications for resident and nonresident bighorn sheep, mountain goat and moose licenses are due to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before midnight Monday, Feb. 28.  The month-long wild bison application period opens March 1. All applicants must apply online and have a username and password. 

According to the Office of Homeland Security, Wyoming search and rescue personnel conduct an average of more than 300 missions annually across the state for those who become lost or stranded. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is promoting a new radio channel that will aid search and rescue efforts. The Be 307 Aware campaign aims …

Plans to either expand the High Tech Business Park on the north side of Sheridan or build a new one, have cleared a big hurdle. Earlier this week, the Wyoming Business Council unanimously approved the Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority’s (SEEDA) request, for a $20,000 grant for a feasibility study for the second phase …

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) on Thursday condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. Lummis issued a release stating that Russians unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is wholly unacceptable, and Vladimir Putin and his cronies must pay for the loss of life and harm he is inflicting on the Ukrainian people. Lummis said that …

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) contract at their last meeting. County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer brought the contract before the commission, saying the cost was more than originally budgeted for, but that funds were available in his budget for the increase in cost. According to

The Buffalo City Council, in the Oral/Written Comments portion of their recent meeting agenda, got a request from resident Dennis Thorson about changing the speed limit on Klondike Road. Thorson explained his request, saying the county commission had directed him to discuss the issue with the council. No action was taken by the council, but …

The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center were updated on COVID numbers, staffing challenges and employment issues during the Chief of Staff report at their meeting Wednesday night. Dr. Mark Schueler, speaking on behalf of absent chief of staff Dr. Ryan Ludwig, said the facility has seen fewer COVID cases during …