A five-year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Wyoming will allow researchers to work with Wyoming’s communities to deal with expected significant and lasting changes in water availability. Through fieldwork and high-performance computing, researchers will quantify how a changing climate in one of the

In a release issued Tuesday, the Sheridan County Commission announced that the treasurer’s office will be closed this Friday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to noon for the funeral service for Frank A. Mediate, Jr., who is the father of County Treasurer Carol Grandahl. During the announcements portion of the agenda at their meeting Tuesday, …

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved an amendment to an agreement between the Wyoming Department of Health and Johnson County, extending the date to use the funds and adding an additional amount to the agreement for preparedness and response to COVID-19. Chairman Bill Novotny said the contract amendment was reviewed and approved by County Attorney

The Buffalo City Council voted to pass Ordinance No. 1410, their annual appropriations bill, or budget, on its first reading during their meeting Tuesday evening. The annual appropriations bill was set at just over $12.5 million for fiscal year 2022-23, ending June 30, 2023. The council will need to pass the appropriations bill on a …

The Wyoming High School outdoor track and field season ends this weekend, and one Sheridan Bronc thrower is ready to continue at the college level. Senior Matthew Ingalls has signed his Letter of Intent (LOI) to compete at the University of Mary, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The senior placed 7th in the shot put …

A news release from Sheridan County School District #2 on May 17, invites community members to participate in the Wyoming Profile of a Graduate Initiative on May 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sheridan County School District Administration Office Board Room at 201 N. Connor Street The Wyoming State Board of Education is …

Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan announced Tuesday that he will not be seeking another term as Secretary. Buchanan said in a media release that an opportunity presented itself to apply for a judicial position in his hometown of Torrington, and it would not be appropriate for him to explore a judicial opportunity while also …

There are three seats available on the Sheridan City Council in this year’s election. Current City Councilman Aaron Linden announced Tuesday that he will seek a second term as councilor. Linden explains why he decided to run for reelection. Aaron Linden Prospective candidates have until May 27 to file for the Primary Election that will …

On Tuesday, May 24, residents of the Sheridan region are invited to share their thoughts and ideas at the final wrap-up session of the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce’s “Lunchtime Conversations About Open Spaces.” According to the Chamber, this lunchtime conversation is the fourth in the series. “Where Do We Go from Here?” will be …

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to take up a new hobby this year already enjoyed by millions of Americans, fishing.  On June 4, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day. Each year, Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and …