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Wyoming Gun Owners’ Aaron Dorr Hails Federal Court Ruling

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily An official with a Second Amendment advocacy group is hailing a judge’s decision in the group’s favor in its lawsuit against the Wyoming secretary of state. Aaron Dorr, policy advisor for Wyoming Gun Owners, said he was pleased that a federal …

March 23, 2022

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Wyoming Companies Working To Provide High Speed Internet To Even Most Remote Communities

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily In this modern, high-tech world, access to the internet is essential. Whether it’s for streaming movies or doing homework, it’s almost impossible to live or work without broadband. But in Wyoming, urban areas and solid wi-fi signals are few and far …

March 23, 2022

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During Women’s History Month, Remember Wyoming Women’s Firsts

Ester Morris office in South Pass City In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. Later, the entire month or March was designated Women’s History Month by a presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in

March 23, 2022

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WYDOT To Receive Federal Funding For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development

Wyoming will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds to use to facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure development, especially charging stations, around the state. The funding is part of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed by President

March 23, 2022

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Sheridan will Host State Baseball in July / Track and Field has a big Week Coming up / Wyoming Cowgirls Hoops Host WNIT Game Tomorrow Night

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL – Sheridan American Legion baseball will kickoff the new season next month the Troopers season will conclude with Sheridan hosting the state tournament July 25th through the 29th Troopers Head coach Ben Phillips says getting a chance to host the state tournament is big for the players. BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER …

March 23, 2022

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Strategic Framework

On Saturday March 12, the Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger held an all-day strategic planning retreat that was facilitated by Julia Novak of Raftelis. A resolution outlining the strategic framework that came from that meeting was approved by the Council Monday night. City Administrator Stu McRae said Novak started the strategic planning session

March 23, 2022

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Casper Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Possessing Child Pornography

A Casper man was recently sentenced in Federal Court in Wyoming for possessing child pornography. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sentencing Hearing According to the Department of Justice, Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced 39-year-old Jeremiah Current to 12.5 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised

March 23, 2022

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WY Army National Guard Hosting 2nd Open House To Discuss New Maintenance Facility

In their search for a location to build a vehicle maintenance facility, members of The Wyoming Army National Guard may have found a location much closer to home than before. Currently one guard unit is divided between Sheridan, Worland and Powell, and maintenance on any vehicle in Sheridan, must go over the Big Horn Mountains …

March 23, 2022

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Water Main Struck At 5th Street And Sheridan Avenue Intersection

WYDOT reports that sometime after 5pm on Tuesday (March 22nd) a water main was struck causing water to flow southward on Sheridan Avenue at 5th Street. As of the time this story was posted, east and west-bound traffic on 5th Street can pass through the area, but can’t turn south onto Sheridan Avenue. North-bound traffic …

March 23, 2022

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The Food Bank of Wyoming seeks volunteers

The Food Bank of Wyoming is seeking volunteers to help with their mobile food pantry in Sheridan. The mobile food pantry distribution is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, and will be located at Cornerstone Church at 4351 Big Horn Ave. The distribution of food will begin at 10 a.m. but the Food Bank is asking …

March 22, 2022

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