U.S. Senator John Barrasso on Tuesday (R-WY) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about the department’s strategy to end the closure of rural hospitals around the country. Barrasso at the hearing, asked Secretary Becerra about the department’s plans on addressing emergency waivers for Medicare and Medicaid programs after

The City of Sheridan has just opened the application process for the public works director position. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. PW Search In early March, former Public Works Director for the City of Sheridan, Lane Thompson informed City officials that he would be resigning from the position to seek another opportunity. City …

Sheridan County Attorney Dianna Bennett will not pursue charges against the man who shot and killed 46-year-old Leonard Laszlo last August in the Bighorn Mountains. Law enforcement officials have determined that the shooting was in self-defense. Bennett said if she receives any new evidence or any of the witness statements change, she could reconsider the

The Sheridan VA Healthcare System is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and to help celebrate, the VA is opening the campus to reconnect with the community.  The Sheridan VA is a home away from home for many veterans who are undergoing treatments and care. It is a place veterans can get clothing at no …

Only one event happens in Wyoming where someone can learn how to catch a fish, shoot a shotgun, canoe and identify birds all in one weekend. The Wyoming Outdoor Expo in Casper has these activities and more May 5-7, at the Ford Wyoming Center.  The Wyoming Game and Fish have announced the return of The …

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily A Laramie County Sheriff’s deputy who was wounded during a shootout with another man over the weekend is expected to make a full recovery, a department captain told Cowboy State Daily on Monday. The deputy remained in the intensive care unit …

Ira Roadifer with the Tour of Honor Flag at the Clear Creek Valley Veteran’s Memorial. The Tour of Honor is a way for avid motorcyclists to enjoy the open road, visit veteran’s memorial sites to honor our nation’s heroes, win prizes, and donate to various charities. Charities that receive the donations are the Fisher House …

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily Gov. Mark Gordon will seek a second term as Wyoming’s chief executive, he announced in Buffalo on Monday. Gordon, speaking to a crowd of supporters in his hometown, said while he has been able to accomplish much during his first term …

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Sheridan high school soccer teams have Cheyenne Central and Cheyenne East on the schedule this week the Lady Broncs will play at home with games times Friday at 4:00 and 6:00 Saturday the host East at 10:00 and noon TRACK AND FIELD – The Bronc and Lady Bronc …

The Sheridan City Council met for their first regularly scheduled meeting of April Monday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Master Plan The master plan for the wastewater system for the City of Sheridan has been in place since 2008. Work on a new master plan will begin soon, as the City Council …