This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily A Greybull man is facing 20 years in prison and a fine of nearly $1 million for posing as a dead Idaho man for the last 50 years in a ruse that was uncovered only when he was unable to answer …

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jennifer Kocher, Cowboy State Daily The boyfriend of a missing Gillette woman is now considered a “person of interest” in her disappearance, according to police. Irene Gakwa was reported missing on March 20 by her brother and was last seen in a video conference with her …

State Engineer Brandon Gebhart has announced that priority water administration in the Tongue River Basin under the Yellowstone River Compact has been lifted. Gebhart made the announcement after receiving a letter from the State of Montana indicating the call was being lifted due to the improved hydrologic conditions within the basin. With Tongue River

Transfer of a retail liquor license as an item of discussion at Monday night’s study session of the Sheridan City Council. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Liquor License Transfer The details of a request to transfer retail liquor license #4 were presented to the Council by City Clerk Cecilia Good at the study …

SRD – The Sheridan Recreation District is gearing up for the state of Webb Wright baseball and their adult softball league start later this month. Adult Sports Specialist Zach Stewart held their adults softball managers meeting last night, their umpire meeting takes place this evening with league starting in two weeks. Based on a great …

The Buffalo City Council has voted to approve Mayor Shane Schrader to sign a new lease agreement between the city and the Buffalo Senior Center for the city-owned building they currently occupy. According to Schrader, the only change is to increase the length of the lease. The cost of the lease is $10 annually for …

Upcoming vacancies on a number of Johnson County Boards will be advertised to seek those interested in serving. At the recent county commission meeting, Chairman Bill Novotny said there is an opening on the Tourism Board, a seat on the Harold Jarrard Park Board, an opening on the Mountain Plains Heritage Park Board, and one …

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Kurtis and Carrie Steinhorst to operate two businesses on their property. County Planner Mark Reid gave details on the application. The 25-acre parcel is located at 56 Taylor Road in Sheridan County and is zoned (A)-Agricultural. The Planning & Zoning Commission

United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced Monday that 31-year-old Preston Wisenbaker of Gillette was recently sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Wisenbaker to 10 years in

Rooted in Wyoming, the non-profit organization that partners with community organizations and schools to facilitate outreach programs and cultivate educational gardens, has hired Jamie Hoeft as their new executive director. Originally from Powell, Hoeft has a B.A. in Psychology from Northwest University and an M.A. in Human Services with an emphasis on