“An Artist Goes to War: WWI through the Eyes of George Ostrom” will open on Aug. 2, at the Museum at the Bighorns.  According to the museum, this exhibit features World War I sketches of Sheridan artist George Ostrom. These unique pieces of veteran art give insight into what Wyoming soldiers experienced during The Great …

United States Department of Defense forces are conducting training involving aviation assets in the Sheridan area July 25-26. The training exercise has been fully coordinated with local government and law enforcement officials. Visitors to the Bighorn National Forest may see or hear helicopter operations during day and night hours.  According to a release

In a tribute to the hard-working men and women that helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 23, 2022, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed unanimously, was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-WY, along with other senators. Started in

Former City Attorney Dennis Kirven attended the Buffalo City Council meeting this week, and addressed the council about the resignation of Ben Kirven as the city attorney, due to his accepting the appointment as a 4th Judicial DistrictJudge. Dennis Kirven said Ben was obligated to stop practicing law while serving as judge, so he resigned …

Lands owned by Johnson County near the airport have been traditionally used for grazing, and a lease for the rights to the property has been approved by the county commission. At an earlier meeting, County Attorney Tucker Ruby discussed the lease agreement with the commission. Ruby said he is satisfied with the wording and the …

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a $25.8 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23. At their regular meeting this week, Administrative Director Renee Obermueller discussed the budget process with the commission. According to the resolution, the county budget shows $4.3 million in cash (ARPA funds), $22.5 million in revenue, and $25.8 million in

Thorne-Rider stadium in Sheridan is the site for the 2022 Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament. The tournament is modified double-elimination format. The first 2 days proceed like a regular double-elimination tournament. On Day 3 there are 3 games…2 elimination games, and then the 2 teams that are 2-0 vs. each other. After Day 3, …

Volunteers can sometimes help make a difference in the success of a business or project and sometimes help from another business can help as well. Recently the Sheridan Food Group held its volunteer appreciation party to give thanks for all the help they’ve received in getting meals ready and delivering them among other things. The …

The Clearmont Historical Group discussed several projects for the Group at the July 18 meeting. The group is looking into putting a different heating system in the Clearmont Historical Center, which would heat the back room museum area as well as the front room. The Center currently has a 200 gallon propane tank on loan …

SCSD#3 held their monthly meeting on July 20th. Jay Buhr, maintenance, reported that the school is ready for the first day of school. Clearmont School District #3 meeting. Several board policies were approved, and they board approved the NWCCD Sheridan College and Arvada/Clearmont Dual and concurrent MOU. The board approved the school nursing contract for