“An Artist Goes to War: WWI through the Eyes of George Ostrom” opened on Aug. 2, at the Museum at the Bighorns.  Sheridan artist George Ostrom joined the Wyoming National Guard and served on the US – Mexico border to prevent further incursions by Poncho Villa and other Mexican revolutionaries. According to Wyominghistory.org, like other …

Celebrate the Arts lasts for four days with events happening in Sheridan, at Sheridan College, Ucross and at the Brinton. This celebration brings the art community of the Sheridan region together to showcase their talents and highlight gifted artists in various mediums and performances. The celebration of art and culture in Sheridan has live music, …

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services for the 7th month in a row, the state’s unemployment rate has decreased. New numbers show that the statewide rate dropped from 3.1% in June, to 3.0% in July. It was 4.5% in July of 2021. The U.S. seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers for July 2022 is at 3.5%, which …

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said public health representatives are following up with the individual to see if additional Wyoming residents are at higher risk of contracting

For a brief moment in time, the smallest state in the union provided the biggest story in the country.  Media and political junkies from across the USA and around the world focused their attention on Wyoming’s race for U. S. Representative between incumbent Liz Cheney and Donald Trump-endorsed challenger Harriet Hageman. Hageman slaughtered Cheney by

SHS BOOSTER CLUB – The Sheridan high school booster club hosts their annual kick off BBQ at Sheridan high school this evening at 5:30 when the, following the festivities player / parent meeting with the coaches for swimming and diving, cross country and volleyball will all take place. GOLF – The Bronc and Lady Bronc …

Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to approve Chairman Bill Novotny to sign a Cooperative Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 2 in Casper for the replacement of a bridge in southern Johnson County. Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer explained further. According to WYDOT’s State Transportation

Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay discussed some issues with various properties his office is dealing with, touching on an easement for a water line through Deer Park Campground. Asay also reported that the Big Horn Co-Op was having septic issues and were looking at possibly connecting to city sewer. He said if they choose to …

Sheridan County’s Commissioners voted to approve a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between the county and the Wyoming Office of Guardian ad Litem. County Clerk of District Court Renee Botten spoke on the MOU and what it means to the county. Commissioner Terry Cram asked Botten if funding was in danger of being pulled for the …

SCLT held its Explore History program at the Tongue River Valley Community Center on August 16. The program featured Brian Mealor, who talked about the history of the Wyoming Ag Research and Extension Center, also called the Experiment Farm in Sheridan County. He joined Sheridan R&E Center in 2015 and hopes to preserve the history …