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Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Two Felony Drug Charges

A 20-year-old Sheridan man changed his pleas on two felony drug charges at a hearing Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, James Cossel pleaded guilty to the charges of delivery of a controlled substance – THC, and delivery of a controlled substance …

April 14, 2022

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SCSD #2’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

Sheridan County School District #2 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. According to a SCSD#2 press release on April 12, 2022, the NAMM is now in its 23rd year, and the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded …

April 14, 2022

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Wyoming Joins Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration’s Border Policy

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced Thursday that Wyoming is among the states joining a lawsuit filed by Arizona, Missouri and Louisiana challenging the Biden Administration’s revocation of Title 42 border control measures. The Trump-era border policies helped reduce the flow of illegal immigration at the United States-Mexico border. Last fall Governor

April 14, 2022

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DWS: grants available for internships for local businesses

A program that began in 2020 through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is designed to help businesses and potential interns.  The Workforce Development Training Fund has internship grants available to Wyoming businesses and will allow reimbursement of wages for up to 1040 hours/state fiscal year. Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director

April 14, 2022

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Mayor and City Administrator talk Main Street rehabilitation

Approximately a year out from kick off, the Sheridan Main Street Rehabilitation Project will replace infrastructure and roadway 2 – 3 blocks at a time to minimize interruption to businesses.  According to the City, the scope of the project will include resurfacing of 0.56 miles of Main Street from Dow Street to Burkitt St. The …

April 14, 2022

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WYDOT will use foam to correct North Sheridan Interchange Bridge approach

The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports that motorists who utilize the North Sheridan Interchange Bridge may notice a slight dip on either end of the bridge approach. According to WYDOT, this slight drop is a result of the subgrade soils settling. But rather than remove the concrete approach slab, WYDOT will utilize a unique lifting …

April 14, 2022

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WY Child Support Program #1 In The Nation Again

Wyoming’s Child Support Program (CSP) was ranked number one in the nation for the ninth consecutive year based on performance and federal standards. The CSP is managed by the Department of Family Services (DFS). Maximus, a company that specializes in health and human services programs, compiles the data for all states and territories. Then, the …

April 14, 2022

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Clear Creek Recreation District Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

The Clear Creek Recreation District in Clearmont will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10am. There will be 4 age groups: 0 to 4; 5 to 7; 8 to 11 and 12 to 13. According to Amy Rowe of the CCRD, “We have over 1,000 eggs stuffed by the Recreation …

April 14, 2022

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Cheney Breaks Fundraising Record In US House Seat Race

Congresswoman Liz Cheney raised almost $3 million in campaign contributions over the first three months of the midterm election year, continuing her record-breaking fundraising streak as she attempts to defend her seat against a Trump-backed challenger. The third-term Wyoming Republican began April with $6.8 million cash on-hand, while her opponent Harriet

April 14, 2022

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Highway Work Between Ucross and Clearmont

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working on a summer long project on US Highway 14/16 East between Ucross and Clearmont. According to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the Department and its contractor, Croell, Inc. has resumed paving operations on US 14/16 between Ucross and Clearmont. Laura Dalles, Wyoming Highway

April 14, 2022

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