U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Senator Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) in introducing the Improving Digital Identity Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill would safeguard the privacy and assets of people across Wyoming from cyber criminals. Lummis said technology has the potential to dramatically improve the security and privacy of identity credentials, and

The former Chief Financial Officer of the Wyoming Catholic College in Lander was recently sentenced to prison for wire fraud relating to CARES Act Stimulus funding. Chief United States District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced 33-year-old Paul McCown for four counts of wire fraud in relation to pandemic relief programs administered by the Wyoming

In a partnership of the member organizations of the Sheridan Economic Development Task Force and the Wyoming Business Council, a Sheridan review will be conducted known as Thrive 2035. A community review is a small survey of sorts, to gather the input of residents and visitors alike on where they would like to see Sheridan …

“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, …