The Sheridan County Commission has voted to deny a request for a lot size variance on a property on Meade Creek Road in Sheridan County. County Planner Mark Reid gave the details on the request to the commission during their last meeting. During discussions at the meeting, the commission said the variance was not their …

During the period earlier this year for interested parties to file for elected offices in Johnson County, no one stepped up to file for the two seats available for the Buffalo City Council. The procedure is for voters in the county to write-in candidates for the positions. County Clerk Vicki Edelman explains how the process …

For the second time in as many months, a visitor to Yellowstone National Park got too close to a bison and ended up getting the horn. A media release from Park says on Monday (June 27th), a 34-year old male from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was walking with his family on a boardwalk near Giant Geyser …

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Bighorn National Forest employees are encouraging the public to be extra careful with campfires, where they are allowed, and combustible materials to prevent human-caused fires. Summertime out on public lands can be full of great memories if the right safety measures are practiced. In a release, the

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter is a no kill shelter that operates primarily on donations and grants.  Full time staff maintain the care of the varied animals housed within the facility. From dogs and cats to gerbils and even fish, the staff are kept busy with feedings, adoptions, meetings and care.  But the shelter …

First lady Jenny Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative delivered 1,400 lbs of beef to The Hub on Smith on June 28.  The Wyoming Hunger Initiative seeks to build greater awareness and increase collaboration and participation in the fight against childhood hunger. The organization’s mission is to end hunger and food insecurity throughout the Cowboy State.

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Reconstruction work is planned for Dayton Gulch Road, aka Forest System Road 15, during the 2022 summer season. Road work is expected to start around July 12, 2022, with clearing and grubbing of roadside brush.  Other phases will include road reconditioning, improving sight distance on several corners, aggregate placement, and dust abatement. Minor delays

Five members of the State Champion Sheridan High School Girls Golf team, along with 2 from Kelly Walsh, are competing against some of the best high school golfers in the country. The golfers are competing in the 3-day National High School Golf Association National Invitational at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Samantha Spielman, Gabi Wright, Katie Jorgenson,

Lake Stop Resort on Lake De Smet has several events planned for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. In a news release from Sue Washut at Lake Stop, it states that the events will include a fireworks display on Saturday July 2nd, starting at sundown, depending on any burn ban and the wind speed. Food …