The Johnson County Cemetery District Board, at their regular meeting Tuesday, approved their preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Treasurer John Ehlers gave a report on the budget, explaining projections for revenue, expenses and capital outlay expenditures for the coming year. The board voted to move $75,000 from their capital outlay planning

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily The Fremont County Republican Central Committee on Monday evening voted to issue a statement of disapproval against Republican state Sen. Cale Case of Lander.   Taken by standing vote, 11 Republican precinct committee people voted in favor of a censure of Case,

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Leo Wolfson, Cowboy State Daily The three Republicans who have announced they intend to run for superintendent of public instruction agree on the idea that parents should be given more authority in the classroom. The three — interim Superintendent Brian Schroeder, Megan Degenfelder and Thomas Kelly

SCSD#1 Board with the Student Representatives Although the 2022 graduation for SCSD #1 will remain on Sunday, May 29, the 2023 graduations will be moved to evening ceremonies. Board Chairman Clint Krumm said that Tongue River Graduation in 2023 will be on Thursday May 25, and Big Horn’s graduation will be the next Friday, May …

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily After a federal investigation alleged sexual misconduct, drug use, misspending, nepotism, intimidation and corruption among St. Stephen’s Indian School leaders, the school’s superintendent, two principals and other officials have been fired. The school’s entire

SRD – The Sheridan Recreation District is switching into summer program mode and many programs and activities will be starting over the next several weeks. Rec District Director Seth Ulvestad says this time of year all of us are ready to get back outdoors. And Seth says they had a very good 2021 fall and …

A change of plea hearing was held Tuesday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a Billings woman charged with several charges related to theft. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea At the hearing, 47-year-old Laura Banderob pleaded guilty to a charge of felony theft and two counts of conspiracy …

The Trees for Trash event was held Saturday at the City of Sheridan Landfill, and once again, it was a success. The annual spring clean-up event is an opportunity for residents to bring their trash to the landfill free of charge and receive a tree to plant courtesy of Landon’s Greenhouse and Nursery. City Recycling …

Multi-day passes for Johnson County residents will again be available for campers at the Mikesell-Potts Recreation Area at Lake DeSmet. Passes will be available in seven and 14-day consecutive increments, and are available as of May 1. For non-electrical sites, a seven-day pass is $84, and a fourteen-day pass is $168. For electrical sites, a …

The Johnson County Rural Health Care District Board and Buffalo Emergency Medical Services (Buffalo EMS) have agreed on a contract for EMS to provide ambulance services to Buffalo for the coming 2022-23 fiscal year. Board President Marilyn Connolly discussed the matter with the board at their meeting Monday afternoon. The contract amount agreed on is