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2022 Trees for Trash a Success

Trees for Trash took place on Saturday (May 9) at the Sheridan County Landfill. The event encouraged Sheridan Citizens to take a load of trash to the landfill. After unloading their trash, Sheridanites received a Serbian Spruce tree to plant. All visits were free during the event. Although the day was windy, the event was …

May 9, 2022

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Devils Tower National Monument No Longer Accepting Cash Entry Fees

Visitors to Devils Tower National Monument still have to pay an entry fee to get in, but they can no longer pull cash out of their purse or wallet to cover the costs. Last month Devils Tower switched to accepting card and digital payments only for all visitors to the monument. A monument spokesperson says …

May 9, 2022

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Wyoming Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of Yellowstone National Park

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily There are 423 national parks in the United States – but Yellowstone was the first.  Dedicated in 1872, this year marks 150 years since America chose to set aside this 2.2 million acres of geological wonders. And on Friday, dignitaries gathered …

May 9, 2022

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Wyoming GOP Committee Votes For ‘English As Official Language’ Resolution

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Leo Wolfson, Cowboy State Daily The Wyoming Republican Party is considering adoption of the position that English should be the official language of the United States. Members of the Resolutions Committee at the GOP Convention held in Sheridan approved a resolution for consideration by all convention

May 9, 2022

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With Trump Coming to Wyoming – Will This BeThe Biggest Political Crowd in State’s History?

Here he comes!  Is former President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wyoming going to generate the biggest political crowd in the state’s history? Over 20,000 people are expected. The event will be held outside in the parking area, rather than inside, which has a limited capacity of 10,000. The rally is Saturday, May 28 in …

May 9, 2022

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Ucross Announces New Leadership

Ucross, the prestigious artist residency program in northern Wyoming, ushered in a new era of leadership this month. On April 1, William (Bill) Belcher took the helm as president, and he has appointed Vickie Abbott as managing director. Ensuring a smooth transition, former Ucross president Sharon Dynak will continue with the organization part-time as a

May 9, 2022

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Tourist Season Begins: WYDOT Says Don’t Drive With Camper “Slide-Outs” Extended

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily A photo of a camper driving down a highway with both of its room extenders or “slide outs” extended has prompted a word of warning from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. In addition to being illegal, towing a trailer anywhere with …

May 9, 2022

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Weekend Local Sports Wrap up

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Bronc and Lady Bronc soccer teams closed out the regular season at Thunder Basin high school the Broncs came away with a 2-1 victory while the Lady Broncs lost 3-1. The post season for soccer starts Thursday in Cheyenne the Broncs open the regional tournament with Cheyenne East …

May 9, 2022

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Council Approves Liquor License, Temporary Moratorium on Any More

Buffalo’s City Council has approved the application for a Restaurant Liquor License for The Wild Rose Tearoom, LLC but there was some concern over the new laws that have been recently passed by the state legislature, which led to them voting to place a moratorium on new liquor licenses until they can discuss the matter …

May 8, 2022

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Johnson County Approves WYDOT Cooperative Agreement

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved a cooperative agreement between the county and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) for a chip seal project on Upper Clear Creek and Klondike Roads in Johnson County. County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer explained the agreement further. Pehringer said WYDOT’s chip seal program will

May 8, 2022

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