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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Getting Robotic Surgical System

Surgeons at Sheridan Memorial Hospital will soon get some assistance that isn’t human. The hospital has announced that it is getting a Da Vinci Surgical System, which is a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach. It is commonly used in such procedures as hysterectomies, which is the removal of the uterus, …

March 24, 2022

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Laramie, UW Back In Court Over Water Dispute

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily The latest water dispute between the City of Laramie and the University of Wyoming has made its way to the Wyoming Supreme Court. An appeal filed with the Wyoming Supreme Court by Laramie stems from the city’s efforts to drill on …

March 24, 2022

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Rawlins Hospital Hit With Ransomware Attack Over Weekend

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily A hospital in Rawlins on Sunday became the latest Wyoming institution to be hit with a ransomware attack, officials announced. However, a spokeswoman for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County said problems created by the attack should be resolved by Wednesday. Hospital

March 24, 2022

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Cowgirls v UCLA Tonight in the WNIT / Bronc Soccer Hosts Cheyenne South Friday and Laramie Saturday

COWGIRL BASKETBALL – The Wyoming Cowgirls will play their third round WNIT game at home against UCLA tonight we will have the game live for you on Smart Talk 103.6 FM Cowgirl pregame starts at 6:00 with the tip at 6:30. COWBOY FOOTBALL – Wyoming cowboy football coach Craig Bohl has come out with statements …

March 24, 2022

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Council Approves Transfer of Breathable Air Compressor

Sheridan Fire Rescue recently purchased an upgraded breathable air compressor that replaced a compressor that dates back to 1981. The purchase of the new piece of equipment was made as part of the self contained breathing apparatus project of fiscal year 2022. Shortly after the installation of the new air compressor at the Sheridan Fire …

March 24, 2022

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Judge Rules In Favor Of Cheyenne Police In Blood Draw Lawsuit, Former Chief Praises Decision

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily The former chief of the Cheyenne Police Department on Tuesday praised a federal judge’s decision in favor of the department in a case over a blood draw in a driving under the influence case. Former Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak told …

March 24, 2022

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Barrasso Leads Bill to Fight Cost Increases and Protect Reliability for Electric and Natural Gas Service

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was joined by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)  Wednesday in introducing the Ensuring National Security Using Reliable Energy Act. According to Barrasso, the legislation is intended to stop the Federal Energy Regulatory

March 24, 2022

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Cheney Talks Democracy at Forum in Jackson

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney took part in a political forum Tuesday night in Jackson. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Cheney Takes Part in Forum in Jackson The forum, hosted by the bipartisan group Issue One, focused on the election process in America and the U.S. Constitution. The forum began with Representative Liz Cheney …

March 24, 2022

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Rep. Crago talks on “really good team” during Chamber luncheon

During the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce Lunch Program, Post Legislative Session Lunch, Wyoming House District 40 Rep. Barry Crago (R), joined his regional legislative colleagues to give a report of the happenings and results of the 2022 Wyoming Legislative Budget Session.  In attendance with Crago were Sen. Dave Kinskey (R), Sen. Bo Biteman (R) , …

March 23, 2022

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Johnson County Sets One-Percent Allocation

Johnson County’s Commissioners have set their allocation for funds to the One-Percent Committee for recommendations for distribution. During the commission’s recent meeting, Treasurer Carla Bishop presented them with information on tax revenues collected. After discussions, the commission decided to set their allocation at $165,000 matching what the

March 23, 2022

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