The University of Wyoming and the state’s community colleges are making strides to support Wyoming’s second-largest economic sector and are taking a big step forward with the opening of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative. A kickoff ceremony for the WORTH Initiative is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, in

The Wyoming House of Representatives passed HB0100 with an amendment that included Arvada and Clearmont in House District 40. Upon reaching the Senate, the bill was referred to the Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions committee, who removed that amendment.  The amendment put HD 40 over deviation, something some Senate lawmakers feel

The hours and days of operation of the Johnson County Library were discussed at the recent county commission meeting. Commissioner Bob Perry said he had been contacted by community members complaining of the operating hours at the library, saying it closed too early during the week and was closed on Saturdays. According the their Facebook …

The Longmire Foundation has made donations to two separate entities on behalf of the supporters of the Longmire Days 2021 event. In a release from the Longmire Foundation, it was announced that donations were made to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and Johnson County Search and Rescue.The NIWRC received $30,000 from the foundation.

Johnson County’s school board discussed proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 adopted budget during their recent meeting. The amendments adopted new spending within the Special Revenue Fund of roughly $250,000 for instruction; about $145,000 for instructional support; and just over $43,000 in general support; for a total amendment of about $438,500.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and one dental group is looking for patients of any age level that are looking for dental cleaning services. The Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Clinic has students working on their associates degree in dentistry, and needs patients to come in for cleanings, have x-rays done and get fitted …

Photos by Steven Schreffler Tuesday afternoon, Sheridan Junior High School students made their pledge visible to refrain from illegal drug use. SJHS School counselor Raili Emery and Superintendent Scott Shultz explained the dangers of illegal drugs and the long lasting effects drugs can have on children and teenagers. Students taking the pledge painted,

BRONC WRESTLING – The Sheridan Bronc wrestlers finished 2nd at the state tournament last spring and look to take another step toward that title this week when the state wrestling championships start Friday in Casper. Broncs Head coach Tyson Shatto says the 4-A team race is wide open with about four teams with a good …

The Sheridan City Council considered a number of items pertaining to development at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Subdivisions and Rezones A resolution for the Brown Berrettini Minor Subdivision was approved by the council following a lengthy public hearing where several nearby property

United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced Tuesday that 24-year-old Garrett Findlay of Lander was recently sentenced for one count of of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and four counts of production of child pornography. Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Findlay to 20 years …