In a tribute to the hard-working men and women that helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 23, 2022, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed unanimously, was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-WY, along with other senators. Started in

Former City Attorney Dennis Kirven attended the Buffalo City Council meeting this week, and addressed the council about the resignation of Ben Kirven as the city attorney, due to his accepting the appointment as a 4th Judicial DistrictJudge. Dennis Kirven said Ben was obligated to stop practicing law while serving as judge, so he resigned …

Lands owned by Johnson County near the airport have been traditionally used for grazing, and a lease for the rights to the property has been approved by the county commission. At an earlier meeting, County Attorney Tucker Ruby discussed the lease agreement with the commission. Ruby said he is satisfied with the wording and the …

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a $25.8 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23. At their regular meeting this week, Administrative Director Renee Obermueller discussed the budget process with the commission. According to the resolution, the county budget shows $4.3 million in cash (ARPA funds), $22.5 million in revenue, and $25.8 million in

Thorne-Rider stadium in Sheridan is the site for the 2022 Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament. The tournament is modified double-elimination format. The first 2 days proceed like a regular double-elimination tournament. On Day 3 there are 3 games…2 elimination games, and then the 2 teams that are 2-0 vs. each other. After Day 3, …

Volunteers can sometimes help make a difference in the success of a business or project and sometimes help from another business can help as well. Recently the Sheridan Food Group held its volunteer appreciation party to give thanks for all the help they’ve received in getting meals ready and delivering them among other things. The …

The Clearmont Historical Group discussed several projects for the Group at the July 18 meeting. The group is looking into putting a different heating system in the Clearmont Historical Center, which would heat the back room museum area as well as the front room. The Center currently has a 200 gallon propane tank on loan …

SCSD#3 held their monthly meeting on July 20th. Jay Buhr, maintenance, reported that the school is ready for the first day of school. Clearmont School District #3 meeting. Several board policies were approved, and they board approved the NWCCD Sheridan College and Arvada/Clearmont Dual and concurrent MOU. The board approved the school nursing contract for

SHERIDAN JETS – The Sheridan Jets have qualified for the American Legion “A” state tournament they will be a two seed for the state tournament next week, they lost in the district title game Wednesday against Casper. TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers are off until Monday when the state double “AA” tournament opens at …

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, recently introduced the Japanese American World War II History Network Act. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to identify National Park Service units for inclusion in a network of historic sites related to Japanese American history