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Lummis, Fischer push back on trucking regulations

News – Sheridan Media Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Senator Deb Fischer and 32 Senate colleagues in introducing legislation overturning a proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adding new regulations on heavy-duty vehicle emissions.  “When you increase the cost of a new heavy-duty truck, you end up

February 9, 2023

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Sen. Barrasso: The security of U.S. Territories is more important now than ever

News – Sheridan Media On Feb. 9, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing to discuss the state of the U.S. Territories. The hearing featured testimony from the governors of the U.S. Territories, the U.S. Virgin Islands, …

February 9, 2023

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First WY Snowpack Numbers Report Of 2023 Show High Numbers

News – Sheridan Media The first half of the winter 2022-23 season has been a snowy one in the Big Horn Mountains, and the first snowpack numbers of the season show it. As of February 1st, the Tongue River and Clear Creek drainage areas are between 112 and 113 percent of the 30-year average, and …

February 9, 2023

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Multi-Forest trail maintenance contract solicitation for bids

News – Sheridan Media The Shoshone and Bighorn National Forests will be soliciting bids for a five year long Trail Maintenance Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  According to the synopsis, the work will entail trail construction, trail maintenance, trail obliteration, trail survey, and emergency repairs. The location includes areas

February 9, 2023

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SCSD#3 Board Meets with Light Agenda

News – Sheridan Media On Wednesday, Feb 8, the SCSD#3 Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting in the multi-purpose room at the Arvada/Clearmont School. Preceeding the board meeting was the Clear Creek Recreation district meeting, and Amy Rowe said that 75 people used the facility and programs last month. She added that Yoga is …

February 9, 2023

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Pokes Drop MWC Game v UNLV / Bronc Wrestlers at Campbell County Tonight / Bronc and Lady Bronc Basketball have Make up League Games at Home Monday Night v Natrona County

News – Sheridan Media BRONC WRESTLING – The Bronc wrestlers will finish their regular season schedule with a dual at Campbell county tonight and at home against Thunder Basin tomorrow evening, they will have that dual in main gym at the high school, JV matches start at 6:00. BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The …

February 9, 2023

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Sheridan County Hires Parker Glass for Business Incubator Project

News – Sheridan Media During their regular Tuesday meeting the Sheridan County Commission approved the contract between the county and Parker Glass for the door replacement project on the Sheridan County Business Incubator facility. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained the scope of work to the commission. According to the contract,

February 8, 2023

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No Public Comment on Buffalo’s Wildlife Ordinance at Second Reading

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council passed Ordinance No. 1413, which amends city code under offenses concerning contact with wildlife within the city limits on second reading. No public comment was offered on the Ordinance. Mayor Shane Schrader, in an earlier interview, explained that the Ordinance has become necessary due to complaints

February 8, 2023

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Kinskey: Budget Talks Not Quite Done Yet

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey, in his weekly talk on the legislative session Wednesday, said although the preliminary budget was approved last Friday, there is still some work remaining before the final budget bill is accepted and passed by the legislature. He said the chambers, after the weekend break, came back this …

February 8, 2023

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Crago Backs Mental Health Funding in Legislature

News – Sheridan Media State Representative Bary Crago (R-Johnson, Sheridan Counties), in his weekly update with Sheridan Media last week from the legislative session, talked about two bills that moved through the House concerning mental health issues. The first is HB0065, or 988 suicide prevention. Another bill concerning mental health issues is HB0034,

February 8, 2023

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