Hofmeier running for Ranchester Town Council
Richard Hofmeier announced his candidacy for a seat on Ranchester Town Council.
May 7, 2026Open source
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tongue River celebrating pathway progress
Tongue River Pathways will be celebrating community trails in the Tongue River Valley, starting at 4 p.m. in Ranchester Saturday.
May 7, 2026Open source
Sheridan’s large Republican majority gives primary election more power
According to Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, Wyoming’s closed primary election system prevents Democrat, independent and third-party vot...
May 6, 2026Open source
State approves $5M for housing projects after citizenship debates
Projects securing funding included Rawlins, Buffalo, Kemmerer, Cheyenne, Lander, Ranchester, Newcastle/Upton, Ten Sleep and Washakie County.
May 2, 2026Open source
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Powell couple spots 73 moose near Burgess Junction in the Bighorn Mountains
A Powell couple is turning heads after counting 73 moose on a single trip through Park County and Sheridan County in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Depar...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
After A Sheridan County Schools Chief Fired, Two Board Members Quit On The Spot
After a Sheridan county school board voted 3-2 Wednesday to terminate its superintendent’s contracts, two board members quit on the spot. A "lack of…
May 15, 2026Open source
Sheridan Police Department officers on administrative leave after shooting, what it means
Following an April 26 officers-involved shooting, Sheridan Police Department Capt. Tom Ringley said every deadly force incident requires officers to take adm...
May 12, 2026Open source
City council set to vote on $8.1 million wastewater treatment plant project
Sheridan City Council is set to vote on a major wastewater treatment plant project three years in the making.
May 12, 2026Open source
Rancher Won’t Use Anything But ‘Big Wonderful Wyoming’ Mud Flaps, Can’t Find More
A Sheridan-area rancher is on a quest for “Big Wonderful Wyoming” mudflaps — and won’t use anything else on the ranch’s trucks. “I’ll order eig...
May 11, 2026Open source
Fillies win five out of six in final homestand
Cody High softball played a total of six games last week and won five of them on their home field at the East Sheridan complex.
May 11, 2026Open source
Mavericks sweep series in Cody, finish season undefeated
Sheridan Mavericks lacrosse traveled to Cody to compete in two games Friday and Saturday.
May 11, 2026Open source
Spring snow on the high plains
Several inches of late-spring snow covers the trees during the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington Park near East Sheridan Street.
May 6, 2026Open source
LEGION BASEBALL: Hawks sweep two from Sheridan Jets
LEGION BASEBALL: Hawks sweep two from Sheridan Jets
May 3, 2026Open source
PREP SOFTBALL: T-Birds split a pair at East tourney
CHEYENNE – A two-out, two-run double by Ryana Lollar lifted Sheridan to a walk-off 4-3 win over Cheyenne East softball to kick off the Eastside softball to...
May 2, 2026Open source
Sheridan girls make first-half goals stand against Central
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Central wanted to force Sheridan to take deep shots during Friday night’s contest.
May 2, 2026Open source
Kids Still Ride Horses To This One-Room Wyoming Schoolhouse
Kids who attend the one-room school near Parkman, Wyoming, still ride horses to their schoolhouse on the first and last days of class. “If you let one…
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town
Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Wyoming People: Fremont County’s Ed McAuslan Learned To Be A Coroner On The Job
Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction
Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Over 50 years after ‘Red Fern,’ Stewart Petersen looks back on the role that changed his life
EDITOR’S NOTE: This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2025. Stewart Petersen has no regrets about living out of the spotlight. The 64-year-old Cokeville...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Do Trans People Have “Stand Your Ground” Rights? Wyoming’s Answer May Be “No.”
Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed assault.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
Hannah Habermann / Wyoming Public Media For some, birding is a pastime. For others, it’s a fashion. Keelin Pritchard’s pin says, why not both? Stories Op...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Cheyenne Frontier Days to participate in America 250 celebration
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Grace Swanke / Wyoming News Now Republished with permission from Wyoming News Now, a TV news outlet covering the Ch...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Government Meetings 6-6-26
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Gillette College, Tech Center Flex Space, 3251 S 4-J Road, Gillette. Livestream available at wyoleg...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Gordon: Managing data centers to protect the Wyoming way while securing our economic future and our nation
“The framework ensures that as we drive economic diversification and seek to strengthen national security, we stand tall for our culture and transparency,...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
University of Wyoming Biennium Budget Committee reviews shortfall
LARAMIE — Facing an $8.5 million budget gap ahead of the next fiscal year, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees advanced a plan Wednesday morning ai...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Casper resident Catherine McQueen announces run for House District 38
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper resident Catherine D. McQueen announced her candidacy for the Wyoming House District 38 seat. McQueen, a lifelong Democrat, said her
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Woods Learning Center co-op donates remaining funds to food nonprofit
CASPER, Wyo. — The Woods Learning Center Parent-Teacher Co-op voted to donate its remaining funds to the Wyoming Food for Thought Project following the
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Election Q&A: Chad Auer for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction
CASPER, Wyo. — As the Aug. 18 primary election approaches, Oil City News is introducing candidate questionnaires to help voters make informed decisions at
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Continued warm on Saturday; unsettled Sunday weather
Friday was a brighter and warmer day for Montana and Wyoming with a small ridge of high pressure overhead. We can expect another warm day Saturday with incre...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Montana left out of $700 million coal investment plan, but industry leaders still celebrate
The announcement targets 10 states for direct investment to revitalize coal, with five additional states, including neighboring Wyoming, set to help supply s...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?
Topic of the Week - What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Judge orders Wyoming Republican Party to follow state law
The GOP argued a Wyoming law infringes on its freedom of association. A district court judge ruled otherwise.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Lawyers ask Wyoming Supreme Court to intervene in Gray voter data complaint
Attorneys say the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office has a conflict of interest and a third party should investigate the complaint against Wyoming Secretary...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town
Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Wyoming People: Fremont County’s Ed McAuslan Learned To Be A Coroner On The Job
Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction
Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Over 50 years after ‘Red Fern,’ Stewart Petersen looks back on the role that changed his life
EDITOR’S NOTE: This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2025. Stewart Petersen has no regrets about living out of the spotlight. The 64-year-old Cokeville...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Do Trans People Have “Stand Your Ground” Rights? Wyoming’s Answer May Be “No.”
Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed assault.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
Hannah Habermann / Wyoming Public Media For some, birding is a pastime. For others, it’s a fashion. Keelin Pritchard’s pin says, why not both? Stories Op...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Cheyenne Frontier Days to participate in America 250 celebration
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Grace Swanke / Wyoming News Now Republished with permission from Wyoming News Now, a TV news outlet covering the Ch...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Government Meetings 6-6-26
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Gillette College, Tech Center Flex Space, 3251 S 4-J Road, Gillette. Livestream available at wyoleg...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Gordon: Managing data centers to protect the Wyoming way while securing our economic future and our nation
“The framework ensures that as we drive economic diversification and seek to strengthen national security, we stand tall for our culture and transparency,...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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