Republican sets sights on sheriff

A 21-year veteran of the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office announced his intent to campaign for Sweetwater County Sheriff.

John Grossnickle, a Republican originally from Cheyenne, holds a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from Chadron State College and a master of science degree in criminal justice, law enforcement administration from Columbia College.

Grossnickle is currently a Lieutenant over the patrol and detective divisions at the sheriff's office. He started his career in 1996 with the Rock Springs Police Department and took a position with the county sheriff's office in Ma...