December 10th Was 150th Anniversary of Wyoming Womens’ Suffrage
For Immediate Release December 9, 2019 Contact: Rachel Vliem 202-224-3424 Enzi celebrates historic Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day, marking 150th anniversary of women’s right to vote Click on image to watch Senator Enzi’s speech. (5:13) **Click here to download VIDEO/AUDIO** Washington, D.C. – Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day on Dec. 10 is a monumental...
Johnson Co. Renews Contract with WY Game & Fish
The annual contract between the Wyoming Game & Fish and Johnson County was renewed by the Commission at its meeting last week. Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer reviewed the coverage of the contract with the board… Pehringer told the Commission that the contract also allows for the county to maintain the road leading to...
Johnson County Sets Evidentiary Hearing for Carbon Creek & Powder River Midstream
The long and disappointing legal battle between Johnson County and Carbon Creek Energy is nearing conclusion. Last week, the Johnson County Commission convened a meeting of the Board of Equalization to consider lifting the current round of “stays” in the legal fight over unpaid taxes for Carbon Creek, Carbon Creek Energy, and Powder River Midstream....
Buffalo’s Christmas Parade & Fireworks Drew Crowds
The large crowd attending Buffalo’s Christmas Parade enjoyed the weather almost as much as the parade itself. Historically, the parade has been held in unpleasantly cold temperatures, but it was easy for parade goers to handle temperatures in the mid-30’s. The “Christmas Magic” parade, sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, boasted 2 dozen entrants....
Tree of Lights at JC Healthcare on Sunday
The annual Tree of Lights Ceremony will take place on Sunday at the Johnson County Healthcare Center. Presented by the Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice, its an opportunity for community members to remember those who have passed, according to the center’s Jodi Verplancke… According to Verplancke, Ornaments for the Tree of Lights are available to...
It’s a Buffalo Christmas!
It’s the official Christmas season in Buffalo on Saturday with a full day of events for all ages. The popular “3-2-1” sale begins at 6am with a number of businesses participating. The St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s Christmas Bazaar and “Surprise You Sale” has been around for 135 years with baked goods, crafts, and...
Fort Street Christmas Stroll Thursday Afternoon in Buffalo
The annual Fort Street Candy Cane Lane Christmas Stroll is scheduled for today from 3 to 6pm. 15 locally-owned businesses along Fort Street are participating with great deals and drawings for prizes. A list of the participating businesses are available at www.bighornmountainradio.com.
No More “Main Street” for Buffalo
The Buffalo City Council bid farewell to the certified Main Street program at it’s meeting Tuesday night. A part of the city’s downtown efforts for the past 8 years, each of the council members and Mayor Shane Schrader mentioned the state organization’s bureaucracy and a short window for reapplying as the primary reasons for...