JCSD #1 TO BEGIN 3 PROJECTS THIS SUMMER
Johnson County School District #1 will be completing over $1 million in projects this summer, according to Facilities Director John Zink. The three projects are the air handler replacement at Meadowlark Elementary, the elevator modernization project at Buffalo High School, and the boiler replacement project at Kaycee School, with a combined price tag of nearly...
DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEGINS MONDAY
A major project in downtown Sheridan is scheduled to begin Monday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin work on the Downtown Sheridan Main Street project on Monday, April 3 – weather permitting. Oftedal Construction will be closing the intersection of Main Street and Dow Street to begin the resurfacing and utility upgrade project. This...
ANTELOPE, DEER AND ELK HERDS DYING OFF
Outfitters say southcentral Wyoming antelope, deer and elk herds are dying off in huge numbers and that predictions that half of the antelope in parts of the state could die this winter probably fall short. According to a report in the Cowboy State Daily, it’s more likely to be closer to 80%.
ELECTION COMPLAINTS HEADED TO AG
Four formal complaints made on a 2022 political mailer allegedly organized by state Rep. Cyrus Western, R-Big Horn, have made their way to the desk of Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill. Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced his office has forwarded the complaints to Hill’s office, determining they have “merit” and should be investigated. According...
WY GAS PRICES FALLING
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26 per gallon according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 14.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 80.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.The national average price...
MOSQUITO CONTROL AGREEMENT
Sheridan County’s Commissioners have ratified a Letter of Support for Bighorn Airways, Inc. for the county’s mosquito management program. The agreement, between Bighorn Airways and Sheridan County Weed & Pest District, approves the company to perform aerial application of larvicidal chemicals for mosquito control.
BUFFALO CRIME UPDATE
Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his recent report to the city council, said a suspect arrested in connection with burglaries in Sheridan has also been charged for crimes in Buffalo. In addition, Bissett said the police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Department issued a search warrant where they made two arrests and seized about an...
BUFFALO ART WALK
Laura Harmon was a recent guest on KBBS to discuss this year’s Buffalo Art Walk. The Art Walk will take place the first Friday of the month from May through September in downtown Buffalo. Listen to our conversation here…