“Ski-Jor Wars” Needing Snow!
Area residents seeking to enjoy an upcoming outdoor event are hoping for a snowstorm. The Johnson County Ski-Jor Wars is scheduled for downtown Buffalo on February 27th, but one of the main requirements for the event is snow… and quite a bit of it. The event involves skiers being pulled by riders on horseback and...
Sheridan County Resident Death Attributed to COVID-19
There has been another COVID-related death in Sheridan County. The latest death was confirmed on Tuesday by the Wyoming Department of Health. An older adult Sheridan County woman died earlier this month. She was hospitalized; it’s unclear whether she had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19....
School Bus Accident Results in Pedestrian Fatality
A school bus accident on South Main Street in Buffalo claimed the life of an 18-year old pedestrian. The accident occurred early Tuesday morning when an unnamed individual stepped onto the street and in front of a Johnson County School District bus loaded with children. The adult male struck by the bus was transported to...
Sheridan’s Tax Revenue is Good News
Sheridan City Treasurer Karen Burtis had good news to share with the City Council during Monday night’s meeting. Burtis announced that tax revenue for the month of November was up more than 10% from November 2019 and the year-to-date revenue was up by 6%. Burtis also told the City Council that tax revenue from internet...
JC Public Health Provides Update on Vaccinations
What happens if you contract COVID-19 “after” your first vaccination and “before” the second one? According to Johnson County Public Health Nurse Trisha Thompson, you wait… Thompson shared this information during a press briefing yesterday while also announcing that contrary to some reports, there have been no changes to the Wyoming Department of Health’s priority...
Direct Distribution to Local Governments in Jeopardy?
When the Wyoming State Legislature re-convenes later this month or next month, one of the bills up for consideration is Senate File 64, dealing with the distribution of funds to local governments… counties and municipalities. In the last legislature, local government funding amounted to $105 million over the recent biennium and SF64 reduces that amount...
Wyoming Lawmakers Are Committed to Tackling Our Toughest Challenges
As the Legislative Session Kicks Off, Wyoming Lawmakers Are Committed to Tackling Our Toughest Challenges By Eric Barlow and Dan Dockstader January 14, 2021 On Tuesday, the Wyoming Legislature gaveled in the start of the 66th Legislative Session. Now begins our hard work on behalf of the people of Wyoming. This year presents distinct challenges,...
Occidental’s Bluegrass Jam Event Draws Large Number of Kids
Nationally recognized musical talent returned to Buffalo once again this past weekend for the second annual Bluegrass January Jam held at the Occidental Hotel and Saloon. But it was a group of music-loving kids that took center stage. While award-winning talent like Greg Blake and Carolina Blues’ Bobby Powell performed evening concerts, 30 kids from...