More Than a Billion in Fed Funds, But WY Still Has Budget Issues
Being on the receiving end of $1.25 Billion from the federal government at a time of declining tax revenues is welcome news for the State of Wyoming, but according to State Representative Richard Tass, the feds provided some pretty strict guidelines on how the funds could be used… With funds earmarked for COVID-related costs, the...
Six Major WY Rodeo Events Cancelled for 2020 Due to Coronavirus
In a voice that cracked with emotion, Governor Mark Gordon announced that the state’s major rodeo events will not be held this year due to precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic… The Governor placed the blame soley on the coronavirus and the health fears it has fostered… The Governor was quick to point out that...
Sheridan Chamber Kicks off “Live Life Local” Campaign
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors want everyone in the community to “Live Life Local!” and to help do that, they will be giving away $50 in Chamber Bucks each weekday June 1-12, 2020. Chamber Bucks is a gift check program provided by the Chamber. Chamber Bucks are used just like cash at most...
Coronavirus Update
The latest COVID-19 update is good news for Wyoming! While there have been 644 confirmed cases throughout the state, 88% have recovered. And, for the first time in more than two months, no new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday. Still, there remains some concern as 25 new cases emerged on Sunday and...
Keep A Distance From Wildlife Calves & Fawns
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is reminding area residents that deer, elk and antelope will begin having fawns and calves in the next few weeks. If you encounter a fawn or calf, do not approach, touch or move the animal. Fawns are intentionally left by their mothers for the first few weeks of life....
COVID-19 Results in High Unemployment for WY
Wyoming’s unemployment jumped to 9.2% in April, more than a 40% increase from the March figure. Job losses were seen across all areas in the state and in every major industry, according to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, with the hardest hits occurring in leisure and hospitality, natural resources and mining, and retail. Unemployment...
Memorial Day Celebrated in Buffalo
The nation celebrated Memorial Day yesterday, honoring the men and women who died in the service of our country. In Buffalo, a crowd of local citizens gathered at the corner of Fort and Main Street to greet the Parade of Veterans of All Wars and followed the procession to the Clear Creek Bridge for a...
Johnson & Sheridan Counties Still Among Census Leaders
It’s official, Wyoming residents helped the state reach the milestone of 50 percent self-response to the 2020 Census! Johnson and Sheridan Counties and the cities of Buffalo and Sheridan remain among the leaders in responses. Johnson County ranks 3rd with just shy of 58%, with Sheridan close behind in 4th. The City of Buffalo ranks...