News G&F: Keyhole, Glendo watercraft will be inspected before launching September 30, 2022 Floyd Whiting 0 In response to the confirmation of zebra mussels being present in Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota, the Wyoming Game and Fish reports two popular Wyoming boating locations are changing their protocols for watercraft inspections to protect waters from this aquatic invasive species. These changes, instituted by the Game and Fish…
News BLM seeks public input on Buffalo land use plan amendment and supplemental analysis September 30, 2022 Floyd Whiting 0 The Bureau of Land Management announced they are seeking public input on the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement and amendment to the 2015 Buffalo Field Office Approved Resource Management Plan. The supplemental environmental impact statement is being prepared in response to a U.S. Montana District court opinion and…
Obituaries Manuel Gallegos September 30, 2022 James Timberlake 0 Manuel Andrew Gallegos was born on November 18, 1965, in Cheyenne, Wy to Jose “Fritz” and Mary Gallegos. He was the youngest of 7 children. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Cheyenne and went on to complete a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education at the University of…
Swap Shop 09-30-22 September 30, 2022 James Timberlake 0 Write-Ins: 09-30-2022 FS: FOR SALE W: WANTED WTD: WANTED TO DO FR: FOR RENT T: TRADE GA: GIVEAWAY BO: BEST OFFER PU: PICKUP 1. FS: 2014 Ford Mustang, 3.7L V6, just under 50,000 miles, Firestone 235/50R18 101W Fire Hawk Indy 500 tires, blue with black interior, excellent condition and ready…
Sports Tongue River and Big Horn Football Teams Prepare For Torrington And Wheatland September 30, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 Tongue River took care of business last week at home vs. Newcastle, by a score of 30-to-7. Eagle Coach Steve Hanson says the team played well and they’re not letting the fact that they’re still undefeated get to their egos. Steve Hanson “Our defense played lights out causing 6 turnovers…
News Sheridan Woman Honored in Magazine September 30, 2022 cvannoy 4 Amy Albrecht, Sheridan, was recently interviewed in the Wyoming Business Report, Wyoming’s Only Statewide Business Journal, for inclusion in their special publication, Women of Influence 2022. She joined eight other influential Wyoming women, including Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon. The nine women who were featured make up the whole supplement…
Sports Sheridan College Rodeo This Weekend/Rain Could Dampen Play On The Football Field September 30, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 College Rodeo: It’s a big sports weekend in Sheridan County and not just on the high school football fields…it’s also going on at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Today, tomorrow and Sunday, Sheridan College hosts the Pat Hamilton Memorial Rodeo. This is stop number 3 of 10 in the college rodeo…
News Main Street Closure September 29, 2022 Ron Richter 0 Main Street from Coffeen Avenue/Burkitt Street to 1st Street in Sheridan will be closed temporarily this weekend due to a Wyoming Department of Transportation striping project. City Administrator Stu McCrae made the announcement at the City Council’s recent study session. Hanns Mercer McCrae said the intent of the contractor is…
News Democratic Nominee for Superintendent of Public Instruction Talks Education September 29, 2022 Ron Richter 0 Democratic nominee for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Sergio Maldonado Sr. took part in the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee candidate forums this week in Sheridan. Maldonado was asked what would be top priority as superintendent if elected to office. Sergio Maldonado Sr. During closing remarks, Maldonado…
News Barrasso: America’s Western Forests are Facing a Wildfire Crisis September 29, 2022 Ron Richter 9 U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a legislative hearing Thursday to examine and receive testimony on a number of forestry related bills. Barrasso’s bill, the Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022, was discussed at the…
Breaking News Karl Allred Of Evanston Appointed As WY Secretary Of State September 29, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 Wyoming has a new Secretary of State, but he’ll only be on the job for about 3 months. Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred of Uinta County to the position. He will hold the position until January 2nd, 2023 and replaces Ed Buchanan, who resigned earlier this month, after…
News Pumpkin Festival Saturday in Crazy Woman Square September 29, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 Buffalo’s annual Pumpkin Festival will be happening Saturday in Crazy Woman Square. The annual event is organized and presented by the Wages Group and Farm Bureau Financial Services. Kristy Harriet, Legal Assistant with the Wages Group, said organizers truly enjoy presenting the festival. Pumpkin carving and painting, as well as…
News JCHC Awarded Grant, Waiting on Notification of Others September 29, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 The Johnson County Healthcare Center has applied for a number of grants to help fund their current capital construction project, and CEO Luke Senden said they probably won’t hear if they have been successful until November. He said there have been “tons of applicants” on those grants. There was some…
News Sheridan Commission Ratifies Amendment on Wolf Creek Road Project September 29, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 An amendment to the contract with WWC Engineering for the Wolf Creek Road Restoration Project has been ratified by the Sheridan County Commission. According to the document, Contract Amendment #5, WWC Engineering will perform project manual revisions at $9,500; an engineer’s construction cost estimate update at $1,200; and bidding assistance…
News Ag & Natural Resources Educator Gives Report to County Commission September 29, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 The Johnson County Commission received an update on what’s been going on with the University of Wyoming’s Extension Office, specifically from Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator Micah Most. He said he has been busy this summer, attending several field days in nearby counties to learn from reasearchers and producers…
