Archive - Jul 11, 2012 - News

The Wyoming Game And Fish Commission has been meeting in Lander this week to discuss a number of issues including the proposed lease of water at Lake DeSmet. They chose to stick to the original lease conditions and not negotiate at all with Johnson County.

Several fires burning around Sheridan County are most likely responsible for much of the smoke around the region Wednesday. The West Prong Fire, which was started by lightning early Tuesday morning is now contained.

Monday we told you about some of the strategies that local law enforcement is using to try and thwart underage drinking at the street dances in Sheridan.

Hundreds of little plastic ducks are getting set to make their way down Big Goose Creek in Kendrick Park this Friday in Sheridan as part of the annual Kiwanis Duck Race.

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis joined other members of the House Tuesday to voice their support for the repeal of Obamacare. Lummis went over the top ten reasons why the health care law is bad for women.

The Buffalo Swim Club's second annual Iron Youth Triathlon is this Saturday at the Johnson County Family YMCA in Buffalo.

The competition is for kids up to age 15, participating in swimming, biking and running events.

Johnson County will present their concerns and wishes concerning the proposed Game and Fish lease of Lake DeSmet at the G&F Commission meetings in Lander this week.

Firefighters say it's unlikely that Wyoming's largest wildfire will be fully contained until fall or winter.

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters, but officials caution that the fire season is still young and warm, drier weather is returning this week.

One of the Sheridan Trolleys is going to deviate from its usual downtown route to provide logistical support for the rodeo, starting today. Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce executive director, Dixie Johnson.

At last week's Johnson County Commissioner's meeting, the Buffalo-Johnson County Justice Center Joint Powers Board gave their quarterly update to the commission.