Archive - Feb 21, 2013 - News

Giving Kids a Smile

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/21/2013 08:02pm
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Thursday afternoon children from Sheridan County spent the afternoon getting their pearly whites examined free of charge thanks to the 4th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Sheridan College.

Governor Mead Explains Vetoes of Portions of Budget Bill

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/21/2013 07:36pm
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Wyoming Governor Matt Mead Thursday vetoed portions of the supplemental budget bill that lawmakers sent to his desk last week. One of the Governor's line-item vetoes allows for more money to fight wildfires this summer.

State Lottery Bill Continues to Advance in the Senate

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/21/2013 07:31pm
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The State Lottery bill took another step forward Thursday, as it cleared second reading in the Senate. Those in favor of the bill point out that many Wyoming residents are spending money out of state, money that could be spent right here in Wyoming.

Sheridan College Generals Need Your Support Saturday

By Chris Foy on Thu 02/21/2013 07:08pm
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The Sheridan College Generals and the Lady Generals have a decisive pair of games taking place this weekend in Casper. President of Sheridan College, Paul Young, explains.

St. Lukes Annual Scandinavian Dinner Sunday In Buffalo

By Aaron Palmer on Thu 02/21/2013 06:06pm
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The annual St. Luke's Lutheran Church Scandinavian Dinner will be happening this Sunday, February 24th at the church located at 615 N. Burritt in Buffalo.

VOA Reports To Johnson County On Juvenile Justice Program

By Aaron Palmer on Thu 02/21/2013 06:03pm
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At this week's Johnson County Commissioner's meeting, Scott Duncan, Juvenile Probation Coordinator, and Todd Richins, Division Director for Volunteers of America, presented the Commissioners with their quarterly report on the juvenile justice program for the county.

Buffalo Council Approves Grant App For LiDAR Unit

By Aaron Palmer on Thu 02/21/2013 06:00pm
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Buffalo Police Chief Jason Carder, at the Tuesday City Council meeting, requested permission from the council to apply for a grant to purchase a LiDAR unit.

The LTI TruSpeed SX LiDAR unit, or Light Detection and Ranging, will improve accuracy of officers acquiring targets for speed enforcement.

The latest in Wyoming’s long line of anti-labor legislation

By WyoFile.com on Thu 02/21/2013 05:28pm
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Guest column by Kerry Drake
Originally published February 19, 2013 on WyoFile.com

Two bills passed by the Wyoming House and Senate last week are tantamount to state-sanctioned theft of workers’ wages and benefits.

Wyo Whiskey Ships Today, Sells Tomorrow

By The Associated Press on Thu 02/21/2013 01:26pm
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Whiskey lovers are awaiting the release of the second batch of Wyoming Whiskey.

The small batch bourbon is set to be in stores Friday. Supplies are limited so some liquor stores say they may only be selling to people who've signed up for bottles or who've won store lotteries.