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Buffalo Police Chief Reports Arrests, Fires

Buffalo · Buffalo

Buffalo Police Chief Reports Arrests, Fires

Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett reported to the city council about an incident at a local motel involving a domestic dispute with a gun.He gave more details.Bissett also reported receiving complaints about speeding on Lobban Avenue and has ordered more patrols in the area. He asked motorists to slow down on alternate routes while construction is happening on Main Street.He also touched on some recent fire incidents.Bissett also said that durin…Read Article

Movie Releases. "Buffalo Kids": an Animated Western that Opens the Wild West to the Whole Family

Buffalo · Buffalo

Movie Releases. "Buffalo Kids": an Animated Western that Opens the Wild West to the Whole Family

A gentle family western, Buffalo Kids, by Juan Jesús García Galocha and Pedro Solís García, also deals with disability with real involvement.See the Story

JCSD1 Board Approves New Kaycee Principal

Kaycee · Kaycee

JCSD1 Board Approves New Kaycee Principal

The Johnson County School Board has officially voted to place Elizabeth Fauber in the position of Kaycee K-12 School Principal, on the recommendation of Superintendent Charles Auzqui.The employment recommendations were presented to the school board by Auzqui during a special meeting Wednesday evening.Fauber was previously the fifth grade teacher at the school and that position will need to be filled before the 2025-26 school year.The opening for…Read Article

BPD Chief Announces Parade Route Change

There will be some changes to the parade route for the upcoming Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Parade in August.Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his recent report to the city council, said changes are necessary due to construction on Buffalo’s Main Street.Bissett explained that traffic on Highway 16 both east and west will be diverted onto Carrington Avenue to avoid the parade and construction.All roads on the parade route will be closing on…Buffalo · Buffalo Read Article

One Person Killed In Single Vehicle Rollover On I-25 In Buffalo

Investigators are trying to determine what caused a single-vehicle rollover crash that killed the driver.The Wyoming Highway Patrol says sometime after 4:30pm on Thursday, July 3rd, 36-year old Kayla Green was driving her Buick Rainer northbound on I-25 in Buffalo and was approaching the I-90 interchange.She was initially in the left lane, then suddenly steered hard to the right, entered a broadside, driver side leaning slide, went off the right…Buffalo · Buffalo Read Article

Johnson County to Enact Stage One Fire Restrictions

Stage One Fire Restrictions will go into effect in Johnson County at midnight on Friday, July 11, as recommended by County Fire Warden Thomas (Tiddle) Camino.According to a release issued by the fire warden, the restrictions are due to abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions in the county.Both the Powder River and Johnson County Fire Districts are requesting the restrictions.Restrictions include the prohibition of open fires, the use of fi…Johnson County, Wyoming · Johnson County Read Article

Re-appointment Made to Harold Jarrard Park Board

The Johnson County Commission considered an appointment to the Harold Jarrard Park (HJP) Board in Kaycee.Commission Chair Bill Novotny discussed one letter of interest submitted asking for a reappointment.Keri Graves was approved for reappointment and will serve a three-year term through 2028.According to visitbuffalowy.com, HJP in Kaycee hosts many events, including rodeos, high school sports, basketball tournaments, weddings, and reunions, amo…Kaycee · Kaycee Read Article

Chris LeDoux Days Wraps With 'The Last Go Round' After 15-Year Run

Chris LeDoux Days, the annual event honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of the Hall [...] The post Chris LeDoux Days Wraps With ‘The Last Go Round’ After 15-Year Run appeared first on MusicRow.com.Kaycee · Kaycee Read Article

JCSD1 Superintendent Recommends New Kaycee Principal

Johnson County School District #1 Superintendent Charles Auzqui, in a release this week, has given his recommendation to fill the vacant principal position at the Kaycee K-12 School.Auzqui said he will recommend Mrs. Elizabeth Fauber to serve in that position for the 2025-26 school year, saying the recommendation will be formally presented to the school board for consideration at a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 9.The need to fill…Kaycee · Kaycee Read Article

Buffalo Council Approves Mayor’s Appointment

Buffalo’s City Council considered Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation to fill an open position on the Buffalo Tree Board.Mayor Schrader announced his choice.Micah Most is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator with the University of Wyoming Extension Office in Buffalo, and will serve the remainder of an unexpired term on the Buffalo Tree Board.Buffalo · Buffalo Read Article

Buffalo Council Approves Requests for Klondike Rush

The Buffalo City Council considered a request for a street closure from Tim Cahhal with thew Johnson County Family YMCA for the upcoming Klondike Rush.The 47th annual Klondike Rush 10K race, as well as the 5K and the 9th Annual Klondike Volksmarch 10k will be happening the morning of August 2.Cahhal gave more details.The council approved the street closure request for Klondike Road from West Fetterman Street to West Parmalee Street.For more info…Buffalo · Buffalo Read Article