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It’s time for a First Date

The WYO Theater and Civic Theatre Guild are excited to announce the return of the WYO/CTG Co-Production with First Date, a Musical Comedy by Austin Winsberg.  First Date is Directed by Kelly Miller-Smart with music direction by Amanda Patterson this musical comedy will be the first Co-Production for the WYO and CTG after a two-year …

April 7, 2022

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Wyoming Department of Health: ‘Chicks May Be Cute, But Can Spread Ugly Disease’

The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding people that baby birds can sometimes carry harmful germs even though they may look clean and healthy. Wyoming Department of Health Surveillance Epidemiologist Matthew Peterson says there’s no denying that poultry chicks are cute and appealing, but unfortunately they can also have germs on their bodies and in

April 7, 2022

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Fun new camp will teach serious and potentially life saving lessons

In a partnership with Uprising, the Sheridan County YMCA is offering a new camp to empower youth to discover their inner strengths to make positive online choices in their lives and communities. Uprising is a local 501(c)3 that focuses on bringing awareness, education and outreach to sex and human trafficking.  With the increase of screen …

April 7, 2022

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UW Center on Aging to host Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Summit May 18-20

The University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) has announced it will host the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Summit for healthcare professionals, direct care workers, older adults and caregivers of individuals with dementia Wednesday through Friday, May 18-20. According to WyCOA, Participants will have the opportunity to attend virtually or in person at

April 7, 2022

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Sheridan County Awards CMAQ Contract

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have awarded the contract for their 2022 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) project to Oxford, Inc. of Oxford’s bid was for $427,360 which was slightly higher than the engineer’s estimate of $425,450. There was an increase of 5% in the cost of materials from 2021 prices, according to a Public Works Memorandum.

April 7, 2022

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City Council Given Update on Outdoor Pool

The Buffalo City Council was given an update on the city’s outdoor pool, a review of last year, and a preview of things coming up this summer. Pool Board member Travis Lawrence, in the year-end summary, said last summer the board implemented a new admissions fee for the pool, but were able to offer over …

April 7, 2022

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Johnson County to Apply for South Bypass Trail Funding

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved Road & Bridge to submit a letter to the Wyoming Department of Transportation for funding through their Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) for a proposed walking trail on the South Bypass Road. Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer explained to the commission what he was seeking approval on.

April 7, 2022

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Some Signs Point To Active 2022 Fire Season In Wyoming, But It May Be Too Early To Predict

Wyoming’s snowpack level may be low, and some drought areas are extreme, but it may be too early to predict what’s going to happen when fire season starts in the summer. The latest map from the National Drought and Mitigation Center has most of the north and western parts and some of the southeast parts …

April 7, 2022

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Laramie County Deputy Released From Hospital After Deadly Weekend Shooting

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily The Laramie County Sheriff’s deputy who was wounded in a fatal shootout over the weekend was released from the hospital on Wednesday, sheriff’s officials announced. The unidentified deputy was discharged from Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on Wednesday and is now

April 7, 2022

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Jury Duty Scam Making Its Way Through Wyoming Again

There’s no jury deliberating on if you missed a court case. The Sheridan and Johnson County Sheriff Offices say they have received reports of scammers pretending to be local or regional law enforcement professionals, calling residents to advise them they missed jury duty. The scammer(s) have changed their approach to sound more legitimate, by making

April 7, 2022

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