Archive for October 2024
Charlotte’s Web at BHS
Performances Dec 5, 6 & 7
Download BHS Theater Company is back with a bang! 307NetInfo dropped by Buffalo High School and interrupted rehearsal to find out more. Kadelyn Burd is the new Drama Director at Buffalo High School, leading a group of around 36 students, in her first production of the beloved classic, Charlotte’s Web. Join Kadelyn, and several…
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Long Term Homeowners Property Tax
Program Explained
Oct 2024
Download Property taxes remain high, and there is no doubt that the legislature will once again try to provide widespread relief for homeowners at the next session in 2025. In the meantime, the Long Term Homeowners Property Tax Program eases the burden for Wyoming homeowners over 65. Designed to support long-time residents, this program offers a…
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WYDOT Public Meeting
Buffalo Main St Project
Oct 28, 2024
Download Find out what went according to plan and what comes next! WYDOT’s last public meeting on Buffalo’s Main St Improvement Project provided an overview of the construction completed this season, and looked forward to the scope of work slated for 2025. Next season (2025) will focus on the downtown Main St area working alongside the…
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JSCD#1 Revamps Public Comment Period
Oct 2024
Download Although JCSD#1 isn’t required to have a ‘public comment’ period, it’s become a means for parents and others to raise concerns, as well as keeping the community and the school district connected. Recently, the board of trustees looked at how public comment period was working and decided it was time for a revamp. Note:…
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Amendment A
Are you For or Against?
Oct 2024
Amendment A asks voters whether to amend the Wyoming constitution, separating residential property tax into it’s own class. Make an informed decision by listening to HD40 Representative Barry Crago explain why he supports Amendment A, while Brent Bien and Laura DeMatteis (self-described “concerned conservative citizens”) share their reasons for opposing it. THE AMENDMENT READS:“The adoption…
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Where Are JC Mental Health Services?
Oct 15, 2024
Download Following several community members sounding the alarm, Johnson County Commissioners have been actively tackling what appears to be severe shortfalls by Volunteers of America (VOA) in providing adequate mental health services. (The Wyoming Department of Health contracts VOA to provide mental health services in the areas previously serviced by Northern Wyoming Mental Health—a contract…
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2% Lodging Tax Increase?
Yes? or No?
Oct 2024
Download On the November ballot, voters are being asked to vote yes or no to a 2% increase in Johnson County Lodging Tax, bumping the rate from 5% to 7%. Lodging Tax revenue funds the Johnson County Tourism Association, the organization tasked with promoting Johnson County and attracting visitors to come, stay & play in…
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County Commissioner Meeting
Oct 15 2024
Download Pledge of Allegiance 1:00Approval of Agenda Resolution 738 Operation Green Light For Veterans 2:00U.S. Forest Service Hazelton Parking Area Contract 6:20Map Server Contract Renewal 11:15Volunteers of America Update 20:10Ashes to the Table Community Dinner 1:50:00Appointment of Outside Council 2:00:10Vouchers 2:03:15Public Comment 2:04:50 Adjourn 2:07:50
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Rural Healthcare District Board Meeting
Oct 14 2024
Download Note: Audio has been edited to remove several minutes testing of the building’s alarm system Approve Agenda 1:15Approve Minutes General Meeting 9 Sept ‘24 2:15Approve Special Meeting Minutes Treasurer’s Report 6:00 Buffalo Director’s ReportKaycee Director’s Report 25:25 New Building 30:20Purchase Van Ambulance 35:35 New BusinessPatient Payments Directly Deposited 45:50Patient Balance in Collection 47:25Stryker Life Pack 53:30 Call for New Business 1:07:25Public Comment (none) Review…
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Jeff Cope
Buffalo City Council Candidate
Oct 2024
Download The City Council race is the only contested election in Johnson County this November. In the upcoming Buffalo City Council election, three candidates have stepped up to lead, but with only two seats available, one will be left disappointed. We sat down with each candidate to explore their vision for our city—diving into their…
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Wes Haskins
Buffalo City Council Candidate
Oct 2024
Download The City Council race is the only contested election in Johnson County this November. In the upcoming Buffalo City Council election, three candidates have stepped up to lead, but with only two seats available, one will be left disappointed. We sat down with each candidate to explore their vision for our city—diving into their…
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Scott Madsen
Buffalo City Council Candidate
Oct 2024
Download The City Council race is the only contested election in Johnson County this November. In the upcoming Buffalo City Council election, three candidates have stepped up to lead, but with only two seats available, one will be left disappointed. We sat down with each candidate to explore their vision for our city—diving into their…
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