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Extension Beginner Gardener Course flier.

Grow, Baby, Grow!
Beginner Gardener Class.
Jan 2024

December 16, 2023

Download Have you dreamed of cultivating your garden but didn’t know where to start?  Our elevation, soil types, and short growing seasons can be challenging. Johnson County Extension Office has a class for people wanting to develop a flourishing outdoor space…

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Mark Jones speaks at a town hall event in Wyoming.

Freedom Caucus Town Hall.
Dec 9, 2023

December 16, 2023

The Wyoming legislature, whilst overwhelmingly ‘Republican’ in name, is experiencing increasing internal divisions. There are significant differences amongst  Republicans on key issues, leading to a growing rift between the far-right Wyoming Freedom Caucus and a separate group who are pushing…

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JCSD#1 Board of Education meeting logo.

JCSD#1 Board Meeting.
Dec 11, 2023

December 13, 2023

Download Regular Session 0:00Pledge of AllegianceRoll CallPublic Comment (none)WSBA Recognition 1:30Additions/Accept AgendaBoard Officer Elections 3:30 General ReportsJCSD#1 Student Video 9:40Principal Reports 14:30Director Reports 28:45Superintendent Report 36:00Curriculum & Learning Report 36:35Business Report 40:40Rec Board Report 52:30BOCES Report 56:45BOCHES Report 57:00 Consent Agenda 58:10MinutesWarrantsEmploymentHomeschool – acknowledge Action ItemsPolicy Revision – second reading 1:00:40Policy Revision – first…

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Cemetery District Board Meeting

Cemetery District
Board Meeting

December 13, 2023

Download Open 0:00Public Comment (none)0:10Approve Agenda 0:15Approve Vouchers 1:40Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 2:00 Finance Report 3:00– Treasurers Report– Accountants Review Sextons Report 19:45Old Business – Russian Olive Project 20:00– Kaycee Gate 25:00– Kaycee Opening/Closing Plan 31:30– Review Overtime and Time Compensation…

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A student holding a question mark.

Student’s Ask….
Superintendent Auzqui.
Nov 30, 2023

December 2, 2023

Download Students at Buffalo High School had lots to ask Superintendent Auzqui and much of it revolved around policy and decision-making, and how to have their say as decisions are being made.  They are concerned about how different teachers apply…

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Cartoon of woman holding her nose near house with septic tank problems.

Septic Tank Problems at
Richardson Park.
Nov 2023

November 18, 2023

County Commissioner Jeff Shelley is urging other elected officials to join with him to address infrastructure issues in Richardson Park, a development with approximately 100 homes and over 400 residents just a few miles from downtown Buffalo.   Governed by…

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A robot stands in a classroom of robot classmates.

Can We Stop Talking About AI?
Supt. Charles Auzqui
Nov 10, 2023

November 13, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is a game changer in education, even in rural Wyoming. Listen to how JCSD#1 is rising to the challenge with Superintendent Charles Auzqui.

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Ranch succession planning for leaving your legacy.

What Should We Do With The Place?
Ranch Succession Planning.
Nov 2023

November 9, 2023

Passing on the family ranch from one generation to the next is steeped in tradition yet rife with challenges. This transition is not merely a business transaction; it’s a transfer of legacy, livelihood, and a way of life deeply intertwined…

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JCPS superintendent's report card results.

JCSD#1. Peer Review Report Card.
How did it go?
Nov 3, 2023

November 7, 2023

Johnson County School District #1 has received its report card from the Peer Review process. How does JCSD#1 measure up against other districts throughout the state? Can parents and students have confidence in the education our district provides? Education costs money…

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Stephanie McAuley helps with Open Enrollment confusion.

Confused by ‘Open Enrollment’?
Nov 2023

November 7, 2023

It’s Open Enrollment season.  Are you confused or overwhelmed about making good health insurance choices?  Stephanie McAuley, Healthcare Marketplace Navigator describes what you need to know, what dates to remember, and who to trust.    Enroll Wyoming is a non-profit organization that…

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HPV. Do you need protection?

HPV. Do you need protection?
Nov 2023

November 7, 2023

JC Public Health wants to draw your attention to a sneaky virus called HPV (Human Papillomavirus). It’s so common that nearly all sexually active people get it at some point in their lives. It often crashes the party with no…

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Edibles and pills with marijuana leaves in the background.

The hazy crazy world of
Delta 8, Kratom and beyond.
Oct 2023

October 31, 2023

Even though Wyoming remains one of just a tiny handful of states holding out against the legalization of cannabis for either medicinal or recreational use, the law is full of loopholes being exploited by manufacturers. You can find products strikingly…

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