Buffalo Bulletin

12/09/2024

CHEYENNE — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, wildland firefighters are considering how they will advocate for their interests as bills concerning fire safety come before state lawmakers.

12/07/2024

Congrats to Buffalo High School senior Isobell Kerckaert on signing her National Letter of Intent to compete for the Buccanner softball team at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana next year. Isobell competes in volleyball and basketball at BHS.

12/07/2024

In the second go-round on Friday, Buffalo's Cole Reiner finished in 12th place with 82.5 points in ba****ck riding at the NFR in Las Vegas.

12/07/2024

On this day....
In 1890, the subject of the sermon at the Rawlins Presbyterian Church was “choosing a husband.”

(Thanks to the Wyoming State Historical Society.)

12/07/2024

ICYMI....

We've got a rundown of upcoming Christmas events in and around Buffalo this weekend and next.

Johnson County will kick off this year’s holiday season with events both old and new.

12/06/2024

A ban on cellphone use in the classroom is quickly becoming a popular policy adopted by state legislators across the country — and Wyoming could soon be one of them.

CHEYENNE — A ban on cellphone use in the classroom is quickly becoming a popular policy adopted by state legislators across the country — and Wyoming could soon be one

12/06/2024

For Michelle Miller and her “adopted, extended family,” Thanksgiving at the Buffalo Senior Center has been an annual tradition for nearly a decade.
She and her crew of up to 12 people gather yearly for the center’s Thanksgiving lunch service, bringing their own table decorations to add some extra festiveness to their meal.

Read the full story in this week's edition!

Story by Jackie Galli and Photos by .photo

12/06/2024

Buffalo's Cole Reiner tied for 8th place with 83.5 points in ba****ck riding in the 1st go-round Thursday at the NFR in Las Vegas.

12/06/2024

Drunken driving can be an issue during the holiday season, but as drunken driving awareness month began this month, Johnson County prevention specialist Bill Hawley said he has seen a positive trend.

Drunken driving can be an issue during the holiday season, but as drunken driving awareness month began this month, Johnson County prevention specialist Bill Hawley said he has seen a

12/06/2024

A legislative task force that sought to address high housing costs in Wyoming has run out of time and money, leaving in limbo draft bills aimed at curbing local control over development.

A legislative task force that sought to address high housing costs in Wyoming has run out of time and money, leaving in limbo draft bills aimed at curbing local control

12/06/2024

Guns that shoot arrows and bullets, high-powered scopes and suppressors are requiring Game and Fish to reconsider how it approaches technology.

JACKSON —- Kenneth Roberts looked down the barrel of the black matte rifle, took a breath and pulled the trigger. There was a noise — not a bang, or even

12/05/2024

NEWCASTLE (WNE) — About 40 Weston County community members, including some Newcastle Elementary students, reportedly became ill in connection with an outbreak of salmonella at the school.

12/05/2024

Desperate for limits on claims and relief from skyrocketing insurance, utilities and other proponents say they will seek other sponsors to introduce the bill.

A panel of lawmakers punted Monday on an effort to address the rising cost of electricity in the wake of utility sparked wildfires, which industry officials describe as an existential

12/05/2024

Time, energy, and attention are limited resources. During the holidays, it’s the simple things that truly bring value—spending time with loved ones, creating memories, and fostering genuine connections.
Gambling may promise excitement, but it shouldn’t be the focus. Instead of chasing fleeting rewards, invest in what really enriches your life: relationships, kindness, and the joy of being present with those who matter most.

12/05/2024

RIVERTON (WNE) — For a good portion of 2024, rumors have circulated about a potential deal with online giant Amazon to bring a warehouse to Riverton. When asked about the possibility, however, economic development leaders in the region uniformly res…

RIVERTON (WNE) — For a good portion of 2024, rumors have circulated about a potential deal with online giant Amazon to bring a warehouse to Riverton. When asked about the

12/05/2024

In this week's edition...

- Festival of trees kicks off with lighting of the trees
- Thanksgiving at Buffalo Senior Center
- Lift Evacuation training at Meadowlark Ski Lodge
- Turkey Trot
- BHS begins sports practice and more...

Photos by .photo

12/05/2024

On this day...

In 1944, a Japanese balloon bomb landed and blew up near Thermopolis. News of these events was kept secret during the war to prevent a public panic.

Thanks, Wyoming Historical Society.

12/05/2024

Local pickleballer Craig Plante left for a world championship and brought home Buffalo’s first gold medal in the sport.