Johnson County's Commissioners held a public meeting Tuesday morning to present options to and then gather input from the public on the water rights issues at Lake DeSmet.
County Commissioner, Bob Rolston, voted to approach Johnson County about buying Sheridan County's interests in Lake DeSmet. The proposal was accepted after months spent in a deadlock concerning differences between the counties regarding a water rights negotiation with the Game and Fish Department. (photo by Tracee Davis)
Sheridan County's commissioners agreed this morning that it might be healthier to step away from its troubled partnership with Johnson County concerning a potential lease to the Game and Fish Department for water rights.
Sheridan County's Commissioners considered two proposals brought forward from a subcommittee of the Lake DeSmet Couties Coalition Joint Powers Board, and accepted a possible solution.
The Powder River Basin Resource Council is over the hill this year, and will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan at their annual meeting and banquet.
Twins, Alexander and Myka Perry enjoy their time at Sugarland Ridge.
The residents and staff at the Emeritus at Sugarland Ridge have been anticipating this night for well over two weeks. Collecting candy...three five gallon buckets full and getting their costumes ready, the folks were ready for the crowds of "trick-or-treaters" passing through their doors.
WYDOT Seeking Public Comment on Teton Pass Highways
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced it is asking for the public's comments on how Teton Pass Highways 22 and 390 operate. Some residents of Teton County have even requested that semitrailer trucks be banned from the mountain pass.
The Johnson County Commissioners at their next meeting November 7, will be looking at bids to provide maintenance on the mechanical/Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems at the new judicial center/justice center complex.
