Sheridan Woman Dies in Johnson County Crash

On December 7th, 2012  Vicki S. Corroo (53) of Sheridan was eastbound on WYO 192 and Lester Greene (68) of Buffalo was westbound.  The two vehicles met on a curve in the roadway near a hillcrest.  For reasons unknown, the Corroo vehicle crossed the center line going into the westbound lane of travel.  Both vehicles collided in a near head-on type crash.  After impact the Corroo vehicle came to rest in the eastbound lane of travel facing southwest.  Greene’s tractor trailer combination went off the roadway onto the shoulder and came to rest facing west-northwest.  A passenger in Corroo’s vehicle was flown from the scene by helicopter to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Read more: Sheridan Woman Dies in Johnson County Crash

Rules and tips for winter recreation in the Bighorn National Forest

Sheridan, Wyo. (December 7, 2012) – Bighorn National Forest law enforcement officers and managers would like to remind everyone of some important rules and tips for safe winter recreation in the forest.

     Forest regulations require that off-road snowmobile travel is allowed only when there are more than six inches of snow. This snow depth protects your investment in your machine as well as the natural features of the land. People caught snowmobiling off-road on less than six inches of snow or damaging exposed vegetation will be issued citations. Read more: Rules and tips for winter recreation in the Bighorn National Forest

Enzi Press Release on Russia Trade Bill

   Washington, D.C. – Soda ash, oil field equipment, and beef are just a few of the Wyoming products that will be able to fairly compete in Russian markets, said U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., who voted in favor of H.R. 6156, the Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) bill today. The legislation would give America the opportunity to challenge unfair trade practices in the World Trade Organization (WTO) if Russia does not honor its commitments, according to Enzi. The Senate voted 92-4 in favor of the bill and it now heads to President Obama for his signature. Read more: Enzi Press Release on Russia Trade Bill