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Young at Heart Community Campfire set for Friday
The Young at Heart Community Center will host a Community Campfire this Friday, July 26. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 2400 Regan Ave. in Rock Springs. Attendees will receive a free s’more kit, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event promises a delightful evening for friends and family to enjoy together. It is a potluck, so participants are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share. Young at Heart will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and s’mores. Cornhole boards will be set up for everyone to play during the campfire.
Douglas’ Teigen Boyson Commits to Tabor College for Baseball
Teigen Boyson from the Douglas Cats American Legion Baseball team will continue his career on the diamond at the next level after recently signing at Tabor College. Boyson was a first-team all-conference selection this year after being a second-team all-conference pick in 2023. Boyson had a .358 batting average for...
Cheyenne community comes together for Cheyenne Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Residents of Cheyenne come together to celebrate a town many of us call home. Today is locally known as Cheyenne Day, a local holiday like no other. Residents of Cheyenne saddled up to celebrate the local history of Wyoming’s capitol city. Several festivities...
Celebrate Your Heroes and Make a Difference Through the Annual Flags for Heroes Fundraiser
The Meridian Trust North Star Foundation is hosting its fifth annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser this September. The beautiful flag display known as “Flags for Heroes” is a celebration of the people who have shaped and inspired you. A hero can be anyone in your life… military personnel, family members, healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, veterans, pastors, mentors, troop leaders, non-profit leaders, volunteers, friends and family…. just to name a few! You can honor the hero or heroes in your life by sponsoring a flag. Meridian Trust’s branches in Cheyenne along with Alliance and Scottsbluff in Nebraska, and Wellington, Colorado, will fly flags in these heroes’ names. Flags will be raised September 18th and remain up through September 25th.
It’s Wind River Days at Wind River Outdoor Company!
This weekend at the Wind River Outdoor Company is the 10th Anniversary celebration of Wind River Days!. Starting Friday July 26th, Wind River Outdoor Company will host daily specials, food, beer, vendors, and tons of unmatched deals on outdoor lifestyle gear. Everything in-store is 10% off, and select merchandise* is...
Stallions Fall to Laramie in Senior Night Doubleheader
ROCK SPRINGS – The Rock Springs Stallions faced a tough night on their home turf, losing both games of a doubleheader against the Laramie Rangers during their senior night. The Stallions fell 11-5 in the first game and 12-3 in the second, despite showing moments of resilience. In the...
Ty Martin named First Team All Conference for Raiders
The all-conference team for American Legion Baseball’s Class A teams was announced yesterday. First team selection included the Riverton Raiders’ Ty Martin, who was a unanimous selection. During the Roy Peck tournament championship game back in June, Martin hit a walkoff game winner with two outs. In 2023, Martin earned second team honors as a member of the Lander Legends.
TSCAR to host free mountain bike maintenance and safety course Weds
JACKSON, Wyo. — Mountain bikers are invited to a free event Wednesday evening to learn about bike maintenance and first aid. Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) and Hoback Sports will be putting on the hands-on workshop Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hoback Sports’ store, located at 520 W Broadway.
Trump to attend Jackson fundraiser in August
JACKSON, Wyo. — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at an exclusive campaign fundraiser in Jackson on Saturday, Aug. 10, Buckrail has confirmed with the Teton County GOP. Mary Martin, president of the Teton County GOP, told Buckrail that the candidate will attend a fundraiser for his...
Logan Hay’s 87-Point Ride on Bobs Alibi Advances Him to the Semifinals of Cheyenne Frontier Days
Canadian saddle bronc rider Logan Hay is showing up and showing out at the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Matched up with Dakota Rodeo’s Bobs Alibi in Performance 4, he rode for 87 points. “Yeah, that’s a great horse. (She) actually came from Canada, my good friend Bill Fessler raised (her)....
Rodeo Star Cole Elshere Prepares for Ambidextrous Challenges After Injury
Injury forces saddle bronc rider to challenge his ambidextrous ability by switching riding arms in a bid to stay competitive, following a right bicep tear during a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyo. Yes, But. The effectiveness of riding with the "off arm" in competition is uncertain, considering challenges such as safe...
NHSFR Champions Are Crowned In Rock Springs, Wyoming
This past weekend concluded the largest youth rodeo completion in the world, showcasing over 1,800 of the world's best high school rodeo athletes from five countries and nearly every state. The competition widdled down to the top 20 short-go qualifiers, with the champions rising to the top of a competitive field.
Dubois celebrates the region’s western heritage, July 26, 27
DUBOIS, Wyo. — The Dubois Chamber of Commerce is wrangling up all things cowboys and cowgirls with a rodeo, brewfest and free live music this weekend. The lineup of western events kicks off on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. with the Dubois Friday Night Rodeo. Later that evening (Time TBD) the Dubois Western Activities Association is hosting the Outside Circle Show at the Rustic Pine Tavern. This free performance highlights the authentic sounds of working cowboy music.
New Casper Area Transit manager updates council on bus E-pass program
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Area Transit is getting closer to putting its new electronic fare system fully into effect this summer, its new manager said. Kaden Cochran told the Casper City Council about the changes during a work session at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
Life Steps Campus Community Garden in Casper Designated as a USDA People’s Garden
For the past decade, the community garden at Life Steps Campus has been providing free, sustainably grown food to the community. The garden was built 10 years ago through partnerships with Casper Housing Authority, volunteers and community members, is maintained by Casper Housing Authority and the City of Casper. The...
Goats eat vegetation and greet neighbors along Natrona riverwalk
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- This week, 12 hungry goats and a donkey are tasked with managing the landscape along the Natrona riverfront in Harrison Township. At Three Rivers Water Trail in Natrona on Wednesday, the goats and donkey were eating up the attention of people passing by to say hello while also gobbling up the vegetation. "If they're always hungry, then what a great idea. It's like serving two purposes," said Natrona resident Debbie Hasson. "We learned a couple of things about the donkey and about the goats and stuff, so it's good for the kids too, educational."Wednesday's "bleat and...
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Casper on 12th and CY Avenue
On Saturday, July 20 around 5:13 p.m. a 23-year-old motorcyclist, Cole Paulsen, was killed near Casper in a wreck. The crash happened on West 12th Street and CY Avenue near milepost 99.64. The Wyoming Highway Patrol lists the Casper Police Department as the responding agency and note they did not...
Man gets time served, 5-year park ban for ‘mass shooting’ statements at Yellowstone
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park concessionaire employee heard earlier this month making threatening statements about “the next mass shooting” was sentenced in federal court to time served and five years’ supervision, according to a release Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department. Robert Sherman, 55,...
Utility bill payers will have online options; many have costs to join
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents will soon have some more choices for a less bothersome way to pay for their monthly utility bills for water, sewer and trash collection, city officials said Tuesday. Printing and mailing utility bills costs the city money, according to a July 8 memo to...
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