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A new face for City Hall unveiled
The Douglas City Hall will soon receive a facelift, and now we have a better idea of what the nondescript building at Fourth and Center streets may look like. The city council voted in July to accept a $389,000 bid from K&R Construction, of Douglas to replace and repair the building’s facade. K&R is partially owned by Douglas City Councilman Ron McNare.
Esports team ‘Unreal’ world ranking
Tillard putting in the work as EWC successfully games into inaugural season. Eastern Wyoming College’s new Esports team is off to a 10-0 start in Fortnite for the NJCAAE Summer series. “I’m very happy with our first run this summer and hope to continue our success in the Fall...
It’s National Day of the Cowboy weekend at the Dubois Friday Night Rodeo!
This Friday KICKS OFF THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY WEEKEND IN DUBOIS!! Don’t miss out on all the activities this weekend in Dubois. Rodeo at 7:30 on Friday. Entries are Thursday’s from 7-9:00 pm, 307-710-7080. Cowboy Church will also be this Sunday at 9:00 am at the...
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...
Brewers Gear up for Riverfest to Support Expansion of Community Trails in Casper
The 32nd annual Riverffest is happening August 10 in Casper at Crossroads Park. The event is FREE, but for unlimited sips of beer you must purchase a ticket. This year's event welcomes local and regional breweries like Melvin and Wind River Brewing, and Casper-area distributors bringing samples of craft beer to tickle your tastebuds.
Casper council grills airport officials on MRG cancelation; circumstances were complicated
CASPER, Wyo. — They were almost as unpleasant as airplane food and almost as uncomfortable as sitting in an 18-inch seat next to someone with poor hygiene. The unpleasantness and discomfort were questions and comments to Casper-Natrona County International Airport officials by Casper City Council members Tuesday about the sudden — to them at least — cancellation of the minimum revenue guarantee for the lone SkyWest-Delta connection after the council pledged $400,000 to it.
Stults Discusses K-12 Education at Town Hall
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College. Education was one topic that the town hall panel addressed....
One More Smokey Day Wyoming, Then Skies Clear
We've been waiting for this and it's almost here. All you have to do it put up with one more hot day. This will also be one more day with a lot of smoke in the air. Then, slowly, it all starts moving out as cooler temperatures move in along with some thunderstorms.
Iowa Man Heading to Wyoming on a Quest to Eat at Every Pizza Ranch Location in the US
An Iowa man, Jason Halkias, is on a mission to eat at every Pizza Ranch location in the country. He will be in Casper on July 25 to eat at the chain as he makes his way through Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, and Montana. He has, so far, eaten at over...
Manderson home a total loss after fire on Saturday
Firefighters responded to a house fire on East Second Street in Manderson on Saturday. The home owned by Travis Study was deemed a total loss. According to the fire incident commander Brent Godfrey, the Manderson, Basin, Worland and Greybull fire departments were all called to the scene. Godfrey said the...
CFD Rodeo to wrap up Quarterfinals action on Thursday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo will wrap up its six Quarterfinals on Thursday when the final spots in Friday and Saturday’s Semi Finals will be determined. On Wednesday the top contestants from Quarterfinals 5 earned their semifinals berths. R.C. Landingham of Hat Creek, Calif.,...
Body found at Mirror Lake identified as Colorado man
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office identified the body found at Mirror Lake on July 4 as James Bitner, 56, of Blackhawk, Colorado. Deputies received a report of a deceased individual near Mirror Lake around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed the presence of a deceased person, initially referred to as “John Doe.”
Lander Biz Show: Guardian Flight, heroes in the skies when you need them most
(Lander, WY)- In our latest episode of The Lander Biz Show, we have the distinct pleasure of diving into the world of Guardian Flight! Join us as we sit down with the incredible crew from Guardian Flight, including flight nurses Nikki and Jennifer, pilot Miles, and program Director Brandon. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the high-pressure, high-reward environment of air medical services right here in Fremont County.
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