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Commissioners approved several items at July 2 meeting
(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2. Below is a recap. The Board approved coverage for cyber security through the Wyoming Association of Risk Management at Level 4 ($2 million) at an annual premium cost of $5,857.02. A memorandum of...
Reclamation announces fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam on July 10
(Shoshoni, WY) – The Bureau of Reclamation, in response to a request from the Hanover Irrigation District, has scheduled a flushing flow below Boysen Dam. “The purpose of the flushing flow below Boysen is to attempt to flush moss down river and mitigate the moss the district has at their diversion,” said Wyoming Area Manager Lyle D. Myler.
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Breezy Saturday with scattered showers & thunderstorms
Montana and Wyoming remain on the east side of a big West Coast ridge of high pressure, which is allowing a couple more disturbances to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday.
Casper Spuds beat Nebraska Prospects on dramatic walk-off
CASPER, Wyo. — Down to their last out against the Nebraska Prospects, the Casper Spuds were able to make some Fourth of July magic happen with a dramatic, walk-off 3–2 victory on Thursday. The game started out as something of a pitchers’ duel, with hits hard to come...
5 free things to do in Casper on Saturday (7/6/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — There is no shortage of ways to fill the awkward lull between July 4 and Casper’s Parade Day. If you’re waiting for the crowd to die down before hitting up the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, here are five free ways to spend your Saturday, July 6.
Duck yeah! Casper Rotary Club’s Great Duck Derby is quickly approaching
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Rotary Club of Casper is gearing up to host its annual Great Duck Derby and Riverfest event. Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the North Platte River to compete for the top spot. The fastest duck and its owner will win a cash prize and eternal bragging rights.
Boy Scouts Volunteer At Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave National Monument hosted three Boy Scout troops on Saturday, June 29th for a service project involving the pulling of invasive plants from the Monument. Two of the troops were from Rapid City, and one from Casper, Wyoming. They worked with park staff members Christine Longenecker, Community Volunteer Ambassador, and Dylan Hansen, Lead Vegetation Technician. After a safety talk, the Scouts worked hard for the next two and a half hours in the Monument’s Historic Area and pulled an impressive half truckload of invasive plants. The invasive plants pulled included hounds tongue, Canada thistle, and mullein.
Seven Athletes And Four Coaches From North-Central WY To Play In WCA All-Star Games
The North All-Stars will have a lot of flavor from North-Central Wyoming on their teams. A total of 7 athletes and 4 coaches from Sheridan, Big Horn and Buffalo will play for the North teams in the 2024 Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Volleyball and Basketball games on Saturday, July 20th at Casper College.
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on July 20 in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Healing after trauma: Director Shoval Tshuva discusses her debut short film
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As the Wyoming International Film Festival is set to kick off July 9, dozens of independent filmmakers will soon premiere their short film projects across a variety of genres. One such director drew upon her own past trauma to produce a movie about healing. Shoval Tshuva...
Cheyenne Woman With Multiple Warrants Found Hiding in Basement
A 29-year-old Cheyenne woman who was being sought on four felony warrants is now behind bars. According to a booking sheet, detectives with the Cheyenne Police Department and deputies with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office were in the area of 711 E. Allison Road at about 10:06 a.m. on July 3, 2024, when they learned that Shanowa Ashley Callender was in the home.
WyoPreps Spotlight: Cody Cubs Baseball 2024 [VIDEO]
One of the hottest teams in American Legion Baseball in Wyoming is the Cody Cubs. They have won 12 straight games entering Friday’s conference doubleheader at Riverton. Cody was up and down for various reasons to start the 2024 season. Since a game two victory over rival Powell on June 18, which was a 4-3 victory, Cody has not lost.
Legends, Boy Scouts help Post 33 get ready for the 4th
(Lander, WY) – The Lander Legend Legion baseball team and local Boy Scouts helped Post #33 prepare for the 4th of July by getting the flags up on Main Street in Lander yesterday, Stephanie Oland shared. “Look for them tomorrow in the front of the parade!” she noted.
8 Lane Lap Pool Extends Lap Swim Hours
We are excited to be extending the operating hours of the 8 lane lap pool to allow more lap swim time!. The 8 lane pool will remain open between 9:00am-11:00am starting on Monday, July 8th. The new pool hours for lap swim will be Monday-Friday 5:30am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm.
E. coli in Fish Creek poses ongoing risk
JACKSON, Wyo. — E. coli levels in Fish Creek have been flagged as exceeding safe levels for swimming, marking a continued problem with contamination in the stream. The Teton County Health Department (TCHD), in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) and the Teton Conservation District announced that a caution sign has been placed on Fish Creek by Hunt Bridge after testing found E. coli concentrations there to be above the safe body contact threshold. People are urged to avoid swimming or floating that stretch of water, located north of downtown Wilson off of Fish Creek Road.
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