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Rock Church Play opens this Friday
• Shows run every Friday and Saturday, July 5 through August 3. Star Valley’s traditional summer Rock Church Play is offering “History, Star Valley Style,” this summer with opening night this Friday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the old church located in Auburn. Sponsored by the Star Valley Historical Society, this is the 31st season of plays that have been produced in the Rock Church. The show will run through the summer each Friday and Saturday.
Projects take over Braves Field during the summer
• Additional turf field, track resurfacing and updated bleachers all under construction. Sometimes a casual drive past the football field and track oval during the summer reveals a quiet or even sleepy day during the summer. Not this year. There are no fewer than three major projects currently underway which will change the look of the facility for the next two decades.
County set to purchase Carey Avenue building for $5.5M
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A building in downtown Cheyenne is set to be purchased by the county for $5.5 million on an “as-is” contingency. The structure was initially priced at $8.8 million. At its Tuesday meeting, the Laramie County Board of Commissioners passed a purchase agreement between the...
GR City Council designates Purple Heart City, approves resolutions
The Green River City Council convened on July 2, beginning with a proclamation from Mayor Pete Rust, establishing Green River as a Purple Heart City. The initiative, aimed at ensuring the community never forgets the sacrifices of military personnel, encourages all citizens to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Purple Heart recipient Earl McDonald also addressed the council, advocating for the cause.
Rock Springs Council OK’s downtown open container ordinance
The Rock Springs City Council unanimously approved on third reading an ordinance that would allow adults to consume liquor or a malt beverage while being outside in the downtown Rock Springs area. That ordinance will be in effect from June 1 to September 30 between 10 a.m. and midnight. All...
Liberal Californians Moving to Idaho are in for a Rude Awakening
The exodus from Gavin Newsom's California continues as more people move to Idaho. Idahoans, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are embracing newcomers while upholding traditional American values. Their love for the country is evident, and they are not in favor of big-government liberals trying to take control of their lives.
A Big Volcano Near Idaho Could be Ready for a New Eruption
Good news and bad news. One volcano could go boom, another is calming down. If you’re old enough to remember May 1980, you recall the days of darkness and the cold summer after Mount St. Helens blew its top. I graduated high school that year and then spent the summer at a family camp where we were building a house. My role was to guard the tools and lumber. It was chilly. I had a fire going on almost every night. The following winter was also no picnic.
Dan Zwonitzer announces candidacy for 11th term in House District 43
CHEYENNE — The recent chaos and lack of learning in the Wyoming Legislature has made Dan Zwonitzer believe that now is not the time to step down after nearly 20 years serving the residents of House District 43. That’s why he is running for an 11th two-year term. Zwonitzer said the Legislature has had a significant ideological divide within the Republican Party for the past two years that has severely...
CFD officials unveil Year of the Cowgirl statue at Frontier Park
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Frontier Days officials revealed a bronze statue titled “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” on Friday at Frontier Park to represent this year’s theme: the Year of the Cowgirl, which highlights the spirit and strength of Western women throughout history. The statue was created by Wyoming native and sculptor D. Michael Thomas, who began his artistry in 1993. Thomas has created hundreds ...
LOCAL COWGIRL THRILLS FANS AT CODY STAMPEDE RODEO
CODY, Wyo., July 2, 2024 — No barrel racer has made more runs in the arena at Stampede Park than Hadley Tate, who fulfilled a big goal on Tuesday night. Tate is the daughter of stock contractors Maury and Nikki Tate of Mo’ Betta Rodeo Company. They have supplied animals and produced the Cody Night Rodeo for the last 20 years. The Tate’s main residence is in Apache, Oklahoma, but they spend their summers in Cody. The youngest of the Tate’s two daughters started running barrels here when she was four years old on her Shetland Pony named LuLu.
Watch the CanAm Bowl XXVI Preview with Coach Scott Reed
CanAm Bowl XXVI is Saturday in Meeteetse, as Team USA plays Team Canada in a 6-man all-star football game. This is the first time the game is being played in Wyoming, and only the second time it’s in the U.S. The game starts at 2 p.m. at Meeteetse High School. Team USA features some top players from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and Texas.
IDHW: Residents, pet owners should be wary of algae blooms during water recreation
With summer officially here, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans to be safe and protect pets when recreating in and around water because of harmful algal blooms. Cyanobacteria, which are naturally occurring aquatic organisms, can produce toxins that affect human health and the environment under certain conditions, an IDHW news release said. Humans and animals can be exposed to cyanotoxins by swimming in or swallowing water...
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