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Lander City Council Work Session to focus on infrastructure updates July 23
(Lander, WY) – The City Council has a work session coming up on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 240 Lincoln Street. Here’s what you can expect:. Key Points on the Agenda:. Mayor and Council Updates:. Hear the latest from our...
Personnel, monthly updates, board interview, and more to come before the Commissioners on July 23
(Lander, WY) – The County Commissioners are gearing up for their next meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the County Commissioners’ Chambers at the Fremont County Courthouse. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the agenda:. Key Points and Action Items:. Preliminary...
(PHOTOS) Casper 10U softball team wins state championship
CASPER, Wyo. — It was a rollercoaster season for the Oil City Stars. However, when all was said and done, they were the last fast-pitch 10U softball team standing in Wyoming with a state championship to their name. The group of young softballers, led by head coach Camden Fresquez,...
Lander Army National Guard Unit to deploy; community invited to going away ceremony
(Lander, WY)—The Bravo Battery of the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment from the Wyoming Army National Guard in Lander is scheduled to deploy, and they are encouraging community members to attend the going away ceremony on Tuesday, July 30, at 1 p.m. sharp. The ceremony will be held at the...
Green River wins/loses at ‘C’ state; Knights play today for ‘A’ state
The Green River “C” American Legion baseball team’s season ended yesterday when they lost 9-4 to Cheyenne in a loser-out game in their state tournament in Lovell. The day started out well for the local 15-and-under team, as they defeated Gillette 8-5 Saturday morning to advance to the second loser-out game against Cheyenne. Cheyenne, Lander, and Laramie are the only teams remaining in the tournament.
The Michael Houck Real Estate Guide for July 21
The Michael Houck Real Estate Team is hosting six open house events this Sunday. This is your chance to find your forever home — or, at the very least, to see some of the very best houses currently on the market. The houses being shown on Sunday include:. Address:...
UW Cowboy Pelissier named finalist for community service award
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming wide receiver Will Pelissier was recently named a nominee for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy/Good Hands Team. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is college football’s most prestigious award for community service and is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field.
128th Cheyenne Frontier Days: Leslie Smalygo Dominates Barrel Racing with 17.09 Seconds Run
218 of the Best Barrel Racers in the World Battled it Out in Cheyenne First Round, with Leslie Smalygo emerging as the first round champion with a smoking 17.09-second run. Leslie Smalygo won the first round with a time of 17.09 seconds. Michelle Alley claimed second place with a time...
Lovell Tops Green River in 2-1 Pitcher’s Duel
GREEN RIVER – Both Lovell and Green River exhibited strong pitching on Friday, but the Lovell Mustangs proved slightly stronger at the plate, securing a 2-1 win over the Green River Knights. The Mustangs scored first in the opening inning when Alex Hedges doubled to drive in a run.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #12
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Saturday morning’s Performance #12 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
Wild horse advocates to protest BLM roundups on Monday
(Rock Springs, WY) – A protest in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups is planned for Monday, July 22. A press release sent to County 10 says concerned citizens and activists will gather at 11:00 a.m. at the viewing kiosk overlooking the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility and step off at noon to march up the road about 1/4 mile to the Rock Springs Bureau of Land Management Field Office located at 280 Highway 191 North.
#HappeningNow: 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast
As of 3:30 p.m., the festivities have wrapped up due to inclement weather. (Lander, WY) – Head over to Lander’s City Park today, July 20, for the 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast going on now. Don’t miss the mental health booths, free pulled pork sandwiches at noon...
2024 Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally weekend is underway
(Riverton, WY)—The Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally has been a tradition for over 40 years. Balloonists travel from all over to take to the Riverton skies one weekend every July, offering rides and providing the experience of working on a balloon crew. The 2024 Rally is underway this weekend, with...
‘Meet the Candidates’: Rick Coppinger for mayor of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In this edition of “Meet the Candidates,” Rick Coppinger shares with Cap City News how he envisions leading Cheyenne if elected mayor. Coppinger is one of six people running for mayor. The following are responses that Coppinger shared with Cap City News. To view...
Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
Structure fire in Bonneville County
Idaho Falls, ID — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday, 7/22. Around 2:59 a.m., a caller told 911 that something was on fire inside a home. The person was attempting to put out the fire while a dispatcher tried
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