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Wyoming High School Cross Country Scoreboard: Sept. 6-7, 2024
Running continues for the prep cross-country season in Wyoming for 2024 with teams spread out across the region. There are two meets in the state. Buffalo and Wyoming Indian host medium-sized fields. More teams are competing in races out of state. Those are in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Wyoming State Vet Lab Confirms Case of Anthrax in Dead Moose from Carbon County
On Sept. 3, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, confirmed a case of anthrax in a dead moose in Carbon County. The Wyoming Livestock Board recently informed Game and Fish that cattle near Elk Mountain have tested positive for anthrax. Anthrax is a naturally...
New Casper Mountain Trails Center parking lot obstacles could cost more than $168K to fix
CASPER, Wyo. — Unforeseen complications with the construction of the new Casper Mountain Trails Center’s parking lot could add over $168,000 to the total cost, the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners learned on Tuesday. According to Natrona County Parks Director Michael Brown, the recently expanded parking lot...
Commissioners table subdivision request after contentious public hearing
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday took no action towards approving or denying a major subdivision request, after multiple people spoke out against the developer during the public hearing. The proposed subdivision, named the Tatanka Run major subdivision, would be located on the...
Casper College Names New Interim Head Coach for Men’s Rodeo
The Casper College Men’s Rodeo team will have a new leader, Interim Head Rodeo Coach Sandy Bob Forbes, who has been named to the position. Forbes is replacing former Head Rodeo Coach Jhett Johnson, who resigned due to increased responsibilities at his ranch near Bates Creek. “I never in...
Shaq Joins Forces with Local Law Enforcement, Casper PD to Promote Gun Safety
The Casper Police Department is joining local law enforcement across the country with Shaquille O'Neal to promote gun safety. The following message is for public information from the International Association of Chiefs of Police:. According to the latest available data, most Americans, including gun owners, agree that firearm security by...
Wyoming Game and Fish Drop Fall Fishing Forecast
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's supervisors and biologists from have released a fall fishing guide for the department’s eight regions. Walleye fishing picks up on all the major reservoirs in the region as water temperatures cool down. Glendo Reservoir offers excellent fall walleye fishing with the added bonus of relatively light fishing pressure. In addition, anglers often catch crappie and catfish as predators are all together feeding on gizzard shad.
Trial begins for ex-CRC employee accused of sexual relationship with inmate
CASPER, Wyo. — No matter if they call it love, it’s not possible for an inmate and a staff member of a correctional facility to have a consensual sexual relationship, an official with the Casper Reentry Center said Tuesday. “When you’re an inmate, you can’t consent,” Kelli Doran...
Natrona County Arrest Log (9/3/24 – 9/4/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Why Is Wyoming’s Fish Creek Fire So Hard To Kill?
Togwotee Pass is still closed, as of Wednesday morning 09/04/24. Smoke and fire have caused some evacuations in the area. The question should be asked: Why is there still so much smoke and fire after the area received a good amount of snow last week?. High winds have not helped.
Motorcyclist Who Died After Crashing Into Cheyenne Building Identified
The 20-year-old man who died after crashing his motorcycle into a building in north central Cheyenne last Wednesday, Aug. 28 has been identified as Wyoming resident Ayden Maitner. According to a fatality crash summary released Tuesday by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Maitner was riding eastbound on East Lincolnway around 8:05...
Rushing Water Sweeps Kid Away, Through Fence in Viral Pool Video
Out of all the ways to properly close down your pool for the season, this is not one of them. A viral video uploaded to TikTok shows a kid flying through a wooden fence after being swept away in water rushing from a draining swimming pool. Pool Sends Kids Through...
Wyoming Motorcyclist Killed in Labor Day Weekend Crash
A 40-year-old Wyoming man is dead after crashing his motorcycle near Douglas over the Labor Day weekend, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 near mile marker 1.5 on Wyoming 59. According to a fatality crash summary, Ray Daugherty was riding southbound...
15 States People Say Have The Best Looking Police Vehicles
It's hard to appreciate the looks of a police car when you're trying not to make eye contact while doing 45 in a 30. Many states have put serious money into their patrol cars, and are showing them off with rather creative photos. Best Looking Cruiser Calendar. The American Association...
Cowgirls Rally to Win Thriller in Season Opener Over Wazzu
OMAHA, Neb., – The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team opened the 2024 campaign with a bang. The Cowgirls rallied for a thrilling five-set victory over Washington State Friday afternoon at the Omaha Invitational. Set scores for the Cowgirls went 25-22, 19-25, 23-25, 25-17 and 15-11. Wyoming (1-0) jumped out to...
Cowboys Picked Third, Cowgirls Sixth in MW Cross Country Poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 28, 2024) – The University of Wyoming cross country teams were picked to finish third for the men and sixth for the women by conference coaches in the Mountain West Preseason Poll released on Wednesday. The Pokes’ rankings follow the return of both teams' scoring...
Wyoming’s Jack O’Neil Ready to Kick Off Paralympic Games
LARAMIE -- University of Wyoming swimmer Jack O’Neil is set to kick off his 2024 Paralympic Games campaign with Team USA. The Games run from Aug. 28-Sept. 8, with the swimming portion of the games spanning Aug. 29-Sept. 7 at Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre. Jack O’Neil was...
Cowgirls Soccer Falls at Colorado, 5-1
BOULDER, Colorado (8/22/24) – The University of Wyoming soccer team dropped its first game of the season Thursday night. The Cowgirls fell to Colorado, 5-1, at Prentup Field. The loss drops Wyoming to 0-1-1 on the season. The Buffaloes improve to 2-1-0 on the year. Alyssa Bedard netted the...
Jay Sawvel Receives Death Threat After Wyoming’s Opening Loss
LARAMIE -- Jay Sawvel Monday again took full responsibility and apologized for his team's lackluster performance in a 48-7 loss at Arizona State. He had the same message for the locals late last Saturday night in Tempe. "Everybody around here owns it and acknowledges the fact that we do have...
First Frost Dates of Fall 2024 Predicted for Wyoming
With the current temps being in the upper 80s and low 90s, it is hard to believe that colder temperatures are right around the corner. It is predicted that some places in Wyoming could be seeing their first frost in the next few weeks. Summer is almost over and autumn...
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