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Council Considers Coffeen Avenue Rezone Ordinance
The Sheridan City Council held their second regular business meeting of July Monday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Following a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone property at 2308 Coffeen Avenue from R-4 to B-1, the City Council gave first reading approval of ordinance 2285. City Planner Kelly Schroeder said the properties to the east, south, and west are currently zoned B-1, while the property to the north is zoned B-2. The ordinance must be approved two more times by the City Council before the rezone takes effect. The City Council also received updates from City Arborist Clark Van Hoosier and the general manager of the Antelope Butte Foundation.
Cowboys to Take Part in 2024 Cancun Challenge
LARAMIE -- The Cowboy basketball program and tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge Thursday announced seven of the eight men’s programs that will be participating in the tournament this season. The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports,...
Heating Up: 2024 World Standings Shifts, Big Winners
The heart of the 2024 ProRodeo season is in full swing with July well underway, and the team roping world standings are seeing major movement as some of the biggest rodeos of the year kick off. From the NFR Open and Cheyenne, to Salt Lake City and Salinas, there’s major...
East 7th Street to close July 17
GILLETTE, Wyo. — An alleyway reconstruction project will close a section of East 7th Street near Twin Spruce Junior High this week, according to the City of Gillette. The closure will affect East 7th Street from South Kendrick Avenue to South Gillette Avenue. It is expected to last from July 17 to July 19 while a contractor works to repair a burst 8-inch sewer pipe, per the city.
Arapahoe Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Strangulation
Daniel Anthony Whiteplume, 26, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for assault by strangulation. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on July 10, 2024. According to court documents, on September 6, 2022, Whiteplume was receiving a ride to an uncle’s...
The Wind She Did Blow in Lander
The Strong Winds in Lander Monday toppled a tall Russian Olive tree onto a Fremont County owned pickup on the east side of the courthouse. The truck was parked and no one was inside it. Chris Jones at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Riverton said peak wind gusts...
Dubois School Board to vote on mental health contracts, district safety plan during regular meeting Tuesday
The Fremont County School District 2 (Dubois) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the Board Room at the District Administration Building, 700 N. First St. in Dubois. The agenda includes six discussion items:. -upcoming work sessions and training opportunities. -review of...
Severe Storms With Large Hail, Strong Winds Possible In SE Wyoming
Severe thunderstorms are possible in southeast Wyoming this afternoon, with large hail and strong winds possible. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following: ''There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Strongest storms...
Risch, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign and AI Influence on Federal Lands Policy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots from influencing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) electronic public comment system. Currently, the federal government’s online comment system allows submissions from individuals, organizations, and...
Lander Legends Girls 14U Fastpitch Softball won State Championship
The Lander Lady Legends fastpitch softball team brought back some hardware from the state tournament in Gillette. Girls softball is broken into different age divisions, and the Lady Legends have five teams to their name across the different age brackets; all but one of those teams placed, and the 14U (14 and under) took first.
Law Enforcement Reports - Man scammed, $42K lost; Arrests; Terroristic Threats
All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. 7:53 a.m. 500 block Washington St. – Holly Butler, 51, Lander, arrested for Simple Assault. 8:13 a.m. 700 block East Main – A LPD officer stood by while an employee who was initially not able to pay for gasoline, finally paid what was owed.
Garage Sale: 22 Greenview Drive, Riverton
This sale has something for everyone, tools, gowns, carpets, ranch supplies, sporting goods, and household items. There is a like new pair of skis and boots, Pex plumbing tools, and for the 4Her in the the family, a set Oster Showmaster variable speed shears. And kids books. Happy Saling!. From...
New community service officer to take oath of office during Riverton City Council meeting Tuesday
The Riverton City Council will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the Council Chambers at Riverton City Hall, 816 N. Federal Blvd. The agenda begins with the administration of the oath of office for a new Community Service Officer. The consent agenda for the evening...
Riverton Raiders Pitcher Cox Threw a No Hitter over the weekend
The Riverton Raiders spent this past weekend traveling for a pair of double headers. On Friday, it was the old nemesis, Lovell. Saturday brought a familiar foe as well, however one that Riverton has had remarkable success against, Rawlins. In game one against Lovell, the Raiders bats were unable to...
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