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National HS Finals Rodeo Moving Along in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo kicked off over the weekend in Rock Springs with over 1500 contestants from 47 states and provinces. The Wyoming girls team is currently in 2nd place behind Texas with 930 points so they're off to a good start in the first go-round. After Monday's...
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
Golf carts, K9 retirement, and new mobile terminals on City Council agendas
The Rock Springs and Green River City Councils will be in regular sessions this evening at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at their respective City Halls. Among the items the Rock Springs Council will be dealing with is a request from the Park and Rec. Department to replace the golf carts at the White Mountain Golf Course. The Rock Springs Department of Engineering is also requesting permission to bid on Phase II of the Concrete Replacing and Crack Sealing road projects.
Clearmont Council Discusses Rate Increases for Utilities
The Clearmont Town Council met on Monday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at Clearmont Town Hall. Mayor Chris Schock reported on the partial fire ban in Sheridan County, adding that due to the fires in the area it should be a full ban on fires. “Please don’t burn anything,” he said.
C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, July 16
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, June 15, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Vandalism, July 15, Overdale Drive, GPD. Officers responded to Bell Nob Golf Course at...
Rocky Mountain Power: Electricity restored; RMP shut off power due to wildfire
CASPER, Wyo. — Over 27,000 customers were without power Monday due to a wildfire west of the Dave Johnston Power Plant in Glenrock, according to Rocky Mountain Power officials. As of 4:20 p.m., power had been restored to all but 500 customers in Natrona and Converse counties. RMP official...
Life at Fort Phil Kearny, through their eyes
Wyoming State Parks Site Superintendent Sharie Shada made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about a new program at the Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site that will put visitors in the shoes or boots of someone from the past. According to Shada, the new program “Character...
Casper-Natrona Health Department: Stay safe when power goes out
CASPER, Wyo. — As of early afternoon Monday, more than 23,000 electric customers were without power in Natrona County, but power was restored by 1:50 p.m. according to Rocky Mountain Power. When the power goes out, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department offers these safety tips and other suggestions:. Be...
Last suspect of Operation Shattered Glass sentenced
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The final suspect in operation Shattered Glass has been sentenced. 41 year old Victor Paul Gonzalez Brizo, of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. In 2023, The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office,...
Western Wyoming Community College is hiring for multiple positions
Are you looking for a fulfilling career with endless possibilities? Western Wyoming Community College is hiring for multiple positions! Below is a list of current open positions for paraprofessional/professional and faculty positions:. Paraprofessional/Professional Positions:. Children’s Center Part-Time Aide – Click HERE to view the job description and apply.
History Jackson Hole to host talk on women artists of the West
JACKSON, Wyo. — History Jackson Hole will host a Curator Talk on women artists from the American West on Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. In a time marked by exploration, expansion and cultural change, pioneering women artists used their creative talents to capture the spirit of the frontier, depicting majestic and wild landscapes. These women showed the spirit of adventure that defined the West and challenged conventional gender roles by pursuing their careers as artists.
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,...
Sundowners selling fruit to benefit vision
Sheridan Sundowner Lions Jim Rapp, Sonny Reisch, and Gail Vanderpoel made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about the fundraising efforts of the organization. The Sheridan Sundowner Lions, like other Lions Club chapters throughout the county, works to provide vision screenings and other vision medical care...
EchoStar Launches Open RAN Development Lab
EchoStar Corporation has opened a new Open RAN (O-RAN) testing and evaluation lab at the company’s data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID) is a site where vendors can test and validate O-RAN solutions using EchoStar’s live O-RAN network. The...
Street Closure: 6th And Harney
As part of the City of Laramie sanitary sewer project, Simon Contractors is required to close Harney Street at 6th Street. The closure is expected to begin on Wednesday 7/17 and extend to Wednesday 7/31. The work will include the removal and replacement of the roadway surfacing associated with the sanitary sewer project.
Casper Pipe Project aims to find existing lead water pipes
CASPER, Wyo. — City of Casper officials announced a Casper Pipe Project mailer was sent to all Casper residents and businesses on Friday, according to a press release. Casper is working to find any existing lead water pipes located on residents’ properties and inform the residents how to alleviate the danger from them. The Environmental Protection Agency has also requested all municipal water systems across the country complete an inventory.
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