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Damaging Winds, Large Hail Possible In Cheyenne, Laramie
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is warning about the possibility of large hail and damaging winds and large hail in southeast Wyoming this afternoon and evening. The agency posted the following on its website: Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially from east-central Wyoming across in the...
Missouri motorcyclist dies in crash in Park County
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A 44-year-old motorcyclist from Missouri died Sunday morning after crashing on WY 120 near Meeteetse. The crash occurred Aug. 25 at 9:35 a.m. at milepost 48.5 on WY 120, about 15 miles from Meeteetse in Park County. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist, identified as Willard Sandefer, was riding with two other motorcyclists just ahead of him.
Wyoming Behavioral Institute establishes scholarship endowment with Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Behavioral Institute, located in Casper, recently provided funds to create the Wyoming Behavioral Institute Mental Health Professional Scholarship with Casper College. The endowed scholarship will provide a student with $1,000 divided between the fall and spring semesters. The scholarship is open to students who...
UW’s Bartel brings swagger back to soccer
LARAMIE, Wyo. — BYU arguably has the best home crowd advantage in NCAA women’s soccer, with an all-time home record of 247–29–16. However, University of Wyoming goalkeeper Haley Bartel was a human mute button during Wyoming’s 1–0 victory. “Overall, I think defensively we had...
#WhatsHappening: Car Show, music, vendors, dunk tank, cornhole and more in Shoshoni on Aug. 31
(Shoshoni, WY) – Gather up the family or some friends and head to Shoshoni for their annual Shoshoni Hot Summer Nights end-of-summer bash on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Car Show and Day in the Park kick-off at noon at the Town Plaza. The Car Show is free and winners...
Five Large Fires Burn in Wyoming with Many Smaller Fires Not Contained
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Approximate amount burned: 185,000 acres, 30,000 in Wyoming. Governor Gordon made the following statement:. "I have marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including the five...
Montana Ranchers Burned Out: Where’s the Big Talk Now?
Where are our guys? Has anyone heard from Tester or Raines yet on help for the ranchers who have been burned out by the fires? There are 56 huge fires now burning in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Most of ours are related to the fierce lightning that moved through last Wednesday. I saw some of the most gut-wrenching photos this morning of a family's cows that couldn't get out of the way in time. It broke my heart to see this cruelty that Mother Nature delivered to them. I love all my animals, much like most ranchers, and I don't know if I could handle it either. Cows and their calves lying there next to each other where they died an awful death. I wish there was more we could do.
Casper Police Department seeks victim services volunteers
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is looking for people who want to volunteer in the department’s Victim Service Unit, according to a press release. The unit assists community members in crisis. Police rely on volunteers to help console victims and get them the services they need.
Hozier Postpones Upcoming Ford Wyoming Center Concert in Casper Due to Illness
The Ford Wyoming Center recently announced that this Wednesday's "Unreal Unearth Tour" featuring Hozier is being postponed. A press release from the Ford Wyoming Center included an apology from Hozier which stated:. Hi to all my fans,. I want to thank each and every one of you for coming to...
Update On Campbell County Wildfires: Efforts, Progress, And Ongoing Threats
Suppression efforts continue on both of the large fires in Campbell County. Strong winds are playing a major factor in the attempt to contain each of them. Fire behavior has been very active. Structures are threatened by each fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Resources have been arriving throughout...
Gillette falls in region for today’s potentially damaging winds, lightning
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette could see a potentially stormy day on this cool Monday. From a 6 a.m. temperature of 54 degrees, Gillette should see the high reach 75 under cloudy skies. Those clouds could be home to a thunderstorm or two, with some storms this afternoon reaching the severe level, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Possible thunderstorms Monday, elevated fire conditions this week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming’s risk of wildfires will remain throughout much of this week after periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday could see periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Casper area. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are possible, with a high temperature of 76 degrees expected.
Primary election results dampen conversation to increase maintenance funding for schools
CHEYENNE — It’s been 15 years since the Wyoming Legislature last revised its funding formula for school maintenance and repairs, and one state official said an adjustment is long overdue. But after a primary election set the stage for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a far-right group of hardline Republicans, to take control of the lower chamber in November, at least one lawmaker questions how well ...
Grand opening: University of Wyoming’s new College of Law building is open
After breaking ground nearly two years ago, the University of Wyoming’s College of Law officially opened a newly renovated northwest wing and the Alan K. Simpson Center for Clinical and Experiential Learning this week. Hundreds of current and former lawyers, politicians and university officials gathered Thursday afternoon in the west parking lot of the law building to celebrate the new addition of a 19,300-square-foot, two-story expansion of the historic law building. The event also emphasized the significance of the college’s commitment to enhancing legal education...
Off-Duty Casper Police Officer Faces 6 Felonies From Armed Standoff
CASPER — A Casper Police Department officer faces six felony charges stemming from an alleged 17-hour armed standoff when he was off duty at an east-side apartment complex that began late Thursday night. Natrona County Sheriff’s Officer spokesperson Kiera Hett said Michael Hughes, 30, has been charged on suspicion...
Natrona County health and food inspections (8/19/24–8/25/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
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