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Odor complaint leads to manhole full of random debris and backed up sewer
BLACKFOOT — Wastewater crews in Blackfoot responded to an odor complaint and discovered debris that didn’t belong inside a manhole, which caused some problems with the sewer. Crews responded on Thursday, Aug. 22, after 1 p.m. near the area of Court Street and Rich Street. Wastewater Collections Supervisor...
Man gets rider for killing ex-girlfriend’s horse after breakup
MORELAND — A 25-year-old has been sentenced after pleading guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend’s horse after a breakup. Shawn Brayden Jones was sentenced on Aug. 8 by District Judge Stevan Thompson to a minimum of two and a maximum of five years in prison. Thompson then suspended the...
GoFundMe effort organized for Kim Choma
On August 15, Kim Choma was driving home on US 89 through the narrows area between Auburn and Thayne when she was involved in a serious rollover accident. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the accident scene was strewn over several hundred feet. The Etna resident and University of Wyoming student suffered serious injuries such as a lacerated liver and facial injuries. Due to the timing of the accident and the location, Choma went unseen for anywhere from five to six hours, according to officials.
Wyoming Fire Fighters Making Strong Progress
Progress has been made on some of the biggest fires currently burning in Wyoming. Those heavy thunderstorms that passed over the area, on Monday, did not put anything out but made it a bit easier for firefighters to contain what has been burning. The House Draw Fire that has burned...
University of Utah receives $6.5M to reduce air pollution at schools in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah last week was selected as one of five recipients of a $34 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution at schools in low-income, disadvantaged and tribal communities. The U. is receiving a $6.5 million chunk, which...
Sheridan And Johnson County Unemployment Numbers Decrease From June To July 2024
While Wyoming’s unemployment rate held steady from June to July 2024, the rate in North-Central Wyoming decreased, thanks to an increase in the number of seasonal jobs. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Wyoming stayed at 2.9% in July. It was...
“Sincere apologies”: Hozier postpones two shows due to vocal issues
Hozier‘s current tour has gone from “Too Sweet” to sour. He’s had to postpone two shows due to vocal issues caused by a recent illness: Aug. 27 in Billings, Montana, and Aug. 28 in Casper, Wyoming. On social platform X, he thanked fans for their “kind support” while he’s been struggling vocally while “getting over a recent virus.” He wrote, “My voice just isn’t getting the chance it needs to recover properly.”
Now Open: Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole
Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole has opened its doors as the destination’s first adults-only hotel. Set atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, Hotel Yellowstone affords unobstructed views of the Teton Mountain Range and Snake River Valley. The hotel has 36 suites, housed in clusters across the property’s four acres....
Know Wyoming’s Foe: Arizona State Sun Devils
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowboys will open the Jay Sawvel era on Saturday evening with a trip to Big-12 foe Arizona State. It will be the first meeting between the former conference rivals since 1977. The contest will be broadcasted on FS1 with Chris Myers on the call joined in...
Council and City of GR discuss future of Killdeer Wetlands
The City of Green River and the Green River City Council met on Monday in a public discussion to decide the direction of future plans for the Killdeer Wetlands, located just outside the city. The meeting was held without Mayor Pete Rust, who was out sick, and council member George Jost, who was on vacation. All five other council members were present.
2024 Central Wyoming College Soccer season kicked off Aug. 22
(Riverton, WY) – The 2024 Central Wyoming College Soccer season kicked off on Thursday, August 22, with the Rustler teams hosting the College of Southern Idaho at Jackson High School in Jackson, WY. The 80-degree weather and remarkably radiant sunshine were perfect in setting the stage for the Rustler...
Labor Day Week In Cheyenne? Here’s What’s Happening
I saw Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Latte out now. Well, I guess that's acceptable since Labor Day Weekend is THIS weekend, so we're slowly pushing Summer out the door to make way for Fall. Expect to see Halloween decorations hanging at my house within the week. Any who. That...
Laramie’s Neil Summers Commits to UW Basketball Program
Laramie's 6-8 pivot man Neil Summers announced on "X" that he has committed to the Wyoming Cowboy basketball program. He was an All-State selection in 4A for good reason as he averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds per game as the Plainsmen advanced to the 4A Championship game. Summers poured in 20 points along with 15 rebounds in that title game loss to Cheyenne Central. He was 1st in rebounding in 4A and 5th in scoring with a 31-point and 27-point games against Sheridan plus an 18 rebound performance against Greeley. Colorado.
AI vs. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI
Artificial intelligence could soon be governing a city in the United States — at least if one American mayoral candidate has his way. Victor Miller recently threw his hat into the ring for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, pledging to manage the 65,000-person city exclusively with a generative AI bot he built himself — called VIC, or Virtual Integrated Citizen.
Casper Rescue Mission Kicks Off Brown Bag Challenge
The Casper Rescue Mission has kicked off their annual Brown Bag Challenge. As school goes back into session, parents will be packing lunches for their kids, or sending them with money for a hot lunch. The Mission is encouraging adults in the community to pack their own lunch(es) for a...
August 28 update: Wapiti Fire reaches nearly 80,000 acres with 0% containment, Lower Stanley evacuated
STANLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Lower Stanley was evacuated Tuesday night due to the movement of the Wapiti Fire. State Highway 21 from Stanley to Sour Dough Lodge is closed in both directions. The Red Cross opened an evacuation center at the LDS Church in Challis. Additional divisions, DD and...
Wyoming Ranchers Help Each Other Through Facebook
Most ranchers across Wyoming know each other. In some cases, their families have known each other for generations. So when the world goes wrong they come together to offer help to those neighbors and friends in need. The recent wildfires on Wyoming's prairies have inspired a Facebook page called Wyoming...
Wyoming Fire Fighters Making Strong Progress
Progress has been made on some of the biggest fires currently burning in Wyoming. Those heavy thunderstorms that passed over the area, on Monday, did not put anything out but made it a bit easier for firefighters to contain what has been burning. The House Draw Fire that has burned...
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