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Construction Delays, Inflation Push Back Opening Of $53 Million Upton Rare Earths Plant
Rare Element Resources Ltd. says double-digit inflation and construction delays have postponed the July opening of its novel rare earth minerals demonstration plant being built in Upton, Wyoming, by at least two months. Inflation, which has skyrocketed about 18% since 2020, is largely to blame, the company said. In a...
GR City Council designates Purple Heart City, approves resolutions
The Green River City Council convened on July 2, beginning with a proclamation from Mayor Pete Rust, establishing Green River as a Purple Heart City. The initiative, aimed at ensuring the community never forgets the sacrifices of military personnel, encourages all citizens to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Purple Heart recipient Earl McDonald also addressed the council, advocating for the cause.
Raiders drop pair to Powell in slugfest
The Riverton Raiders hosted the Powell Pioneers Tuesday at Roy Peck Field in a doubleheader. The Park County team took both contests, winning the first game 10-1 via a six-run outburst in the fifth inning and the second 16-14 in a slugfest that featured four home runs, one by Powell and three from the Raiders.
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Community mourns teen, aids family
A Douglas man is facing multiple charges, the most serious being aggravated vehicular homicide, after an accident June 23 on HWY 91 at milemarker .5 that resulted in the death of MacKenzie Crouch Blessinger, 14, and the hospitalization of her mother, Justine Crouch and brother Barry Crouch, 6. The older...
Weekend cold front to bring brief cooldown to Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Thunderstorms should be expected today and tonight, especially in east central Wyoming and the western Nebraska Panhandle. These storms may become severe with all hazards possible, including hail, strong winds and even tornadoes according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. Today in Cheyenne, expect sunny...
Sunny on Wednesday, cool with possible thunderstorms on the Fourth
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper could see some natural fireworks at times on Independence Day. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, conditions on Wednesday are expected to be sunny and breezy. A high around 83 degrees and gusts of up to 25 mph are expected. Thursday, the Fourth...
Chamber Celebrates Opening of Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery
The Chamber celebrated the opening of the new location for new member, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 23 S. Main St. in Sheridan. Ballard’s is a fine art gallery representing more than 40 artists featuring all original paintings and bronze work from all over the United States and more. Kim Lassiter is the owner. A grand opening celebration for the gallery will be held Friday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more information about Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, call (307) 763-7681 or visit www.ballardsfineart.com.
DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving this holiday weekend; SafeRide Expanded
The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers beginning Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7. Fremont County law enforcement is reminding everyone to never drive impaired and to always wear your seat belt. SafeRide will be in operation and available for free...
The Spuds Extend Their Win Streak to Open Up 5 Game Home Stand
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - To say the Spuds have found their groove would be an understatement, as they won the past 13 games, and they were looking to make it 14 with their first game in July. The Oahe Zap have yet to beat the Spuds in their...
A Major Investment: Meta to Build $800M Data Center in Cheyenne
Cheyenne LEADS in a media release on Tuesday announced that Meta, formerly the Facebook company, will build an $800 million, 715,000-square-foot data center in Cheyenne. Cheyenne LEADS says the state-of-the-art facility will support approximately 100 operational jobs and more than 1,000 skilled trade jobs at peak construction. "There is no...
City Announces Sanitation & Facility Schedule for July 4
Several City facilities and offices will have modified schedules for the July 4 holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Residents who would typically have trash and recycle pickup on Thursday, July 4, will instead have pickup on Saturday, July 6. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Cheyenne Neighborhood Night block party locations announced
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Police Department’s 15th annual Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is Thursday, July 11. The official block party map is now available at bit.ly/4cosLiW. Find your neighborhood’s party location and join in the fun. Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is a community-building event designed to bring neighbors, businesses and police together in partnership against crime in Cheyenne. When neighbors are able to meet and connect with one another and the officers that serve them, they are able to work together to prevent crime, according to a CPD news release. If you don’t see a party nearby, or would like to attend more than one, check out Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters for the community-wide Cheyenne Neighborhood Night celebration from 5:30-8 p.m.
Rock Springs Council Approves Downtown Open Container Ordinance
ROCK SPRINGS – Action by the Rock Springs City Council Tuesday night will allow residents to enjoy liquor or a malt beverage while outside in the downtown area, though Council members are keen to keep an eye on what happens next. The ordinance only allows consumption of alcoholic beverages...
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit likely to open at former Casper downtown Village Inn
CASPER, Wyo. — The shuttered downtown Casper Village Inn at 325 S. Durbin St. is poised to become the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Casper. The building was purchased by Travis Brown of Cheyenne, who operates the Eat Sleep BBQ LLC based at 1400 Dell Range Blvd. in Cheyenne, according to records at the Secretary of State’s office. The same Frontier Mall location is also a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The building is being purchased under Food Rush LLC, according to City of Casper records.
Diddy Spotted Water Rafting In Wyoming Amid Mounting Legal Trouble
Diddy has been in some deep water lately with mounting legal trouble, so he decided to jump into even deeper waters—whitewater rafting, that is.TMZ captured the mogul in action in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Sunday (June 30), hitting the waters with two other unnamed figures and an activity guide. The disgraced star can be seen getting in a workout, paddling down the river without a care in the world.Justin Combs Appears On 'Power Book II: Ghost' As 50 Cent Continues To Mock Diddy Elsewhere, Sean Combs recently had a day named in his honor revoked. The outlet reported that on Friday...
Budweiser and Western Wyoming Beverages celebrate Trona industry during Clydesdale visit
In conjunction with the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales 2024 visit to Sweetwater County, Western Wyoming Beverages and Budweiser will host a free, open-to-the-public event called “Cheers to Trona” and offer all Trona mine employees 21 years of age and older a free 12-pack of Budweiser glass bottles, to enjoy the ‘fruits of their labor.’
Special Use Permit Granted for Hilltop Baptist Church Child Care Center
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council unanimously approved a special use permit to allow Hilltop Baptist Church to operate a child care center within the existing church. While the property at 405 Faith Dr. is zoned as R-1, a child care center subject to State of Wyoming...
Dubois School Board holding special meeting Tuesday to vote on fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, salary charts
(Dubois, WY) – The Fremont County School District 2 (Dubois) Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Board Room at the District Administration Building, 700 N. First St. in Dubois. There are two items on the agenda:. -approve the fiscal...
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