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Rapid Response: Sheridan Fire-Rescue Contains East Ridge Road Fire
Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) responded to the. 100 block of East Ridge Road for the report of a vehicle and grass fire at 14:52. Thursday, July 19, 2024. Additional reports from the Dispatch center advised the grass. fire was growing quickly as well as a significant...
Wyoming State Fair Coming Up Quick
The Wyoming State Fair's opening night is August 13, featuring the Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals in the Grandstands in Douglas. Throughout the week fairgoers can enjoy a carnival put on by Midway Attractions. Other entertainment, free with admission, includes a Sea Lion Splash Show, Hypnotists, and live music from Wyoming...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Updated for Saturday
The 2024 “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” are on Saturday, July 20, in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Majors’ season ends at district tournament
The South Big Horn Little League All-Stars didn’t get the storybook ending they were seeking at last week’s District 1 Majors Tournament in Bridger Valley. A first-time qualifier, the club was unable to overcome nerves and inconsistent fielding, losing to the Lander Valley All-Stars 18-1 on Thursday and to the Powell All-Stars 16-6 on Friday.
City of Buffalo refuses lease with private, affordable housing company
BUFFALO — Buffalo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday not to enter into a lease agreement with a private company seeking city property on which to build an income-restricted apartment building. In June, Housing Solutions, LLC., a Missoula, Montana-based company, approached the city about a 99-year lease of city owned...
Sheridan College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson Resigns His Position
Sheridan College is searching for a new coach for its rodeo team. At the Tuesday, July 16th 2024 meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Directors, Sheridan College President Dr. Walter Tribley announced that College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson has resigned. He had been the coach of...
Buffalo Council OKs Trails Cleanup Agreement
An agreement between the City of Buffalo and the University of Wyoming for a project in Buffalo has been approved and accepted by the city council. At the council’s meeting this week, Mayor Shane Schrader said it is a Wyoming Conservation Corp project, and City Clerk/Treasurer Julie Silbernagel explained further.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
C17 Crime Clips for Friday, July 19
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 18, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Fraud, July 18, Ichabod Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, CCSO. A 60-year-old man contacted the Campbell...
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Gets Underway On Friday
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 gets underway today (July 19), although the first round of rodeo action won't start until tomorrow. But the carnival midway will open at 10:30 a.m. at Frontier Park, and the first night show of CFD 2024, featuring the Turnpike Troubadours and the Red Clay Strays will be tonight at 7.
Things To Do This Weekend: July 19 – 21
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Wyo4News is your go-to guide for all the exciting happenings in Sweetwater County. From lively local events to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we’ve got the scoop on everything you need to make the most of your weekend. Dive into our latest roundup and find out what’s buzzing around town!
Remembering Todd Kidd: A Hero From Casper With a Lasting Legacy
The victim of a deadly shooting in a bar and restaurant in Denver last week was born and raised in Casper. Todd Kidd died trying to take a gun from 14-year-old Steven "Echo" Marquez, who was arrested in Casper this week and is now being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Per standard protocol, the Denver District Attorney’s office will make the final determination of charges.
The Dance of 100 Years: Martha Graham Dance Company to perform in Jackson
JACKSON, Wyo. — A legend will come alive as one hundred years of history dance across the stage. Dancers’ Workshop is honored to present the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company at the Center Theater for their Summer Gala and Community Performance on July 26 and 27. The Martha...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Wyoming Woman Pleads Guilty to One Count of Grand Theft by Exploitation
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Gillette, Wyo. woman has pleaded guilty to one count of felony Grand Theft by Exploitation for stealing almost $94,000 from the property of another person. Alexa Shay Kinney, 33, entered the guilty plea on Monday, July 15, in...
Heart Mountain Interpretive Center curator to receive LaDonna Zall Passionate Witness Award
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Eric Muller, the historian who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will be honored with the LaDonna Zall Passionate Witness Award at the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage on July 27. The award is named for the first curator of the Heart Mountain site,...
CWC Budget Adopted; Pay Raises Approved; Enrollment Up Again
The Central Wyoming College Board of Trustees Wednesday night approved the college’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget of $49,056,343. Vice President for Administration Willie Noseep said the budget is up by 17.8%, with the increase due to the construction of a new Jackson campus building and the increase of Wyoming PBS funding.
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