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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS 2023 Recruits Promoted
The Jackson Hole Fire/EMS recruit class of 2023 celebrated their promotion to full membership during a swearing in ceremony at the Station 1 Firehouse in Jackson on Thursday. Eight members of the class were pinned with their fire department badge, the symbol of their pledge to serve and protect the public.
From bronc riding to barrel racing: How the rodeo scene changed for female competitors
CHEYENNE — Notable female rodeo legends have paved the way for women’s participation in this male-dominated event, but not without some roadblocks along the way. Cowgirls of the West Museum Director Pam Cooper said the participation of women in rodeo events greatly evolved over time. Before the 1930s, women competed in roughstock events, as well as steer roping and street wrestling — and they were good at it. Roughstock events...
What to do in Gillette (7/18/24–7/20/24)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — From Thursday to Saturday, Gillette is offering multiple free and fundraising events to enjoy. Thursday, July 18, Downtown Thursday Nights continues at 3rd Street Plaza. The free event highlighting artist Devon Worley will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. The six-week concert series will feature a kids zone, food carts and more fun for all ages.
Family-Friendly ‘Summer Hits at Hat Six’ Event Happening This Saturday in Evansville
If you are looking to enjoy some good live music, great food and outdoor family fun, you do not want to miss "Summer Hits at Hat Six" this weekend. The official Hat Six Travel Center Facebook page made the announcement with a graphic and a message that read:. OUR 3RD...
‘Blast From the Past’ Drag Racing Event Taking Place in Douglas This Saturday
COST: Spectators - $10.00 | Children 12 years old and under - FREE. The official Central Wyoming Motorsports Facebook page also shared the payout structure for this Saturday's event and a reminder for the track test, which stated:. July 20th Blast from the Past Shootout payout updates!. Big Tire =...
Black Hills home to hundreds of reptile species
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Located just six miles south of Rapid City, Reptile Gardens is home to a couple hundred reptile species and has been a tourist attraction for more than half of a century. “It’s kind of a crazy thing having the World’s largest collection of reptiles in...
Sioux Falls stays alive, Rapid City advances to championship at State Little League Tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The first team has qualified for the championship of the South Dakota State Little League Tournament championship while the first one has bowed out after night two of play. In the first game of the night between teams that each won on Thursday...
Custody Questions: Sioux Falls dad left wondering why he can’t see his daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Custody battles are often difficult and the details can be muddy. A Sioux Falls father emotionally reached out to us for help to have his voice heard after he said he lost partial custody of his daughter without even getting a chance to appear in court.
Montana Ranchers Scammed over Hay during Drought
The drought of 2021 was hard on nearly all of state agriculture, which included a hay shortage. Now throw in a con man to further hurt family operations. Jory D. Parks of Logan, Kansas pulled a fraud on Facebook, advertising hay in large quantities for sale, and offering to deliver into Montana and Wyoming. He received advances from ranches desperate for hay for their livestock. You guessed it, Parks pocketed the funds for his personal and business use, without delivering the forage.
What are the stakes for the 2024 elections in Wyoming?
JACKSON — While lawmakers representing Teton County in the Wyoming Legislature will go unchallenged in the upcoming election, battle lines have been drawn across the state. All 62 seats in the Legislature’s House are up for grabs, and 15 out of 31 state senators are facing reelection. Only 15 of those 77 total races are uncontested. Four of those races with incumbents facing no challenger are Democratic Reps. Mike Yin and Liz Storer, Republican Rep. Andrew Byron and Republican Sen. Dan Dockstader, all representing Teton...
Wyoming hotels, WYDOT, hospitals affected by global Microsoft outage Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — A global IT outage is impacting Wyoming operations on Friday. According to a social media post on Friday morning, WYDOT said the outage has taken down Driver Services, including issuing of IDs and driver’s licenses. Its website is down, but its road info website is operational.
Superintendent Degenfelder Launches Principal Leadership Program In Collaboration With UW
Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is launching the 307 Principal Leadership Academy in collaboration with the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Education and with the support of secondary and elementary principal associations. The academy will provide support and training for principals in the early years of their career, which in turn will improve education leadership statewide.
Wyo. Coaches Association North Boys Basketball Preview
The North boy's basketball team has a couple of players from 3A schools that will be a huge factor for them. Eli Patterson from Buffalo is a 4 time All-State Selection and Gunnar Erickson of Powell made All-State this year as the Panthers won the 3A State Championship. Both of these guys averaged 14 points a game this past season so they will be tough to stop.
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