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2024 Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally weekend is underway
(Riverton, WY)—The Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally has been a tradition for over 40 years. Balloonists travel from all over to take to the Riverton skies one weekend every July, offering rides and providing the experience of working on a balloon crew. The 2024 Rally is underway this weekend, with...
‘Meet the Candidates’: Rick Coppinger for mayor of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In this edition of “Meet the Candidates,” Rick Coppinger shares with Cap City News how he envisions leading Cheyenne if elected mayor. Coppinger is one of six people running for mayor. The following are responses that Coppinger shared with Cap City News. To view...
Suspect identified following standoff near Pinedale Elementary
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An armed suspect has been apprehended by police following a seven-hour standoff near Pinedale Heights. At about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, law enforcement received reports of gunshots in the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle. The person responsible for the gunshots barricaded himself inside a nearby residence.
Weekly Gas Report: Wyoming Gas Prices Average $3.30/Gallon
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 4.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 29.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
North Girls Basketball Squad Edges the South in WCA All-Star Game
The girl's basketball game at the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Saturday was super competitive as the North pulled out a 71-68 victory over the South at Casper College. The South had a sizeable lead in the first half but the North chipped away in the 2nd half thanks to a 13-3 run in the 4th quarter.
How common are rollover crashes in North Dakota?
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Rollover crashes occur when a vehicle is tipped onto its side or roof, usually after some form of spin or trip. In general, they have a higher fatality rate than most other types of accidents — and even those that aren’t deadly can still have disastrous effects on one’s car or […]
National Weather Service in Riverton Gives Warning on Smoke From Canada
If you have a sore throat, sinus issues, or even just noticed the general change in air quality since yesterday (Sunday, July 21st, 2024), there is a logical reason for it. Wildfires from our neighbors in Canada is affecting our sky. The US National Weather Service Riverton Wyoming posted a...
National High School Finals Rodeo Concludes in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a close on Saturday night in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girl's team had a great week as they finished 4th in the team standings. Yoder's Hadley Thompson finished 2nd in the breakaway roping with a time of 8.25 and took first...
2024 NHSFR Passes Halfway Mark And Showcases The Best Youth Talents
Showcasing over 1,500 of the best youth rodeo athletes from across the world, the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) passes the halfway mark in this year's competition with standout performances. The future stars of professional rodeo have shined bright under the big Rock Springs, Wyo. skies. Qualifying for the...
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Slightly cooler, drier Sunday on tap in the 10
(Fremont County, WY) – It will be a little bit cooler and drier today, according to County 10 Meteorologist Dave Lipson. It will be pleasant with sunny skies. Highs across the 10 range from 86 degrees in Shoshoni to 72 degrees in South Pass City. Temperatures are expected to...
Mostly clear skies expected as coming week begins
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents will be able to enjoy some good weather and mostly sunny skies as the coming week gets underway, though some rain is also possible on Monday. According to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Monday will start sunny and clear, though there...
Things To Do This Weekend: July 20 – 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!
Haze to continue into coming week before skies clear
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton warns that hazy conditions can be expected to carry over into the coming week, though clear skies will follow shortly behind. On Monday, Casper-area residents will likely see widespread haze and areas of smoke throughout the day. Skies will remain...
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