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Wyoming takes a hit by the global Microsoft outage
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Waking up this morning, you may have noticed when trying to boot up your computer, you were met with a blue screen. The issue is believed to have started from a security update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is meant to prevent online hacking. Early Friday morning, a line of new code sent to computers that run Microsoft Windows started to crash, which caused worldwide fallout, including canceled flights around the world, 911 emergency outages, banks, courts, and hospitals have all been disrupted. The global outage has taken no prisoners across the country, which includes the Cowboy state.
Jentel Presents to showcase artists on July 30
The Jentel Artist Residency Program offers dedicated individuals a supportive environment in which to further their creative development. Jentel is an anagram of the founder’s name, Neltje. A lover of both Wyoming and art, Neltje’s experience while visiting Wyoming from her native New York in the 1960s, left her inspired and rejuvenated. It was this fire that Neltje wished to ignite in others which motivated her to create the Jentel Artist Residency.
SCLT August Explore History: Fort Mackenzie Historic District Tour
The Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced that its Explore History program for August will be a Fort Mackenzie Historic District Tour. First established as a military outpost and later transformed into a veterans hospital, Fort Mackenzie has served our community for more than 125 years. VA Historian Thomas Hatch will lead us on a tour of the history and architecture of the Fort Mackenzie Historic District.
Chamber, DSA celebrate reopening of Main Street
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sheridan Association celebrated the reopening of Sheridan’s Main Street with a special ceremony and Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the intersection of South Main Street and Works Street. The celebration signals the completion of the...
Top Rodeo Champions Shine in Colorado and Wyoming Circuit
The Mountain States Circuit hosts top cowboys and cowgirls in rodeos throughout July and early August, with Colorado and Wyoming being the prime locations for these events. R.C. Landingham scored 88 points in bareback riding and earned $6,557 in Sheridan, Wyo. Kodi Jang won the steer wrestling event in Sheridan...
Sixth Annual Murder at the Mansion
During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Wyoming State Historic Site Superintendent Shaire Shada told listeners the theme of this year’s Murder at the Mansion will return the visitors to the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress as and act the part of the individual character they...
Mid-year Statistics Show Crime is Trending Down in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) is releasing mid-year crime data that shows crime has decreased 20% overall across the city of Cheyenne. The six-month analysis contains data that was collected from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 and compared across the same period in 2024. As recommended by the...
(PHOTOS) History springs to life at Fort D.A. Russell Days in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A loaded cannon and 18th century muskets pierced the battlefield Saturday afternoon in presentations of historical events. As part of the first weekend of Cheyenne Frontier Days, F.E. Warren Air Force Base is hosting its Fort D.A. Russell Days. The outdoors event includes historical reenactments of the American Revolution, displays on horseback from cavalry groups and a live demonstration from a Navy parachute team.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #11
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Friday night’s Performance #11 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
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."
Hazy skies, chance of storms to continue this weekend
GILLETTE, Wyo.— While Campbell County has no air quality alerts in effect, smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to move through the area this weekend, along with possible thunderstorms. Saturday temperatures will top out around 86 degrees in Gillette with mostly sunny skies. Air quality remains relatively clear with...
A first look at 305 Acres Willow Creek Ranch & Range
To visit any of these listings or feature your home on Listings of the Week, contact The McPeak Group – Call: 307.222.9898 or Email: mpg@jhsir.com. Located between Afton and Thayne, Willow Creek Ranch and Range is a 305-acre legacy property that provides a unique canvas to create your Wyoming dream. The property combines three 35 acre lots from the beautiful and private Willow Creek development with over 200 acres of open range in the Grover Dry Farm area.
PODCAST: Mia the Walmart Dog and Her Human, Billy
In our latest Report to Wyoming podcast episode I chat with Billy Welch, the owner (he would say dad) of Mia. If you shop at the West-side Walmart in Casper then chances are you already know Mia takes her job as a greeter and therapy dog very seriously. In this...
Energy Conservation Works contracts Melissa Turley as Executive Director
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Energy Conservation Works (ECW) Joint Powers Board approved a contract with Melissa E. Turley, principal of m.e.t. solutions, for executive director services during a special meeting last week. Energy Conservation Works creates equitable access to energy conservation and renewable energy to improve and preserve the quality of life for all residents. It is a partnership between the Town of Jackson, Teton County and Lower Valley Energy, and collaborates with community organizations to develop and implement programs.
Opera Wyoming to perform ‘The Secret Garden’ at The Lyric
CASPER, Wyo. — Opera Wyoming will debut its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” this month at The Lyric in Casper. According to a release from the company, “The Secret Garden” is based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with lyrics by Marsha Norman and will open on July 19 at The Lyric. The musical score was written by Lucy Simon. There will be seven performances, with the last on July 28.
Dirty Scotty’s Hats of Ill Repute opens
Scotty Flitner did not set out to be a milliner. She’s a bonafide cowgirl and sixth generation rancher, who studied art, then equine dentistry, and cowboyed the Idaho-Nevada border before returning to her home state of Wyoming. She’s also insatiably curious, loves learning and is always ready to meet a new challenge with a pragmatic, can-do, never-quit attitude. Following several years of independent study, apprentice work and a four-month intensive in Billings with Randy Rains of Law Dog Hat Company, Flitner’s own hat shop, Dirty Scotty’s Hats of Ill Repute, opened in downtown Greybull recently, taking over the Mackey’s Custom Hats business.
Greybull wrestlers compete at national tournament
Two members of the Greybull-Riverside wrestling team competed with Team Wyoming at last weekend’s U.S. Marine Corps Junior & 16U National Tournament in Fargo, N.D. The tournament is billed as the largest in the world, with more than 7,000 competing. Gabby Dowling and Tawny Bertolini will be a senior...
Tech outage delays flights into, out of Jackson
JACKSON, Wyo. — A global tech outage has impacted travelers across the globe, including those attempting to come and go from the Jackson Hole Airport on Friday, July 19. “Due to third party technical issues, various airlines are impacted,” the Jackson Hole Airport said in a statement. “Please check with your carrier before leaving for JAC.”
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