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Ucross Gala To Honor Senator Alan Simpson and Ann Simpson
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Ucross will hold their fall gala in support of its artists, art gallery and ranch. “A Place in Time: The Ucross Gala” will culminate in an award presentation honoring former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson and Ann Simpson of Cody, Wyoming, with the Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership.
Nicolarsen Talk on Natural History Draws Good Crowd.
On July 19, at 2:30 p.m., The Clearmont Historical Group welcomed Dave Nicolarsen, Museum Curator at Sheridan College, when he presented a talk on natural history to go along with the current display at the Historical Center. Around 20 people attended the lecture. Nicolarsen talked about the geology of Wyoming,...
Hazy, hot days ahead for Gillette this week
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Hazy days are here thanks to wildfires burning in and around Wyoming. Smoke has filled the Wyoming sky and made the horizon murky. That smoke could cause breathing issues for those sensitive to such environmental changes. Limiting outside activities when the smoke is thickest may help mitigate those issues, according to air quality reports.
AARP Wyoming Sets Veterans Resource Fair in Laramie For August
CHEYENNE - If you’ve ever woken up to Revelry, AARP Wyoming’s Veterans Resource Fair is for you. The American Legion and AARP Wyoming will host a Veterans Resource Fair, slated for Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn of Laramie. The event will include a complimentary box lunch, soda and coffee.
Wildfire likely caused by lighting extinguished on Casper Mountain on Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — A small wildfire located in the same area as the 2012 Sheep Herder Fire was extinguished over the weekend. According to a social media post from the Casper Mountain Fire District, the fire was likely caused by a lighting strike that had smoldered for a couple of days before it actively started to burn.
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County dinged revenue guarantee for Delta; now it’s Casper Council’s turn
CASPER, Wyo. — The long-running minimum revenue guarantee, or MRG — frequently cited as awkward and expensive, most recently having reached $595,420 — necessary to keep the SkyWest–Delta connection in Natrona County ended in part in June when the county commissioners said they’d had enough.
Cheyenne police investigate shots fired in North Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Sunday, July 21 at around 7:20 p.m., Cheyenne Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired at Pointe Park, 930 Gardenia Drive, according to a department press release. According to statements, a conflict occurred between the occupants of a white sedan and...
Candidate Forum, FY24 Financial Report, and more to come before the Shoshoni Town Council on July 23
Shoshoni Town Council is having a meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda:. The meeting will start with the call to order and roll call. Pledge of Allegiance:. We’ll kick things off with the...
Ashley Furniture store to open in Casper’s Eastridge Mall in August
CASPER, Wyo. — A vacant storefront once occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond will be home to a new Ashley Furniture store in Casper’s Eastridge Mall. The space has been empty since Bed Bath & Beyond closed in early 2023 shortly before the company was liquidated. A new major retailer opening in the Eastridge Mall is a bit of good news for the property after years of losing tenants due to changing trends and shopping habits that have affected indoor malls and retailers across the country.
First-Year Wyoming Coach Knows Significance Of Hosting BYU In Laramie
LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, former Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and then defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel were inside the visitor locker room at the home of BYU football, LaVell Edwards Stadium. They were in Provo for the first matchup in a two-game series between the former conference...
Second Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Slated For Tuesday
The second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Parades is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 9 in downtown Cheyenne. Have you ever wondered how the CFD parades got started?. The first CFD "parades" were mostly wild and woolly gallops through town by rowdy cowboys on wild broncos rather than the organized, well-planned processions enjoyed by modern spectators (according to the Cheyenne Frontier Days website).
Knights Close Season with Spirited Performance Against Outlaws
GREEN RIVER – Despite a valiant effort and a strong start, the Green River Knights fell to the Evanston Outlaws 14-9 in their final game of the season on Sunday during the Class A West Districts Tournament. The Knights initially took control after a seven-run rally in the bottom...
City facilities to modify schedules for Cheyenne Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Several city facilities and offices will have modified schedules for Cheyenne Day on Wednesday, July 24. City offices will be closed Wednesday, July 24. There will be no change for residents who typically have trash, recycle and yard waste pickup on Wednesday. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Riverton man arrested for cruelty to animals
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) – 64-year-old Riverton man Randall Murrell was arrested on July 21 for cruelty to animals, according to the July 22 Riverton Police Department (RPD) call log. The call log states that RPD received reports...
Water Main Repairs begin today in Lander
The City of Lander Water Department and Patrick Construction, Inc., are starting a water main replacement project on the 100 block of South 6th Street today due to the damage caused by freezing last winter. Residents in the area should expect a water outage for about a day early in the week while the repair is being made. A notice will be provided to the impacted residents as more details become available.
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