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WCA All-Star North Volleyball Preview
The Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Saturday kicks off at 1 pm with the volleyball match at the ThunderBird Gym at Casper College. The North squad has some serious ability with more than a few players earning All-State designation. Saydee Zimmer of Big Horn is a 4-time All-State pick in 2A, Aubrey Dewine of Campbell County is a two-time All-State pick in 4A with Upton's Sophie Louderback a two-time selection in 1A.
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 Girls Basketball Preview
The North girls basketball team for the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star game has plenty of balance with superior athletes. Tess Rule of Buffalo is a two-time 3A All-State pick, Cami Curtis of Campbell County, Adeline Burgess from Sheridan and Thunder Basin's Kambel Cox are All-State picks in 4A. The group...
1st Go-Round in the Books at National HS Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo is moving on to the 2nd go-round in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girls team had a solid 1st go and sits in 2nd place behind Texas. Hadley Thompson of Yoder is currently 3rd in the girls all-around as she took 3rd in the 1st go of the goat tying in 7.09. She was 7th in the 1st go of the breakaway in 2.37 with Rhame Hicks of Gillette taking 6th in 2.36. Sheridan's Abagail Olson jumped to 3rd in the barrel racing with a run of 17.215. Kloe Nichols of Boulder was 9th in the 1st go. Caitlin Moore of Wright placed 5th in the first go-round of the pole-bending in 20.111 with Gillette's Abby Milburg 15th. Karly Peterson of Buffalo was 23rd in the girls cutting and Sydnee Roady of Worland was 38th in the reined cow horse event.
'Regardless of gender': Bruce named first woman director of Wyoming Game and Fish
CHEYENNE — The people of Wyoming have a deep love for wildlife, a love that soon-to-be director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Angi Bruce, shares. Bruce, the agency’s current deputy director, was appointed to the top position by Gov. Mark Gordon on July 5 and is slated to take over from current Director Brian Nesvick, who will retire in September. She will be the first woman to hold ...
America has a lifeline: WBI celebrates continued success of suicide lifeline
As part of Wyoming Behavioral Institute’s “Mental Health Matters” series on Oil City News, WBI Chief Executive Officer Mike Phillips has written a letter to the community, calling attention to the two-year anniversary of the national suicide lifeline 988. We can all help prevent suicide. This month...
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.
Visitors to northeast Wyoming to outnumber residents next month
SUNDANCE — Northeast Wyoming’s residents will be far outnumbered by visitors this August as rally-goers from the east collide with an estimated 60,000 guests at Gillette’s Camplex. Both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the International Pathfinder Camporee will be taking place during the first week of August, and officials are warning that locals will feel an impact. Crook County Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson has advised local residents to save...
Worker fatalities increase in Wyoming for second year
JACKSON — Wyoming has been in the spotlight for years as a state that struggles to keep workers safe, and a recent report shows deaths are again on the rise. Workplace fatalities in Wyoming increased 25% in 2022, from 27 deaths in 2021 to 34 in 2022 — the most recent figures available — according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It was the second consecutive year the number of workplace deaths increased in the state. The national average has hovered around...
Gray, Barney, and Christensen Are the WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Awards 7-18-24 [VIDEO]
Softball and baseball players from Gillette, Sheridan, and Casper earned our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors. That honor is for July 8 through July 14, 2024. The recipients are Avery Gray from Wyoming Havoc 18U softball, Avon Barney of the Sheridan Troopers, and Holden Christensen from the Casper Oilers.
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.
Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station
The Wyoming Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station is happening in Casper on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The event will feature exhibitor booths by Wyoming's top industry leaders. There will be live-entertainers, family-friendly games, and food trucks.
Governor Gordon’s Town Hall in Sheridan: Navigating Wyoming’s Economic Future Together
Governor Mark Gordon is gearing up for a Town Hall event in Sheridan this upcoming Tuesday. Sheridan Medias’ Ron Richter has the details. The Town Hall is an opportunity to hear from community members and discuss the economy, education, and job creation. Governor Gordon will moderate a panel that will discuss workforce development, protection of Wyoming’s core industries, and how to better coordinate Wyoming’s economic development needs with the educational system.
Buck Moon to appear full all weekend
JACKSON, Wyo. — Get ready to enjoy summertime moonlight this weekend! July’s full “Buck Moon” rises over Jackson on Sunday, July 21. On Sunday night, the moon will rise over the valley in the southeast at 9:07 p.m. According to NASA, the moon will appear full all weekend, beginning Friday evening and lasting through Monday morning.
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