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Casper’s Jarron Janzen Inks for Rodeo at Colorado Northwestern CC
Rodeo cowboy Jarron Janzen, who graduated early this year from Kelly Walsh High School, has signed up to compete in rodeo at Colorado Northwestern College. Janzen competed in saddle bronc riding on the high school rodeo circuit. He placed sixth during the 2023-24 season. Janzen won a round in saddle...
Step Back in Time and Celebrate Casper’s Namesake with “Caspar Collins Day”
Fort Caspar is commemorating Casper's namesake with "Caspar Collins Day" on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this FREE event. Explore a pioneer camp, meet mountain men and an emigrant Trail Boss along with Frontier Army soldiers. See Mormon handcarts and classic vehicles on display from the Oil Capitol Auto Club and play old-fashioned kids games.
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
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.
Here’s Your Chance to Win a Restored 1979 F-250 in Central Wyoming
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming is celebrating 55 years of providing services to the youth of Central Wyoming by holding a special drawing for a pristinely restored 1979 Ford Truck. This Ford F-250 Ranger features a robust 460 engine, making it a blend of vintage appeal and...
Severe Storms Possible In SE Wyoming Thursday, Friday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong storms are possible in southeast Wyoming on Thursday and Friday, with strong winds and large hail being the primary hazards. The agency posted the following on its website: Storms are expected through late this week with a few severe thunderstorms...
Wyoming Game & Fish helicopter fish stocking to soon take place in lakes outside of Dubois, Lander
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, will soon be conducting helicopter stocking of fish in backcountry and wilderness lakes outside of Dubois and Lander. This initiative will include lakes in the Shoshone National Forest, specifically in the Popo Agie and Fitzpatrick Wildernesses. Over...
State considers limiting local authority over housing, zoning and development
As a state panel eyes limiting local governments’ authority to regulate development, two mayors are calling on the Legislature to address housing shortages and affordability by instead giving municipalities more tools. The Legislature’s Regulatory Reduction Task Force is set to meet in Cheyenne on Thursday to consider six draft...
Afton Town Council report for July
Members of the Afton Town Council along with Mayor Jeff Jensen held their monthly meeting on July 9. Here are items of note from that meeting:. • Josh Peavler, Director of Public Utilities, reported to the council and recapped the town’s handling of the rock slide at the Intermittent Spring site.
Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia announces departure from role
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia is stepping down as skipper after 16 years with the program and 13 coaching the 18U team. The decision wasn’t an easy one for him, but by the end of the season Galicia felt it was time.
The Outlaw Saloon excited for another year of Cheyenne Frontier Days after parties
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The final touches are being added to The Outlaw Saloon’s back lot for Cheyenne Frontier Days starting July 19. Owner Curtis Crowton, who took over as owner in 2020 says he is excited to continue a long standing tradition. “It’s unique, you know...
Author, historian Eric Muller recognized with Compassionate Witness Award from Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation
CASPER, Wyo. — The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is awarding author, historian and law professor Eric Muller, who curated the permanent exhibit at the mountain’s interpretive center, with the LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award. Muller will officially receive the award at the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage on Saturday, July...
Wildfire haze clouds skies on otherwise hot, sunny days in Gillette
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Haze from neighboring wildfires is making for a murky-looking morning in Gillette on what will become a hot summer day. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, has forecast a high of 92 with increasing clouds as a low chance for storms creeps into the forecast for this afternoon. Winds will come from the south at 6–8 mph, then turn to come from the northeast in the afternoon. Gusts could reach 17 mph.
Sheridan College Innovation Center Almost Ready For Fall Semester 2024 Classes
Sheridan College is almost finished remodeling a building that will soon be used for its advanced manufacturing and advanced sciences division. Back in 2019, the Seven Pillars Foundation gifted the college a 25-thousand square foot building, located on the southeast corner of Heartland Drive and Solutions Way, which is on the other side of I-90 from the college campus.
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