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Thunderbird teams enter ’24 season nationally ranked
CASPER, Wyo. — Three Casper College athletic teams — the men’s soccer team, the women’s soccer team and the women’s volleyball squad — have been ranked in the NJCAA preseason polls. “Casper College is one of only six programs to have its men’s soccer,...
Development on Belvoir Ranch trails, Historic Pumphouse continuing steadily; City Council reviews current status of 2024 goals
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne councilmembers have a firm grasp on next steps for several years-long projects. However, plans for other initiatives are still up in the air. On Wednesday, the Cheyenne City Council reviewed progress on its 2024 project priorities. Councilmembers discussed progress on restoring the Historic Pumphouse, revitalization of steam engines for the 15th Street Railroad Experience, development of trails on the Belvoir Ranch and design work on the Reed Avenue Corridor.
Chase Talich of Central Joins Gillette College for Basketball
Chase Talich rose to the occasion in his senior season in basketball at Cheyenne Central and that effort turned into an opportunity to play for Gillette College in 2024-25. Talich was a big factor in Central's run to the 4A State Championship in 2023-24 and was phenomenal in the State Tournament. He poured in 18 points in the championship game vs. Laramie, 13 in the semi-finals vs. Natrona, and a whopping 27 points on 11-15 shooting in the first round vs. Riverton.
(PHOTOS) ‘Roll and Read’ gets kids ready, excited for new school year
CASPER, Wyo. — Local families were able to get ready for the upcoming 2024–25 school year while enjoying several fun games and activities at Saturday’s Roll and Read Back to School Event, hosted by Parents as Teachers of Natrona County and the Mercer Family Resource Center. The...
Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management team took command of the Fish Creek Fire Saturday morning
(Dubois, WY) – The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson, took command of the Fish Creek Fire at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. The Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests have issued an updated and joint closure order for the fire area. Details about this closure order can be found on the Fish Creek Fire inciweb site and the Forest’s websites.
Contango donates to 2024 Fremont County Fair
(Riverton, WY) – Ahead of the 2024 Fair, Contango Resources donated $3,000 for the Fremont County Fair awards. The money was to be spread across all exhibits, from static to horses to all livestock, including small animals. Laura Harrington accepted the donation on behalf of the Fair Office, and...
City Council Considers Liquor License Transfer
A retail liquor license was an item of consideration at the recent Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. A request to transfer retail liquor license #2 from Railroad Grill, LLC, to Wild West Hotel, LLC, DBA as the Sheridan Inn, was approved by the City Council following a brief presentation by City Clerk Cecilia Good. Good said a few loose ends were tied up since the last time the details of the transfer were presented to Mayor Rich Bridger and the City Council.
Poll results show regional divide on issue of Alpine School District split
PLEASANT GROVE — A recent poll shows residents have strong opinions based on where they live when it comes to the potential splitting of Alpine School District. Stronger Together, a political action committee that originated in opposition of the ballot initiative asking voters whether Orem should split from Alpine School District, presented its poll results Tuesday night during the Pleasant Grove City Council meeting. Keith Wilson said a school district study had analyzed potential split options, but the group wanted to have further data on city-by-city results.
American Fork man, friends dead after triple drowning in California
SPRINGVILLE, California, Aug. 25, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Utah man and two canyoneering friends are dead after a triple drowning in southern California. Cyndi Miller, sister to David Bell, has confirmed her brother drowned Saturday while trying to save two friends, whom she identified as Utahn Jeannine Skinner and Peter On, whose state of residence was not confirmed.
1 dead, 1 missing at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
VERNAL — One woman is dead and her adult daughter is missing after recreating at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. About 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sweetwater County dispatchers in Wyoming received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning at the reservoir. The call was then transferred to Vernal dispatchers, who relayed the information to Daggett County Sheriff's Office, Flaming Gorge Ambulance and Green River Fire Department.
Woman in her 70s ejected from vehicle in Taylorsville crash
TAYLORSVILLE— A woman in her 70s was ejected from a vehicle after being hit by another car and taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to Taylorsville police. Her husband, who was also in the car, sustained moderate injuries and the driver of the other vehicle had a broken thumb. Both were also taken to the hospital.
#1 Recruit in the World Will Play Ball in Hurricane
A basketball academy that has been based in northern Utah is moving into what was once Diamond Ranch Academy just off Route 9 on the way to Sand Hollow State Park. It is Utah Prep Academy, and it has become a place where elite athletes come to play and learn.
Officials identify man who died falling off paddle board in southern Utah
HURRICANE, Washington County — A man who died after falling into Quail Creek Reservoir in Hurricane, Washington County, while paddle boarding was identified by Utah State Park officials on Sunday. The man was identified as 49-year-old Pedro Castillo from Cedar City. About 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Castillo was camping...
Orem couple arrested during crash investigation has ties to cartel, police say
OREM — An Orem couple arrested while police were investigating a crash that did not involve them are now facing criminal charges accusing them of involvement in a drug trafficking ring that attempted to utilize the U.S. Postal Service. Justin Shea Wilkinson, 37, and Melinda Marie Bluford, 42, were...
Tigers/Wolves golf results from Pinedale tournament
Rock Springs and Green River High School golf teams concluded play on Friday at the two-day Pinedale Invite tournament. Rock Springs finished fourth, with Green River in the fifth spot of the seven-team boy’s tournament. Star Valley won the boy’s division. The Tigers T.J. Atkinson finished third in...
Hell on Wheels holds its fifth Rodeo
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Hell on Wheels is coming up on its fifth rodeo of the season this Friday. This rodeo and chuckwagon dinner series is celebrating its Military Appreciation night, but this event promises that folks will get the full-on experience. “We really like it because it...
Off-duty nurse helps elderly woman who was ejected from her car
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — An elderly woman has been hospitalized with serious non-life-threatening injuries after being ejected from her vehicle in a car accident on Sunday. Sgt. Carver with Taylorsville City Police Department said the woman was with her spouse driving through an intersection at 3200 West 6200 South, when they were struck by another vehicle.
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