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WCA All-Star Girls Basketball Postgame Remarks
The Wyoming Coaches Association girl's basketball game was full of energy and close to the finish as the North hung on to beat the South 71-68. Campbell County's Cami Curtis led the North with 17 points and Bradie Schlabs of Cheyenne East threw in 22 for the South. The game...
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...
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...
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.
Oakland Homeless Encampment Clearance Extended as Residents Scramble for Solutions
As Oakland workers began clearing out a homeless encampment at the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza Tuesday, residents faced the stark reality of finding a new place to stay. This action marks the first significant eviction since a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month, which relaxed clearance rules for such camps. The move-out, initiated with a three-day notice period, comes with the offer of shelter from the city, but many residents are unsure of their next steps. "I guess this could be worse, but when you gotta go, you gotta go," Michael Avery said, as per the San Francisco Chronicle, expressing resolve to vacate quickly.
Stothert's 2025 budget: Slash property tax rate, fully staff OPD, add city facilities
OMAHA, Neb. — Mayor Jean Stothert proposed a property tax rate cut, new facilities for first responders, an asphalt plant for potholes, and continued funding for a homeless services coordinator, among other highlights in her 2025 budget. The budget is $531.1 million, a 4.8% increase over 2024, according to her office.
Smoke Relief Coming Soon To Wyoming
Enough with the smoke already. Wednesday and Thursday of this week both come with air quality alerts. There is a lot on fire north, in Canada, and that smoke now covers most of the United States. The smoke has stayed with us due to the lack of any real wind...
Wyoming has a Chance to See Northern Lights Tonight
The National Weather Service is saying there is a good chance Wyomingites will see the Northern Lights tonight, July 23. The best viewing times will be between midnight and 3:00 a.m. The best way to view them is by finding a dark place away from light pollution. Then look to...
Cheyenne Day brings smoke, heat to Frontier Days
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, residents and visitors in Cheyenne will experience smoky skies and high temperatures. As Cheyenne Day for Frontier Days unfolds, smoke from Canadian and northwestern U.S. wildfires will drift into the area. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert. Those sensitive to smoke should limit outdoor activities.
Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championship of Champions Set to Return to Casper This Fall
The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will welcome the return of the Championship of Champions Indian Relay Race, September 20-22, in Casper, Wyoming. “The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races brings a lot of excitement and incredible competition to Casper and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase Native American culture at this exciting event,” said Angela Berry, Marketing & Promotions for Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo. “It’s fun to see fans come not only from Casper, but also from all over the State of Wyoming, across the United States and Canada to watch this iconic competition!
KWHS grad wins prestigious scholarship competition in Jackson over weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — A recent Kelly Walsh High School graduate took first place in a prestigious music scholarship competition in Jackson over the weekend. Evan DePaolo, who just graduated from KWHS this May, took home the $25,000 first-place scholarship on Sunday, playing multiple percussion pieces in the Grand Teton Music Festival’s Seventh Annual Scholarship Competition held in honor of the festival’s music director, Donald Runnicles.
Connections of Cultures: An Indigenous Perspective at Fort Phil Kearny
Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is pleased to announce the first program of the summer from American Indian Student Interpretive Ranger, Noah Tsotigh. On Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Interpretive Center, he will give a program titled, “Connections of Cultures: An Indigenous Perspective” is an engaging presentation about the way cultures have connected in the past, and how they’re still doing so today.
Congratulations to SageWest June Employee of the Month, Carol Power
SageWest proudly recognizes Carol Power, Admissions Financial Counselor, as the June Employee of the Month. “For the past couple decades, Carol has been dedicated to serving our communities with passion and diligence. Known for her empathetic approach, she helps patients with thorough answers and resolves issues calmly and professionally. Carol’s compassion, understanding, and extensive knowledge shine through in her daily interactions. Her contributions are deeply valued as she continues to make a significant impact in our community-focused service.”
Green River Arts Council to Host 24 Hour Art Competition on August 16 and 17
The Green River Arts Council and the City of Green River Parks and Recreation Department are excited to host the 19th annual Art on the Green 24 hour live art competition. Professional, semi-professional, amateur/hobbyist and high school artists from around the region compete in 2D and 3D categories and have 24 hours to create their artwork from beginning to end. The competition is held at the Historic Pavilion at Expedition Island, 475 South 2nd East, and begins Friday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. Contestants have until 11:00 a.m. the next day to complete their work. The public is invited to be firsthand witness of amazing art creations from start to finish. The event runs concurrently with the popular River Festival celebration at Expedition Island Park and is free to the public to attend.
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