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(UPDATE) Police arrest suspect following bank robbery
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has apprehended a suspect in a reported bank robbery and for assaulting an officer Thursday afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a robbery at Jonah Bank of Wyoming located at 205 Storey Blvd. According to statements, an adult male suspect, later identified as Eric Smith, 34, of Cheyenne, entered the bank, threatened employees and demanded cash. He took an undisclosed amount of cash from the location and then fled on foot.
Brewers Gear up for Riverfest to Support Expansion of Community Trails in Casper
The 32nd annual Riverffest is happening August 10 in Casper at Crossroads Park. The event is FREE, but for unlimited sips of beer you must purchase a ticket. This year's event welcomes local and regional breweries like Melvin and Wind River Brewing, and Casper-area distributors bringing samples of craft beer to tickle your tastebuds.
2024 Lander Pig Roast, balloon walk continued mission to raise awareness for mental health, suicide prevention
(Lander, WY) – The 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast may have been cut short by a storm this past weekend, but despite the weather over 2,000 plates of free food were served and dozens of volunteers continued their mission of raising mental health awareness. The unofficial kick-off to...
Young at Heart Community Campfire set for Friday
The Young at Heart Community Center will host a Community Campfire this Friday, July 26. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 2400 Regan Ave. in Rock Springs. Attendees will receive a free s’more kit, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event promises a delightful evening for friends and family to enjoy together. It is a potluck, so participants are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share. Young at Heart will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and s’mores. Cornhole boards will be set up for everyone to play during the campfire.
Douglas’ Teigen Boyson Commits to Tabor College for Baseball
Teigen Boyson from the Douglas Cats American Legion Baseball team will continue his career on the diamond at the next level after recently signing at Tabor College. Boyson was a first-team all-conference selection this year after being a second-team all-conference pick in 2023. Boyson had a .358 batting average for...
The new Hotel Yellowstone Jackson Hole will be for adults only
Wyoming's Jackson Hole will welcome a new adults-only hotel on Aug. 1. Situated atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, the Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole promises easy access to the region's outdoor attractions, including Grand Teton National Park (5 miles) and Yellowstone National Park (60 miles). The property claims to...
Gatlin Appointed as First Director of UW Science Institute
Jay Gatlin, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology, has been named the inaugural director of UW’s newly named Science Institute (SI). SI is one of UW’s several universitywide institutes and centers. It enables world-class research and education that bring together disciplines across UW to strengthen the foundations of Wyoming’s present and future economy.
RSHS announces Lennon Spence as its new boys basketball coach
This evening it was announced that Lennon Spence is the new boys varsity head basketball coach at Rock Springs High School. The announce was made via the school’s Facebook page. Lennon is a native of Rock Springs and a former Tigers player. While playing for RSHS, Lennon was selected...
Casper Council breaks funding gridlock over Willard Envision Center
CASPER, Wyo. — The development of a multi-purpose community center in the former Willard Elementary School cleared a bureaucratic hurdle by the Casper City Council on Tuesday. The council authorized a revised Community Block Grant agreement between the Wyoming Community Development Authority and the city to assist funding for...
One More Smokey Day Wyoming, Then Skies Clear
We've been waiting for this and it's almost here. All you have to do it put up with one more hot day. This will also be one more day with a lot of smoke in the air. Then, slowly, it all starts moving out as cooler temperatures move in along with some thunderstorms.
Governor’s Town Hall Addresses Post-Secondary Education
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College. Education was one topic that the town hall panel addressed....
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