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Local Park Ranger, State Parks employee honored at Cheyenne Frontier Days
(Cheyenne, WY) – Cowboy Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, the nation’s leading skill game developer, hosted hometown heroes Ronnie Disbrow and Lonnie Porter during Cheyenne Frontier Days. The men were honored during a moment of celebration at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Wednesday, July 24, as thousands of spectators cheered from the crowd.
Body found at Mirror Lake identified as Colorado man
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office identified the body found at Mirror Lake on July 4 as James Bitner, 56, of Blackhawk, Colorado. Deputies received a report of a deceased individual near Mirror Lake around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed the presence of a deceased person, initially referred to as “John Doe.”
Wyoming Faces Monsoon Moisture and Fire Warnings: Cheyenne Braces for Extreme Weather
Cheyenne, WY – Residents of Cheyenne should prepare for a weekend of extreme weather as monsoon moisture and fire risks converge. According to the US National Weather Service in Cheyenne, monsoon moisture will return briefly on Friday and Saturday, bringing scattered to numerous storms during the afternoon and evening. These storms are expected to produce torrential rains, leading to potential flooding concerns on both days.
Pancake breakfast serves more than 5,000 attendees
CHEYENNE — Larry Barttelbort arrived at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza at 5:45 Monday morning, along with around 200 other volunteers. Over the next three hours, Barttelbort and the other volunteers served thousands of pancakes to thousands of people. He has been doing this every year for about 30 years as a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, and says it’s because he loves supporting the event and ...
LCSD1 hosts iPad community buyback event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 is partnering with Secured Tech Solutions to sell the district’s used iPads to the community. The sale opened Tuesday morning and will close Sunday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. The district’s goal is to offer iPads at a discounted price...
West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquito Samples In Laramie
West Nile virus (WNV) has been documented in two mosquito samples collected over the past few weeks just outside city limits. The positive samples were isolated in mosquitos collected from surveillance traps monitored by City of Laramie Mosquito Control. The samples were determined to be positive for WNV via RAMP testing performed by City of Laramie Mosquito technicians this week.
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
Aerial Mosquito Control Spray Planned
The City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled the aerial application of Dibrom for control of adult mosquitoes in rural areas adjacent to the City for Friday July 26th, 2024, starting around 6:30 pm. Backup dates have been set for Saturday the 27th through Monday the 29th if weather conditions arise delaying the application. This application is targeted to control both nuisance and vector mosquitoes, including Culex tarsalis, which can that transmit West Nile virus (WNV).
Jail deputies find over 1,000 fentanyl pills strapped to suspect’s leg
CASPER, Wyo. — State drug enforcement agents say a suspected distributor had over 1,000 fentanyl pills attached to his leg when he was booked into jail on Monday. Taylor Cole Few, 32, was arrested Monday, July 22 after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper pulled him over near Casper. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations agents said Few became a person of interest after separate distribution investigations conducted in the last year.
Heart of Star Valley dedicated in Thayne
A new visitor stop in Thayne will include opportunities to share memories on important dates in a locket and key process in what is called Heart of Star Valley. Mayor Devin Simpson said, “I am excited for this beautiful piece of art to be in Thayne. I appreciate all the support and effort that went into getting this piece of art and look forward to it being a centerpiece along main street.”
College Receives NSF Grant to Fund IT, Cybersecurity Offerings
ROCK SPRINGS – Western Wyoming Community College recently received a three-year federal grant that will fund the college’s HyFlex initiative that aims to offer “hyper flexible” education offerings the college says are designed to transform information technology support and cybersecurity credential attainment. The funding comes from...
BLM allows commercial timber harvest near Newcastle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A July decision by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will allow land managers to improve Newcastle-area forest health through commercial timber harvest and fuel removal. Under current conditions, the forest northeast of Newcastle is at risk of stand-replacing wildfires and insect infestation due to tree...
UPDATE: Clearwater Fire Is Growing
The Clearwater Fire is growing. The wildfire, which started with a lightning strike on July 19th, on a ridgeline between the Elk Fork and June Creek drainages, has increased in size, according to a media release from the U.S. National Forest Service. The fire, about one mile south of the...
Wyoming High School National Rodeo Champions Revealed: Results & Highlights
Thousands of high school rodeo athletes participated in the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming, where dreams were realized and lessons were learned, emphasizing that success at the event does not solely define one's career. Several athletes emerged as National Champions in various events, showcasing their skills and determination.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
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City of Gillette Animal Shelter seeking foster homes for kittens
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The City of Gillette Animal Shelter is inundated with kittens, and it’s reaching out to the community to help them find forever homes. The shelter put out a call for help in a Facebook post on Monday, saying it is in desperate need of foster homes for multiple groups of young kittens. Several previous foster homes are currently not able to take pets, the shelter said, increasing the foster need for both dogs and cats.
Shelter hires new Operations Manager
The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has selected a new operations manager, Hannah Edwards. Edwards started working at the shelter approximately two years ago. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, she said it was passion for animals that led her to her first position as front desk manager.
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