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Casper Man’s Appeal Denied: Sentence Stands For Rape, Weapon Charge
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the Natrona County District Court's Judgement and Sentence concerning a Casper man charged with two felonies: third degree sexual assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent. For third degree sexual assault, the District Court imposed a 7 to 10-year sentence, which...
Saratoga Officials Table Hiring Of Drug K-9
The Saratoga town council votes to delay hiring a new drug sniffing dog until the contract can be reviewed. Last year, the Saratoga Police K-9 Officer tragically ended his own life. Since that time, the Saratoga Police Department has been without a police dog. In March, the Saratoga town council...
NCSD trustees celebrate Teacher of the Year, Bus Rodeo champ, retired chalkboards
CASPER, Wyo. — Monday was the first day of school, and the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees celebrated some of the things that have taken place since last spring’s graduation. Among them were the formal recognition of the district’s Teacher of the Year as well as the retirement of some archaic classroom technology at Midwest School.
History Museum hosts speakers on the Murie Legacy in Jackson Hole
JACKSON, Wyo. — History Jackson Hole welcomes author Evan Griffith and guest panelists Carmie and Janet Cook, Sam Neiman, Nancy Shea, Jared Smith and more for Beers & Banter: The Murie Legacy in Jackson Hole on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. on the Rooftop Deck at the Jackson Hole History Museum. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Beverages will be available for a donation.
#Activate10: Cornhole fundraiser happening Aug. 31 for Morataya family
“Our community is large and wildly diverse, which is at the same time our strength and our weakness. #Activate10 is a movement seeking to increase communication between individuals and organizations across Fremont County and to promote positive action in our communities.”. (Riverton, WY) – Fremont County Cornhole is hosting a...
Powell calls for September interest rate cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell supports an interest rate cut during next month’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Speaking late last week during the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Wyoming, Powell did not commit to the FOMC reducing interest rates during the Sept. 17-18 meeting. “The time has come for policy to adjust,” he said. “The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks. We will do everything we can to support a strong labor market as we make further progress toward price stability.”
Special Meeting Set For BLM’s Zone Change Request
Photo – Map of area for requested zone change – Bigfoot99 file photo. The Rawlins City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to accept public comment on a zone change which the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for the agency’s property at Donnel and Jackson Streets.
Clearmont Branch Library Honors Barb Carlock for 25 Years
On Monday, August 27, the Clearmont Community Branch Library held an open house for the community to honor Barbara Carlock for her 25 years as the Clearmont Librarian, as well as an opportunity to see the new lighting and the library ceiling remodel. The Clearmont Library is a part of the Sheridan County Public Library system.
Medicine Bow Clinic Asks Town Council For Help With EPP
Photo – Photo of generic emergency plan document cover – Courtesy Amerisafe Group. The town of Medicine Bow and the local medical clinic will work together to develop an emergency plan for the community. During the August 12th Medicine Bow town council meeting, Medicine Bow Rural Health Care...
Hanna SCWEMS Will Build Ambulance Barn
Photo – A meeting at Hanna Fire Department shows ambulance in the background – Bigfoot99 file photo. The town of Hanna is preparing for the construction of a new South Central Wyoming EMS ambulance barn. During the August 13th Hanna town council meeting, Ordinance 405 was read for...
Vitalant offering T-shirt, giveaway prizes for blood donors
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Blood donors, Vitalant is looking to give back to you as you give life to the community. From Aug. 30 through Sept. 4, Vitalant is offering a 1980s throwback “Super Donor” T-shirt, plus a $10 gift card, to those who donate. The prizes are available through Vitalant’s Donor Rewards program.
Wyoming Ranchers Help Each Other Through Facebook
Most ranchers across Wyoming know each other. In some cases, their families have known each other for generations. So when the world goes wrong they come together to offer help to those neighbors and friends in need. The recent wildfires on Wyoming's prairies have inspired a Facebook page called Wyoming...
Wyoming Fire Fighters Making Strong Progress
Progress has been made on some of the biggest fires currently burning in Wyoming. Those heavy thunderstorms that passed over the area, on Monday, did not put anything out but made it a bit easier for firefighters to contain what has been burning. The House Draw Fire that has burned...
University of Utah receives $6.5M to reduce air pollution at schools in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah last week was selected as one of five recipients of a $34 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution at schools in low-income, disadvantaged and tribal communities. The U. is receiving a $6.5 million chunk, which...
Sheridan And Johnson County Unemployment Numbers Decrease From June To July 2024
While Wyoming’s unemployment rate held steady from June to July 2024, the rate in North-Central Wyoming decreased, thanks to an increase in the number of seasonal jobs. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Wyoming stayed at 2.9% in July. It was...
Labor Day Week In Cheyenne? Here’s What’s Happening
I saw Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Latte out now. Well, I guess that's acceptable since Labor Day Weekend is THIS weekend, so we're slowly pushing Summer out the door to make way for Fall. Expect to see Halloween decorations hanging at my house within the week. Any who. That...
AI vs. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI
Artificial intelligence could soon be governing a city in the United States — at least if one American mayoral candidate has his way. Victor Miller recently threw his hat into the ring for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, pledging to manage the 65,000-person city exclusively with a generative AI bot he built himself — called VIC, or Virtual Integrated Citizen.
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