Casper
LATEST NEWS
Cowgirl Golfers Keeping Busy on the Course This Summer
LARAMIE -- The Cowgirl golfers have had a busy summer thus far playing in tournaments throughout the United States. The golf season is right around the corner for the Brown and Gold with the Cowgirl roster returning some veterans along with an exciting group of newcomers. Four Cowgirls made the...
Saratoga Passes Livestock Ordinance Change
Photo – Chicken with eggs – Bigfoot99 file photo. Saratoga residents may now keep egg-laying chickens in their yards without running afoul of the law. The Saratoga town council voted to formally adopt Ordinance 24-870, a resolution amending the town’s livestock codes on the third and final reading.
Rawlins Officials Waive Building Permit Fees For Cathy Gardens Remodel Project
Photo – Rear view of Cathy Gardens Apartments in Rawlins – Courtesy Google Maps. The Rawlins city council waived $46,000 in permit fees for a low-income apartment rehabilitation project. Cathy Gardens Apartments is a 40-unit housing complex that was built in the early 1920’s. The facility served as...
DSA will continue shopping incentive program until end of month
The Downtown Sheridan Association will continue the “Bear with us Shopping Spree” until the beginning of August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Executive Director of the DSA, Zoila Perry, alerted the public to the continued program that was used during the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project to incentivise people to shop in downtown Sheridan.
UW Planetarium Renovations Scheduled Aug. 5-14
The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will undergo renovations and technical upgrades early next month. The planetarium will be closed Aug. 5-14 so that the facility’s two bulb-based projectors can be replaced with new laser projectors. In fall 2023, the planetarium began the procurement process to replace its projectors with a brand-new system. The successful search was completed in May.
UW Appoints Pradhan as Deputy VP for Research and Innovation
The University of Wyoming has selected academic technology transfer expert Arundeep Pradhan for the newly created position of deputy vice president for research and innovation. Pradhan had been working in an interim director role for the UW Technology Transfer Office. Pradhan will work closely with UW Vice President for Research...
Reopening of the Art Underground Gallery occurring Wednesday evening
Fresh with a new coat of paint and new artwork, the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency will hold a ribbon cutting and re-opening of the Art Underground Gallery this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Gallery is in the downtown pedestrian underpass between North Front Street and South Main Street.
Chalk Art Festival happening in Thayne July 26-27
The Star Valley Arts Council is offering a Chalk Art Festival in Thayne, July 26-27. Community members, families and businesses are invited to purchase a sidewalk square at the Thayne Community Center and create something interesting. “We are so excited to debut this new event and hope it can be...
Pokes Football: Best of Colorado – No. 1
LARAMIE -- No other state has been more of a recruiting hotbed for the University of Wyoming than Colorado. This list will prove that. Numerous UW Hall of Famers, NFL stars and program record holders began their football journey in that square to the south. The Cowboys' top rival, Colorado State, overlooked plenty of these guys. So did CU. Air Force even whiffed a time or two.
C17 Crime Clips for Monday, July 22
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette over the weekend, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Counterfeiting, July 19, East Laramie Street, GPD. Officers responded to a fueling station on...
MUST WATCH: Star Valley local shows how to ride the waves like a cowboy
In true Star Valley fashion, a local cowboy showed off his water skills on Palisades Reservoir over the weekend. While at the reservoir with a group of young men over the weekend, Jared Clinger of Freedom decided to show them how it was done. He jumped in the water with his long sleeved shirt, wranglers and boots still on. Clinger, at 52 year of age, then proceeded to be pulled behind the boat on a wakeboard.
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.
Cheyenne police investigate shots fired in North Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Sunday, July 21 at around 7:20 p.m., Cheyenne Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired at Pointe Park, 930 Gardenia Drive, according to a department press release. According to statements, a conflict occurred between the occupants of a white sedan and...
Wyoming Legion Baseball B State Tournament Scoreboard: July 25-29, 2024
Torrington hosts the 2024 Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class ‘B’ State Championship Tournament from July 25-29. These teams are either the second or third tier in programs around the state. The players are 17 years old and younger. Eight teams are part of a double-elimination bracket. All games are seven innings in length. The tournament games are at Bullock Field located at the Torrington Sports Complex.
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...
Wyoming-Based Western AF Is Shaking Up The Country Music Landscape
Laramie residents Mike Vanata and Brian Harrington were just doing what two young, college 20-somethings do — making impromptu, off-stage videos of friends’ cool musical performances and posting them online to their YouTube channel. Then in 2019, one of their cool “little” videos went viral. It...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.