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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!
WCA Boys Basketball All-Star Postgame Remarks
The North had a couple of big surges as they took care of the South 80-69 in the WCA Boys All-Star basketball game on Saturday in Casper. The first surge came right off the bat as the North jumped out to a 17-2 lead. The 2nd surge was in the 3rd quarter when the North outscored the South by 10.
Wildfire likely caused by lighting extinguished on Casper Mountain on Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — A small wildfire located in the same area as the 2012 Sheep Herder Fire was extinguished over the weekend. According to a social media post from the Casper Mountain Fire District, the fire was likely caused by a lighting strike that had smoldered for a couple of days before it actively started to burn.
Casper Man Arraigned for Transportation of a Minor, Pleads Not Guilty
James Warren Martin, 38, of Casper, was arraigned on July 19, for transportation of a minor, in violation of federal law. Martin pleaded not guilty. A trial has been set for Sept. 23, 2024, before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl. The State of Wyoming has also charged...
(PHOTOS) Casper 10U softball team wins state championship
CASPER, Wyo. — It was a rollercoaster season for the Oil City Stars. However, when all was said and done, they were the last fast-pitch 10U softball team standing in Wyoming with a state championship to their name. The group of young softballers, led by head coach Camden Fresquez,...
NATRONA COUNTY ARREST LOG (7/22/24 – 7/23/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Weird Al Talks Polkamania On Wake Up Wyoming
Weird Al Yankovic is now 64 years old and he's still cranking out bizarre hits. He called Wyoming's morning talk show Wake Up Wyoming and spoke about his career and his latest video. Wake Up Wyoming is heard on several radio stations around the state, so Weird Al got plenty...
Scammer Created Hoax To Exploit Montana Ranchers
Ranching in Montana is hard enough without worrying about potential scams targeting ag operations. Unfortunately, that threat became a reality for a few ranchers in the area. It's common knowledge that hay is a hot commodity in Montana, especially in the summer of 2021 when widespread drought impacted the state.
Riverton man arrested for cruelty to animals
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) – 64-year-old Riverton man Randall Murrell was arrested on July 21 for cruelty to animals, according to the July 22 Riverton Police Department (RPD) call log. The call log states that RPD received reports...
Second Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Slated For Tuesday
The second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Parades is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 9 in downtown Cheyenne. Have you ever wondered how the CFD parades got started?. The first CFD "parades" were mostly wild and woolly gallops through town by rowdy cowboys on wild broncos rather than the organized, well-planned processions enjoyed by modern spectators (according to the Cheyenne Frontier Days website).
Riverton City Council approves modified EDGE funding agreements for CDS, Java Java
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton City Council approved modified agreements for two local businesses receiving economic development tax funds during its meeting on July 16, 2024. Child Development Services of Fremont County (CDS) and Java Java, a coffee shop, requested changes to their original funding agreements with the city’s...
County 10 Law Enforcement Log: Riverton Police Department – July 22, 2024
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Below are the most recent arrests and call blotters from publicly available reports provided directly by the Riverton Police Department. Click here for more details about the law enforcement logs. RPD Arrests:. Goodiron, Traven, 22,...
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...
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