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Ucross Gala To Honor Senator Alan Simpson and Ann Simpson
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Ucross will hold their fall gala in support of its artists, art gallery and ranch. “A Place in Time: The Ucross Gala” will culminate in an award presentation honoring former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson and Ann Simpson of Cody, Wyoming, with the Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership.
Candidate Forum, FY24 Financial Report, and more to come before the Shoshoni Town Council on July 23
Shoshoni Town Council is having a meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda:. The meeting will start with the call to order and roll call. Pledge of Allegiance:. We’ll kick things off with the...
Public Help Sought In Finding Missing Laramie Man
Laramie Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing man last seen two weeks ago. That is according to a post on the Laramie Police Department's Facebook page. According to the post, no one has seen or heard from Nash Quinn (above photo) since July 8, and attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. He likes to ride his bike in the Pilot Hill area, Roger's Canyon, and up the summit to the Happy Jack area, according to the post.
Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the dynamic field of substation technology.
Cheyenne Police: 2024 Stats So Far Show 20 Percent Crime Decrease
Cheyenne Police say crime statistics for the first half of 2024 show a 20 percent overall decrease compared to the same time last year, according to a news release. You can see a full crime statistics list for Jan.1-June 30 2024 here. The data is derived from the National Incident-Based...
North Girls Basketball Squad Edges the South in WCA All-Star Game
The girl's basketball game at the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Saturday was super competitive as the North pulled out a 71-68 victory over the South at Casper College. The South had a sizeable lead in the first half but the North chipped away in the 2nd half thanks to a 13-3 run in the 4th quarter.
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/18/24 – 7/22/24)
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...
Montana Ranchers Scammed over Hay during Drought
The drought of 2021 was hard on nearly all of state agriculture, which included a hay shortage. Now throw in a con man to further hurt family operations. Jory D. Parks of Logan, Kansas pulled a fraud on Facebook, advertising hay in large quantities for sale, and offering to deliver into Montana and Wyoming. He received advances from ranches desperate for hay for their livestock. You guessed it, Parks pocketed the funds for his personal and business use, without delivering the forage.
It’s Going To Be A Smokey Week Across Wyoming
Parts of Wyoming saw hazy skies during this past weekend that were even worse Sunday night, 07/21/24. This week will bring in more smoke down from Canada and across from Utah. Also, fires in Montana that picked up in intensity over the weekend made the situation much worse for northeastern Wyoming.
Wild horse advocates to protest BLM roundups on Monday
(Rock Springs, WY) – A protest in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups is planned for Monday, July 22. A press release sent to County 10 says concerned citizens and activists will gather at 11:00 a.m. at the viewing kiosk overlooking the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility and step off at noon to march up the road about 1/4 mile to the Rock Springs Bureau of Land Management Field Office located at 280 Highway 191 North.
#HappeningNow: 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast
As of 3:30 p.m., the festivities have wrapped up due to inclement weather. (Lander, WY) – Head over to Lander’s City Park today, July 20, for the 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast going on now. Don’t miss the mental health booths, free pulled pork sandwiches at noon...
2024 Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally weekend is underway
(Riverton, WY)—The Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally has been a tradition for over 40 years. Balloonists travel from all over to take to the Riverton skies one weekend every July, offering rides and providing the experience of working on a balloon crew. The 2024 Rally is underway this weekend, with...
First Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Free Pancake Breakfast Monday
The first of three Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Pancake Breakfasts is scheduled for Monday from 7-9 am in the Cheyenne Depot Plaza. Pancake breakfasts have been a CFD tradition since the early 1950s. It's More Than Just A Free Breakfast. Besides offering a free meal to Cheyenne Frontier Days visitors...
128th Cheyenne Frontier Days: Leslie Smalygo Dominates Barrel Racing with 17.09 Seconds Run
218 of the Best Barrel Racers in the World Battled it Out in Cheyenne First Round, with Leslie Smalygo emerging as the first round champion with a smoking 17.09-second run. Leslie Smalygo won the first round with a time of 17.09 seconds. Michelle Alley claimed second place with a time...
Lovell Tops Green River in 2-1 Pitcher’s Duel
GREEN RIVER – Both Lovell and Green River exhibited strong pitching on Friday, but the Lovell Mustangs proved slightly stronger at the plate, securing a 2-1 win over the Green River Knights. The Mustangs scored first in the opening inning when Alex Hedges doubled to drive in a run.
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