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#Smiles: Legends finish 3rd at 2024 State Tournament
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Olsen Orthodontics. (Cowley, WY) – Out of 19 Legion C teams in Wyoming, the Post 33 Lander 15u Legion baseball team finished a respectable third place Sunday at the Legion C State Tournament held in Cowley.
Family forced to cancel funeral service due to mistake at cemetery
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Valerie Baskerville’s brother, David Baskerville, was supposed to be laid to rest last month at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. The day before his funeral, Valerie said the cemetery made them cancel services. “They called the day before the services and said...
Wyo. Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee David Trembly
One of the members of the 2024 Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame is David Trembly of Dubois. He was the long-time head football coach for the Rams and started at that school way back in 1998. Trembly led the Rams to the playoffs 15 times in his career including a State Championship and undefeated season in 2012. His 6-man football teams made the semi-final round of the playoffs for 3 straight years from 2021-2023.
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!
Game and Fish to host bear and lion safety workshop
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is hosting a workshop called “Living in Large Carnivore Country” to educate people on staying safe in bear and mountain lion habitats. The event will take place Wednesday, July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the...
Fire danger rises as Casper area remains hot, dry through Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A fire weather watch will go into effect on Thursday as Natrona County continues to see very high temperatures and dry conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the watch goes into effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening, with fire conditions exacerbated by potentially gusty afternoon winds and near-record high temperatures in parts of Natrona and Johnson counties.
Cowboys to watch July 22
Rough Stock Events – Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding. Last year, Cole Reiner checked off a big item on his bucket list by tying for the win at the “Daddy of ‘em All.” That helped the Buffalo, Wyoming, resident qualify for his fourth Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), where he finished the season in seventh place. Reiner is currently 15th in the world and hopes that CFD will make a difference in his 2024 season again. Today, a highlight will occur at Frontier Park when he competes in the bareback riding and watches his younger brother, Clay, in the steer wrestling.
CHAPS brings the Tournament of Knights to Sheridan for the 7th year
The Knights of Valor are returning to compete in Sheridan during a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. For the seventh year, CHAPS has organized the Tournament of Knights to raise funds for their programs. A troupe of jousting knights will compete at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on July 27.
Former union treasurer admits to using funds for personal expenses, falsifying reports
Omaha, Neb. — A Bayard man has been sentenced for four counts of falsification of annual financial reports filed by a labor union. Donald Fox, 55, will serve five weekends in jail, four years of probation, and has been ordered to pay $14,874.05 in restitution to the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1836.
Crime in Cheyenne has decreased by 20 percent, police department says
CHEYENNE — Crime has decreased by 20% in the city of Cheyenne during the first half of this year, compared with the same period in 2023, according to mid-year crime data from the Cheyenne Police Department. “Through new crime prevention programs, outreach events and crime analysis, our agency is working closely with the public to deter criminal activity,” Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco ...
Man shot, injured, Wednesday after Aurora gas station argument erupts in gunfire
AURORA | An unidentified man was shot and wounded Wednesday morning after he got into an argument with another man at a south Aurora gas station, and a third man pulled out a gun and shot him, according to Aurora police. Officers were called to the Shell gas station at...
Wyoming Legion Baseball ‘A’ State Tournament Scoreboard: July 27-31, 2024
Powell hosts the 2024 Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class ‘A’ State Tournament from July 27-31. It is an eight-team, modified, double-elimination bracket. The Powell Pioneers are the defending Class A State Champions. It was their first championship since 2010. Six of the eight teams were in last year’s field. Also, thanks to a gate sponsor, there is no fee to attend the games.
Industry groups challenge BLM’s new public lands conservation rule
Several industry groups are challenging a new rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that puts conservation on equal footing with other uses on agency-managed lands. Traditionally, companies have sought leases for various uses on BLM’s 245 million acres, including mining, logging, grazing, oil and gas drilling and recreation. Now, under the new Public Lands Rule which went into effect in June, parties can also apply for leases to do “restoration” or “mitigation” work.
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Performance 4 Winning Rides and Runs
A three-way tie at the top in the bareback riding and a new fastest time in the barrel racing headlined Perf 4 at The Daddy of ‘em All. Unranked Cooper Filipek, 88 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s American Graffiti. No. 22 Lane Mcgeehee, 88 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s Gun...
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