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Pokes Insider: Mason Walters grateful for NBA audition
LARAMIE – Mason Walters is living his American dream this Fourth of July. The former Wyoming forward will celebrate the holiday in his hometown of Jamestown, N.D., before flying to Phoenix to begin his professional career on the Suns' NBA Summer League team. Walters averaged 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds...
Bull riding event coming to Gillette this Saturday
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Test your skills on a bull this holiday weekend at the All Grit No Quit bull riding competition headed to CAM-PLEX this Saturday, July 6. Hosted by Underground Bull Riders Performances, the event has entry levels for competitors of all ages, featuring a walk/trot 5 and under event all the way up to 18+ open bulls class.
Heads up! Fourth of July Parade to close certain town streets
JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Fourth of July Parade is set to roll through town on Thursday, with festivities likely to affect travel in downtown Jackson. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce shared the following map of the parade route. The Chamber also noted that the following roads would...
Zone change for future coffee shop on CY Ave. passes second reading
CASPER, Wyo. — The rezoning of a strip of vacant land used as an unofficial entrance to a bowling alley and pub on CY Avenue passed the second step to be able to be used for a coffee business. On Tuesday, the Casper City Council passed on second reading...
CFD officials unveil Year of the Cowgirl statue at Frontier Park
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Frontier Days officials revealed a bronze statue titled “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” on Friday at Frontier Park to represent this year’s theme: the Year of the Cowgirl, which highlights the spirit and strength of Western women throughout history. The statue was created by Wyoming native and sculptor D. Michael Thomas, who began his artistry in 1993. Thomas has created hundreds ...
Construction Delays, Inflation Push Back Opening Of $53 Million Upton Rare Earths Plant
Rare Element Resources Ltd. says double-digit inflation and construction delays have postponed the July opening of its novel rare earth minerals demonstration plant being built in Upton, Wyoming, by at least two months. Inflation, which has skyrocketed about 18% since 2020, is largely to blame, the company said. In a...
Cheyenne Neighborhood Night block party locations announced
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Police Department’s 15th annual Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is Thursday, July 11. The official block party map is now available at bit.ly/4cosLiW. Find your neighborhood’s party location and join in the fun. Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is a community-building event designed to bring neighbors, businesses and police together in partnership against crime in Cheyenne. When neighbors are able to meet and connect with one another and the officers that serve them, they are able to work together to prevent crime, according to a CPD news release. If you don’t see a party nearby, or would like to attend more than one, check out Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters for the community-wide Cheyenne Neighborhood Night celebration from 5:30-8 p.m.
Join the BTI team – Best trucks in town!
Tired of working long hours out of town? Are you ready to be home every night with your family? Come join our amazing team!. BTI, Inc. is a family-owned; Wyoming-based company that specializes in the transportation of bulk minerals and chemicals for the worldwide mining, petroleum, and agricultural industries. Routes are based out of Riverton, Wyoming.
WYO Film Festival taking part in WyoGives
The WYO Film Festival was founded by Justin Stroup. His passion for film led him to seek films that are innovative, inspirational and capture the independent spirit of the storytellers. During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Stroup said it’s not only his passion that led the festival to...
Chamber Celebrates Opening of Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery
The Chamber celebrated the opening of the new location for new member, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 23 S. Main St. in Sheridan. Ballard’s is a fine art gallery representing more than 40 artists featuring all original paintings and bronze work from all over the United States and more. Kim Lassiter is the owner. A grand opening celebration for the gallery will be held Friday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more information about Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, call (307) 763-7681 or visit www.ballardsfineart.com.
City Announces Sanitation & Facility Schedule for July 4
Several City facilities and offices will have modified schedules for the July 4 holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Residents who would typically have trash and recycle pickup on Thursday, July 4, will instead have pickup on Saturday, July 6. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Rock Springs Council Approves Downtown Open Container Ordinance
ROCK SPRINGS – Action by the Rock Springs City Council Tuesday night will allow residents to enjoy liquor or a malt beverage while outside in the downtown area, though Council members are keen to keep an eye on what happens next. The ordinance only allows consumption of alcoholic beverages...
Special Use Permit Granted for Hilltop Baptist Church Child Care Center
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council unanimously approved a special use permit to allow Hilltop Baptist Church to operate a child care center within the existing church. While the property at 405 Faith Dr. is zoned as R-1, a child care center subject to State of Wyoming...
$567K grant accepted by City Council for North Platte River restoration project
CASPER, Wyo. — The next phase of the North Platte River restoration received a boost on Tuesday when the Casper City Council voted to accept a $567,117 grant for the North Casper and the Knife River reaches project. The council accepted by minute action the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation...
Buffalo Council Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Buffalo City Council has voted to adopt the newest Hazard Mitigation Plan for Johnson County, which also covers the two incorporated areas in the county, the City of Buffalo and Town of Kaycee. At their meeting Tuesday evening, the council was given a brief report from Johnson County Emergency...
Ordinance would allow nonmetallic-sheathed electrical cable in 3-plus-story houses
CASPER, Wyo. — A dispute between Casper’s building division and a local developer over a construction requirement led to a proposed change in the Municipal Code about wiring with the long-term benefit of lower construction costs. Tuesday, the council passed on second reading an ordinance to update the...
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