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Jail deputies find over 1,000 fentanyl pills strapped to suspect’s leg
CASPER, Wyo. — State drug enforcement agents say a suspected distributor had over 1,000 fentanyl pills attached to his leg when he was booked into jail on Monday. Taylor Cole Few, 32, was arrested Monday, July 22 after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper pulled him over near Casper. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations agents said Few became a person of interest after separate distribution investigations conducted in the last year.
Heart of Star Valley dedicated in Thayne
A new visitor stop in Thayne will include opportunities to share memories on important dates in a locket and key process in what is called Heart of Star Valley. Mayor Devin Simpson said, “I am excited for this beautiful piece of art to be in Thayne. I appreciate all the support and effort that went into getting this piece of art and look forward to it being a centerpiece along main street.”
College Receives NSF Grant to Fund IT, Cybersecurity Offerings
ROCK SPRINGS – Western Wyoming Community College recently received a three-year federal grant that will fund the college’s HyFlex initiative that aims to offer “hyper flexible” education offerings the college says are designed to transform information technology support and cybersecurity credential attainment. The funding comes from...
BLM allows commercial timber harvest near Newcastle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A July decision by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will allow land managers to improve Newcastle-area forest health through commercial timber harvest and fuel removal. Under current conditions, the forest northeast of Newcastle is at risk of stand-replacing wildfires and insect infestation due to tree...
UPDATE: Clearwater Fire Is Growing
The Clearwater Fire is growing. The wildfire, which started with a lightning strike on July 19th, on a ridgeline between the Elk Fork and June Creek drainages, has increased in size, according to a media release from the U.S. National Forest Service. The fire, about one mile south of the...
Wyoming High School National Rodeo Champions Revealed: Results & Highlights
Thousands of high school rodeo athletes participated in the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming, where dreams were realized and lessons were learned, emphasizing that success at the event does not solely define one's career. Several athletes emerged as National Champions in various events, showcasing their skills and determination.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
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City of Gillette Animal Shelter seeking foster homes for kittens
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The City of Gillette Animal Shelter is inundated with kittens, and it’s reaching out to the community to help them find forever homes. The shelter put out a call for help in a Facebook post on Monday, saying it is in desperate need of foster homes for multiple groups of young kittens. Several previous foster homes are currently not able to take pets, the shelter said, increasing the foster need for both dogs and cats.
Shelter hires new Operations Manager
The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has selected a new operations manager, Hannah Edwards. Edwards started working at the shelter approximately two years ago. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, she said it was passion for animals that led her to her first position as front desk manager.
Hot Notes Concert Drew Nice Crowd Monday
The Hot Notes and Cool Nights concert Monday night in Riverton drew a nice local crowd of music enthusiasts. The Central Wyoming College Community Band opened the concert and, after an intermission, the Rob Weimann Band played. The concerts alternate between the city parks in Riverton and Lander. Next week...
Concerts in the Park: Light up the night with NightFire
Rock Springs, Wyoming – The Concerts in the Park series continues this week with the musical stylings of NightFire! NightFire is, as the kids say, Straight Outta Lander. Band member Chris Flom provides vocals as well as rhythm and lead guitar. Raine Lesher also sings and plays mandolin, flute, and guitar. They’ve described their style as an “eclectic mix of alt-country, bluegrass, classic rock, and original music.’ They like to call their style “High Desert Grunge-Grass”.
Pancake breakfast serves more than 5,000 attendees
CHEYENNE — Larry Barttelbort arrived at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza at 5:45 Monday morning, along with around 200 other volunteers. Over the next three hours, Barttelbort and the other volunteers served thousands of pancakes to thousands of people. He has been doing this every year for about 30 years as a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, and says it’s because he loves supporting the event and ...
LCSD1 Selling Used iPads, Accessories at Discounted Prices
Laramie County School District 1 is partnering with Secured Tech Solutions to sell the district’s used iPads to the community, the district announced Tuesday afternoon. The sale opened Tuesday at 9 a.m. and will close on Aug. 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. "The district’s goal is to offer iPads...
Buffalo Council Approves Requests for Fair and Rodeo Parade
The Johnson County Fair and Rodeo will be happening July 26 through August 4, and the annual parade will be Saturday, August 3. Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Board President Amber Eggers brought requests concerning the parade to the Buffalo City Council during their last meeting. Eggers was asking for the...
West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquito Samples In Laramie
West Nile virus (WNV) has been documented in two mosquito samples collected over the past few weeks just outside city limits. The positive samples were isolated in mosquitos collected from surveillance traps monitored by City of Laramie Mosquito Control. The samples were determined to be positive for WNV via RAMP testing performed by City of Laramie Mosquito technicians this week.
Dubois Town Council to meet July 24
(Dubois, WY) – It’s time to gear up for the next Dubois Town Council meeting happening on July 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the key points up for discussion:. Purple Heart Community – Dubois is looking to reaffirm its status...
Denver nonprofit helping bridge labor shortage gap by teaching trade skills
A Denver nonprofit is working to train more skilled laborers to address Colorado's mass labor shortage. The Master's Apprentice is teaching 34 students skills like carpentry, welding and plumbing.
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