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Hydrothermal Explosion Causes Damage in Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion inside Yellowstone National Park sent rocks and debris flying Tuesday morning, damaging a pedestrian boardwalk and forcing the closure of the area. The explosion occurred at the Biscuit Basin thermal area around 10 a.m. local time, appearing to originate near the Black Diamond Pool, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Biscuit Basin, as well as its boardwalks and parking lots, are closed for visitor safety as park geologists investigate what occurred, the USGS reported. The popular tourist spot is located roughly two miles northwest of Old Faithful.
21-Year-Old Gillette Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Gillette man was sentenced to 125 months' (a little over 10 years) in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and carrying firearms during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, on Feb. 28, a Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Trooper conducted a traffic...
Hazy, hot days prompt advisories for Gillette
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Haze from Canadian and area wildfires along with high temperatures have prompted the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, to issue multiple alerts for Gillette. An air quality alert remains in effect today as wildfire smoke continues to sit in the atmosphere, causing poor...
White Pine Ski Resort testing for snowmaking operations
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service and Wyoming State Engineer’s Office have given permission to the White Pine Ski Resort to drill test water wells in order to determine if it will be possible to install snowmaking equipment for future ski seasons. According to White Pine, the...
Lander Valley High School in the Commons (front doors), 350 Baldwin Creek Road, Lander
Lander Valley High School in the Commons (front doors) Come help support Lander Travels with our tour next year! We have lots to sell. Where: Lander Valley High School in the Commons (front doors) Happy Saling!. From your friends at County 10. Need to post your garage sale? Click Here.
Third time’s a charm: Casper filmmaker snags third Emmy
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper videographer and filmmaker Anthony Stengel has snagged his third regional Emmy award for a documentary he produced for Wyoming PBS. “3 years. 3 Emmy’s. We’re just getting started,” he said in a social media post on Monday night. “We weren’t able to...
Critically Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets See Breeding Boom Under Trial
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s dedicated team of black-footed ferret conservationists are helping rewrite the narrative of recovery from extinction, one litter at a time. Following last year’s record number of kits born, program-wide in over a decade, CMZoo’s conservation team is celebrating its own record year, and trying something new.
Casper accepting LGBTQ Advisory Committee applications until Aug. 15
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee until Aug. 15. “We have two current vacancies for active members,” city staff representative Heidi Rood said. The committee was established at the request of the Casper City...
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!
#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.
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