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Nicolarsen Talk on Natural History Draws Good Crowd.
On July 19, at 2:30 p.m., The Clearmont Historical Group welcomed Dave Nicolarsen, Museum Curator at Sheridan College, when he presented a talk on natural history to go along with the current display at the Historical Center. Around 20 people attended the lecture. Nicolarsen talked about the geology of Wyoming,...
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.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #12
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Saturday morning’s Performance #12 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
#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...
‘Meet the Candidates’: Rick Coppinger for mayor of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In this edition of “Meet the Candidates,” Rick Coppinger shares with Cap City News how he envisions leading Cheyenne if elected mayor. Coppinger is one of six people running for mayor. The following are responses that Coppinger shared with Cap City News. To view...
2024 NHSFR Passes Halfway Mark And Showcases The Best Youth Talents
Showcasing over 1,500 of the best youth rodeo athletes from across the world, the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) passes the halfway mark in this year's competition with standout performances. The future stars of professional rodeo have shined bright under the big Rock Springs, Wyo. skies. Qualifying for the...
Froid's Roger Britton, 88, has been a Big Sky State Games track competitor since 1997
BILLINGS — Roger Britton can’t get enough of the Big Sky State Games. The 88-year-old Froid resident, who has been running in the State Games since 1997 and involved in the event since 1993, was back in the Magic City at Lockwood High School on Sunday, where he won individual gold medals in the 60- and 100-meter dash in the 85-plus age division.
NHSFR: Azzy Lara, Cash Trexler finish in the top-10 at National Finals
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The National High School Finals Rodeo concluded on Saturday with the short-go championship round and two Montanans wrapped up the week in the top-10. Columbia Falls cowboy Azzy Lara finished eighth in the nation after he scored a 62 in the short-go. Lara was the Montana individual state champion in bareback. Also finishing in the top-10 was tie-down roper Cash Trexler. The Corvallis roper was good for 10.65 seconds in the short-go and finished ninth overall.
Horse Gulch Fire Now 80% Contained; 2 New Fires Reported
HORSE GULCH FIRE (Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest) Over the weekend, containment significantly increased on the Horse Gulch Fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and as of Sunday morning, the fire is 80% contained. Crews are now focused on mop-up operations to extinguish any leftover heat along the eastern flank of the fire that could threaten containment lines in the event of adverse weather. Crews continue with suppression repair along the southern edge of the fire by redistributing debris berms created by fire line construction.
Liam Clancy claims 107th Men's State Amateur on fourth playoff hole
LAUREL — Liam Clancy survived what turned into a marathon of a final round at the 107th Montana Men's State Amateur at Laurel Golf Club. A near two-hour weather delay halted play midway through the final round Saturday. Clancy, a Billings Central and University of Wyoming and Montana State Billings golfer, fired a 4-under par 68 to chase down leader and current Rocky Mountain College golf coach Nathan Bailey (plus-1, 73). The two battled into a playoff, but darkness put that on pause after two holes at about 9:15 p.m.
Tickets still available for the 2024 Red Ants Pants Music Festival, July 25-28th
The Red Ants Pants Music Festival is a program of the Red Ants Pants Foundation, dedicated to women’s leadership, working family farms and ranches, and rural communities. Proceeds from the festival fund the Foundation’s community grants and run their timber skills workshops and Girl’s Leadership Program. Held every July in a cow pasture just outside of White Sulphur Springs, the Festival celebrates music, local food, beer, community, agriculture, and the rural Montana landscape. ...And tickets are still available!
Justice (?) for 4 Montana Women; Lame Deer Man Gets 21 Years
Warning: Subject is about sexual assault and abuse, with disturbing details. Reader discretion is advised. Fathers and Mothers, watch over your daughters. Sisters and cousins, have each other's backs. Out here there be monsters. And they walk among you. Theo Summers Buffalo Bulltail received 21 years in prison for the...
National High School Finals Rodeo Concludes in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a close on Saturday night in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girl's team had a great week as they finished 4th in the team standings. Yoder's Hadley Thompson finished 2nd in the breakaway roping with a time of 8.25 and took first...
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