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Trinkle Brass Works to host free ‘Cowboy Overtures’ concert at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — The Trinkle Brass Works and Portable Masterpieces will perform a concert titled “Cowboy Overtures” at Casper College’s Wheeler Hall next month. According to a release from the ensemble, the performance on Saturday, Aug. 3 will feature “a unique take on longtime favorites and non-traditional fare,” bringing the sights, sounds and style of cowboy life and western culture in Wyoming.
R.C Landingham Gets Off to Hot Start in Cheyenne
R.C. Landingham got his week in Cheyenne off to a hot start with an 85-point ride to win Performance 5. Landingham is putting together a great season and is coming off a win at the Calgary Stampede. “I just got to stand on the stage in Calgary and this one...
Man gets time served, 5-year park ban for ‘mass shooting’ statements at Yellowstone
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park concessionaire employee heard earlier this month making threatening statements about “the next mass shooting” was sentenced in federal court to time served and five years’ supervision, according to a release Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department. Robert Sherman, 55,...
WCA Hall of Fame Inductee Sean Shockley
Sean Shockley has been a mainstay at Jackson Hole High School for 32 years and is on his 3rd go-round as the girls' basketball coach. He also coached football and track and served as the school's Athletic Director. Shockley won 4 consecutive State Championships in 3A Girls basketball from 2007-2010....
CFD Rodeo to wrap up Quarterfinals action on Thursday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo will wrap up its six Quarterfinals on Thursday when the final spots in Friday and Saturday’s Semi Finals will be determined. On Wednesday the top contestants from Quarterfinals 5 earned their semifinals berths. R.C. Landingham of Hat Creek, Calif.,...
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Performance 5 Winning Rides and Runs
Three Top 30 roughstock cowboys claimed the top spots Wednesday afternoon in Cheyenne. No. 5 R.C. Landingham, 84 Points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s JBC Bent Rail. Unranked Brayden Schmidt/Unranked Pace Blanchard, 9.2 Seconds. No. 28 Allen Boore, 84 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s Carney Girl. No. 62 Kinlie Brennise,...
Lander Golfer at UW named an All-America Scholar
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced its Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season on Thursday and the University of Wyoming men's golf team led the Mountain West and was one of 25 teams in America to have five or more All-America Scholars. The five Cowboys named All-America Scholars are: Patrick Azevedo of Osello, Wash.; Jaren Calkins of Lander, Wyo.; Jimmy Dales of Northfield, Mich.; Kristof Panke of Davenport, Washl,; and Davis Seybert of Midland, Texas.
Life Steps Campus Community Garden in Casper Designated as a USDA People’s Garden
For the past decade, the community garden at Life Steps Campus has been providing free, sustainably grown food to the community. The garden was built 10 years ago through partnerships with Casper Housing Authority, volunteers and community members, is maintained by Casper Housing Authority and the City of Casper. The...
Man charged with bringing deadly weapon into Campbell County Detention Center
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Deputies arrested a man following a short pursuit and charged him with a felony after finding a handgun on him inside the Campbell County Detention Center on Thursday, Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said. Christopher D. Ortego, 41, was arrested on July 25 for eluding and impaired driving...
Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament a joyful occasion
The 11th Annual Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament took place over the weekend, and there was a large turnout of teams from the surrounding area, Billings and Cody, Wyoming. There were 18 teams in all. Co-organized by George and Chris Berg, Absarokee’s softball tournament has been going on for 17...
Challenge Rodeo encourages kids to have fun, Cowboy Skill donates $10,000
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne’s most youthful up-and-coming rodeo stars spent Wednesday morning riding horses, playing with sheep and conquering hand-rocked bulls at the Challenge Rodeo, a small sponsored rodeo experience for kids with disabilities. The event took center stage in the Frontier Park Arena prior to Wednesday’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, finishing with a belt buckle ceremony and a donation of $10,000 from Cowboy Skill to be put toward the rodeo’s ongoing impact. ...
Check out new foods featured at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 is well underway, and one of the highlights of the entire event is the food being served during the rodeo, night shows, and carnival on the west side of the complex. For years now Nate Janousek has served delicious fair foods to hundreds of thousands of people. His company, Fun Biz Concessions, has redefined the way people think of fair foods and has become a highlight of the Frontier Days experience every year.In 2024 Janousek's team doubled down their efforts to bring tasty and unique foods to those who attend the Cheyenne Frontier Days event.Last year, his...
Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, July 25
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
Body found at Mirror Lake identified as Colorado man
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office identified the body found at Mirror Lake on July 4 as James Bitner, 56, of Blackhawk, Colorado. Deputies received a report of a deceased individual near Mirror Lake around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed the presence of a deceased person, initially referred to as “John Doe.”
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