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Second 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Seen By Thousands
The Second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Grand Parades was held in downtown Cheyenne on Tuesday. While estimating crowd size for such events is notoriously difficult, it's safe to say that crowds were comparable to similar CFD parades in recent years. The parade largely avoided predicted high temepratures in...
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...
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...
RSHS announces Lennon Spence as its new boys basketball coach
This evening it was announced that Lennon Spence is the new boys varsity head basketball coach at Rock Springs High School. The announce was made via the school’s Facebook page. Lennon is a native of Rock Springs and a former Tigers player. While playing for RSHS, Lennon was selected...
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...
LCSD1 hosts iPad community buyback event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 is partnering with Secured Tech Solutions to sell the district’s used iPads to the community. The sale opened Tuesday morning and will close Sunday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. The district’s goal is to offer iPads at a discounted price...
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Performance 3 Winning Rides and Runs
A 2023 NFR cowboy returned to the top of the bareback riding for the second time in three performances and reigning World Champion Ky Hamilton showed no signs of being hampered by injury in the bull riding. No. 7 Jake Lees, 85 Points on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Half Moon.
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...
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.
#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.
JHLT to host free Greenspace concert Tuesday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Land Trust (JHLT) is putting on this year’s free Greenspace on the Block concert on Tuesday, July 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Headlining this year’s event is local band Outta Shorts. Concertgoers will find food options from Streetfood, Sweet Cheeks Meats and Saltlick Popsicles and drinks from Roadhouse Brewing and Troubador Selections.
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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.
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.
Town, county settle on a new split for joint services
Jackson Hole Town Councilors approved a new “Memorandum of Understanding” with the county earlier this week. The decision comes after the county unanimously approved the agreement the week prior. The MOU details a new split that transfers the majority of expenses for joint services like START, Fire and...
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...
2024 Rendezvous Balloon Rally Flew Two of Three Days
The 44th Annual Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally flew on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday's launch was scrubbed due to wind. Twenty balloons from around the globe, 17 from the USA, two from Canada and one from Belgium made up the field this year. Specialty balloons included Baby T-Rex from Vernal, Utah; Humpty Dumpty from Louisville, KY and the celebrity speaker Peter Van Overwalle's Princess Nelly from Nazareth, Belgium. It was the huge pink elephant shape.
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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