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CFD Rodeo 2024: Semifinal 1 results and highlights
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The first semifinal of the CFD Rodeo saw some of the best performances of the week! From the fastest barrel race to the highest score in bull riding, we have you covered. Here are the cowboys and cowgirls from each event that will ride...
Things To Do This Weekend: July 26 – 28
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Wyo4News is your go-to guide for all the exciting happenings in Sweetwater County. From lively local events to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we’ve got the scoop on everything you need to make the most of your weekend. Dive into our latest roundup and find out what’s buzzing around town!
Wacey Schalla posts highest score in bull riding to advance to finals
CHEYENNE – Wacey Schalla has had about as good of a week at Cheyenne as any 18-year-old could have hoped for. On Sunday, he won both bull riding and bareback riding to advance to the semifinals in both events at the 128th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. Five days later, Schalla posted the highest bull riding rodeo score with a 91-point ride on Dakota Rodeo's Sneaky Situation to advance to...
Sweetwater Family Resource Center receives $75,000 United Way Grant
ROCK SPRINGS – The Sweetwater Family Resource Center received a United Way of Southwest Wyoming grant totaling $75,000 recently, which the center says will help those at risk of losing their homes or utility services. The grant is for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and funds the center’s Independence Program,...
Wyoming Flash Flood Warning Issued for Torrington Area Until 7:30 PM MDT
Cheyenne, WY – The US National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a flash flood warning for Torrington and South Torrington, Wyoming, valid until 7:30 PM MDT. Residents are urged to take immediate safety precautions as heavy rainfall is expected to cause rapid flooding. According to the US National...
Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic raises money for Central Wyoming Hospice
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, dozens of golfers took part in the 11th annual Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic, one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Central Wyoming Hospice. All proceeds raised from the tournament will be used to ensure as many people receive hospice care as...
School board candidates can file with clerk’s office starting Aug. 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Clerk’s office is accepting candidate applications for school and college boards of trustees from Aug. 7 through Aug. 26. Names of filed candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. There are three at-large positions to be filled on the...
Annual Red Desert Roundup Parade will Entertain Downtown Rock Springs Saturday
ROCK SPRINGS – The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Parade is hitting the streets in Downtown Rock Springs Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in an event that will draw smiles from all ages. According to Travis Garrison, the president of the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Committee, there are more than...
Mannikko Excited About New Role with Hospital Foundation
ROCK SPRINGS – The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Foundation is under new leadership under Kayla Mannikko, who started her new role July 16. Prior to being hired as the new executive director of the foundation, Mannikko was with the YWCA as its development director. “I’ve been in nonprofits...
CCH, CCSD expand Kid Clinic provider services
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Three Campbell County Health providers have expanded their services to include treating patients in the Kid Clinic, the healthcare organization announced Thursday. According to a July 25 press release, Dr. Lauren Dusek and physician assistants Chelsi Krehmeyer and Aisha Rafat are seeing patients in the Campbell...
Cheyenne Man Hit With Felony After Allegedly Breaking Down Door
A 40-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after reportedly breaking down a camper door and hitting a man. According to a booking sheet, police were called to a family verbal at 224 McFarland Ave. around 1 a.m. on July 22, 2024. Police say they contacted Floyd R. Velasquez...
Police Chase Through Snowy Range Ends In Tragic Death
Photo – Snowy Range highway – Bigfoot99 file photo. A police chase through the Snowy Range ends with an 18-year old suspect from Saratoga killing himself. Late Wednesday evening, a Saratoga Police Officer attempted to stop a green and gold Subaru Outback for speeding in town. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Saratoga resident Ayden Lecureux, refused to stop for the police officer and attempted to flee. Lecureux reached speeds of 60 miles an hour in town as he fled south along Highway 130.
Worland’s Emma Hunt Heads to Gillette College for Soccer
Worland’s Emma Hunt will have an opportunity to play college soccer after she signed with the Gillette College Pronghorns. Hunt was an all-state and all-conference player for the Warriors. She helped Worland to a 13-5 record and an appearance at the 3A soccer state championships. Hunt played forward as...
Ethan Sholey of Rock Springs Signs for Cross Country and Track at Concordia in Nebraska
Ethan Sholey from Rock Springs is furthering his running career after signing with Concordia University in Nebraska. Sholey was a distance runner for the Tigers over the past two years. He earned 16 letters at RSHS in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, and band. Sholey placed 19th at the...
3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run to benefit Hunting with Heroes
The Fallen Saints Motorcycle Club Red Desert Chapter will host its 3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run on Saturday, July 27, starting at 9 a.m. This event, dedicated to supporting veterans, will benefit Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming-based organization that provides outdoor experiences for disabled veterans. Participants will have...
Join SageWest in saving lives – Blood Drives on August 20 and 21
SageWest Health Care is proud to announce two upcoming blood drives that allow our community to make a significant impact. On Tuesday, August 20, head over to the SageWest Riverton campus, and on Wednesday, August 21, visit the SageWest Lander campus to participate in these life-saving events. Giving blood is...
Ryder Wright Moves on to Cheyenne Semifinals With 87 Points on Thursday Afternoon
Ryder Wright has not been to the Finals in Cheyenne since a second place finish to his brother Stetson in 2021. On Thursday afternoon, he took the crucial first step to get back there by winning Performance 6 with 87 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Wandering Witch. “I knew...
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