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Join the Wyoming Community Bank Food Drive to help reopen the Christian Food Storehouse!
The Christian Food Storehouse in Riverton faced a devastating setback this past May when a fire destroyed all the goods in their building. Despite this tragedy, the community spirit remains unshaken, and it is set to reopen on Monday, July 29th. Wyoming Community Bank is rallying to support this cause...
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.
West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquito Samples In Laramie
West Nile virus (WNV) has been documented in two mosquito samples collected over the past few weeks just outside city limits. The positive samples were isolated in mosquitos collected from surveillance traps monitored by City of Laramie Mosquito Control. The samples were determined to be positive for WNV via RAMP testing performed by City of Laramie Mosquito technicians this week.
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...
HAM Operators In Want Of New Members To Amateur Association
A Rawlins resident is looking for like-minded people to join a ham radio club. Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, allows users to communicate across town or around the world without relying on the internet or phones. Department of Corrections Welder Tom Hayes is trying to find members to...
Chat with Town Council tackles building moratorium this Wednesday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Town Council will host the monthly “Chat with Town Council” meeting on Wednesday, July 24, at noon, this time tackling the subject of the large commercial building moratorium. The 120-day moratorium was placed on June 3, halting development applications for non-residential buildings...
The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux headline Music on Main, July 25
DRIGGS, Idaho — Music on Main heads to the Crescent City with the festive beats and rhythms of The Rumble and Joseph Boudreaux, Jr. It may not be Mardi Gras, but the spirit of carnival is alive this July in Teton Valley. On carnival morning, your eyes may feast...
Police: Local woman arrested after battering man, blowing snot on responding officer
POCATELLO — A Pocatello woman faces felony charges following a domestic battery incident that ended with her blowing snot and blood on an officer, police said. Ashlyn Jeanette Zazweta, 37, has been charged with domestic battery and assault or battery on certain personnel, both felonies, following an incident on July 15. Police were dispatched to a home near downtown Pocatello around 8:50 p.m. on July 15 for the report of...
Police: Adult and two juveniles injured in wreck caused by drunk driver on I-15 in Pocatello
POCATELLO — An adult and two juveniles were rushed to the hospital earlier this week as a result of a north Pocatello crash caused by a drunk driver, authorities said. The collision between a 2016 Ford Fusion sedan and 2023 Chrysler Voyager minivan occurred around 9 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 15 northbound near the Pocatello Creek Road exit. The impact sent the minivan careening about 50 feet off the freeway....
Local fire agencies are gathering donations for Durkee firefighters
KUNA, Idaho — Last Saturday, a team from the Nampa and Kuna wildfire task force were deployed to help combat wildfires in the State of Oregon. With multiple local firefighters on the line, multiple agencies in the Treasure Valley area are asking the community for help with gathering supplies.
FLC to lead quantum computing education, workforce development in rural areas for Elevate Quantum
DURANGO, CO– Fort Lewis College will play a leading role in the workforce development programming for Elevate Quantum Tech Hub, which secured $127 million in federal and state funding to develop workforce and technologies for the rapidly growing quantum industry in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Elevate Quantum is...
Feds charge man with meth, gun crimes; arrested near Douglas on way to Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — State and federal agencies have requested the arrest of a man for his alleged involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in central Wyoming. Larry Arguijo is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, punishable by up to 15 years’ imprisonment; and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment, according to a criminal complaint written by a special agent with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and filed in Wyoming U.S. District Court on Tuesday.
Sizzling Hot Temperatures Predicted in SE Wyoming Today, Thursday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is predicting near-record temperatures for the date in southeast Wyoming today and tomorrow [July 24&25]. Smoky, hazy conditions due to wildfires burning in Canada are expected today and possibly again on Thursday. The agency posted the following on its website:. ''Looking at...
ASCS Northern Plains Going Three Wide In Wyoming This Weekend
CASPER SPEEDWAY (Casper, Wyo.):. The season’s third stop at the half-mile oval, the tour’s last trip was May 31 and June 1, with Trever Kirkland and series’ points leader Kelly Miller splitting time atop the podium. Revived as a regional tour two years ago, Adam Speckman picked...
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