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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...
Paw patrol: Laramie County’s new K-9 heroes hit the streets
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office proudly announced the graduation of its latest K-9 teams July 26. These teams have successfully completed a rigorous training program, earning certification in detecting explosives or narcotics. The community welcomes K-9 Yento with Deputy Groendal, K-9 Blair with Deputy Wright and K-9 Yapp with Sergeant Atencio.
WSF Announces Top 5 Market Animal Payout Increases for 2024
Douglas, WY – July 26, 2024 – The Wyoming State Fair is excited to announce a significant increase in payouts for our market goat, beef, sheep, and swine shows, thanks to the generous sponsorships of businesses and individuals across the state. This year, the Wyoming State Fair will be awarding cash prizes to the Overall Top 5 market animals in Market Beef, Market Sheep, Market Swine, and Market Goats. These are a substantial boost, reflecting our commitment to supporting our exhibitors and their outstanding efforts.
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...
The man on a mission to visit every Pizza Ranch in America stops in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Jason Halkias, AKA the ‘Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest’, is on a mission to visit every single one of its locations. His love for Pizza Ranch began 10 years ago when he met a special someone in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “She just happened...
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...
Five Tigers named all-conference
TORRINGTON – At the conclusion of the district playoffs for American Legion ‘A’ baseball teams in Wyoming, head coaches from each of the nine teams in the ‘A’ east conference selected the top talented athletes for the 2024 all-conference first and second team rosters. Five...
Expand your career opportunities August 2 at Casper College
If you want to expand your career opportunities, make plans to attend the free “Tools of the Trade” event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Casper College. Sponsored by the Casper College School of Business and Industry, “Tools of the Trade” showcases the excellent career training available at Casper College. Tours of the various shops on campus will be available, and instructors will meet with students to help them register for classes and discover how a certificate or degree can put them one step closer to a well-paying job.
Casper’s Freiberg family establishes scholarship
The family of Ferne J. and the late Patrick J. Freiberg have established a scholarship for Casper College students through the Casper College Foundation. “This scholarship is in honor of Pat and Ferne Freiberg. They have seen the benefits of Casper College through the classes offered and taken by themselves, their kids, and their grandkids,” said Jill (Freiberg) Weibel, daughter.
Fremont County students named to Sheridan College’s 2024 honor rolls
(Sheridan, WY) – Sheridan College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2024 semester. Sheridan College has three honor roll lists: the President’s Honor Roll, Vice President’s Honor Roll, and the Part-Time Honor Roll. There were 93 Sheridan College students named...
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...
[VIDEO]: St. Margaret’s School – Where Community Becomes Family
Exploring the distinctive qualities of St. Margaret’s School with Mandy and Jake as they share what makes St. Margaret’s School different than other schools. From preschool through 5th grade, St. Margaret’s School offers a unique approach to education that nurtures curiosity and fosters lifelong learning. Call us today at 307-856-5922 if you have any further questions or to schedule your tour to experience the vibrant learning environment and dedicated community at St. Margaret’s School firsthand. Send a request for more information here.
Trumpeter Swans released in Wind River Range for first time
JACKSON, Wyo. — This month, the Wyoming Wetlands Society (WWS) released five of their Trumpeter Swan yearlings for the first time in a wetland in the Wind River Range. Yearlings are Trumpeter Swans that are a year old. WWS’ Captive Breeding Program has been releasing swans in the Wyoming, Montana and Idaho region, including in Yellowstone National Park (YNP), for decades to help restore swan populations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).
Christian Food Storehouse set to re-open Monday; volunteers needed Sunday
(Riverton, WY) – After a fire in mid-May this year damaged the Christian Food Storehouse in Riverton at 219 N. 3rd St. E., the food bank is now poised to re-open on Monday at 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed on Sunday, July 28, to help with cleaning and other...
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