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Despite Recent Gains, Wyoming Farmland Values Show Signs of Slowing
Farmland values in Wyoming have made modest gains over the past six months according to the latest Benchmark Farm Value Trends Report issued by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Values for Wyoming farmland have shown an average increase of 2.7% in the past six months and 5.1% in the past 12 months.
WCA All-Star North Volleyball Preview
The Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Saturday kicks off at 1 pm with the volleyball match at the ThunderBird Gym at Casper College. The North squad has some serious ability with more than a few players earning All-State designation. Saydee Zimmer of Big Horn is a 4-time All-State pick in 2A, Aubrey Dewine of Campbell County is a two-time All-State pick in 4A with Upton's Sophie Louderback a two-time selection in 1A.
Wyo. Coaches Association South Volleyball Preview
The South Volleyball team competing in the Wyoming Coaches Association on Saturday in Casper has plenty of height and plenty of ability. There's a host of All-State players on the roster and Brooke Hansen of Burns is a two-time pick. There's also a good set of setters so this group has the talent to win on Saturday.
Denver teen wanted on homicide charges arrested in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - A teen wanted by the Denver Police Department for homicide was arrested in Casper earlier this week. 14-year-old Steven Marquez was wanted in connection to the homicide of Todd Kidd, which occurred on July 10 in the Denver area. Police investigations revealed that the...
Morning Sports: July 19, 2024
Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball: There has been a change to the Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball schedule. The double-header scheduled for next week Thursday, July 25th vs. the 406 Flyers from Billings has been canceled. That means this coming Sunday’s conference home double-header vs. Gillette, is now both the home and...
Smoke Will Keep Wyoming Hazy This Weekend
It will be a beautiful weekend. You're going to love the cool temperatures. But just a bit on the hazy side. A few rain showers will help the situation, but not solve it. Smoke, drawn in and pushed down by a high-pressure system, is hazing up our Western skies. While...
Casper’s Jarron Janzen Inks for Rodeo at Colorado Northwestern CC
Rodeo cowboy Jarron Janzen, who graduated early this year from Kelly Walsh High School, has signed up to compete in rodeo at Colorado Northwestern College. Janzen competed in saddle bronc riding on the high school rodeo circuit. He placed sixth during the 2023-24 season. Janzen won a round in saddle...
Casper council OK’s police truck purchases; says cheaper isn’t always the better choice
CASPER, Wyo. — Government, education and other public agencies receive bids for contracts, services, equipment and vehicles. They usually chose the “lowest responsible bidder.”. Sometimes, though, the lowest bid from a responsible company isn’t the only factor when a government makes a decision. Tuesday, the Casper City...
Historic Casper building to be revived for Natrona Collective Health Trust headquarters
CASPER, Wyo. — A century-old red brick building near downtown Casper will soon serve as the permanent home for the Natrona Collective Heath Trust. The nonprofit purchased the building located at 421 S. Center from Lisa Burridge & Associates Real Estate, which had placed its headquarters there. “It was...
Five recreation, sports leases/rental agreements OK’d by Casper Council
CASPER, Wyo. — From skiing to skating and football, five Casper-area sports clubs will have places to practice and play for the coming year. The Casper City Council approved on its consent agenda lease and rental agreements during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Ordinance allows nonmetallic-sheathed electrical cable in 3-plus-story houses
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper contractors will be able to save some money now that the City Council has approved an ordinance regarding the use of nonmetallic-sheathed wiring, Nomex, in buildings three stories and taller. Tuesday, the council approved the amendment to the Casper Municipal Code in the ordinance on...
Casper Council approves amended building codes
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on first reading an amendment to align the Casper Municipal Code with 2024 international building codes already adopted by the state. The council unanimously passed the ordinance during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230...
'Regardless of gender': Bruce named first woman director of Wyoming Game and Fish
CHEYENNE — The people of Wyoming have a deep love for wildlife, a love that soon-to-be director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Angi Bruce, shares. Bruce, the agency’s current deputy director, was appointed to the top position by Gov. Mark Gordon on July 5 and is slated to take over from current Director Brian Nesvick, who will retire in September. She will be the first woman to hold ...
1st Go-Round in the Books at National HS Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo is moving on to the 2nd go-round in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girls team had a solid 1st go and sits in 2nd place behind Texas. Hadley Thompson of Yoder is currently 3rd in the girls all-around as she took 3rd in the 1st go of the goat tying in 7.09. She was 7th in the 1st go of the breakaway in 2.37 with Rhame Hicks of Gillette taking 6th in 2.36. Sheridan's Abagail Olson jumped to 3rd in the barrel racing with a run of 17.215. Kloe Nichols of Boulder was 9th in the 1st go. Caitlin Moore of Wright placed 5th in the first go-round of the pole-bending in 20.111 with Gillette's Abby Milburg 15th. Karly Peterson of Buffalo was 23rd in the girls cutting and Sydnee Roady of Worland was 38th in the reined cow horse event.
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