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Legacy of the Auction Block: The Madden Brothers’ Journey in Livestock Marketing
Growing up in Wyoming, Shawn and Lex Madden’s connection to agriculture and livestock marketing runs deep. Their father, Joe Madden, owned and operated sale barns in Lusk and Wheatland, immersing them in the sights and sounds of auctioneering from an early age. “We grew up around it,” said Lex, “became self-taught auctioneers through osmosis.” Their journey is not just a career but a testament to their family legacy and unwavering dedication.
Elder brothers take top two spots at Byron Days Fun Run
About 40 runners headed toward the Sand Hills north of Byron, then returned to town Saturday morning for the annual Byron Days Fun Run. Organized by Brandon and Serena Hessenthaler, the event featured both a mile and a five-kilometer race. Runners were invited to run in attire representing their favorite decade.
Atlas Theatre receives DDA grant to infill purposeless windows
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Historic Atlas Theatre has received a grant to remove windows that “no longer serve a purpose.”. On Thursday, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority approved a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friends of the Atlas Board at its regular monthly meeting. The theater board requested a 50% match from the DDA for masonry work on the Atlas Theatre’s south side, according to a DDA staff report. The total cost of repairs is $8,800. The development authority awarded the Atlas board $4,400.
Local residents condemn billionaire's attempts to bypass wildlife protection rules for new luxury development: 'A process of enabling deception and dishonesty'
A billionaire's request to expedite the construction of a luxury resort in Wyoming by lifting seasonal restrictions has failed after county officials voted 3-2 to deny the proposal. According to WyoFile, TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts petitioned Sublette County commissioners in June to fast-track his high-end development on Upper Hoback...
Thursday law enforcement report: Five Children placed in Protective Custody on two calls; Arrests; Vehicle crashes; Dog bites and more:
All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. 7:07 a.m. 1500 block Gannett Dr. – A complaint about trash being thrown in a canal was phoned in. A foot patrol checked the canal, which is flowing with water, and there was no evidence of any dumping found.
Riverton Fire Department's New Ladder Truck to Debut in Fair Parade
The Riverton Volunteer Fire District has a new ladder truck. The ladders on each side of the truck are each about three feet long, if that. The new truck has room for one driver. That’s all. The new truck, as you may have guessed, is just a step above a toy truck. But it has an engine, lights and a bell.
Powell 19-year-old recovering from bite on Heart Mountain
POWELL — A Heart Mountain hike turned into a near tragedy for a recent Powell High School graduate last week, as Jhett Schwahn was bitten by a rattlesnake near the mountain’s summit. It became a roughly three-hour, life-threatening ordeal. The incident. Taking advantage of a warm summer afternoon,...
‘Blast From the Past’ Drag Racing Event Taking Place in Douglas This Saturday
COST: Spectators - $10.00 | Children 12 years old and under - FREE. The official Central Wyoming Motorsports Facebook page also shared the payout structure for this Saturday's event and a reminder for the track test, which stated:. July 20th Blast from the Past Shootout payout updates!. Big Tire =...
Make-A-Wish delivers Disney magic to 11-year-old at 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When you’re an 11-year-old boy, life often revolves around sports and video games. Kaleb, from Cheyenne, is no exception. Not only does he love video games, sports, riding his bike, playing with his friends and football, but he also specifically loves Wyoming Cowboys Football. This made his wish reveal at the first-ever Make-A-Wish Wyoming and 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event on April 20 a truly spectacular surprise.
Gaining altitude: Gillette Police Department exploring law enforcement drone frontier
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Seeing a police drone could become as normal as seeing a police dog in the community — or at least that’s the end goal sought by Gillette Police Detective Cpl. Dan Stroup. From initial first responders to tactical crisis negotiation and missing person searches,...
Storm clouds loom over Cheyenne Frontier Days kickoff
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As Cheyenne Frontier Days kicks off today, the National Weather Service is warning of possible severe weather. The approaching cold front may bring fierce winds and large hail, putting a damper on the wild west festivities. The weather forecast reads like a showdown at high noon....
Cheyenne Frontier Days fairgrounds opens to the public
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days offers a plethora of engaging events for both local residents and visiting tourists. The fairgrounds will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily. Here is the schedule of events for Friday, July 19:. Frontier Park Arena. At 8 p.m., Turnpike Troubadours,...
Broken Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
Do we have a sagging wind turbine blade near Cheyenne, Wyoming?. Several things could cause a break like this. The Facebook page Wywindhere is a group of concerned citizens in the area that keep an eye on local wind turbines and post the problems that they see. This photo was...
Kum and Gone — Maverik Rebranding of Kum and Go Stores Set for September
ROCK SPRINGS – The Kum & Go brand will see its final days in Rock Springs in early September with closures scheduled to renovate the convenience stores to the Maverik brand. According to a schedule published on Maverik’s website, the three Rock Springs Kum & Go locations will close during the second week of September. The first closure will take place at the Elk Street location, which will close Sept. 9. The 9th Street location closes the next day, while the Foothill Boulevard location is set to close Sept. 11. All three locations will reopen Sept. 17.
The Jackson Boys Race to Survive
KHOL · The Jackson Boys push their limits and break a rule on Race To Survive. Two Jacksonites are trying to survive — climbing, canoeing, killing their own food — on national television. Oliver Dev and Corry Jones are featured on the current season of Race to Survive: New Zealand. Race to Survive is a competition where contestants must rely on a combination of endurance racing, survival skills, and intuition as they navigate 150 miles of New Zealand’s harshest terrain. Contestants have to climb mountains, raft down rivers, rappel down cliffs, and in new this season, contestants were given no food. They had to forage, hunt, or earn every calorie. It’s like an adventure race on steroids. Nine teams of two compete for a grand prize of $500,000.
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Coffee Time: Hear from organizers of this weekend’s 4th Annual Lander Community Pig Roast
(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with some of the folks behind this weekend’s 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast. Mayor Monte Richardson chats about the suicide/mental...
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