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Iowa Man Heading to Wyoming on a Quest to Eat at Every Pizza Ranch Location in the US
An Iowa man, Jason Halkias, is on a mission to eat at every Pizza Ranch location in the country. He will be in Casper on July 25 to eat at the chain as he makes his way through Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, and Montana. He has, so far, eaten at over...
UPDATE: Man Suspected of Robbing 2 Cheyenne Banks Now in Custody
Cheyenne police are on the hunt for a man believed to be behind two bank robberies in Cheyenne Thursday afternoon. According to a department Facebook post, the man pictured above is suspected of robbing the Jonah Bank of Wyoming at 205 Storey Blvd. and the Western Vista Federal Credit Union at 3207 Sparks Rd.
CFD Rodeo to wrap up Quarterfinals action on Thursday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo will wrap up its six Quarterfinals on Thursday when the final spots in Friday and Saturday’s Semi Finals will be determined. On Wednesday the top contestants from Quarterfinals 5 earned their semifinals berths. R.C. Landingham of Hat Creek, Calif.,...
Whether it’s food or music, Cheyenne Frontier Day has your flavor.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) -When you head down to the park, you may want to hop into your cowboy boots and hop off that diet for a day or two. Cheyenne Frontier Days has the food and the entertainment to make it all worthwhile. “Some of the old favorites...
Man gets time served, 5-year park ban for ‘mass shooting’ statements at Yellowstone
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park concessionaire employee heard earlier this month making threatening statements about “the next mass shooting” was sentenced in federal court to time served and five years’ supervision, according to a release Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department. Robert Sherman, 55,...
Body found at Mirror Lake identified as Colorado man
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office identified the body found at Mirror Lake on July 4 as James Bitner, 56, of Blackhawk, Colorado. Deputies received a report of a deceased individual near Mirror Lake around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed the presence of a deceased person, initially referred to as “John Doe.”
(PHOTOS) New mural celebrates Casper’s outdoor recreation pioneers
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mural Project’s latest mural is undeniably in a great spot. When it’s completed, visitors driving south on Center Street from Interstate 25 will immediately see its bright colors and bold shapes playing off Casper Mountain in the distance. However, for Laramie-based mural artist Dan Toro, there’s another practical reason for his affection for the spot.
Lander Biz Show: Guardian Flight, heroes in the skies when you need them most
(Lander, WY)- In our latest episode of The Lander Biz Show, we have the distinct pleasure of diving into the world of Guardian Flight! Join us as we sit down with the incredible crew from Guardian Flight, including flight nurses Nikki and Jennifer, pilot Miles, and program Director Brandon. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the high-pressure, high-reward environment of air medical services right here in Fremont County.
USAF Thunderbirds return to Cheyenne Frontier Days
After taking one year off due to construction at the nearby runway, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds returned to the show the show they have performed at for the longest period of time. The Thunderbirds are original guests of "Wings over Warren," an air show that takes place at Cheyenne, Wyoming's F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The air show takes place in partnership with Cheyenne Frontier Days."We are at the Thunderbirds show and I am here to see the Thunderbirds do some crazy maneuvers," said Owen Borders, a boy who traveled with his family from Greeley to see the show."Oh,...
Cowgirls Ranked No. 16 in WBCA Academic Top-25
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 24, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team was recognized Wednesday as one of the top academic squads in the country in 2023-24, as named by the WBCA. This marks the second time in the past three seasons that the Cowgirls have been a Top-25 WBCA Academic Team.
Firefighters battle grass fire west of Sidney
CHEYENNE COUNTY (July 25, 2024) -- Firefighters from several agencies battled a fire west of Sidney near Cheyenne County Roads 105 and 24 Wednesday. At about 1:23 p.m., Sidney Fire Department received a page of a fire west of Sidney with flames showing. An estimated 275 acres were burned in the fire. The scene was cleared at 7:23 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheriff's wife facing charges after assaulting her daughter
Hall County, Neb. — The wife of a local sheriff has been charged with assaulting her daughter. Daniela Deaver, 53, of Ord, is charged in Hall County Court with third-degree assault causing bodily injury. She is the wife of Greeley County Sheriff Paul Deaver. Court records do not list...
WyoTodayMedia's Newsapers net 10 National Awards
The Ranger and Lander Journal received top honors from the National Newspaper Association’s (NNA) Better Newspaper Contest, bringing home 10 awards for reporting and photography. “This newspaper has a great variety of. stories – all interesting,” judges wrote in awarding The Ranger second place for local news coverage....
Update: Hydrothermal explosion closes Biscuit Basin for season
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park officials have closed Biscuit Basin for the remainder of the 2024 season following a significant hydrothermal explosion on July 23. The incident, occurring just before 10 a.m., sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air and damaged a nearby boardwalk. National...
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