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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...
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM: Douglas, Glenrock newspapers prove once again they are top performers across the nation
The Douglas Budget and the Glenrock Independent have been recognized for their outstanding work in journalism by the National Newspaper Association in the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest – including two top-three finishes in the tough general excellence category. Each year, NNA honors the best in community journalism in the...
Cheyenne Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident at Pointe Park Sunday Night
Cheyenne police are investigating a shots fired incident at Pointe Park on Sunday night, where a passenger in a white sedan fired multiple shots at a 19-year-old male. No injuries were reported, and authorities are seeking information or surveillance video from witnesses.
Second 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Seen By Thousands
The Second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Grand Parades was held in downtown Cheyenne on Tuesday. While estimating crowd size for such events is notoriously difficult, it's safe to say that crowds were comparable to similar CFD parades in recent years. The parade largely avoided predicted high temepratures in...
WCA Hall of Fame Inductee Wenett Martin
Volleyball coach Wenett Martin has been a successful at both Wright and Thunder Basin High Schools and was inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame back on Saturday in Casper. Her teams in Wright won 4 State Championships in 2A, including a 3-pear from 2014-16. Those Panther squads...
Visit the Lander Art Center for the Opening of the Red Desert Audubon Art Show and Don’t Miss Out on Kids ART DAY CAMPS!
The Lander Art Center is buzzing with activity this summer, and there are some exciting updates to share with you!. The LAC is thrilled to announce the opening of the Red Desert Audubon Art Show on July 26th! This exhibition features stunning artwork inspired by the native Wyoming flora and fauna, created by talented artists from our community.
Hydrothermal Explosion Causes Damage in Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion inside Yellowstone National Park sent rocks and debris flying Tuesday morning, damaging a pedestrian boardwalk and forcing the closure of the area. The explosion occurred at the Biscuit Basin thermal area around 10 a.m. local time, appearing to originate near the Black Diamond Pool, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Biscuit Basin, as well as its boardwalks and parking lots, are closed for visitor safety as park geologists investigate what occurred, the USGS reported. The popular tourist spot is located roughly two miles northwest of Old Faithful.
White Pine Ski Resort testing for snowmaking operations
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service and Wyoming State Engineer’s Office have given permission to the White Pine Ski Resort to drill test water wells in order to determine if it will be possible to install snowmaking equipment for future ski seasons. According to White Pine, the...
Buffalo Council Approves Requests for Fair and Rodeo Parade
The Johnson County Fair and Rodeo will be happening July 26 through August 4, and the annual parade will be Saturday, August 3. Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Board President Amber Eggers brought requests concerning the parade to the Buffalo City Council during their last meeting. Eggers was asking for the...
Casper accepting LGBTQ Advisory Committee applications until Aug. 15
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee until Aug. 15. “We have two current vacancies for active members,” city staff representative Heidi Rood said. The committee was established at the request of the Casper City...
Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championship of Champions Set to Return to Casper This Fall
The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will welcome the return of the Championship of Champions Indian Relay Race, September 20-22, in Casper, Wyoming. “The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races brings a lot of excitement and incredible competition to Casper and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase Native American culture at this exciting event,” said Angela Berry, Marketing & Promotions for Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo. “It’s fun to see fans come not only from Casper, but also from all over the State of Wyoming, across the United States and Canada to watch this iconic competition!
#Smiles: Legends finish 3rd at 2024 State Tournament
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Olsen Orthodontics. (Cowley, WY) – Out of 19 Legion C teams in Wyoming, the Post 33 Lander 15u Legion baseball team finished a respectable third place Sunday at the Legion C State Tournament held in Cowley.
Smoke Relief Coming Soon To Wyoming
Enough with the smoke already. Wednesday and Thursday of this week both come with air quality alerts. There is a lot on fire north, in Canada, and that smoke now covers most of the United States. The smoke has stayed with us due to the lack of any real wind...
Weird Al Talks Polkamania On Wake Up Wyoming
Weird Al Yankovic is now 64 years old and he's still cranking out bizarre hits. He called Wyoming's morning talk show Wake Up Wyoming and spoke about his career and his latest video. Wake Up Wyoming is heard on several radio stations around the state, so Weird Al got plenty...
Art events across Wyoming seek to expand access, while building community
Music fills the Thursday evening air — a distant guitar riff, overlapping with a nearby fiddle. Roasting meat perfumes the festive atmosphere and the streets are an explosion of color. Visual and musical artists stationed at assorted downtown businesses build an overlapping cacophony of sights and sounds amid the Casper summer.
Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington, DC (WVDN) — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the […] The post Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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