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Western now offering a Substation Technician program
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has announced the launching of its new Substation Technician program. According to a press release from Western, the course is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. The program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to obtain knowledge in substation technology.
Spike your way to victory at Cheyenne’s Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Recreation Division has announced the opening of registration for the annual Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament. The tournament will take place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the BEAST, located at 2900 Sunflower Road. Registration for the tournament runs from July 17 to Aug....
Police arrest Cheyenne man on multiple theft charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 16, Cheyenne police arrested David Anthony Hernandez, 39, on North Greeley Highway. Hernandez faces multiple charges, including motor vehicle theft, felony theft and possession of fentanyl, according to police booking sheets. Detective Marino, while on patrol on the 400 block of East Fox Farm...
Family dog dies in early-morning house fire in Casper on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — A family pet has died after a house fire early Wednesday in the Casper area. According to a release from Casper Fire-EMS, crews responded to a call on the 200 block of Indian Paintbrush just after 5 a.m. Wednesday for reports of smoke coming from the roof of a home.
Rock Springs Council approves new golf cart bid request
On Tuesday night, the Rock Springs City Council unanimously approved a request from the Park and Rec. Department to seek bids to replace the golf carts at the White Mountain Golf Course. Prior to approving the bid request, the Council pointed out that the golf carts would only be used...
Strong afternoon thunderstorms possible midweek in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo – Occasional thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday afternoon in the Casper area, some of them potentially strong at times. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday’s high temperature will reach 87 degrees as chances of thunderstorms rise after noon. Storms could produce short periods of heavy downpours and gusts up to 60 mph in parts of Natrona County and western Wyoming.
Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion to host Historical District tour
CHEYENNE – Learn about the splendor and beauty of the Cheyenne Historical District during a tour of downtown Cheyenne from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion district rangers will lead the tour, which meanders through Cheyenne’s historic district. Learn about the Millionaires Row district and the many historic buildings that still surround the mansion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and water. For more information, call 307-777-7878.
LCSD1 approves FY25 budget, including funds for charter school
CHEYENNE — The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s budget for fiscal year 2025 during a meeting Monday night. The board has been going over the budget in great detail for a few months, and on Monday, LCSD1 Finance Director Jed Cicarelli presented the final budget to the board. Board vice chairwoman Christy Klaassen thanked Cicarelli for the efforts that have gone into improving...
Family of Late WyoTech Graduate, Jared T. F. Alery, Donates $200,000 in Scholarships to LoveTrades Foundation
The Family of Jared TF Alery, a passionate, successful, CAT Marine Diesel Technician, leaves a legacy for trade-going students at WyoTech to take on a rewarding career like Jared. LARAMIE, WY / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech in...
Trustees OK $394.1M budget for 2024–25 school year; department budgets cut by $2M
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 is working with a budget of nearly $400 million for its upcoming school year. On Monday night, the LCSD1 Board of Trustees approved the district’s proposed budget for the 2024–25 school year. The overall projected funding is locked in at $394.1 million. This grand total is about $51 million higher compared to last year’s budget, according to Jed Cicarelli, LCSD1 chief financial officer. Cicarelli presented budget highlights during Monday’s board meeting.
City reopens southern Kiwanis Community Park
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The southern portion of Kiwanis Community Park, located off East Pershing Boulevard, has reopened following a seasonal closure for wildlife protection. The affected area contains a large pond that provides valuable habitat for many species of wildlife and is especially important to many species of waterfowl. Spring through early summer is a critical time of year for these species as they are nesting and raising their young. Disturbances during this time can cause them to abandon their nests or cause stress to young birds that cannot fly.
EchoStar Opens New O-RAN Testing and Evaluation Lab with $50 Million Grant
EchoStar Corporation has opened the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID), a state-of-the-art Open RAN (O-RAN) testing and evaluation lab housed at EchoStar's Cheyenne, Wyoming, data center. The facility, which is supported by a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund), offers vendors the opportunity to test and validate O-RAN solutions using EchoStar's live commercial-grade cloud-native Open RAN network.
Gillette City Council to consider appointing 2 new judges
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council intends to consider appointing two part-time municipal court judges during its upcoming July 16 meeting, according to the City of Gillette. Per the meeting agenda, the council will consider employing Alison O. Gee and Christopher R. Ringer as part-time municipal court judges...
Music, Rodeos And More This Week In Cheyenne
We've made it. Whether you're one of the people that lives for this time of year, or you go on a 10 day vacation, we have made it to the start of Cheyenne Frontier Days. Well, in a few days, anyways. The city is really coming alive and there is no shortage of entertainment as we roll on.
Dancing with victory: Cheyenne locals triumph in Troopers’ home show
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps brought the spirit of competition to Cheyenne on July 12 with a triumphant performance at their home show, Drums Along the Rockies – Cheyenne Edition. Among the standout performers were three locals, all Cheyenne Central High School graduates, who returned to their hometown to compete in this event.
Register to take part in the 2024 Women’s Build
Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns is gearing up to host the Annual Women’s Build. Habitat for Humanity offers this build as a way to learn new skills, or brush up on old ones, in a safe environment. No experience in the construction field is necessary, and participants will complete a task they are comfortable with performing while helping to construct a home for a Sheridan family.
Food Bank Hosts Rock Springs Fundraiser, Food Drive Saturday
ROCK SPRINGS – A fundraising event for the Food Bank of Sweetwater County takes place Saturday and aims to both raise money and canned food for the food bank and awareness of an e-cookbook the food bank is creating. The fundraiser takes place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the...
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