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Council Considers Coffeen Avenue Rezone Ordinance
The Sheridan City Council held their second regular business meeting of July Monday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Following a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone property at 2308 Coffeen Avenue from R-4 to B-1, the City Council gave first reading approval of ordinance 2285. City Planner Kelly Schroeder said the properties to the east, south, and west are currently zoned B-1, while the property to the north is zoned B-2. The ordinance must be approved two more times by the City Council before the rezone takes effect. The City Council also received updates from City Arborist Clark Van Hoosier and the general manager of the Antelope Butte Foundation.
Cowboys to Take Part in 2024 Cancun Challenge
LARAMIE -- The Cowboy basketball program and tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge Thursday announced seven of the eight men’s programs that will be participating in the tournament this season. The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports,...
Heating Up: 2024 World Standings Shifts, Big Winners
The heart of the 2024 ProRodeo season is in full swing with July well underway, and the team roping world standings are seeing major movement as some of the biggest rodeos of the year kick off. From the NFR Open and Cheyenne, to Salt Lake City and Salinas, there’s major...
East 7th Street to close July 17
GILLETTE, Wyo. — An alleyway reconstruction project will close a section of East 7th Street near Twin Spruce Junior High this week, according to the City of Gillette. The closure will affect East 7th Street from South Kendrick Avenue to South Gillette Avenue. It is expected to last from July 17 to July 19 while a contractor works to repair a burst 8-inch sewer pipe, per the city.
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
Woman drowns in Yellowstone River near Laurel Sunday
LAUREL, Mont. - A Laurel woman drowned in the Yellowstone River near Sportsman Park on Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024. According to Yellowstone County Sheriff's Deputy Coroner Valerie Juhl, the victim of the drowning was Nichole R. Blumenshine. She was 38-years-old. Her cause of death is drowning, and the manner...
LIFTT nutrition health coach in the new diabetes prevention and management program
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow announced the addition of Anya Pulis to the team as a Nutrition Health Coaches for our Diabetes Prevention and Management Program. This exciting development is part of LIFTT’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being and independence of individuals in our community. Pulis holds...
Joe Yegge Hired as Yellowjacket Softball Head Coach
BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State University Billings Athletics and director of athletics Michael Bazemore have announced the selection of Joe Yegge to become the next head coach of the MSUB softball program. "We are excited to have Joe join the Yellowjacket Family, as he steps in to lead our...
St. Vincent and Vitalant hosting blood drive to combat shortage
BILLINGS, MONT- In response to donation shortfalls, Vitalant and St. Vincent Healthcare will host a blood drive on Friday, July 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 3p.m. at Marillac Hall on the St. Vincent Campus in Billings. In a news release, Vitalant, one the nation’s largest nonprofit blood service providers, cited...
Get Creative: Downtown Billings’ Chalk on the Walk is 8/2
Summertime in Billings is packed with fun events. Strawberry Festival was a (hot) success last weekend; so was Montana Brews and BBQs at MetraPark. Drag racing and dirt track racing are held every weekend north of town, and the Great American Championship Hillclimb is fast approaching. The Downtown Billings Association...
Jacob Bilodeau, son of Cass (Bauer) Bilodeau, commits to Rocky Mountain College men's hoops
BILLINGS — Jacob Bilodeau, the son of Hysham native and Montana State Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame women's basketball player Cass (Bauer) Bilodeau, has committed to play with the men's basketball program at Rocky Mountain College, per Cass and a commitment graphic from Rocky men's basketball's account on X.
Severe Storms With Large Hail, Strong Winds Possible In SE Wyoming
Severe thunderstorms are possible in southeast Wyoming this afternoon, with large hail and strong winds possible. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following: ''There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Strongest storms...
Excellent Chance To Help Raise Money For A Casper Veteran
On the morning of June 2, a longtime member of the American Infidel Veteran Motorcycle Club named Cheeto was involved in a significant motorcycle accident. Today, Cheeto is still in the intensive care unit of a hospital. Even as recently as this week, he's still having procedures done to help with his recovery.
National HS Finals Rodeo Moving Along in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo kicked off over the weekend in Rock Springs with over 1500 contestants from 47 states and provinces. The Wyoming girls team is currently in 2nd place behind Texas with 930 points so they're off to a good start in the first go-round. After Monday's...
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