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Afton Town Council report for July
Members of the Afton Town Council along with Mayor Jeff Jensen held their monthly meeting on July 9. Here are items of note from that meeting:. • Josh Peavler, Director of Public Utilities, reported to the council and recapped the town’s handling of the rock slide at the Intermittent Spring site.
Behind the lines: Tourist menus and speed traps…
Guest Posts on County 10 are provided by contributors and the opinions, thoughts, and comments within are their own and may not necessarily reflect those of County 10. If you’ve been here a while, you still slow down when approaching Hudson. It’s been at least two decades since a town cop wrote dozens of tickets a shift, but institutional memory lasts a long time. We slow down in Hudson.
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.
Indian Heath Service director tours Billings healthcare center
Staff led the Director of the Indian Health Service on a tour of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center Thursday, July 11. The center’s parent company, the Native American Development Corporation, bought the building two years ago. For many years it was the local headquarters of the fraternal organization the Shriners and an event venue.
Over 55 acres near Manderson burned as control of scheduled burn is lost
On July 15, multiple agencies responded to an out-of-control fire in the riverbed near Manderson. County Fire Warden Brent Godfrey stated that 55.9 acres were burned before the fire was contained. The fire started as a controlled burn; it had been called into the Big Horn County Sheriff’s office prior...
Severe Storms Possible In SE Wyoming Thursday, Friday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong storms are possible in southeast Wyoming on Thursday and Friday, with strong winds and large hail being the primary hazards. The agency posted the following on its website: Storms are expected through late this week with a few severe thunderstorms...
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.
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...
Spartans in Regional Tournament today; Green River teams to begin tournaments
The 307 Spartans Senior Babe Ruth baseball team will play the Calgary AAA Blues tonight in their second game of the Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament in Lander. The Spartans are coming off a tough 2-1 first-game loss to the Centerfield Roosters from Washington on Monday. The Spartans will finish...
Lobos Stumbled in Second Round of Pacific NW Regional
In round two of the Pacific Northwest Regional Babe Ruth baseball tournament, the Lander Lobos lost to the visiting Prosser Expos from central Washington. After logging a tough defeat against Cheyenne on Monday, the Lobos aimed to bounce back and keep their regional championship hopes alive. Unfortunately, their recent habit of leaving runners on base continued throughout, and they fell by a final score of five runs to zero.
New president assumes leadership of the Wyoming Education Association
CHEYENNE – Wyoming Education Association Vice President Kim Amen assumed leadership of the Wyoming Education Association on Monday. Amen has served students as an educator for 31 years. She spent the first 13 years of her career directing Wyoming Early Childhood Education programs and the last 18 years in Laramie County School District 1 as a teacher of gifted and talented students in grades 1-4. She was active in the Cheyenne Teachers’ Education Association for 18 years and served as the statewide association’s treasurer, prior...
Thunder Plains denied approval for live events at proposed mega-facility
CHEYENNE — The multimillion-dollar Thunder Plains Park horse racing track and entertainment facility to be constructed 10 miles east of Cheyenne came before the Wyoming Gaming Commission last Thursday to seek approval of its ambitious timeline to begin live horse racing on Oct. 4. But without a track completed, the Gaming Commission could not approve the requests for a conditional license for ...
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...
The Perch: a new, free podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, out now
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast: The Perch. Through this free podcast, the WTE hopes to make local news more accessible to a wider audience while pursuing a different and more intimate form of storytelling. The podcast will typically be split into three main sections: a local news roundup, a deep dive into one of the WTE reporters’ stories, and a lighthearted...
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