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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.
From bronc riding to barrel racing: How the rodeo scene changed for female competitors
CHEYENNE — Notable female rodeo legends have paved the way for women’s participation in this male-dominated event, but not without some roadblocks along the way. Cowgirls of the West Museum Director Pam Cooper said the participation of women in rodeo events greatly evolved over time. Before the 1930s, women competed in roughstock events, as well as steer roping and street wrestling — and they were good at it. Roughstock events...
Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia announces departure from role
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Cheyenne Extreme 18U head coach Adam Galicia is stepping down as skipper after 16 years with the program and 13 coaching the 18U team. The decision wasn’t an easy one for him, but by the end of the season Galicia felt it was time.
Tickets for Demolition Derby, other fair events on sale now
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Tickets for special events at the Campbell County Fair are now on sale. Ticketed events such as the Demolition Derby have limited seats available, and those interested in going should purchase tickets sooner rather than later, CAM-PLEX wrote in a Facebook post Thursday. The Demolition Derby,...
The Outlaw Saloon excited for another year of Cheyenne Frontier Days after parties
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The final touches are being added to The Outlaw Saloon’s back lot for Cheyenne Frontier Days starting July 19. Owner Curtis Crowton, who took over as owner in 2020 says he is excited to continue a long standing tradition. “It’s unique, you know...
The Dance of 100 Years: Martha Graham Dance Company to perform in Jackson
JACKSON, Wyo. — A legend will come alive as one hundred years of history dance across the stage. Dancers’ Workshop is honored to present the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company at the Center Theater for their Summer Gala and Community Performance on July 26 and 27. The Martha...
Natrona firefighters sent to Oregon 77,000-acre wildfire
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Fire District is sending two of its firefighters to the Lone Rock Fire in west-central Oregon, according to a press release from the district on Thursday. Fire Captain Darek Pepple and Fire Engineer Darin Pepple will be assigned as division supervisors, with more...
Dayton Days 2024: A hidden wonder
Dayton Days Committee chairman Keith Reichert, told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse that a parade in celebration of the United States bicentennial, has evolved into something much more for the residents and visitors to the small town of Dayton. The parade would become Dayton Days. The celebration now...
Councilmember Scott Roybal elected new president of Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority; Wendy Volk chosen as vice chair
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New leadership is stepping in for the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the downtown governing body held new elections for the board’s president and vice chair positions. Scott Roybal, the board’s representative for the Cheyenne City Council, was nominated and unanimously elected president.
‘He Was Proud to be the Coach at Wyoming’
LARAMIE -- His catchphrases are sorely missed. So is his wit, humor and, most importantly, influence and reputation. Just ask his peers. "He's always got some strange slogan -- like something about a horse or something," Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford joked last Thursday, talking about Wyoming's recently retired bench boss Craig Bohl. "It's so off the wall but it breaks the monotony and the silence of everybody in the room. But you talk about a guy who cares about this game and who was invested in this game and wants to see things done the right way.
Sheridan College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson Resigns His Position
Sheridan College is searching for a new coach for its rodeo team. At the Tuesday, July 16th 2024 meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Directors, Sheridan College President Dr. Walter Tribley announced that College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson has resigned. He had been the coach of...
Atlas Theatre receives DDA grant to infill purposeless windows
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Historic Atlas Theatre has received a grant to remove windows that “no longer serve a purpose.”. On Thursday, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority approved a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friends of the Atlas Board at its regular monthly meeting. The theater board requested a 50% match from the DDA for masonry work on the Atlas Theatre’s south side, according to a DDA staff report. The total cost of repairs is $8,800. The development authority awarded the Atlas board $4,400.
Casey Childers Murder Trial Underway In Colorado
Trial is underway for one of three Sheridan residents accused of kidnapping a Montana woman and killing her in Colorado. Casey Childers is facing charges of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. According to court documents filed in Castle Rock, Colorado,...
Bike Park West Of Rawlins Waits On State Approval
Photo – The BLM land west of Rawlins for proposed bike trail – Courtesy City of Rawlins. The Bureau of Land Management requires state approval before constructing a mountain bike park outside of Rawlins. In March of last year, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director, at the time,...
City of Buffalo refuses lease with private, affordable housing company
BUFFALO — Buffalo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday not to enter into a lease agreement with a private company seeking city property on which to build an income-restricted apartment building. In June, Housing Solutions, LLC., a Missoula, Montana-based company, approached the city about a 99-year lease of city owned...
Riverton Fire Department's New Ladder Truck to Debut in Fair Parade
The Riverton Volunteer Fire District has a new ladder truck. The ladders on each side of the truck are each about three feet long, if that. The new truck has room for one driver. That’s all. The new truck, as you may have guessed, is just a step above a toy truck. But it has an engine, lights and a bell.
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