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Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Here’s Your Chance to Win a Restored 1979 F-250 in Central Wyoming
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming is celebrating 55 years of providing services to the youth of Central Wyoming by holding a special drawing for a pristinely restored 1979 Ford Truck. This Ford F-250 Ranger features a robust 460 engine, making it a blend of vintage appeal and...
Summer Shortage Crisis: Help Save Lives With Type O Blood Donations
Citing a 30% blood donation shortfall during the Fourth of July holiday week, and overall low donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is facing an emergency shortage of type O blood. The community blood center for about 900 hospitals nationwide including, 14 in Wyoming, urges all donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment now to give in the coming days and weeks.
Cheyenne Frontier Days fairgrounds opens to the public
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days offers a plethora of engaging events for both local residents and visiting tourists. The fairgrounds will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily. Here is the schedule of events for Friday, July 19:. Frontier Park Arena. At 8 p.m., Turnpike Troubadours,...
Eric Muller to receive LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award
Author, historian and law professor Eric Muller, who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will receive the LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award during the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage on Saturday, July 27. The award is named after LaDonna Zall, who watched the last train carrying incarcerees leave...
Jackson approves Presbyterian church's plan to build housing
JACKSON — The Jackson Town Council approved 21 townhomes on South Park Loop Road after the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole voluntarily offered to deed-restrict all of the units. One townhome will be deed restricted as affordable with income eligibility limits to meet the town’s requirement to offset new development by building housing or paying an affordable housing fee. The remaining units will be deed restricted as workforce housing, which means tenants qualify based on working locally but there are no income limits. ...
Here Are Great Areas To Access The North Platte River
Construction projects on I-25 are now affecting people who are out recreating on the North Platte River in Casper. WYDot and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have issued a warning to the public to be careful and avoid the I-25 bridge area. Crews have begun demolishing the southbound bridge to prepare for construction of a new bridge over the next few months.
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,...
Thursday law enforcement report: Five Children placed in Protective Custody on two calls; Arrests; Vehicle crashes; Dog bites and more:
All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. 7:07 a.m. 1500 block Gannett Dr. – A complaint about trash being thrown in a canal was phoned in. A foot patrol checked the canal, which is flowing with water, and there was no evidence of any dumping found.
C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, July 18
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 17, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Theft, July 17, Storey Avenue, CCSO. Deputies responded to Storey Avenue in Wright around...
Powell 19-year-old recovering from bite on Heart Mountain
POWELL — A Heart Mountain hike turned into a near tragedy for a recent Powell High School graduate last week, as Jhett Schwahn was bitten by a rattlesnake near the mountain’s summit. It became a roughly three-hour, life-threatening ordeal. The incident. Taking advantage of a warm summer afternoon,...
Hitting the Summer Run like a Pro: Paige Jones won over $24,776 last year over cowboy christmas. She shares some tips and tricks to tackling the summer run
Paige Jones of Wayne, Oklahoma hit the scene with a bang when she bought her card and won the coveted title of WPRA Resistol Rookie Barrel Racer of the Year in 2020. Since then, she has continued to add to her impressive resume with a WNFR qualification in 2023, and championship titles at the Cody Stampede (twice), Durant, Oklahoma, and various other premiere pro rodeos across the country.
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