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Casper’s Jarron Janzen Inks for Rodeo at Colorado Northwestern CC
Rodeo cowboy Jarron Janzen, who graduated early this year from Kelly Walsh High School, has signed up to compete in rodeo at Colorado Northwestern College. Janzen competed in saddle bronc riding on the high school rodeo circuit. He placed sixth during the 2023-24 season. Janzen won a round in saddle...
Wyoming’s Will Pelissier Named Good Hands Team Nominee
LARAMIE -- Cowboy wide receiver Will Pelissier Wednesday was named as a nominee for the All-State Wuerffel Trophy/ Good Hands Team. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field.
Trio of Incoming Cowboy Wrestlers Show Well at Junior Nationals
FARGO, North Dakota (7/17/24) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team had plenty of representation at the 2024 U.S. Junior Nationals. Three incoming Cowboys showed well in the Men’s Freestyle competition inside the Fargodome. Tyson Charmoli (144) led the way with an All-American performance that consisted of an...
Casper council OK’s police truck purchases; says cheaper isn’t always the better choice
CASPER, Wyo. — Government, education and other public agencies receive bids for contracts, services, equipment and vehicles. They usually chose the “lowest responsible bidder.”. Sometimes, though, the lowest bid from a responsible company isn’t the only factor when a government makes a decision. Tuesday, the Casper City...
Buffalo Council Approves Temporary Fuel Dispensing Agreement
Buffalo’s City Council approved a “Limited Emergency Fuel Dispensing and Use Agreement” for emergency services vehicles to use fuel from the Joint Powers Board’s fueling facility, if needed, during upcoming major events happening in the region in August, that may trigger a shortage of available fuel in Buffalo and other areas in Northeast Wyoming.
Historic Casper building to be revived for Natrona Collective Health Trust headquarters
CASPER, Wyo. — A century-old red brick building near downtown Casper will soon serve as the permanent home for the Natrona Collective Heath Trust. The nonprofit purchased the building located at 421 S. Center from Lisa Burridge & Associates Real Estate, which had placed its headquarters there. “It was...
Five recreation, sports leases/rental agreements OK’d by Casper Council
CASPER, Wyo. — From skiing to skating and football, five Casper-area sports clubs will have places to practice and play for the coming year. The Casper City Council approved on its consent agenda lease and rental agreements during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Saratoga Days 2024 Used As Training Exercise For Emergency Management
Photo – Saratoga Days crowd – Courtesy Los Cheesies Instagram. County and town officials used Saratoga Days to prepare for an emergency. Two weeks ago, the town of Saratoga held its annual summertime celebration called Saratoga Days. The free festivities feature games and live music, drawing large crowds to the small town over the 4th of July.
Hanna Officials Decide On Closing Date For Rec Center
Photo – Hanna Recreation Center – Bigfoot99 file photo. In Hanna, maintenance issues have come up as town officials prepare to close its recreation center. The Hanna Recreation Center was constructed by the coal companies when mining was in full swing and thousands of people called Hanna home. After the coal mines closed, the rec center was gifted to the town.
Ordinance allows nonmetallic-sheathed electrical cable in 3-plus-story houses
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper contractors will be able to save some money now that the City Council has approved an ordinance regarding the use of nonmetallic-sheathed wiring, Nomex, in buildings three stories and taller. Tuesday, the council approved the amendment to the Casper Municipal Code in the ordinance on...
Casper Council approves amended building codes
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on first reading an amendment to align the Casper Municipal Code with 2024 international building codes already adopted by the state. The council unanimously passed the ordinance during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230...
Town Council workshops design guidelines for future development
JACKSON, Wyo. — On Monday, July 15, Town Council and the Teton County Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed changes to Land Development Regulations (LDRs) in response to the emergency building moratorium. Council members and the public emphasized that future design guidelines need to help preserve the character of Jackson.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #9
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Thursday night Performance #9 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances 7...
Four dead in a week: Heat leads to tragedies in state and national parks
Belyruth Ordóñez was an avid hiker. Over the past few summers, the 30-year-old and her parents had traveled to parks around Utah, where they lived, to hit the trails together. But on Saturday, the heat proved too severe and tragedy struck. Temperatures in Utah's Snow Canyon State Park...
Sports Stable – District Tournament Preview
The Cody Cubs get set for district baseball this weekend in Green River. The Cubs are the number one seed out of the northwest and earned a first round by in the post season!. This weeks edition of the Sports Stable with Chance Bond, he went over the dirstrict tournament with Wyatt Burichka previewing the tournament.
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