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NWS issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
CHEYENNE, Wyo. --NEC033-172330- /O.NEW.KCYS.SV.W.0108.240717T2301Z-240717T2330Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 501 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 530 PM...
2024 USTFCCCA Track & Field Academic Awards: University of Wyoming Recognition
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced the team and individual Academic Awards for the 2024 season. Both University of Wyoming men’s and women’s teams were named along with two Cowgirl student athletes and five Cowboy student athletes earning the honor. COWGIRLS Gabby Drube / Physiology Sadie McMullen / Kinesiology and Health Promotion Drube finished her season with a 38th place finish in the 400M Hurdles at the 2024 NCAA West Preliminary Round. Drube posted a 1:00.29 in the event as she was one of the top 48 runners in the West…
Volkswagen Bug Breaks Down So Alleged Drug Dealer Can't Finish Meth Run
A Wyoming drug dealer couldn’t finish his methamphetamine run from Colorado last month because his purple Volkswagen bug slowed to a crawl and spewed black smoke when he reached Chugwater, Wyo., court documents allege. Wade Earl Schear, 41 of Gillette, faces one felony charge of possessing methamphetamine with the...
Joint powers board receives $200K to promote economic development
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — County leaders are again choosing to invest in the economic promotion and success of the county’s businesses. The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract at its regular Tuesday meeting granting $200,000 to the Cheyenne/Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. The funds will be used for economic development endeavors, as well as for maintaining relationships with outside entities.
2024 leftover hunting licenses on sale July 17
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Leftover hunting licenses for three big game species will go on sale tomorrow on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Per Game and Fish, leftover licenses for antelope, elk and deer will go on sale at 8 a.m. July 17...
LOTRA Wrangler News 7-7-24
Board: Tara Peter, Lee Williams, Nancy Williams, Peggy Bartlett, Corbin Nicholls, Tyson Sims, Brenda Sims, Emery Day, Nick Comes. The July 3 and 4 Fremont Toyota 130th Lander Pioneer Days had a full slate for 2 days of rodeo. Thanks to our sponsors who provided over $10,000 of added money. Tier-One Sponsors: Fremont Toyota, WyoLotto, Wind River Hotel & Casino, Hayden Outdoors Real Estate, LOR Foundation, and Black Hills Energy. Tier-Two Sponsors: State Farm Insurance-Justus Jacobs, Wyoming.com, Wind River Oilfield Services, Atlantic City FCU, Heil Electric, Fremont Orthopaedics, Napa Auto Parts, and Classic Air Medical.
Child Development Center gets zone change to build fence
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on third reading an ordinance that would allow the transfer of a narrow strip of property on East 12th Street. The ordinance created a plat for Highland Park Addition No. 8 at 2020 E. 12th St. for the transfer of a portion of the Liberty Square Apartments to the Child Development Center.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department Hiring Game Wardens
One of the most recognizable uniforms in Wyoming is that of a game warden. Since 1899, Wyoming’s game wardens have been dedicated to protecting the state’s wildlife, and now you have a chance to join this esteemed team. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring up to eight warden positions across the state. The application deadline is August 15.
Prep Athlete of the Week: Natalie Clonch, Cheyenne Extreme
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Cheyenne Extreme season came to a close last weekend at the Colorado USSSA State Tournament, and Natalie Clonch was as consistent as they come for them all year. That was no different during the team’s final games of the summer, as Clonch spearheaded...
Powell Baseball Player Set To Return After Suffering Life-Threatening Rattlesnake Bite
Powell resident Jhett Schwahn, 19, is thankful he always wears long pants when he hikes. Earlier this month, it might’ve saved his life from a rattlesnake bite. On July 8, Schwahn and his girlfriend were hiking down from the summit of 8,123-foot Heart Mountain in northwest Wyoming when Schwahn was suddenly bitten by a rattlesnake in the late afternoon hours. He heard no rattle from the reptile that pounced out from a bush near the trail.
Gillette City Council approves appointments for 2 Municipal Court judges
GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Gillette City Council approved the appointment of two part-time municipal court judges. Following a July 16 decision by the council, Alison O. Gee and Christopher R. Ringer now have the authority to preside over Municipal Court, having been sworn into office by Campbell County District Court Judge Paul Phillips.
Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
CODY – The city of Cody is more than four months late in fulfilling a request for public records submitted by Preserve Our Cody Neighbors on Feb. 29. Citing that delay, POCN filed a complaint in Park County District Court on June 29, asking the judge to order the city to produce the requested communications dealing with the proposed LDS temple. In addition, attorney Anthony Wendtland of Sheridan asked the...
Grizzly Habitat In Yellowstone Ecosystem Is Filling Up Fast, Biologist Says
Going just by the numbers, the grizzly population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is more than double the 500 bears designated as “recovered,” a top bear biologist told the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on Tuesday. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is waiting to hear back from...
Speirs Fire Remains 3% Contained with More Thunderstorms, Lightning Forecasted
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — Recent increasing moisture trends throughout the Speirs Fire area have led to a decrease in visible fire activity over the last few days. The fire has not grown since Wednesday and remains at 759 acres and 3% contained, with 283 personnel working to control the fire.
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
After an uptick in bicycle crashes, Utah law enforcement, Bicycle Collective plead for change
SALT LAKE CITY — After statistics in recent years showed an increase in bicycle crashes and a decrease in riders wearing helmets, both Utah law enforcement and Bicycle Collective are asking drivers and cyclists to make the roads safer. One crash victim, Levi Roberts, believes his helmet saved his...
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