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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.
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.
Pinedale’s Soundcheck Summer Music Series welcomes Cousin Curtiss July 20
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Pinedale’s free Soundcheck Summer Music Series rolls on Saturday, July 20 with Denver-based soul rock duo Cousin Curtiss headlining. Sheridan’s The Two Tracks will play the middle slot and Pinedale Americana duo The Boom and the Bust will open things up with a solo set. Music starts around 5 p.m.
Make-A-Wish delivers Disney magic to 11-year-old at 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When you’re an 11-year-old boy, life often revolves around sports and video games. Kaleb, from Cheyenne, is no exception. Not only does he love video games, sports, riding his bike, playing with his friends and football, but he also specifically loves Wyoming Cowboys Football. This made his wish reveal at the first-ever Make-A-Wish Wyoming and 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event on April 20 a truly spectacular surprise.
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...
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