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Helicopter Stocking of Fish in Backcountry Lakes Near Dubois and Lander
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, will soon be conducting helicopter stocking of fish in backcountry and wilderness lakes outside Dubois and Lander. This initiative targets lakes in the Shoshone National Forest, specifically within the Popo Agie and Fitzpatrick Wildernesses. Over the course...
State considers limiting local authority over housing, zoning and development
As a state panel eyes limiting local governments’ authority to regulate development, two mayors are calling on the Legislature to address housing shortages and affordability by instead giving municipalities more tools. The Legislature’s Regulatory Reduction Task Force is set to meet in Cheyenne on Thursday to consider six draft...
It’s Weird There Aren’t More Of These Businesses In Wyoming
I've enjoyed getting to know many veterans who call Wyoming home. Many weren't born in the Cowboy State but moved here after retiring from the service. According to reports, 44,403 vets live here, putting Wyoming at #3 with 7,571 veterans per 100,000 people. This state is a good option for vets, with lots of open space, outdoor experiences, veteran organizations, no state income tax, and educational benefits, which are a few reasons a veteran may choose to live here.
Celebrating USA Softball of Wyoming’s 2024 State Champions
The USA Softball of Wyoming girls’ Junior Olympic (JO) fastpitch state tournament was last weekend in Gillette. The ten divisions featured 73 teams that competed for a state championship. Here are the eleven champions in 2024. 18B = Gillette Havoc: won the title 10-9 in 8 innings over Cody...
2024 Wyoming American Legion West District Class A Tournament
The Cody Cubs head over South Pass to Green River for the 2024 Wyoming American Legion West District Class A tournament. The tournament had Cody, the North number 1 seed, playing Saratoga, the South number 4 seed, on Friday at 4 p.m. Saratoga has dropped out of the tournament and...
Downtown Musical Instrument Store Permanently Closing Its Doors
Casper is losing yet another one of its retail locations. The downtown musical instrument retailer, Rockstar Music Store, made the closing announcement via their official Facebook page earlier today (Tuesday, July 16th, 2024). The announcement stated:. A huge thank you to Casper, for the last 4 years! We will be...
Police arrest Cheyenne man on multiple theft charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 16, Cheyenne police arrested David Anthony Hernandez, 39, on North Greeley Highway. Hernandez faces multiple charges, including motor vehicle theft, felony theft and possession of fentanyl, according to police booking sheets. Detective Marino, while on patrol on the 400 block of East Fox Farm...
Family dog dies in early-morning house fire in Casper on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — A family pet has died after a house fire early Wednesday in the Casper area. According to a release from Casper Fire-EMS, crews responded to a call on the 200 block of Indian Paintbrush just after 5 a.m. Wednesday for reports of smoke coming from the roof of a home.
Casper Lions Club teams up with local high school football team to renovate historic trail
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - In the morning hours on Monday, members from the Casper Lions Club met up with the Natrona County High School football team high atop Casper Mountain. Their mission, to install two brand new bridges on the over 50 year old Lee McCune Braille Trail,...
Aloha! Casper College Hosting Luau to Raise Money for STAR Program
The Casper College Foundation and Alumni Association are hosting a summer luau. Proceeds will help support the STAR program at Casper College. The luau will occur on Thursday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. in the Chapman Lobby of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center on the Casper College campus. Only...
Ucross Welcomes Arin Waddell as Trustee
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Ucross announced Arin Waddell has joined the artist residency program’s board of trustees. A former Ucross Fellow, Waddell has continued to make art, teach and serve the greater community. “Arin Waddell is an impressive artist and leader whose strong background in the arts, philanthropy...
No lawyer? A new program in Casper could help you navigate the court system.
CASPER—Walking into the Natrona County Townsend Justice Center is a bit daunting. You’re met with security, asked to part with electronic devices and then shepherded through a metal detector. Take a quick right, then left, and just past the elevator you arrive at the Natrona County Court Navigator...
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #6
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Wednesday morning’s Performance #6 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Also, Team Wyoming placings in the Go-Round standing after five performances. Barrel Racing. 1. Abagail Olson, Sheridan – 17.215...
St. George Police Launch Campaign To Improve Pedestrian Safety
The St. George City Police Department has seen too many tragedies involving pedestrians and crosswalks and their officers are determined to do something about it. Just in the past year, several pedestrians have died in St. George and eve one death is too many. So SGPD is embarking on a...
Homes threatened overnight in fire near Parleys Canyon
PARLEYS CANYON, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A hillside field fire briefly threatened homes just after midnight Wednesday near the mouth of Parleys Canyon. The blaze near 2546 S. Scenic Drive was first reported at 12:26 a.m., according to Salt Lake City emergency dispatch. Initial reports indicated some...
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