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Puget Sound Energy building two massive wind energy projects in Montana
RAPELJE — As Montana citizens and groups pressure the state’s largest public utility, NorthWestern Energy, to add more renewable energy to its portfolio while the company continues pushing a series of natural-gas power plants, a Washington-based utility is building an expansive wind farm that will send power to the Seattle area. Puget Sound Energy is also […]
9th Circuit sends BIA case back, reverses judgment, orders new federal judge to be assigned
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday removed and reversed Montana District Court Judge Susan P. Watters from a case involving a former Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer who raped and impregnated a Northern Cheyenne woman while on duty. The federal case, which is seven years old, has bounced through federal and state […]
Happy Little Pom Mix is Billings’ Featured Adoptable Pet
Our Wet Nose Wednesday featured pet from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter this week is a charmer named Puffskein. Weird name, right? It comes from a somewhat obscure Harry Potter reference. According to the Harry Potter Wiki,. Puffskeins were small magical beasts covered in soft fur and spherical in shape with...
Headin’ Home Deliverin’ Bluegrass Gospel to Billings June 26
Is a soft rock band not quite your taste during the Sunday church service?. Perhaps you need a lively acoustic sound to lift your Holy Spirit?. Perhaps you need Bluegrass. Perhaps you should be a' Headin' Home. Headin' Home is the Lindblom family band from Georgia, bringing an upbeat sound...
Wyoming Faces Monsoon Moisture and Fire Warnings: Cheyenne Braces for Extreme Weather
Cheyenne, WY – Residents of Cheyenne should prepare for a weekend of extreme weather as monsoon moisture and fire risks converge. According to the US National Weather Service in Cheyenne, monsoon moisture will return briefly on Friday and Saturday, bringing scattered to numerous storms during the afternoon and evening. These storms are expected to produce torrential rains, leading to potential flooding concerns on both days.
Update: Hydrothermal explosion closes Biscuit Basin for season
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park officials have closed Biscuit Basin for the remainder of the 2024 season following a significant hydrothermal explosion on July 23. The incident, occurring just before 10 a.m., sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air and damaged a nearby boardwalk. National...
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
(PHOTOS) Cheyenne Day Block Party delivers on street fun and games
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Street vendors took to the Cheyenne Depot Plaza and 15th Street on Wednesday for the city’s annual block party. Games and attractions proliferated the street through much of the day. The Wyoming Dairy Goat Association held a makeshift petting zoo consisting of dairy goats, Colorado mountain dogs and chickens. In addition, kids lined up to climb a rock climbing wall, ride a mechanical bull or dunk one another at a water tank game.
Aerial Mosquito Control Spray Planned
The City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled the aerial application of Dibrom for control of adult mosquitoes in rural areas adjacent to the City for Friday July 26th, 2024, starting around 6:30 pm. Backup dates have been set for Saturday the 27th through Monday the 29th if weather conditions arise delaying the application. This application is targeted to control both nuisance and vector mosquitoes, including Culex tarsalis, which can that transmit West Nile virus (WNV).
Jail deputies find over 1,000 fentanyl pills strapped to suspect’s leg
CASPER, Wyo. — State drug enforcement agents say a suspected distributor had over 1,000 fentanyl pills attached to his leg when he was booked into jail on Monday. Taylor Cole Few, 32, was arrested Monday, July 22 after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper pulled him over near Casper. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations agents said Few became a person of interest after separate distribution investigations conducted in the last year.
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Performance 4 Winning Rides and Runs
A three-way tie at the top in the bareback riding and a new fastest time in the barrel racing headlined Perf 4 at The Daddy of ‘em All. Unranked Cooper Filipek, 88 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s American Graffiti. No. 22 Lane Mcgeehee, 88 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s Gun...
Heart of Star Valley dedicated in Thayne
A new visitor stop in Thayne will include opportunities to share memories on important dates in a locket and key process in what is called Heart of Star Valley. Mayor Devin Simpson said, “I am excited for this beautiful piece of art to be in Thayne. I appreciate all the support and effort that went into getting this piece of art and look forward to it being a centerpiece along main street.”
Wednesday CFD: Machine Gun Kelly concert, “Daddy of ’em All” Rodeo and more
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days is offering 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 Wednesday, July 24:. Frontier Park Arena. Chutes start at 9:30...
College Receives NSF Grant to Fund IT, Cybersecurity Offerings
ROCK SPRINGS – Western Wyoming Community College recently received a three-year federal grant that will fund the college’s HyFlex initiative that aims to offer “hyper flexible” education offerings the college says are designed to transform information technology support and cybersecurity credential attainment. The funding comes from...
BLM allows commercial timber harvest near Newcastle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A July decision by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will allow land managers to improve Newcastle-area forest health through commercial timber harvest and fuel removal. Under current conditions, the forest northeast of Newcastle is at risk of stand-replacing wildfires and insect infestation due to tree...
UPDATE: Clearwater Fire Is Growing
The Clearwater Fire is growing. The wildfire, which started with a lightning strike on July 19th, on a ridgeline between the Elk Fork and June Creek drainages, has increased in size, according to a media release from the U.S. National Forest Service. The fire, about one mile south of the...
Wyoming High School National Rodeo Champions Revealed: Results & Highlights
Thousands of high school rodeo athletes participated in the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming, where dreams were realized and lessons were learned, emphasizing that success at the event does not solely define one's career. Several athletes emerged as National Champions in various events, showcasing their skills and determination.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
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