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America has a lifeline: WBI celebrates continued success of suicide lifeline
As part of Wyoming Behavioral Institute’s “Mental Health Matters” series on Oil City News, WBI Chief Executive Officer Mike Phillips has written a letter to the community, calling attention to the two-year anniversary of the national suicide lifeline 988. We can all help prevent suicide. This month...
Visitors to northeast Wyoming to outnumber residents next month
SUNDANCE — Northeast Wyoming’s residents will be far outnumbered by visitors this August as rally-goers from the east collide with an estimated 60,000 guests at Gillette’s Camplex. Both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the International Pathfinder Camporee will be taking place during the first week of August, and officials are warning that locals will feel an impact. Crook County Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson has advised local residents to save...
Worker fatalities increase in Wyoming for second year
JACKSON — Wyoming has been in the spotlight for years as a state that struggles to keep workers safe, and a recent report shows deaths are again on the rise. Workplace fatalities in Wyoming increased 25% in 2022, from 27 deaths in 2021 to 34 in 2022 — the most recent figures available — according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It was the second consecutive year the number of workplace deaths increased in the state. The national average has hovered around...
Gray, Barney, and Christensen Are the WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Awards 7-18-24 [VIDEO]
Softball and baseball players from Gillette, Sheridan, and Casper earned our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors. That honor is for July 8 through July 14, 2024. The recipients are Avery Gray from Wyoming Havoc 18U softball, Avon Barney of the Sheridan Troopers, and Holden Christensen from the Casper Oilers.
Wyoming State Fair Coming Up Quick
The Wyoming State Fair's opening night is August 13, featuring the Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals in the Grandstands in Douglas. Throughout the week fairgoers can enjoy a carnival put on by Midway Attractions. Other entertainment, free with admission, includes a Sea Lion Splash Show, Hypnotists, and live music from Wyoming...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Updated for Saturday
The 2024 “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” are on Saturday, July 20, in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Riverton Fire Department's New Ladder Truck to Debut in Fair Parade
The Riverton Volunteer Fire District has a new ladder truck. The ladders on each side of the truck are each about three feet long, if that. The new truck has room for one driver. That’s all. The new truck, as you may have guessed, is just a step above a toy truck. But it has an engine, lights and a bell.
Ready, aim, fun!: Fly and shoot paintballs at model airplanes this Saturday
IDAHO FALLS — Shooting paintballs, flying airplanes and more will whirl across the sky Saturday — all in an effort to support local veterans in need. The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club’s annual community open house runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club’s flying field near exit 113 southwest of Idaho Falls. Families, adults, and kids can come learn how to fly a remote-controlled airplane under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported
More than 300 firefighters continued to fight the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, achieving 8% containment on Friday as the fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, fire officials said. The fire started July 11 and is burning near Redfish Lake and the iconic Redfish Lake Lodge near the town of […] The post Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
NHSFR results as of Thursday morning
ALAMOSA – The National High School Finals Rodeo’s seventh performance was completed on Thursday morning at the Sweetwater Events Center in Rock Springs, Wyo. Klayt Staudt of Saguache finished his performances in boys cutting on Wednesday. In his first performance on Wednesday morning, he compiled a score of 137 points which was 45th in the first go-round. In his second run, he scored 130 points which was 24th in the go as of Thursday morning. His total score of 267 points is 20th overall as of Thursday morning.
Viral Instagram Reel Slams Local Idaho High School [Video]
It’s always cool to see something from Idaho go viral online. However, when it’s something negative it could be a little bit unfortunate. This time around someone had a LOT to say about one local high school. Nampa High School got (in the nicest way possible) torn to shreds in an Instagram real.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
C17 Crime Clips for Friday, July 19
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 18, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Fraud, July 18, Ichabod Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, CCSO. A 60-year-old man contacted the Campbell...
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Gets Underway On Friday
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 gets underway today (July 19), although the first round of rodeo action won't start until tomorrow. But the carnival midway will open at 10:30 a.m. at Frontier Park, and the first night show of CFD 2024, featuring the Turnpike Troubadours and the Red Clay Strays will be tonight at 7.
Rapid Response: Sheridan Fire-Rescue Contains East Ridge Road Fire
Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) responded to the. 100 block of East Ridge Road for the report of a vehicle and grass fire at 14:52. Thursday, July 19, 2024. Additional reports from the Dispatch center advised the grass. fire was growing quickly as well as a significant...
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