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Water main repairs on 100 block of South 6th Street in Lander starts Monday, July 22
(Lander, WY) – The City of Lander Water Department and Patrick Construction, Inc., are starting a water main replacement project on the 100 block of South 6th Street on July 22, 2024, due to the damage caused by freezing last winter. Residents in the area should expect a water...
Dog Days of Summer Volunteer Program is in full swing
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Green River Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: the Dog Days of Summer Volunteer Program. This new initiative invites community members to take a shelter dog out for a few hours of walking, playing, and socializing. To participate, volunteers must be...
Digging it: College students, researchers uncovering clues from mammoth hunter campsite
Via Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — Five-gallon buckets edged the top of the front wall, waiting to be filled with the brown earth excavated from the hole carved into the dry, hard-packed Converse County soil. The hole, covered by a big white tent, was patterned by different levels of large squares, where kneeling university students scraped the ground out gently, searching for clues about the Clovis period mammoth hunters who...
Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the dynamic field of substation technology.
Buffalo Council OKs Permit Fee Waiver on Split Vote
Buffalo’s City Council has approved a request for a Building Permit Fee waiver from the Buffalo Trap & Skeet Club for a proposed new building to be built on city-owned land at the shooting complex near the wastewater treatment plant. Buffalo Trap & Skeet Club representative Jim Dawson came...
(PHOTOS) Casper 10U softball team wins state championship
CASPER, Wyo. — It was a rollercoaster season for the Oil City Stars. However, when all was said and done, they were the last fast-pitch 10U softball team standing in Wyoming with a state championship to their name. The group of young softballers, led by head coach Camden Fresquez,...
Personnel, monthly updates, board interview, and more to come before the Commissioners on July 23
(Lander, WY) – The County Commissioners are gearing up for their next meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the County Commissioners’ Chambers at the Fremont County Courthouse. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the agenda:. Key Points and Action Items:. Preliminary...
Lander Army National Guard Unit to deploy; community invited to going away ceremony
(Lander, WY)—The Bravo Battery of the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment from the Wyoming Army National Guard in Lander is scheduled to deploy, and they are encouraging community members to attend the going away ceremony on Tuesday, July 30, at 1 p.m. sharp. The ceremony will be held at the...
National High School Finals Rodeo Concludes in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a close on Saturday night in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girl's team had a great week as they finished 4th in the team standings. Yoder's Hadley Thompson finished 2nd in the breakaway roping with a time of 8.25 and took first...
Green River wins/loses at ‘C’ state; Knights play today for ‘A’ state
The Green River “C” American Legion baseball team’s season ended yesterday when they lost 9-4 to Cheyenne in a loser-out game in their state tournament in Lovell. The day started out well for the local 15-and-under team, as they defeated Gillette 8-5 Saturday morning to advance to the second loser-out game against Cheyenne. Cheyenne, Lander, and Laramie are the only teams remaining in the tournament.
The Michael Houck Real Estate Guide for July 21
The Michael Houck Real Estate Team is hosting six open house events this Sunday. This is your chance to find your forever home — or, at the very least, to see some of the very best houses currently on the market. The houses being shown on Sunday include:. Address:...
Lander City Council Work Session to focus on infrastructure updates July 23
(Lander, WY) – The City Council has a work session coming up on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 240 Lincoln Street. Here’s what you can expect:. Key Points on the Agenda:. Mayor and Council Updates:. Hear the latest from our...
Nicolarsen Talk on Natural History Draws Good Crowd.
On July 19, at 2:30 p.m., The Clearmont Historical Group welcomed Dave Nicolarsen, Museum Curator at Sheridan College, when he presented a talk on natural history to go along with the current display at the Historical Center. Around 20 people attended the lecture. Nicolarsen talked about the geology of Wyoming,...
Lovell Tops Green River in 2-1 Pitcher’s Duel
GREEN RIVER – Both Lovell and Green River exhibited strong pitching on Friday, but the Lovell Mustangs proved slightly stronger at the plate, securing a 2-1 win over the Green River Knights. The Mustangs scored first in the opening inning when Alex Hedges doubled to drive in a run.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #12
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Saturday morning’s Performance #12 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
Wild horse advocates to protest BLM roundups on Monday
(Rock Springs, WY) – A protest in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups is planned for Monday, July 22. A press release sent to County 10 says concerned citizens and activists will gather at 11:00 a.m. at the viewing kiosk overlooking the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility and step off at noon to march up the road about 1/4 mile to the Rock Springs Bureau of Land Management Field Office located at 280 Highway 191 North.
#HappeningNow: 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast
As of 3:30 p.m., the festivities have wrapped up due to inclement weather. (Lander, WY) – Head over to Lander’s City Park today, July 20, for the 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast going on now. Don’t miss the mental health booths, free pulled pork sandwiches at noon...
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