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Hahns sweep top awards at Old Time Horse Races Saturday
An early rainstorm didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those attending the Linda Kelsey Memorial Old Time Horse Races Saturday near Horseshoe Bend as the skies opened up to a sunny day following the shower and many exciting and skillful races were held. Saturday’s event, known locally as the Tillett...
Saratoga Planning Commission Asks Public About Lack of Housing
Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo. The Saratoga Planning Commission asked for public comment about short term rentals in town. The Saratoga Planning Commission has struggled to decide what, if anything, should be done to curtail the abundance of short-term rentals in town. Some residents say short-term rentals contribute to the local economy while others say the units take homes off the market, limiting the availability of lower cost housing. The latest data shows that 69 short-term rental properties are currently operating in Saratoga as businesses struggle to find employees because of the housing shortage.
Meet the Cheyenne mayor and City Council candidates
CHEYENNE — The primary election is Tuesday, and municipal elections are on the ballot, including Cheyenne mayor and six of the nine seats on City Council. Constituents can vote now through Tuesday. Mayor. The race for Cheyenne mayor is between incumbent Patrick Collins and challengers Rick Coppinger, Jenny Hixenbaugh,...
Gillette events for Saturday, August 17
GILLETTE, Wyo.— With the first day of school right around the corner, there’s plenty to do in Gillette this weekend to bid farewell to summer vacation. See below for a selection of events for Saturday, August 17, and check out our events calendar for the full list of Saturday events.
Snake River Roasting adds cocktails to its mobile menu
JACKSON, Wyo. — This summer, Snake River Roasting Co.’s mobile trailer, Little Red, has been a hit at the Jackson Hole Farmers Market, serving up signature coffee drinks and tasty empanadas. Now, Little Red is shaking things up—introducing hand crafted alcoholic beverages to the Saturday menu!. For...
'Cheyenne's Capitol Avenue Bronze: History Enshrined' aims to commemorate an artist's dream of carrying on legacy
CHEYENNE — Starley Talbott and Michael Kassel have known each other for years and written many books together, so what makes this one different? Together, Kassel and Talbott have written five books, including “Wyoming’s Friendly Skies” (2020), “A History Lover’s Guide to Cheyenne” (2021), “Wyoming Airmail Pioneers” (2017), “Historic Lakeview Cemetery of Cheyenne” (2023) and, most recently, ...
(VIDEO) Campbell County Republican Central Committee select finalists for vacant county seat
GILLETTE, Wyo. — After the resignation of Campbell County Commissioner Butch Knutson created a vacancy on the Campbell County Board of Commissioners, his Republican colleagues are making the choice for his replacement. In line with state statute requirements, the party must select three finalists from applicants within the party....
Young at Heart receives additional senior food funding
Rock Springs Young at Heart recently received a $3,000 grant to help fund feeding the local aging population. The grant was provided through Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) through its Working Here Fund. That fund was set up to aid organizations that are helping to decrease food insecurity among the aging population.
Glenrock solar farm applies to start work
CASPER — An up-and-coming renewable energy venture on Tuesday filed an application for the construction of a large-scale solar generation and storage project that could add an additional 500 megawatts to the state’s energy portfolio. The Dutchman Renewable Power Project would see the construction of utility-scale photovoltaic solar panels, battery banks, a new substation and three miles of overhead transmission lines to bring its electric generation near Glenrock to the wider Wyoming grid. ...
Core Will Not Seek Reelection to School Board, Four Seats Up for Grabs
GREEN RIVER — After a 24-year career on the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees, Steve Core announced Tuesday night that he will not be running for reelection this year. “I am not running for reelection. Eighteen straight years of this and 24 total years, and...
Mailers from out-of-state PAC for commissioner race raise eyebrows, ire of candidates it supports
SARATOGA — Beginning Aug. 8, registered Republicans in Carbon County began receiving election mailers supporting Garrett Irene, John Espy and Sue Jones as incumbent candidates for the Board of Carbon County Commissioners. There was just one problem. None of the candidates knew about the mailers until they arrived in the mail, nor were they aware of the group which paid for the mailers: The Western Way Action PAC. While the...
Pokes Insider: UW's beloved "D.D." gets the hall call
LARAMIE – Athletic departments have been described as the window to a university. For the last 37 years, Diane Dodson has been the friendly face administrators, coaches, fans, media and student-athletes first see through the window of the Wyoming communications department. The Torrington native started promoting the Cowboys and...
Hanna Officials Remove Citizen Participation Portion Of Council Meetings
Photo – Hanna Town Hall – Courtesy google maps. The Hanna town council decided this week to eliminate the citizen’s participation portion of its public meetings. Anyone who wishes to address the Hanna town council must now be on the agenda. During Tuesday’s Hanna town council meeting,...
Mediumship event taking place at Young at Heart
Young at Heart will host an evening of mediumship and spiritual healing on August 22 at 6 p.m. at its center located at 2400 Regan Ave. The event, led by renowned medium Cindy McCarley, will offer attendees an opportunity to connect with loved ones who have passed, receive intuitive counseling, and experience inner healing and spiritual realignment.
Rawlins Officials Give RPD New Option To Deal With Violations
Photo – Rawlins Police Department vehicles – Bigfoot99 file photo. The Rawlins city government will give police officers more options to deal with ordinance violations. During the August 6th Rawlins city council meeting, City Attorney Pinita Maberry-Nave informed the governing body that she is working with the Rawlins Police Department to create a new category of citation: a fix-it ticket. Instead of being limited to issuing a warning or a fine, Maberry-Nave said officers may instead choose to give the offender time to address the violation.
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