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Suspect In 2015 Double Murder At Cheyenne Coin Shop Back In Wyoming
The man accused of killing two people in 2015 at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne is back in Wyoming. Douglas Mark Smith, 68, was arrested last week in his home in California for allegedly shooting two people at the shop, then leading investigators in the wrong direction immediately afterward.
County Commissioners Vote 5-0 to Vacate County Road 124 in Eden
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County commissioners voted unanimously to vacate County Road 124 Eden-East 2nd North during their meeting Tuesday morning. The county received 14 letters in support of vacating the road, and three opposing it. Public Works Director Gene Legerski said the road hasn’t been used since 1994 and to use it, a new road would have to be constructed for around $1 million. There would then be an annual cost for the county to maintain and plow the road.
Looking back: Man crushed to death by falling piano and child saved from drowning after canal break leads to flooding
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of July 1 to July 7 in east Idaho history. UCON — A Ucon man was crushed to death by a falling piano, The Bingham County News reported on July 1, 1912. David...
BLM Plans to Gather Horses in White Mountain Management Area
ROCK SPRINGS — The Bureau of Land Management will gather wild horses on or after Aug. 15, in the White Mountain Herd Management Area. The gather is being conducted to prevent further deterioration of land health due to wild horse overpopulation in the area. According to the agency, the...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on 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.
HBD Idaho! July 3 marks Gem State's birthday
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. This July 3 marks 134 years of Idaho’s statehood, but its origins extend slightly further back and are slightly more contrived than one may think. Predating European colonization by several centuries, what is now Idaho was land...
Major Drug Bust Near Idaho Border Finds Meth, 60,000 Fentanyl Pills
We've very lucky, in the Treasure Valley, to live in a place as safe as we do. Here, we look out for one another and our law enforcement keeps us safe. It's also safe to say that throughout our state, our safety and neighborly attributes apply as well. Of course,...
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.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect for Southwest Laramie County
Due to increasing fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect for Laramie County Fire District #10 in the southwest corner of the county. The restrictions, which only affect those who live within LCFD#10, went into effect at 9 a.m. this morning. Restrictions/Exemptions. The following activities and uses...
Colorado man sentenced to 2–4 years for meth possession in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 1, Judge Steven Sharp sentenced Willis Wheeler to two to four years with a recommendation for the Intensive Treatment Unit with the Department of Corrections. Wheeler pleaded guilty on Oct. 20, 2023, as part of a plea agreement. However, the state deviated from the...
Cheyenne Resident to Have Wish Fulfilled with Trip to Yellowstone
Paul Terry, 79, of Cheyenne, is going to Yellowstone thanks to Wish of A Lifetime, a charitable affiliate that grants life-changing wishes to older adults and redefines aging in America. Terry’s trip will commence with a send-off at AARP Wyoming’s offices in Cheyenne on Monday morning. Starting next week, he...
(VIDEO) Cheyenne police seek leads in Warren Avenue burglary
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Police Department detectives are seeking information regarding a burglary that occurred on June 30 at a residence on Warren Avenue. Security camera footage shows an unknown male subject entered the home through an unlocked door and then left with bags full of items. Those with...
Construction Delays, Inflation Push Back Opening Of $53 Million Upton Rare Earths Plant
Rare Element Resources Ltd. says double-digit inflation and construction delays have postponed the July opening of its novel rare earth minerals demonstration plant being built in Upton, Wyoming, by at least two months. Inflation, which has skyrocketed about 18% since 2020, is largely to blame, the company said. In a...
Historic “Steamboat” bucking photo recreated by local photographer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Michael Magill, former marine and law enforcement officer was taking rodeo photos in Chugwater, Wyoming during their annual chili cook off last month. Taking these rodeo pictures went as normal, however when he was checking the photos after the event he noticed something peculiar.
Cheyenne Neighborhood Night block party locations announced
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Police Department’s 15th annual Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is Thursday, July 11. The official block party map is now available at bit.ly/4cosLiW. Find your neighborhood’s party location and join in the fun. Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is a community-building event designed to bring neighbors, businesses and police together in partnership against crime in Cheyenne. When neighbors are able to meet and connect with one another and the officers that serve them, they are able to work together to prevent crime, according to a CPD news release. If you don’t see a party nearby, or would like to attend more than one, check out Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters for the community-wide Cheyenne Neighborhood Night celebration from 5:30-8 p.m.
Join the BTI team – Best trucks in town!
Tired of working long hours out of town? Are you ready to be home every night with your family? Come join our amazing team!. BTI, Inc. is a family-owned; Wyoming-based company that specializes in the transportation of bulk minerals and chemicals for the worldwide mining, petroleum, and agricultural industries. Routes are based out of Riverton, Wyoming.
WYO Film Festival taking part in WyoGives
The WYO Film Festival was founded by Justin Stroup. His passion for film led him to seek films that are innovative, inspirational and capture the independent spirit of the storytellers. During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Stroup said it’s not only his passion that led the festival to...
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