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Cheyenne Day brings smoke, heat to Frontier Days
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, residents and visitors in Cheyenne will experience smoky skies and high temperatures. As Cheyenne Day for Frontier Days unfolds, smoke from Canadian and northwestern U.S. wildfires will drift into the area. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert. Those sensitive to smoke should limit outdoor activities.
Sample Local Delights at the Fremont Local Market’s “Taste of Fremont” This Weekend
The Fremont Local Market is hosting its monthly “Taste of Fremont” event this Saturday, July 27th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s spotlight shines on Marcie Hall of YME Farms, located right here in Riverton. YME Farms will be offering free samples of their homemade...
BOCES “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” performed this Thur. & Fri.
Sweetwater BOCES Summer Theatre for Youth is set to present Ian Fleming’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” on Wednesday and Thursday, July 24 and 25. The performances will occur at 7 p.m. at Western Wyoming Community College, 2500 College Drive in Rock Springs. This free musical event,...
New Mural Going up in Casper on 42 Degrees North Building Celebrates Skiing on Casper Mountain
Artist Dan Toro is in town all week creating a new mural on the 42 Degrees North building. In line with the Casper Mural Project's 2024 theme of outdoor recreation, the piece celebrates skiing on Casper Mountain. Beth Andress, the treasurer of the Casper Mural Project, says they are very...
REIGNING WORLD CHAMPS DOMINATE CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS QUARTERFINALS 4
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 22, 2024 — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo could be life-changing for Kansas cowgirl Chelsea Moore. Riding her five-year-old gelding, The Kandyman, that she calls Jackson, Moore stopped the clock in 17.07 seconds to win Quarterfinals 4 of the rodeo and advance to the Semi Finals. Prior to Cheyenne’s rodeo, the mom of two was ranked 40th in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association world standings.
PHOTOS: Crews tackling wildland fire on Casper Mountain Tuesday evening
CASPER, Wyo. — Fire crews are working a wildland fire on the east side of Casper Mountain on Tuesday, July 23. A Casper Firefighters Facebook post around 5:30 p.m. said that the Natrona County Fire District, Evansville Fire-EMS and Bureau of Land Management are engaging resources, including a helicopter.
Family Planning Receives Grant for New Equipment
ROCK SPRINGS – Western Wyoming Family Planning is the recipient of a grant that will help it purchase new equipment. The United Way of Southwest Wyoming recently awarded the organization a $7,275 grant to purchase a new exam bed, exam light, a colposcope, and an Autoclave. Alex Roberson, the director of Western Wyoming Family Planning, said the new equipment not only upgrades what they already have but also helps improve the services they offer. The light in particular is a needed upgrade because Roberson said the clinical provider often uses her chin to readjust it while conducting an exam.
Gillette man receives 125-month sentence for cocaine, firearm possession
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Gillette man will spend the next decade in prison following his recent sentencing in federal court for drug and firearm possession, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Giovanny Bustamante Ibarra, 21, of Gillette, was sentenced to 125 months in prison on July 22 for...
Riverton City Council approves modified EDGE funding agreements for CDS, Java Java
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton City Council approved modified agreements for two local businesses receiving economic development tax funds during its meeting on July 16, 2024. Child Development Services of Fremont County (CDS) and Java Java, a coffee shop, requested changes to their original funding agreements with the city’s...
The Lifeline of Community: The Vital Role of Non-Profits in Upton, Wyoming
Non-profit organizations are the backbone of any thriving community, and Upton, Wyoming, is no exception. These entities not only address immediate needs but also enrich the cultural and social fabric of the town. Through community building, cultural enrichment, and collaborative growth, non-profits play a pivotal role in fostering a strong, vibrant Upton.
Boys & Girls Club to mark 55 years with fundraiser pickup truck raffle
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is celebrating its 55th anniversary, and to mark the occasion it will be raffling off a restored pickup truck. The truck is a 1979 Ford F-250, donated to the club by supporter Kelly Wenzel and rebuilt by Legacy Classic Trucks. According to the Boys & Girls Club, the truck is valued at $170,000 following its restoration.
Bengals release fall practice schedule
Southeast Idaho is in the middle of a stretch of record-breaking and near record-breaking hot temperatures, but the first indication that fall is just around the corner took place Friday afternoon when the Idaho State football team released its fall camp practice schedule. The first practice is scheduled for Thursday August 1 at 4 p.m. All practices are open to the public and they’ll be held either inside the ICCU Dome or the ICCU practice field on the north end. ...
Pocatello girl who drowned in Bear Lake remembered at Gate City Elementary event
POCATELLO — A special event was held at Gate City Elementary School to honor and remember 13-year-old Sena Gunnell after she tragically passed away in a drowning incident in Bear Lake on Saturday. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls around 6 p.m. Saturday regarding a missing girl on the East Shore of Bear Lake. Dispatching rescue boats to the area within minutes, emergency responders located the girl unconscious and not breathing in the water. Despite their best efforts, Sena was pronounced...
Big Sky’s Artisan Festival reaches new heights
Artists, musicians and food vendors gather to celebrate fine artisans and craftspeople in the Mountain West while supporting the Arts Council of Big Sky. The eighth annual Big Sky Artisan Festival took place at Len Hill Park on Saturday, July 20. With more than 100 artists, local musicians and food vendors attending, the event was one of the biggest and most successful since the event debuted in 2017.
Live classical music concert in the outdoors this week in Jackson
Most concerts take place on a stage, however, a live classical piano concert and outdoor experience is coming to Jackson this week. In the Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild is a concert where attendees can explore the outdoors while listening to live classical music from a Steinway grand piano.
Travel And Tourism Board inspires a little “Selfie Control”
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (JHTTB) is making Jackson a more respected and protected destination through national campaigns designed to educate visitors. The latest JHTTB campaign, “Selfie Control,” aims to encourage safe interactions with the region’s wildlife. On May 20, 2024,...
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