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County Museum Hosts Basket Weaving Class Saturday
GREEN RIVER – Folks have a chance to learn how Native Americans weaved baskets during a class that will allow them to create their own. The Sweetwater County Historical Museum will host the class July 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the museum. Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady will teach the course, which will last roughly two hours.
Douglas wins six straight to move up in the season standings
After a challenging road trip across the state lines, the Douglas American Legion baseball team has found its groove. The Cats unleashed their best baseball of the season and have steam rolled foes to the tune of six consecutive victories and have swept three straight double headers. The timing is...
CFD officials unveil Year of the Cowgirl statue at Frontier Park
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Frontier Days officials revealed a bronze statue titled “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” on Friday at Frontier Park to represent this year’s theme: the Year of the Cowgirl, which highlights the spirit and strength of Western women throughout history. The statue was created by Wyoming native and sculptor D. Michael Thomas, who began his artistry in 1993. Thomas has created hundreds ...
UW Wyoming-WWAMI Medical Education Program Names New Director
The Wyoming-WWAMI Medical Education Program in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences recently named Dr. Todd Guth, a physician and associate professor specializing in emergency medicine, as its new program director. Guth, currently with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, brings with him research interests that...
City Announces Sanitation & Facility Schedule for July 4
Several City facilities and offices will have modified schedules for the July 4 holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Residents who would typically have trash and recycle pickup on Thursday, July 4, will instead have pickup on Saturday, July 6. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Special Use Permit Granted for Hilltop Baptist Church Child Care Center
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council unanimously approved a special use permit to allow Hilltop Baptist Church to operate a child care center within the existing church. While the property at 405 Faith Dr. is zoned as R-1, a child care center subject to State of Wyoming...
$567K grant accepted by City Council for North Platte River restoration project
CASPER, Wyo. — The next phase of the North Platte River restoration received a boost on Tuesday when the Casper City Council voted to accept a $567,117 grant for the North Casper and the Knife River reaches project. The council accepted by minute action the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation...
Sheridan Commission OKs GGM Campground CUP
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a commercial RV campground to be located in Arvada has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. According to the report from the County Public Works Department, GGM, LLC, represented by managing member Thaddeus Stolz, applied for the CUP for the construction and operation of the RV campground on a 0.640acre parcel located on the south side of Main Street in unincorporated Arvada, which is currently zoned A-Agricultural.
Buffalo Council Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Buffalo City Council has voted to adopt the newest Hazard Mitigation Plan for Johnson County, which also covers the two incorporated areas in the county, the City of Buffalo and Town of Kaycee. At their meeting Tuesday evening, the council was given a brief report from Johnson County Emergency...
Rick Coppinger runs on conservatism for Cheyenne mayor
CHEYENNE — Rick Coppinger was runner-up to Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins in the 2020 mayoral election, garnering around 33% of the vote. He is tossing his name in the hat again this year with hopes of greater support this time. “I don’t believe in using tax dollars for anything other than infrastructure, for safety, for security and for sanitation,” he said. If elected, Coppinger’s priorities ...
Ordinance would allow nonmetallic-sheathed electrical cable in 3-plus-story houses
CASPER, Wyo. — A dispute between Casper’s building division and a local developer over a construction requirement led to a proposed change in the Municipal Code about wiring with the long-term benefit of lower construction costs. Tuesday, the council passed on second reading an ordinance to update the...
All contractors’ licenses are good: Casper Council OK’s contractor reciprocity ordinance on final reading
CASPER, Wyo. — Contractors holding licenses granted in other Wyoming counties, cities and towns can now be legally recognized in other counties, cities and towns, including Casper. The Casper City Council voted unanimously on third and final reading to approve an ordinance to amend the Casper Municipal Code about...
Council sets public hearing date for three ordinances, including building codes
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council set July 16 for public hearings for the first readings of three ordinances during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council voted unanimously to approve the public hearings during its regular meeting at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway.
Casper Council tentatively OKs $130,000 change order for Aquatics Center
CASPER, Wyo. — The multimillion-dollar renovation of the Casper Family Aquatics Center revealed another problem that needs $130,000 to fix. The council heard the request from city staff during its pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway. The council does not take formal action, nor does it receive public comment, during pre-meetings.
Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities hosts parade-viewing area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities, a Casper City Council advisory committee, will host a viewing area for individuals with disabilities for the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Parade on Tuesday, July 9. The permitted viewing area is on the south side of East Collins...
Malene Pedersen Selected for the Danish National Team Camp
LARAMIE -- Wyoming Cowgirl basketball student-athlete Malene Pedersen has been selected for the Danish National Team’s training camp in August. The training camp is in preparation for the European Championships qualifying rounds. As part of the camp, the Danish National Team will have multiple practices as well as a...
Mother and daughter help customers ‘keep memories’ by selling voodoo dolls and junk journals
POCATELLO — A mother and daughter have taken to selling two very different products that carry a common theme – memory keeping. Cathrine Melragon, 57, and Zoe Tassava, 30, both from Pocatello, run Disturbed Findings, and they sell handmade voodoo dolls and junk journals. They operate as an online seller, but were at the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair last weekend.
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