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Wyoming PBS Takes Home Pair of Heartland Emmys
Two Wyoming PBS productions earned Heartland Chapter Emmy Awards at the 38th annual gala on Saturday in Denver, Colo. One program features the soldier’s perspective on their mental health crisis, and the other spotlights a Casper-based artist and her innovative metalwork. “I am proud of our team here at...
Another Republican labels Harris ‘DEI hire’
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) criticized the Democratic Party for embracing Vice President Harris as its likely nominee, saying she is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hire. “I think she’s one of the weakest candidates I’ve ever seen in the history of our country,” Hageman said in a video clip posted online by Gray DC’s…
Wyoming Legion Baseball ‘A’ State Tournament Scoreboard: July 27-31, 2024
Powell hosts the 2024 Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class ‘A’ State Tournament from July 27-31. It is an eight-team, modified, double-elimination bracket. The Powell Pioneers are the defending Class A State Champions. It was their first championship since 2010. Six of the eight teams were in last year’s field. Also, thanks to a gate sponsor, there is no fee to attend the games.
Air quality alert issued for Natrona County due to wildfire smoke
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Much of eastern Wyoming is now under an air quality alert until 1 p.m. Wednesday. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne stated that Casper and other parts of the state are currently experiencing poor air quality conditions due to wildfire smoke originating from Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
Local men create video of cybertrucks performing synchronized light show
IDAHO FALLS — A local man shared a unique video on an Idaho Falls Facebook page last week that quickly became a hot topic. Jake Heaton, an Idaho Falls local and third-generation owner of Romaine’s Mattress King, posted a video of his and his friend Robbie Wood’s Tesla Cybertrucks doing a light show in unison. They recorded the video for fun late one evening last week.
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
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...
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