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Trial by fire: Forest Service to hire 250 wildland firefighters
The Rocky Mountain Region has seen its fair share of wildfires this year. Recognizing the danger the fires pose, the USDA Forest Service seeks to address the threat by bringing on 250 permanent seasonal wildland firefighters.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Large Hail, Gusty Winds Across Wyoming , Nebraska Until 9PM
Cheyenne, WY – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cheyenne and surrounding regions, including parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM MDT on Monday, August 19, 2024. Currently, storms are developing over Wyoming and are expected to...
Lawmakers enacted 33 bills this year related to direct democracy
Welcome to the Monday, August 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Lawmakers enacted 33 bills this year related to direct democracy. A deep dive into what Wyoming voters can expect to see on their Aug. 20 ballots. Lawmakers enacted 33 bills...
BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds
WHITE MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — “That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.
Two to Receive Biodiversity Science and Conservation Awards From UW
The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute will honor Charles Preston and Taylor Phillips with awards that showcase their commitment to enhancing knowledge and conservation of biological diversity in Wyoming during an awards ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, in the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center. The awards ceremony will start at 6...
Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence.
In some far reaches of rural America, Democrats are flirting with extinction. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left. Her neighbors call her “the crazy Democrat,” although it’s more a term of endearment than derision.
Don’t Be Alarmed if You See Smoke Coming from the Casper Airport
The Casper/Natrona International Airport is conducting ARFF burns now through September. "Don't be alarmed if you see smoke coming from the airport, ARFF personnel are training in live burn scenarios utilizing firefighting and rescue equipment and procedures in a simulated aircraft fire. The training allows them to learn in a lifelike environment and gain or maintain their ARFF certification" notes the airport.
County 10 Law Enforcement Log: Riverton Police Department – August 19, 2024
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Below are the most recent arrests and call blotters from publicly available reports provided directly by the Riverton Police Department. Click here for more details about the law enforcement logs. RPD Arrests:. Lee, Preston, 28,...
Casper’s WyoCentral Federal Credit Union to merge with Laramie-based StagePoint
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s WyoCentral Federal Credit Union announced recently that it will merge with Laramie-based StagePoint Federal Credit Union. WyoCentral CEO Annie Sorensen said in an interview with Oil City News that the move comes as local credit union’s face mounting market and economic pressures, and will help ensure the survival and success of WyoCentral.
Experience ‘Mint Billiards': Casper’s Premier Pool Hall Is Now Open
The Casper area now has a brand new pool hall. Mint Billiards is now open. Mint Billiards had there soft opening over the weekend (Friday, August 16th, 2024), and they are now open for business. As of right now, they are open Tuesday through Sunday, opening up at 11:00 am. For the time being, they will be closed on Mondays.
Wyoming Arts Council names 2024 fellows, including Jackson’s Munz
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council has announced the recipients of this year’s fellowships in visual arts, creative writing and performing arts, with many accolades awarded along the western edge of the state. Tumbleweed Creative Arts Artistic Director Andrew Munz, awarded a creative writing fellowship, is the...
Riverton City Council to review fireworks permit, ordinances, and more at August 20 meeting
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton City Council is set to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 816 N Federal Blvd. This meeting promises to be packed with important discussions and decisions. The evening kicks off...
Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Opens 75th Concert Season with Bond-Themed Pops in the Park
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 75th concert season with Pops in the Park on August 24th at Washington Park in Casper. This annual outdoor event, themed Bond and Beyond, will celebrate 60 years of James Bond films and feature soloist and Broadway actress, Morgan James, in concert with the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra.
Medicine Bow Officials Open Sealed Bids For Excess Equipment
Photo – House Medicine Bow bought for Marshal’s Office – Bigfoot99 file photo. The town of Medicine Bow has found a buyer for the former marshal’s house and other unused equipment. In 2019, the town of Medicine Bow used $1 million of impact assistance money from...
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