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PhotoFest: Buffalo “Not A Twilight” Track Meet
Buffalo played host to their 2nd track meet of the season on Friday with 9 schools competing, Pre-qualification for the State Meet is the name of the game now so for some athletes there is work to do. In the boy's team standings, Thunder Basin placed first with 164.5 points, Buffalo 2nd with 106, Big Horn took 3rd with 78,5, Campbell County 4th with 68.5 and Tongue River 5th with 64. On the ladies' side, Buffalo placed first with 120 followed by Thunder Basin with 88, Campbell County rang up 82.5, Douglas with 71.5, and Tongue River was 5th with 69. The top two finishers in each event are as follows:
Four Pokes Ink NFL Deals, Two More Receive Mini-Camp Invites
LARAMIE -- Four former Cowboys signed as Undrafted Free Agents immediately following the NFL Draft on Saturday evening. Wide receiver Ayir Asante signed with the New York Giants, offensive tackle Frank Crum with the Denver Broncos, linebacker Easton Gibbs with the Seattle Seahawks and tight end Treyton Welch with the Cleveland Browns.
Where Was The First Indoor Toilet In Wyoming?
Recently, while researching my next book, I visited the Wyoming State Archives in Cheyenne. Talk about OLD SCHOOL! I had to flip through long lines of old card catalog drawers to find what I was looking for. That led me to filing cabinets with files full of documents and old...
Average Gas Prices Start to Cool Off in Wyoming, Down Two Cents a Gallon in the Last Week
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy...
Southeast Wyoming Weather Forecast: Rain, Snow, And Thunderstorms
Southeast Wyoming residents can expect a warming trend, but continuing rainy weather for the upcoming workweek. And snow is also possible, especially in the Laramie area and southeast Wyoming mountains. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:. Cheyenne,...
Forecasters Say Wet Weekend Ahead For Southeast Wyoming
Southeast Wyoming can expect rain through the weekend with heavy snow at higher elevations, according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The weekend forecast for southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle calls for unsettled weather to continue. The next in the series of low pressure systems track across Colorado, bringing snow to southeast Wyoming beginning tonight. Expect snow above 7000 feet with rain below 6000 feet and a mix in between for most of Saturday. A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the mountains through 6 PM Sunday. The Nebraska Panhandle can expect rain beginning early Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday evening. We finally begin to dry out Monday morning, with warming temperatures and increasing west winds. Stay tuned!
Majority In Online Poll Favor Legalizing Weed In Wyoming
Over 4000 people voted in a Townsquare Media Cheyenne/Laramie poll on legalizing marijuana in Wyoming, with almost 70 percent voting in favor. Here are the poll results, with the percentage for each choice and the raw vote total:. Total Votes: 4,081. It is important to note that online polls are...
Two Feet Of Snow Possible In Southeast Wyoming Mountains
The calendar may say late April, but a Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch, and Winter Storm Warning have been posted for higher elevations in southeast Wyoming for this weekend. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:. The...
Senator Barrasso Calls New EPA Rules “Outrageous,” Delivers Grim Fallout Forecast
Today, the EPA announced a list of rules that will have big ramifications for coal-fired and natural gas-fired power plants nationwide. These rules align with President Joe Biden's ambitious pledge to end carbon pollution from the electricity industry in the next 26 years. U.S. Senator John Barrasso says the rules...
Hilarious ‘Common Sense’ Message from the National Park Service Is Going Viral
As the temperatures begin to warm up, it means tourist season is coming sooner than you might expect. With that, comes the yearly amount tourons that thinks it's okay to film themselves with our wildlife. While the average Wyomingite knows better, every single year there are multiple tourists that risk...
Denver International Airport Making Drastic Changes To Security
Many people have a love-hate relationship with Denver International Airport. Sure, they’re making some good additions. There’s plenty of plans to help improve the airport for the future, like adding better and innovative infrastructure. Soon enough, the bathrooms and carpeting will be getting some much needed upgrades. There’s...
Wyoming Health Department Warns of Hantavirus Dangers During Spring Cleans
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) warns a serious infection spread by mice known as hantavirus, remains a public health threat. Courtney Tillman, a WDH epidemiologist, says, “Though Wyoming doesn't see many hantavirus cases, it certainly can be a serious illness. About 40 percent of infections will lead to death.”
Atta Girl! Central Wyoming Aussie Competing in Westminster Dog Show
An Australian Shephard from Central Wyoming is soon competing in the Westminster Dog Show. Owner Shelby Shank says her pooch Sansa (named after the Game of Thrones character) is a "sassy little creature who has everyone around her right where she wants them." A girl after our own hearts, she...
Svoboda’s Brown Team Pulls Out 17-10 Win in Wyoming Spring Game
LARAMIE -- The University of Wyoming football team held its annual Spring Game on Thursday inside War Memorial Stadium. The Brown Team defeated the Gold Team, 17-10. “For throwing it together with the timing of the week, I thought our team did a really good job,” UW head coach Jay Sawvel said. “We had a lot of things that showed up situationally and our young guys got to see that. The mechanics in terms of getting plays in went well for us. it was a great crowd out there for a Thursday afternoon and we appreciate that support.”
Wyoming Threatens Lawsuit Over EPA Rule to Shut Down Powerplants
Wyoming's Gov. Mark Gordon threatened litigation over the federal government’s new rules for coal and natural gas power plants. “We are prepared to apply our litigation strategy to the oncoming wave of federal regulatory actions that threaten Wyoming,” Gordon said. Wyoming will probably join a list of states...
Tourist Regrets Rolling Down Window To Take Selfie With Bear
We begin our story in Scottland before circling back to Wyoming. A Scottish tourist is thankful to be alive after a close encounter with a wild bear sent her to the emergency room. “What happened was the bear came up to the window at my friend’s side, and no problem....
Hail, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornado Possible In SE Wyoming Today
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says areas of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle could see hail, heavy rain, strong winds, and even an isolated tornado this afternoon and evening. The agency posted the following on its website:. Mild temperatures will give way to scattered to numerous...
10 Awesome Wyoming Motorcycle Rides You Need To Take
Before you know it, the cold will be behind us, and you'll be gearing up for a big motorcycle ride. Wyoming has so many options for fantastic rides that the most challenging part will be to figure out which one you want to take. How can you decide which route...
New FTC Ruling Makes Getting Jobs in Wyoming & U.S. Easier
Two days ago, on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission made a radical ruling that changed the shape of the job market in the U.S. The commission officially outlawed noncompete clauses nationwide, a change set to radically alter the job field for hundreds of thousands of Americans, Wyomingites included, going forward.
What To Do If You Run Into a Mountain Lion in Wyoming Wilderness?
Hiking season returns to Wyoming. While enjoying the great outdoors, hikers everywhere must take precautions against dangerous wildlife encounters. In Wyoming, that includes run-ins with mountain lions (otherwise known as cougars.) Why Would a Mountain Lion Confront a Human?. Mountain Lions are solitary, shy creatures by nature. They don't typically...
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