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PhotoFest! Basin Nation/Gillette Track Meet
The Basin Nation Track Meet was held on Tuesday at Thunder Basin High School in Gillette with some athletes still looking to pre-qualify for next month's State Meet in Casper. In the girls' team standings, Sheridan finished 1st with 184 points, Kelly Walsh 2nd with 166, Thunder Basin 3rd with 162, Wheatland placed 4th with 63, and Campbell County 5th with 60. On the boys' side, Sheridan took top honors with 219 points with Thunder Basin taking 2nd with 156, Kelly Walsh 3rd with 151 followed by Campbell County and Wheatland with 66.5 and 43.5 respectively.
Yellowstone Visitors Be Warned: Do Not Venture into Bear Capture Areas
As part of ongoing grizzly bear and black bear research and management efforts and as required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that grizzly and black bear capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park.
Cowboys Look Internally For Latest Cornerback Prospect
LARAMIE -- "They switched me." Caleb Merritt made that statement after it was revealed Tuesday he was making the move from wide receiver to cornerback. More importantly, the sophomore said it with a smile. "It should be good," the 5-foot-11, 187-pound St. Louis product said. "They have me doing both...
Wyoming Girl Gets Big Fine For Selling Cookies
Selling Girl Scout cookies is a right of passage for many young girls across the US. For some, it's their first about showing off their business skills. They sell the cookies to earn badges and advance through the Girl Scout ranks. Some girls face many roadblocks. Maybe they're in a...
The Murder That Changed Wyoming History
The men in the picture above are murderers. The two videos below explain the story. In the early days of Wyoming, there were turf wars of all sorts. Many of those disputes ended in a bloody conflict. One of the deepest divides was between cattlemen and sheepherders. Both were important...
Get Your Yellowstone Bingo Card For Tourist Season
Tourist season will soon be upon us. That means it's time to play every Wyomingite's favorite game:. This game makes for great family fun and also drinking games for you and your buddies down at the local saloon. Just keep an eye, and ear, to your local news and start...
The 2nd Annual ‘Wyoming Pop Culture Con’ Is This Weekend in Casper
The Wyoming Pop Culture Con is back for year number two. This year it will be held at the Eastridge Mall in the former Macy's location. WHEN: Friday, April 26th, 2024 through Sunday, April 28th, 2024. WHERE: Eastridge Mall (inside the former Macy's location) - 601 SE Wyoming Blvd, Casper,...
Cheyenne Man Gets 14-20 Years in Child Sex Abuse Case
A 23-year-old Cheyenne man who pleaded guilty in December to two counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor will spend the next 14 to 20 years in prison. Laramie County District Court Judge Steven Sharpe on Monday, April 22, sentenced Andrew Jacob Coles to two consecutive seven- to 10-year sentences.
Severe Storms, 60 MPH Winds, Hail Possible In SE Wyoming Thursday
Parts of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle could see some severe weather on Thursday. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website: It's that time of the year again where we transition to the threat of showers and thunderstorms becoming potentially severe. 🌩️ Thursday will be warm, with a cold front expected to move through the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop by the afternoon, and continue through the evening hours. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings as we anticipate the potential for an isolated severe thunderstorm to occur on Thursday.
Scandal & Luxury: The Story of Cheyenne’s Forgotten Castle
The year is 1891. A man has arrived in Europe, bearing with him $200,000 of stolen money. His name is David D. Dare, once a member of Cheyenne, Wyoming's upper echelon of society, now on the run from the authorities. Dare's fall was swift, a domino effect of bad luck and illegal actions that sent him tumbling from the good graces of society. But not too long before his escape to Europe, he was practically a king in Wyoming's capital city, holding his court in the illustrious Castle Dare.
Cowgirl Trio Named All-Mountain West
LAS VEGAS, Nev., – A trio of Wyoming Cowgirls were named to the All-Mountain West Tennis Teams announced Tuesday night at the Mountain West Tennis Championships banquet. Noesjka Brink and Sophie Zehender were named to the All-Singles Team while Violetta Borodina and Zehender were named All-Doubles. Brink, who was...
These Popular Snacks Could Be Banned in America Sooner Than Later
We love to snack here in America. The only problem is, that a lot of the everyday snacks that us Americans eat could soon be banned in several states because of some of their ingredients. These Popular Snacks Could be Banned in Some States Soon. Thousands of popular snacks and...
Wyoming Senior DeVonne Harris is Quirky, But Far From Complacent
LARAMIE -- What drives DeVonne Harris?. The extended pause and audible pondering that followed that inquiry speaks volumes. "That's a great question," Wyoming's longest-tenured defensive end responded, rubbing his right cheek. "I don't really know." After a pair of quick glances at his cell phone to check in on his...
Can Wyoming Lower It’s Power Bills By Taxing Other States?
Wyoming legislators continue to look for new ways to lower the state's rising electricity rates. An idea that failed in the last legislative session is reborn. Wyoming lawmakers want to shift the tax burden from Wyoming customers to ratepayers in other states. The state's new Electricity Tax Subcommittee is tasked...
Wyoming Waits On Supreme Court Decision On Homelessness
A case now being heard by the United States Supreme Court will have ramifications all the way out to communities like Casper, Wyoming. The Casper City Council has discussed strengthening camping and squatting laws due to the increase in the number of homeless people seen in the city. Problems include...
Why Wyoming Senators Voted Against Foreign Aid Package
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) voted against the supplemental funding package that would provide foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, and Taiwan due to the unprecedented spending levels and the bill’s failure to secure our own borders. Senator Barrasso voted against it too. “Under this...
Albany County Sheriff: Watch Out For Credit Card Skimmers
Even though a report of a credit card skimmer at a Laramie gas station apparently turned out to be bogus, the Albany County Sheriff's Office is asking people to keep an eye out and report any skimmers. That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. The post says...
Sentinel ICBM Project To Create Jobs, Stimulate Cheyenne Economy
The President and CEO of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce says a planned project to replace the Minuteman III nuclear missiles affiliated with F.E. Warren Air Force Base will boost the local economy for years to come. In fact, he says the project will create thousands of jobs and...
Heads Up Gardeners: Free Seeds Await at Laramie County Library!
You can always tell when spring is on the way by a quick stop at Home Depot or Lowes. How? When spring's warm weather is around the corner, gardening supplies begin appearing in stores. Nothing brightens up my spring more than planting a garden. There's something relaxing about the process...
Gas Prices Update: Wyoming Holds Steady At $3.30, National Average Lower
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 10.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.4 cents in the last week and stands at $4.01 per gallon.
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