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The Michael Houck Real Estate Guide for July 21
The Michael Houck Real Estate Team is hosting six open house events this Sunday. This is your chance to find your forever home — or, at the very least, to see some of the very best houses currently on the market. The houses being shown on Sunday include:. Address:...
Wildfire likely caused by lighting extinguished on Casper Mountain on Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — A small wildfire located in the same area as the 2012 Sheep Herder Fire was extinguished over the weekend. According to a social media post from the Casper Mountain Fire District, the fire was likely caused by a lighting strike that had smoldered for a couple of days before it actively started to burn.
Unveiling a Game Changing Platform for Future Collegiate Rodeo Athletes
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County dinged revenue guarantee for Delta; now it’s Casper Council’s turn
CASPER, Wyo. — The long-running minimum revenue guarantee, or MRG — frequently cited as awkward and expensive, most recently having reached $595,420 — necessary to keep the SkyWest–Delta connection in Natrona County ended in part in June when the county commissioners said they’d had enough.
DSA will continue shopping incentive program until end of month
The Downtown Sheridan Association will continue the “Bear with us Shopping Spree” until the beginning of August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Executive Director of the DSA, Zoila Perry, alerted the public to the continued program that was used during the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project to incentivise people to shop in downtown Sheridan.
Cheyenne police investigate shots fired in North Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Sunday, July 21 at around 7:20 p.m., Cheyenne Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired at Pointe Park, 930 Gardenia Drive, according to a department press release. According to statements, a conflict occurred between the occupants of a white sedan and...
First-Year Wyoming Coach Knows Significance Of Hosting BYU In Laramie
LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, former Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and then defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel were inside the visitor locker room at the home of BYU football, LaVell Edwards Stadium. They were in Provo for the first matchup in a two-game series between the former conference...
Second Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Slated For Tuesday
The second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Parades is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 9 in downtown Cheyenne. Have you ever wondered how the CFD parades got started?. The first CFD "parades" were mostly wild and woolly gallops through town by rowdy cowboys on wild broncos rather than the organized, well-planned processions enjoyed by modern spectators (according to the Cheyenne Frontier Days website).
Knights Close Season with Spirited Performance Against Outlaws
GREEN RIVER – Despite a valiant effort and a strong start, the Green River Knights fell to the Evanston Outlaws 14-9 in their final game of the season on Sunday during the Class A West Districts Tournament. The Knights initially took control after a seven-run rally in the bottom...
City facilities to modify schedules for Cheyenne Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Several city facilities and offices will have modified schedules for Cheyenne Day on Wednesday, July 24. City offices will be closed Wednesday, July 24. There will be no change for residents who typically have trash, recycle and yard waste pickup on Wednesday. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Colorado man facing aggravated assault charge for pointing handgun at pickup after fender bender
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A 47-year-old Broomfield, Colorado, man is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault with a weapon after he said he pointed his gun at another driver who struck his vehicle out of fear the other driver would leave the scene. Cheyenne police said they found Nathan...
Riverton man arrested for cruelty to animals
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) – 64-year-old Riverton man Randall Murrell was arrested on July 21 for cruelty to animals, according to the July 22 Riverton Police Department (RPD) call log. The call log states that RPD received reports...
Cheyenne Team Roping Quarterfinals Daysheets, Results and More
Team roping draws and results from the 2024 Daddy of 'Em All. The Quarterfinals are underway at the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days with 72 teams in the team roping. The performances run July 20-28, with the Quarterfinals July 20-25, Semifinals July 26 and 27 and the Finals July 28. 2024...
Connections of Cultures: An Indigenous Perspective at Fort Phil Kearny
Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is pleased to announce the first program of the summer from American Indian Student Interpretive Ranger, Noah Tsotigh. On Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Interpretive Center, he will give a program titled, “Connections of Cultures: An Indigenous Perspective” is an engaging presentation about the way cultures have connected in the past, and how they’re still doing so today.
Stage 1 of the Electrek American Solar Challenge complete; here are the results
Over the weekend, 16 teams that qualified from the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) departed from the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN, for an epic 8-day 1,550+ mile trek to Casper, WY, using nothing but energy from the sun. Now, the solar vehicles have completed the first stage...
Green River Arts Council to Host 24 Hour Art Competition on August 16 and 17
The Green River Arts Council and the City of Green River Parks and Recreation Department are excited to host the 19th annual Art on the Green 24 hour live art competition. Professional, semi-professional, amateur/hobbyist and high school artists from around the region compete in 2D and 3D categories and have 24 hours to create their artwork from beginning to end. The competition is held at the Historic Pavilion at Expedition Island, 475 South 2nd East, and begins Friday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. Contestants have until 11:00 a.m. the next day to complete their work. The public is invited to be firsthand witness of amazing art creations from start to finish. The event runs concurrently with the popular River Festival celebration at Expedition Island Park and is free to the public to attend.
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