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The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins
I remember the Flood of 1985 very clearly. It was a horrible day for our city with the loss of so many lives and the destruction of property. Hail and over 6 inches of rain caused our creeks to flood, resulting in 12 fatalities and over $61 million in property damage. In our first goal setting session in 2021, City Council made it a goal to create a stormwater mitigation program to prepare our city for when it happens again. Wes Bay, our stormwater engineer, gave Council an update on the progress the Engineering Department has made to create a stormwater division to maintain our system and fund the improvements needed to protect our community. I appreciate the work our staff has done and the leadership provided by City Council.
Relax, recharge and reconnect: Step right up to the Laramie County Fair
CHEYENNE — The team that works hard to put on the Laramie County Fair year after year wants nothing but for folks to unwind and embrace the community after Cheyenne Frontier Days ends. For events, they try to switch it up, but since this has been a tradition that’s been going on for 116 years, they always try to have some staples. Some of these include their ranch rodeo, pig wrestling and ...
The 'Daddy of Em All' Celebrates the 'Year of the Cowgirl' on Cowboy Channel
If you want to watch a rodeo, now is the time to tune in on your television to see Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo action. Stay with Sports Illustrated Rodeo Daily to bring you all the action and inside reporting.
Buck Moon to appear full all weekend
JACKSON, Wyo. — Get ready to enjoy summertime moonlight this weekend! July’s full “Buck Moon” rises over Jackson on Sunday, July 21. On Sunday night, the moon will rise over the valley in the southeast at 9:07 p.m. According to NASA, the moon will appear full all weekend, beginning Friday evening and lasting through Monday morning.
Hot Notes – Cool Nites Concerts in the Park in Riverton July 22 and Lander July 29
Central Wyoming College will be presenting a Hot Notes | Cool Nites Concert in the. Riverton City Park on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and in the Lander City Park on Monday,. On July 22, The Rob Weimann Trio, comprised of Joe Lefevre, Sean Francis and Rob. Weimann will...
Senior population grows in Wyoming
BUFFALO — Even in the fastest-aging state in the country, Johnson County stands out for its share of residents over age 65. According to data released last week by the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, Johnson County has the second-largest share of elderly residents in the state with 27.8% of the county's population over age 65. The state's population age 65 and older increased from 99,769 in 2020 to 111,865 in...
Wyoming takes a hit by the global Microsoft outage
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Waking up this morning, you may have noticed when trying to boot up your computer, you were met with a blue screen. The issue is believed to have started from a security update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is meant to prevent online hacking. Early Friday morning, a line of new code sent to computers that run Microsoft Windows started to crash, which caused worldwide fallout, including canceled flights around the world, 911 emergency outages, banks, courts, and hospitals have all been disrupted. The global outage has taken no prisoners across the country, which includes the Cowboy state.
(PHOTOS) Hat Six provides summer fun for community
CASPER, Wyo. — People of all ages flocked to Hat Six Travel Center on Saturday afternoon for Summer Hits at Hat Six, a day of music, games, food, vendors and more. A handful of musicians took part in the event, with Aquile and Sarah Carper having already performed at time of publication, and Kalyn Beasley and the Honky Tonk Arcade and the Powel Brothers slated to still perform.
Dirty Scotty’s Hats of Ill Repute opens
Scotty Flitner did not set out to be a milliner. She’s a bonafide cowgirl and sixth generation rancher, who studied art, then equine dentistry, and cowboyed the Idaho-Nevada border before returning to her home state of Wyoming. She’s also insatiably curious, loves learning and is always ready to meet a new challenge with a pragmatic, can-do, never-quit attitude. Following several years of independent study, apprentice work and a four-month intensive in Billings with Randy Rains of Law Dog Hat Company, Flitner’s own hat shop, Dirty Scotty’s Hats of Ill Repute, opened in downtown Greybull recently, taking over the Mackey’s Custom Hats business.
PODCAST: Mia the Walmart Dog and Her Human, Billy
In our latest Report to Wyoming podcast episode I chat with Billy Welch, the owner (he would say dad) of Mia. If you shop at the West-side Walmart in Casper then chances are you already know Mia takes her job as a greeter and therapy dog very seriously. In this...
University of Wyoming Cowgirls Shine in Summer Golf Tournaments with Victories and Impressive Performances
Cowgirl golfers at the University of Wyoming have been actively participating in summer tournaments to enhance their skills, with notable successes in various events. Four Cowgirls reached the final four at the Wyoming State Matchplay. Kyla Wilde emerged victorious in the event, defeating former Cowgirl Morgan Ryan. Sophie Spiva and...
Clingman Claims Title: McKenna Clingman of Laramie, WY is your new 2024 CNFR National Champion goat tyer
The College National Finals Rodeo, June 9-15 in Casper, Wyoming featured the world’s best collegiate rodeo athletes from across the country. 45 of the saltiest goat tyers created an intense field of competition, but it was Wyoming cowgirl McKenna Clingman, who represented Colorado-Mesa University, that took home the top spot. Clingman tied 4 goats in 26 seconds, securing her first national title.
Attempt on former President’s life stirs pain from America’s past in Cheyenne
The nation is reeling in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. In the aftermath, Wyoming Public Radio reporters hit the Cheyenne streets to find out what citizens are thinking and feeling. Some, like retired food service worker Patricia Pearson, recalled the day that John...
Mid-year Statistics Show Crime is Trending Down in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) is releasing mid-year crime data that shows crime has decreased 20% overall across the city of Cheyenne. The six-month analysis contains data that was collected from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 and compared across the same period in 2024. As recommended by the...
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #11
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Friday night’s Performance #11 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
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