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WyoPreps Preseason Football Tour 2024: Worland Warriors [VIDEO]
The 2024 season will be a fresh start for the Worland Warriors in more ways than one. Worland has a new head coach, Marty Wrage. They also are in a new classification for football, 2A, thanks to the latest enrollment cut-offs from the Wyoming High School Activities Association. The question is, how will the Warriors impact their new division? They are an experienced team capable of being a major player in 2A football.
Update On Campbell County Wildfires: Efforts, Progress, And Ongoing Threats
Suppression efforts continue on both of the large fires in Campbell County. Strong winds are playing a major factor in the attempt to contain each of them. Fire behavior has been very active. Structures are threatened by each fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Resources have been arriving throughout...
UPDATE: All pre-evacuation alerts lifted, red flag warning still in effect through Saturday
GILLETTE, Wyo. — UPDATE 8:21 p.m., Friday, August 23. All pre-evacuation orders for Gillette have been lifted, the Campbell County Emergency Management team announced at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening via Facebook that they have decided to lift all alerts as active fires in the area moved away from populated areas around the city’s edge. Evacuation orders are still in place for Weston Hills, and those in the area of Horse Creek Road and Highway 59 are asked to closely monitor evacuation orders going forward as conditions may change.
Laramie County, Coldwell Banker Complete Purchase of New Office Building
Coldwell Banker Commercial The Property Exchange is proud to announce the $5.5 million sale of 2020 Carey Ave., a 74,476 square-foot office building occupying a full city block in the downtown core Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Laramie County. The nine-story high-rise building includes two off-street parking lots and is positioned across from the city/county government corridor.
Sheridan High School Tennis Results: August 22, 2024
Both the Broncs and Lady Broncs won 4-1 at Jackson. The next scheduled tennis match is on Friday, August 23rd at Natrona and at Kelly Walsh. #1 Singles: Sean Brown (Sher) def. Emelyn Barv 6-1, 6-1 #2 Singles: Jayden D’Amocars (Jack) def. Carter Gray 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 #1 Doubles:...
Owner denies reports that Plains Hotel will be sold
CHEYENNE — Last week, Cowboy State Daily reported that the historic Plains Hotel in downtown Cheyenne had a buyer for $5.85 million. Astrid, the owner of the Plains Hotel (who does not have a last name), said that the facts in that story were contrived and inaccurate. “This article is almost entirely baseless,” she said. While Astrid did confirm she received that offer from 29-year-old Noah ...
As Fish Creek Fire spreads, BTNF brings other burns under control
JACSKON, Wyo. — While the Fish Creek Fire continues to grow at breakneck speed, Bridger-Teton National Forest has deemed another fire in its bounds controlled and continues to fight two others. The Cottonwood Creek Fire, northeast of Gunsight Pass and west of the Cottonwood Creek drainage, was declared contained...
Golden Eagles open season with a pair of sweeps over North Platte and Otero
CHEYENNE, WY – The Laramie County Community College volleyball team took to the court for the first time in an official match on Friday afternoon at the McCook Invitational with a two pack, first taking down the North Platte Community College Knights 25-20, 25-22, 25-20 before finishing the day with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-14 sweep of the Otero College Rattlers.
The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – Aug. 23, 2024
Last week, I was invited to attend an event hosted by the American Warrior Initiative. My friend Marlin told me they were giving a dog to well-deserving veteran and I was excited to attend. The event held at the Community House was so much more than I could have expected. The room was filled with realtors who were there to learn how they can support the effort to get veterans into homeownership. Jason Redman, a retired Navy Seal who was horribly wounded while serving in Iraq, was there to share his inspiring message and taught us we really don’t have bad days. The highlight was a beautiful dog given to Brett Steward that will be trained to support him as he lives with the consequences of his service to our country. It was a great day, and I appreciate everyone who made it happen.
Pronghorns drop home opener games in Thursday doubleheader
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette College Pronghorns hosted their first home games of the season for men’s and women’s soccer in a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon. While an exciting kickoff to the teams’ fall seasons, Thursday’s results were anything but. Both teams dropped their match to visiting teams with a high goal differential.
Laramie County sees lowest voter turnout in primary election in over a decade
CHEYENNE — Voter turnout saw a sharp decline in this year’s primary election in Laramie County, with nearly 9,000 fewer ballots cast than during the last primary in 2022. This significant decrease in voter participation was reflected throughout the Cowboy State. A total of 122,693 ballots were cast in the 2024 primary election, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office. This is the ...
Soccer Falls at Colorado, 5-1
BOULDER, Colorado (8/22/24) – The University of Wyoming soccer team dropped its first game of the season Thursday night. The Cowgirls fell to Colorado, 5-1, at Prentup Field. The loss drops Wyoming to 0-1-1 on the season. The Buffaloes improve to 2-1-0 on the year. Alyssa Bedard netted the...
Cheyenne City Council members, mayor revisit 2024 goals
CHEYENNE — In January, Cheyenne City Council members and Mayor Patrick Collins met with city staff to set their goals for 2024. On Wednesday, they met again to discuss the progress on those goals and identify next steps. The four goals are addressing the historic pumphouse in Cheyenne’s West Edge, realizing the 15th Street railcar experience, bringing recreational access to the city-owned ...
Community connected: Ashby announces run for LCSD1 Board of Trustees
CHEYENNE – Education is a core pillar of the community, and for Laramie County School District 1 Trustee Brittany Ashby, it’s also at the center of her bid for reelection. “Our pre-K through (grade) 12 education system is absolutely crucial to making sure that we have people that are ready to be citizens in our community, to work and live and grow here,” Ashby told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. A...
25-year-old Lander man sentenced on methamphetamine, fentanyl charges
Brennon Scott, 25, of Lander, was sentenced on Aug. 20, by Chief U.S. District Court. Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to 60 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to court documents, on Feb. 2, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop...
Recent sentencings in the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Aug. 23
John Darwin Whiteman, 34, of Ethete, Wyoming, was sentenced to 57 month’s imprisonment and ordered by the court to pay $5,301.40 in restitution and a $100 special assessment for assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm. According to court documents, he and a companion had been drinking when an argument ensued and turned violent. The victim’s injuries consisted of significant bruising across the body, swollen eyes and lips; a broken tooth; a broken nose; a broken left orbital socket; red marks and bruising around the neck; a burn on the back; various lacerations; and human bite marks on the arm and leg. This crime was investigated by the FBI and the case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Elmore.
Ethete man sentenced to nearly 5 years for assault – with his teeth
CASPER, Wyo. — An Ethete resident received a 57-month prison sentence for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm, according to a press release from the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office on Friday. John Darwin Whiteman, 34, heard the sentence from Chief U.S. District Court...
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