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Local geologist to present Gas Hills Uranium District history during Wednesday event at Riverton Museum
Geologist and former state legislator David Miller will give a presentation on the Gas Hills Uranium District during the next Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Series event 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Riverton Museum, 700 E. Park Ave. The Gas Hills Uranium District – or “Discovery Hill” – southeast...
Scott Foundation transforming property for Sheridan community
Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation Executive Director Jenny Craft and Sheridan Community Land Trust Executive Director Brad Bauer made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the property located at the old NSI School in Sheridan. This location formerly served as the grounds and facilities...
Wyoming-bound flight from SFO diverted after pilot not allowed to land: Here's the unusual reason
An Alaska flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole, Wyoming had to divert to Salt Lake City last week.It turns out, the issue -- was really unusual.The pilot wasn't allowed to land in Jackson Hole.Jackson Hole Airport has special qualifications to take off and land due to the mountainous terrain.MORE: United Airlines flight from SFO-Rome diverted to Sacramento due to mechanical issuePassengers traveling from San Francisco to Rome on Tuesday never even left California, having to be diverted to Sacramento before returning to SFO and getting rebooked.Passengers on the SkyWest Flight 3491 posted on Reddit that the pilot announced during the flight -- he didn't have those qualifications.SkyWest issued a statement to a local newspaper saying it was actually a paperwork error and the pilot was qualified.But they swapped the pilot out in Salt Lake City and the plane continued on after a short delay.
Rodeos, Live Music And More This Week In Cheyenne
The calendar says Fall begins late NEXT month, but all the football, pumpkin spice lattes and the fact that Labor Day Weekend is next weekend are giving us plenty of an idea that we've almost made it to Fall. With that said...let's soak in Summer this week! So, keep those...
Firefighters extinguish grass fire along Otto Road; home spared
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A fast-moving grass fire threatened a home near Otto Road on Aug. 18 but was quickly contained by Laramie County Fire District #10 and Mutual Aid partners. The fire, which ignited around 1:35 p.m., spread over 4 miles along the railroad tracks with multiple ignition points. Winds gusted through the area, pushing the flames closer to a single structure — the home of two LCFD #10 first responders — and other non-structure properties, according to an announcement by the district.
Brinton to celebrate art and culture at Bighorn Rendezvous IX
Brinton Museum Executive Director Kendra Heimbuck made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the upcoming Bighorn Rendezvous IX. The Brinton Museum is inviting the public to attend as it hosts the annual Bighorn Rendezvous on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 – 25. Sheridan Travel &...
GR Council to Consider Proposal for Pavilion Audio-Visual System Upgrades
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council will consider approving a proposal to upgrade the audio-visual system at the Expedition Island Pavilion in the amount of $55,170.15 at its regular meeting Tuesday night. According to meeting documents, this project has been budgeted for. Performance Audio, based out of...
Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL: Preseason Week 2
LARAMIE -- It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for former Wyoming linebacker Easton Gibbs. After receiving his pink slip in Seattle on July 31, the undrafted rookie was quickly scooped up by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just a dozen days later -- and one preseason game in the Steel City in the books -- Gibbs was again waived.
East and Evanston Finish First in Final Results at Green River Golf Invite
GREEN RIVER – The Green River Fall 2024 Golf Invite took place over the weekend at Rolling Green Country Club. Both Green River High School and Rock Springs High School were in attendance along with Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Evanston, Jackson, Kemmerer, Laramie, Lyman, Pinedale, Riverton, and Star Valley. Cheyenne East and Evanston emerged victorious in the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively, with standout individual performances that highlighted the competition.
Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Opens 75th Concert Season with Bond-Themed Pops in the Park
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 75th concert season with Pops in the Park on August 24th at Washington Park in Casper. This annual outdoor event, themed Bond and Beyond, will celebrate 60 years of James Bond films and feature soloist and Broadway actress, Morgan James, in concert with the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra.
More resources on the way to fight Fish Creek Fire
JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest has ordered more resources to fight the Fish Creek Fire, which has been putting up a smoke column visible from Dubois, Jackson and Pinedale. A Wyoming Type 3 team is expected to take over management of the fire Tuesday morning, said C.J. Adams,...
Hanna Officials Reverse Decision To Remove Portion Of Council Meetings
Photo – Hanna Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo. The Hanna town council reversed direction Friday and placed citizen’s participation back on the agenda after removing it earlier in the week. Bigfoot99 reported on Friday morning that the Hanna town council had removed the public comment portion...
Medicine Bow Officials Open Sealed Bids For Excess Equipment
Photo – House Medicine Bow bought for Marshal’s Office – Bigfoot99 file photo. The town of Medicine Bow has found a buyer for the former marshal’s house and other unused equipment. In 2019, the town of Medicine Bow used $1 million of impact assistance money from...
Local Artist Invited To Regional Competitive Art Exhibit
Photo – Photograph of Parco Inn – Courtesy Robert Fleetwood. A Rawlins photographer has been selected to take part in a competitive regional art exhibit. When he isn’t working for the Carbon County Library, Robert Fleetwood is taking photographs of the area in and around Rawlins. Fleetwood said he became interested in photography five years ago after discovering he possessed a talent for taking pictures.
Tiger Tennis Team Ready to Make a Mark This Season
ROCK SPRINGS – Rock Springs High School’s tennis team is gearing up for an exciting season, with high hopes and a focus on family-style camaraderie. Under the leadership of head coach Darin Anderson, the team is set to kick off their season on Tuesday with matches against Powell and Cody at 8 a.m. and noon.
Join the Fireside Fest at Riverton Porters!
As the days are still warm but the evenings begin to hint at the cooler months ahead, join us in embracing the season at Riverton Porters’ Fireside Fest on September 5th from 4-8pm. Prepare for a cozy evening filled with the warmth of crackling fires, the sweet smell of s’mores roasting, and the sound of live music drifting through the air—this is the first big fall event of the season, and you won’t want to miss it.
Lander schools drug testing policy informational meeting to take place tonight, Aug. 19
(Lander, WY) – Fremont County School District (FCSD) #1 will be holding an informational meeting tonight, August 19, on the drug testing policy that will be in effect for the 2024/25 school year. The meeting will take place at 6 PM in the LVHS Fieldhouse. The drug testing company...
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