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Over 55 acres near Manderson burned as control of scheduled burn is lost
On July 15, multiple agencies responded to an out-of-control fire in the riverbed near Manderson. County Fire Warden Brent Godfrey stated that 55.9 acres were burned before the fire was contained. The fire started as a controlled burn; it had been called into the Big Horn County Sheriff’s office prior...
Minors Mustangs finish 2-2 at district tourney
The Big Horn County Little League Minors all-stars finished one game from a state tournament berth at the district tournament in Mountain View last week by finishing 2-2. To lead things off for pool play on Wednesday, the Mustangs faced off against familiar foes from Cody. The Cubs have had...
Wyo. Coaches Association North Boys Basketball Preview
The North boy's basketball team has a couple of players from 3A schools that will be a huge factor for them. Eli Patterson from Buffalo is a 4 time All-State Selection and Gunnar Erickson of Powell made All-State this year as the Panthers won the 3A State Championship. Both of these guys averaged 14 points a game this past season so they will be tough to stop.
Tree dieback across the Basin may be linked to warm winter, wet spring
When Veda Gerrard visited Whaley Cemetery in Shell in May, she noticed the elm trees ringing the property appeared sickly. Later, she found similar symptoms in two elm trees on her own property and her concerns mounted— she put it down to the warm winter, sudden cold snap, and wet spring, but all of them and so suddenly? Gerrard began making calls, wondering if there was an outbreak or new invasive pest in the Basin and if there was any chance she might be able to save her trees.
Wyoming State Fair Coming Up Quick
The Wyoming State Fair's opening night is August 13, featuring the Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals in the Grandstands in Douglas. Throughout the week fairgoers can enjoy a carnival put on by Midway Attractions. Other entertainment, free with admission, includes a Sea Lion Splash Show, Hypnotists, and live music from Wyoming...
America has a lifeline: WBI celebrates continued success of suicide lifeline
As part of Wyoming Behavioral Institute’s “Mental Health Matters” series on Oil City News, WBI Chief Executive Officer Mike Phillips has written a letter to the community, calling attention to the two-year anniversary of the national suicide lifeline 988. We can all help prevent suicide. This month...
Visitors to northeast Wyoming to outnumber residents next month
SUNDANCE — Northeast Wyoming’s residents will be far outnumbered by visitors this August as rally-goers from the east collide with an estimated 60,000 guests at Gillette’s Camplex. Both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the International Pathfinder Camporee will be taking place during the first week of August, and officials are warning that locals will feel an impact. Crook County Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson has advised local residents to save...
Worker fatalities increase in Wyoming for second year
JACKSON — Wyoming has been in the spotlight for years as a state that struggles to keep workers safe, and a recent report shows deaths are again on the rise. Workplace fatalities in Wyoming increased 25% in 2022, from 27 deaths in 2021 to 34 in 2022 — the most recent figures available — according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It was the second consecutive year the number of workplace deaths increased in the state. The national average has hovered around...
Gray, Barney, and Christensen Are the WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Awards 7-18-24 [VIDEO]
Softball and baseball players from Gillette, Sheridan, and Casper earned our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors. That honor is for July 8 through July 14, 2024. The recipients are Avery Gray from Wyoming Havoc 18U softball, Avon Barney of the Sheridan Troopers, and Holden Christensen from the Casper Oilers.
Kum & Go/Maverik to Rebrand 32 Stores in Colorado, 6 in Wyoming
Maverik — which acquired the Kum & Go (K&G) brand nearly a year ago — has been strategically remodeling K&G sites across the county with hopes to eventually have all locations under the Maverik banner. The combined entity unveiled its first remodeled site this January in Draper, Utah...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Superintendent Degenfelder Launches Principal Leadership Program In Collaboration With UW
Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is launching the 307 Principal Leadership Academy in collaboration with the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Education and with the support of secondary and elementary principal associations. The academy will provide support and training for principals in the early years of their career, which in turn will improve education leadership statewide.
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Updated for Saturday
The 2024 “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” are on Saturday, July 20, in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
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