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Locals represent at national high school rodeo finals
Several teens from Tremonton and surrounding communities showed the rest of the country what Box Elder rodeo is all about with strong showings at this year’s National High School Finals Rodeo, held July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Six locals, some representing Utah and others Idaho, left their mark...
Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw a short clip of of this video, showing a soloist and children's choir singing a song from "Wicked," and I knew I had to go find the full thing. During this entire seven-minute medley, I was awed at the various soloists and the entire Utah choir, One Voice Children's Choir. Their facial expressions and enthusiasm proves these children are definitely enjoying themselves.
Wasatch Back follows Utah trend in record fentanyl pill seizures
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers fentanyl “the nation’s greatest and most urgent drug threat.”. The Utah News Dispatch reports Utah has already seized a record number of fentanyl pills this year. In 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its local partners seized more than 664,000 fentanyl pills,...
San Juan County launches free cancer screening program
KUTV — San Juan County Public Health has launched a critical health initiative, the Monticello Free Cancer Screening Program. This life-saving program is designed to cover the cost of cancer screenings for past and present residents of Monticello, UT, and the surrounding area who may have been exposed to hazardous uranium mill tailings.
Hey Southern Utah! Beware The PID
There's a new trend in housing developments and it's not good for the average consumer. Basically, if a developer wants to build a new housing development that doesn't yet have infrastructure (roads, water pipes, electricity, gas, etc.) the area government is allowing the developer to borrow the money to create the infrastructure and then pass the debt onto the homebuyer.
Five New Zealand Youth Compete in National High School Rodeo Finals
“I believe I epitomize the average New Zealander,” said Sir Edmund Hillary after ascending Mount Everest in 1953, “I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.” Perhaps Hillary’s quote epitomizes the five New Zealand youth who became their country’s first-ever team to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) held July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyo. The team competed against more than 1,800 high school rodeo athletes from Australia, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Four family members of beloved gospel group The Nelons among 7 killed in horror plane crash on route to concert
THE Nelons - America's beloved gospel family - have been involved in a fatal plane crash on route to a concert. Seven people died in the horror crash including four members of the family in Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber and son-in-law Nathan Kistler. The families assistant...
Torrential Monsoon Rains, Flooding Possible In SE Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says torrential rains leading to flooding are possible in southeast Wyoming today and especially on Saturday [July 27]. The agency posted the following on its website: brief return of monsoon moisture is expected on Friday and Saturday. This will bring scattered to numerous storms to the area during the afternoon and evening. Torrential rains could exist in these storms which could lead to possible flooding concerns on both days.
Service Spotty At Wyoming’s Only International Airport Since Death Of Customs Agent
CASPER — The death of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Casper two months ago continues to complicate the Casper/Natrona County International Airport’s international service and trade zone opportunities. Longtime agent John “Dale” Leatham, who provided customs services for 48 years in Wyoming, died in May....
Anderson represents LHS in North-South All-Star basketball game
Recent Lovell High School graduate Parker Anderson was selected to compete for the North team in the annual Wyoming Coaches Association North vs. South All-Star boys basketball game held at Casper College on Saturday as the North defeated the South 80-69. After a week full of practicing and team bonding activities to get to know one another, the graduated seniors from around the state took the court on Saturday for one final game of their high school careers.
CFD Rodeo 2024: Semifinal 1 results and highlights
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The first semifinal of the CFD Rodeo saw some of the best performances of the week! From the fastest barrel race to the highest score in bull riding, we have you covered. Here are the cowboys and cowgirls from each event that will ride...
Casey Childers Of Sheridan Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Montana Woman
A Sheridan man has been sentenced for killing a Montana woman in Colorado. Casey Childers was sentenced to life in prison without parole, after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit second degree kidnapping. According to court documents filed in Castle...
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