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Town approves Sustainability Plan with goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030
JACKSON, Wyo. — During the regular Town Council meeting on Monday, July 1, Councilors unanimously approved the Town of Jackson Sustainability Plan, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the valley by the year 2030. The Sustainability Plan states that its vision is to “preserve and...
City completes restroom, public safety upgrades to Spiker Parking Garage
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne has recently completed various renovations to the Spiker Parking Garage, including new restrooms, improved lighting and blue light emergency call towers. The renovated restrooms at the garage, located at the corner of Carey Avenue and 17th Street, have been open to the...
Game Creek boil water order extended
JACKSON, Wyo. — Residents of the Game Creek neighborhood will have to continue to boil tap water or use other clean water sources for at least another week, according to an update from the Squaw Creek Water District (SCWD). Game Creek has been under a boil water order since...
Residents Reminded of Fireworks Safety and Rules in Cheyenne
Cheyenne Fire Rescue and the Cheyenne Police Department are reminding residents to be safe celebrating the July 4 holiday and that restrictions apply on fireworks in city limits. Sparklers, smoke devices, and novelties are the only legal consumer fireworks that can be purchased and used within the city. All other...
Pokes Insider: Mason Walters grateful for NBA audition
LARAMIE – Mason Walters is living his American dream this Fourth of July. The former Wyoming forward will celebrate the holiday in his hometown of Jamestown, N.D., before flying to Phoenix to begin his professional career on the Suns' NBA Summer League team. Walters averaged 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds...
Bull riding event coming to Gillette this Saturday
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Test your skills on a bull this holiday weekend at the All Grit No Quit bull riding competition headed to CAM-PLEX this Saturday, July 6. Hosted by Underground Bull Riders Performances, the event has entry levels for competitors of all ages, featuring a walk/trot 5 and under event all the way up to 18+ open bulls class.
‘Parental rights’ vote splits Lander school board
LANDER — The policy requiring Lander school staff members to report directly to parents when students confide their sexual orientation or gender identity was met with some pushback when it was first aired. But when it was approved with a split vote last month, most board members defended its intent. Parental rights are important, they said. Some refer to it as an “outing policy,” meaning LGBTQ+ students would be forced...
Casper’s library to be closed on Fourth, Parade Day
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Public Library will be closed on two upcoming days. The library announced on its website that it will close on Thursday for Independence Day, and will also be closed during the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Parade on Tuesday, July 9. During July,...
Reminder: Fireworks prohibited in Teton County, public lands
JACKSON, Wyo. — As Independence Day approaches, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS wants to remind the public that fireworks are not allowed in Teton County and surrounding public lands. The ban on pyrotechnics is part of local fire regulations, as fireworks can accidentally ignite wildfires in these dry, summery conditions. Fire danger in the area was elevated to “moderate” on June 25.
Heads up! Fourth of July Parade to close certain town streets
JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Fourth of July Parade is set to roll through town on Thursday, with festivities likely to affect travel in downtown Jackson. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce shared the following map of the parade route. The Chamber also noted that the following roads would...
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (7/3/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Terrice Derall Brown, 46 –...
Human-caused wildfires keep Utah officials jumping on July 4
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildfires started by humans cropped up in East Carbon, Tooele, Garland City and Kaysville, Utah on Thursday. The wind drove the new wildfires. All of the new starts were human-caused according to fire officials. Wildfires in Horse Canyon and Garland City, Utah. Utah Fire Info...
Vehicle catches fire while towing a boat near St. George
LEEDS, Utah — Firefighters in Washington County were busy on the Fourth of July after a vehicle fire started a grass fire near Leeds, Utah, approximately 16 miles northeast of St. George. A UHP spokesman said a Land Rover was towing a boat when it caught fire Thursday afternoon....
'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day
LAYTON — Maybe it's not the biggest or flashiest Independence Day parade in Utah. But the annual Liberty Days Parade in Layton suits Jennifer Wanless, a Layton resident, just fine. "It's just fun, a great way to celebrate Independence Day ... plus, I'm a Layton girl," said Wanless, sitting alongside the parade route with about 10 other family members and friends.
DEA forecasts a record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures in Utah
On the heels of a massive bust, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, expects the number of fentanyl pills seized in Utah this year to be record-breaking. In less than two weeks this June, the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division seized about 170,000 fentanyl pills in the Beehive State, the agency said in a […] The post DEA forecasts a record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures in Utah appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American 'theft rings'
FARMINGTON — Police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or "distraction thefts" at Station Park. Lt. Brian Cooper, of the Farmington Police Department, said in the last month, more than four such crimes have been reported, many of them happening at the Station Park shopping center.
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