Mckinnon
LATEST NEWS
Asay, Wambeke win Pioneer Day Fun Run races
A pair of local high school track and field competitors captured the two individual titles at the Pioneer Day Fun Run in Cowley Saturday morning. Lovell High School incoming senior Stetson Asay easily won the 5K race in a time of 21:35, while Rocky Mountain High School sophomore-to-be Dalan Wambeke defended his title in the mile, winning the race in a time of 6:37, 30 seconds faster than his time a year ago.
Ace Holes win Cowley Pioneer Day volleyball tournament
Nine teams competed on Saturday afternoon at the Cowley Pioneer Day volleyball tournament. In the championship, the Ace Holes matched up against Air Traffic Control in an exciting three-set match to determine the winner. In the best two-out-of-three games, the Ace Holes edged out the first set 25-23 before falling...
Cowley Riding Club’s Pioneer Day Rodeo saw it all
Great stock, great athletes, hot temperatures, torrential rains, ravaging winds and a big day of rodeo is how organizers described this year’s annual Pioneer Day Rodeo, held Saturday. This was the 75th year the rodeo has been held at the Cowley Rodeo Grounds. The Cowley Riding Club organizes the...
Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
Western Receives National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has received a $337,344 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s HyFlex initiative. The project aims to transform information technology (IT) support and cybersecurity credential attainment through a HyFlex (hyper-flexible) educational offerings and curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications.
Stallions fall in final conference games; state tournament up next
The Rock Springs American Legion baseball team completed their AA Conference season yesterday by dropping a road doubleheader at Jackson by scores of 5-1 and 5-2. The Stallions and Giants were playing for the conference #7 seed in next week’s AA State Tournament, which will be played in Casper. The two losses put Rock Springs into the #8 in the tournament.
Meet this year’s Red Desert Rodeo Royalty
The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo will take over the Sweetwater Events Complex Grandstand Arena this Friday and Saturday night, July 26 and 27. Helping to oversee the festivities will be this year’s rodeo royalty. They are Junior Princess Ashten Folks, and Junior Princess 1st Attendant is Kennedy Kleinlein. Both won their honors at this year’s Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Queen pageant which was held October 15, 2024, in Rock Springs.
Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide
A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right. The candidates for House District 43 in Laramie County are nearly 20-year incumbent Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (R-Cheyenne)...
Cool front brings dip in temps that won’t last long
GILLETTE, Wyo. — One day after the mercury touched 102 degrees, things will be quite a bit cooler. The dangerously high temperatures on Thursday will cool to a much more tolerable 84 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. That’s courtesy of a weak cool front that’s blanketed the region. Today will also come with a 20% chance for thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Skies otherwise will be mostly sunny, and winds will come from the northwest at 9–15 mph.
Cartwheels and Double-features – the Dash-In and West Drive-In
(Riverton, WY) – It was the perfect combination, but it wasn’t salt and sweet like the cartwheels and ice cream cones, it was a business, a business well ahead of its time. The Dash-In, operated by Steve and Vonda (McCoy) Jepson was a unique venue for a non-franchised, fast food restaurant.
Bret Savage music warms the hearts of Care Center residents
A room full of laughter and bliss brings the residents of the New Horizons Care Center together through music and song, thanks to longtime musician and community member Bret Savage. Every Sunday evening at 7 p.m., Savage and musicians like Wade Brost bring a special kind of joy to the...
Wyoming heroes celebrated at Cheyenne Frontier Days for river rescue
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ronnie Disbrow and Lonnie Porter were honored at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Wednesday, July 24. Thousands of spectators cheered as the two men were celebrated for their bravery in rescuing an 11-year-old boy from the Popo Agie River. In May 2024, Wyoming State Park...
Laramie To Spray Rural Areas For Mosquitoes On Friday
The City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled a spraying of Dibrom for rural areas near the city on Friday. The application of the pesticide is slated for around 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. If the weather does not allow for the spraying, backup dates of Saturday through Monday have been scheduled.
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Grand Parade No. 3, rodeos, T-Pain concert on today’s schedule
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days is offering a number of engaging events for both local residents and visiting tourists. The fairgrounds will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily. Here is the schedule of events for Thursday, July 25:. Frontier Park Arena. Chutes start at 9:30...
County residents among attendees at historic Republican National Convention
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, the eyes of the nation were fixed on Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week during the four-day Republican National Convention. Among the thousands who filled the Fiserv Forum each day were two residents of Big Horn County. Sharon Hall of Lovell and Roxanne...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo to wrap up quarterfinals action on Thursday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo will conclude its six quarterfinals on Thursday, determining the final spots for the semifinals on Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday, top contestants from Quarterfinals 5 secured their berths in the semifinals. R.C. Landingham of Hat Creek, Calif., is experiencing the...
Heber City police chief’s son arrested on charges of raping dementia patients in assisted living facility
Jayden Parker Sever — the 20-year-old son of Heber City Police Chief Parker Sever — was taken into custody this week on two first-degree felony charges, attempted rape and object rape. According to court documents, the incidents occurred sometime between Feb. 1 and March 6 when Jayden was...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.