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Explore History at TRVCC: Fort Mackenzie Historic District Tour
The Public is invited to join the Sheridan Community Land Trust Explore History for a history tour of Fort Mackenzie. First established as a military outpost and later transformed into The Sheridan VA Medical Center, Fort Mackenzie has served the Sheridan County community for more than 125 years. VA Historian...
Community Solar Project aims to lower energy cost
This article was part of our daily news coverage. For daily updates from the KHOL newsroom subscribe to our podcast feed. Energy Conservation Works, a Teton County energy conservation group, has agreed to lease agricultural land near Afton to build a residential community solar project. It will be the first project of its kind in the Cowboy State.
C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Aug. 16
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Aug. 15, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Fraud, Aug. 15, CCSO. A 71-year-old woman contacted the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office to...
UW to Host Stan Lee Super-Con Labor Day Weekend
The University of Wyoming has announced the Stan Lee Super-Con, a “comic con” event hosted in conjunction with the American Heritage Center’s (AHC) “Stan Lee: Beyond the Book” exhibition on the UW campus. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at the UW Conference Center connected to the Hilton Garden Inn in Laramie.
Mining in Crook County ramping up
SUNDANCE — Crook County’s local mining companies are seeing growth and development. While Rare Element Resources prepares to open its pilot plant in Upton and makes moves toward establishing a mine in the Bearlodge, Strata Energy is expanding its production. It’s a pretty exciting time at Strata, said CEO Ralph Knode last week, thanks to fundraising efforts from parent company Peninsula Energy. ...
Win two round-trip vouchers to Denver while supporting Help for Health!
Here’s your chance to fly to Denver and support a great cause! Help for Health, Fremont County’s dedicated non-profit hospice and home services provider, is raffling off two round-trip vouchers to Denver, courtesy of Central Wyoming Regional Airport FAST & United Express operated by SkyWest Airlines. Raffle Tickets:
Fall Sports Information for Fremont County School District #25
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, it’s time to gear up for an exciting season of fall sports at Fremont County School District #25. Sports offer a fantastic opportunity for students to stay active, learn teamwork, and develop important life skills. Whether your child is interested in football, volleyball, swimming, cross country, or golf, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall sports season.
Buffalo Outdoor Pool Closes Early Due to Broken Pipe
The Buffalo Outdoor Pool, located at Washington Park, has closed early for the season. According to a release from the city, a pipe below the pool has broken, causing gravel and sediment to seep into the pool. The pool has been closed to make repairs that will include draining the...
Jackson’s Rebecca Griebel Accepts Walk-on Spot at Cornell
Jackson Hole graduate Rebecca Griebel is continuing with track and field as a walk-on at Cornell University. Griebel qualified in three individual events at the 2024 state track meet in Casper last May. She finished fourth place in the 4A triple jump. She also ran the 200 meters and was in the long jump.
#RivertonBiz: Countryside Veterinary Services opening soon
“#rivertonbiz, shares the stories of local movers and shakers of our Fremont County economy.“. (Riverton, WY)—Countryside Veterinary Services plans to open this month and provide progressive and advanced technology while maintaining compassionate and personalized one-on-one veterinary care for small animal and equine patients. It is owned and operated by...
Lander Community Foundation’s Challenge for Charities has another record-breaking year for 2024
In another record-breaking year, Challengers and donors contributed an astounding $842,602 to the 14th annual Challenge for Charities (C4C) community-wide fundraiser. Lander nonprofits raised a whopping $641,753. The 117 Challengers surpassed our ambitious goal of $200,000 and contributed $200,849 to the Matching Fund. Over $3.6 Million of the almost $7 Million has been raised since 2020.
Traffic Stop on I-25 Near Cheyenne Leads to Meth, Felony Charge
An Arizona man is facing a felony drug possession charge after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper reportedly found methamphetamine in his SUV. According to a booking sheet, 31-year-old Phoenix resident Josue Martinez was stopped at mile marker 19 on Interstate 25 on Tuesday. Search Leads to 25.4 Grams of Meth.
Urban Thistle Farm in Casper Hosting Community Work Days Aug. 16-17
After breaking ground in June 2024, the Urban Thistle Farm & Market is ready to start building the infrastructure of their vision. The former North Casper Elementary School site is a 4-acre property that has sat empty for nearly 10 years–"holding the promise of a bright future quietly in its emptiness" stated the owners, Casper Housing Authority (CHA), who purchased the property from the Natrona County School District.
Get Ready: Friends of the Natrona County Public Library Book Sale Set for September
It is time to mark those calendars as the fall 2024 "Friends of the Natrona County Public Library" book sale is just a little over a month away. The official Natrona County Library Facebook shared a post that read:. Are you guys ready for the next book sale? Check out...
White Gloves Tour at Kendrick Mansion
The second ‘White-Gloves Tour’ at the Trail End State Historic was held on August 14. Sharie Shada, Site Superintendent, lead the special after-hours tour of the Kendrick Mansion, which gave guests the opportunity to step behind the plexiglass barriers and into spaces not normally open to the public.
Ivinson/15th Street Intersection To Reopen For Move-In Day At UW
The intersection of 15th Street and Ivinson Avenue, which has been closed for several months, is slated to reopen on Friday, Aug. 16 for the University of Wyoming move-in day. That's according to a post on the University of Wyoming website. According to the post, the intersection has been closed since March 7 for the "installation of deep utility infrastructure for UW’s housing project and construction of a new roundabout that has transformed the intersection near the heart of campus."
SNAPPED: Mule deer fawn learns to cross river
KELLY, Wyo. — A mother mule deer teaches her fawn how to cross rapidly moving river water while navigating the Gros Ventre River bed. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer witnessed the mother-fawn duo outside of Kelly on Monday, Aug. 12. Spots on the young deer’s coat indicate that it is...
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