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New North Riverton Game Warden announced by Lander Region Game and Fish
(Riverton, WY) – Zachary Bernhardt is the new North Riverton Game Warden for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Bernhardt was born and raised in Parker, Colorado. He grew up in a family that enjoyed the outdoors and would frequently go camping, fishing, and hiking in the Rocky Mountains. Bernhardt attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with his Bachelor’s in Wildlife Biology and Management in May 2023.
Central's Joe Sawyer and Chase Talich sign to play basketball for Gillette College
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - A couple Central Basketball stars will be staying in-state for their college careers. Chase Talich and Joe Sawyer are headed up to play for Gillette college this season. Their ambition was to play at the next level together-- and after the Wyoming-Montana All-Star game in Gillette-- that goal quickly moved towards becoming a reality.
What's Up in Weston County Aug. 15-21
5-7PM Farmers Market - Newcastle Lodge Parking Lot. Fri. Aug. 16 8AM Congresswoman Harriet Hageman - WC Senior Center. 8:30AM Beltone Hearing Aid Clinic - WC Senior Center. 5-9PM Rain Barrel Art Auction - Downtown Newcastle. 5:30PM Bingo - VFW. 5:30PM Warm Summer Nights & Chokecherry Festival, Captain Pancake -...
2-Sport Athlete Katherine Beauchene Commits to Swim at Wyoming for 2024-25
Katherine Beauchene from Farmington Valley YMCA Tsunamis has committed to swim at the University of Wyoming in 2024-25. Current photo via Katherine Beauchene. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Tigers Golf Team Set to Tee Off Season in Green River
GREEN RIVER – As the fall golf season kicks off, both the Rock Springs Tigers and the Green River Wolves are gearing up for their first competition of the year. Green River hosts Rock Springs, Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Evanston, Jackson, Kemmerer, Laramie, Lyman, Pinedale, Riverton, and Star Valley in a two-day tournament held at the Rolling Green Country Club starting tomorrow.
Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County
A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.
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...
Monsoonal Rain, Unsettled Weather Expected In Southeast Wyoming
Southeast Wyoming residents can expect wet, unsettled weather over the next few days, with monsoonal rains returning. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:. Looks like unsettled weather makes a return to southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle after...
Study: After years on the line, wildland firefighters could face heightened risk of neurodegenerative diseases
In recent years, scientists have learned disturbing things about the long-term risks faced by wildland firefighters, who breathe enormous amounts of wildfire smoke on the job. New research strongly suggests that neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s could also be a concern. To investigate that risk, researchers exposed mice to a...
Wyoming Indian schools, administration building on temporary lockdown
UPDATE – As of 1:50 PM the schools have resumed regular scheduling, according to an update on the Chiefs Facebook page. The post states that all students and staff are safe. (Ethete, WY) – Wyoming Indian Schools and the FCSD #14 district office are currently (as of 1:10 PM) on a precautionary lockdown, according to a post shared on the Chief’s Nation Facebook page, due to a “reported disturbance at the Ethete Store.”
Casper Rec Center gym closes Friday–Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Recreation Center’s gymnasium will be closed Friday through Sunday due to a private rental, according to a press release. The cardio room, strength training room and locker rooms will still be available. The Recreation Center is pleased to host the Nittany Lions Legends...
12-24 Club scholarship endowment established at Casper College
Thanks to the State of Wyoming, a scholarship endowment gift from the 12-24 Club of $25,000 has been doubled to $50,000 with a state match. The endowed scholarship will provide $500 to two Casper College students in recovery. To qualify for the “12-24 Club Recovery Scholarship,” applicants must have a...
Meet (more of) the faces behind Banner Wyoming Medical Center
As a regional trauma and referral center, Banner Wyoming Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wyoming and provides comprehensive heart, stroke and trauma care and more to the people of Wyoming. The hospital’s team is made up of people with a genuine desire to take care of their friends, family and neighbors and to keep that care in the state.
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.
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