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Over 400 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Lander currently without power due to downed line
UPDATE – As of at least 4:30, the estimated time of restoration is now before 12 AM tonight. (Lander, WY) – A downed power line on S 9th Street near Spriggs Drive in Lander has left 420 Rocky Mountain Power customers without power. The report came in around...
Arrests, Arraignments for Wednesday, Aug. 14
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
Arrest Report (8/9 – 8/14)
Torrington, WY (GCSO) August 14th, 2024 — Here’s a look at recent arrests made by Goshen County Law Enforcement since August 9th:. 1 count of Warrant- Prob Rev/possession of burglary tools; property destruction [Misdemeanor] Bail: $5000. HOLOWCZENKO, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM. Age: 32. Booking Date: 08/10/2024 21:58. Arresting Agency: TPD.
$1.4 Million Awarded in One Discipline at Royal Crown Rock Springs
Mowry comes back for the second round with vengeance on FORCE THE GOODBYE after an equipment malfunction in the first round. Jordynn Knight takes home her second Royal Crown Derby average championship.
Going, going, gone: Leaking water tower demolished
WHEATLAND – The skyline of Wheatland’s Black Mountain subdivision changed Monday when the troublesome water tower came down. Anderson Construction Co. is the general contractor for the project to take down the structure, and Monday morning a small crowd gathered to watch it happen. The water tower has...
‘Full Plates, Full Hearts’ raffle to aid students in food debt
CASPER, Wyo. — In Natrona County, over 1,500 young students are in “food debt.” However, local organization H.E.R.O. Outdoors is working to assist those students through its “Full Plates, Full Hearts” program, and its raffle fundraiser is fast approaching. The event is scheduled for Aug....
Wyoming Arts Council receives $900K grant from National Endowment for the Arts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council has received $904,733 from the National Endowment for the Arts through an annual partnership agreement to support arts services, programs and grants for fiscal year 2025. Forty percent of the NEA’s annual budget is allocated to state arts agencies like the Wyoming...
Casper’s WyoCentral Federal Credit Union to merge with Laramie-based StagePoint
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s WyoCentral Federal Credit Union announced recently that it will merge with Laramie-based StagePoint Federal Credit Union. WyoCentral CEO Annie Sorensen said in an interview with Oil City News that the move comes as local credit union’s face mounting market and economic pressures, and will help ensure the survival and success of WyoCentral.
Council expects visitor boom after making Ft. Caspar a Pony Express destination
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up Tuesday to the project of acquiring a large collection of Pony Express artifacts, documents, and art to be displayed at an expanded Fort Caspar Museum. The consultants behind the study heard Tuesday said that heritage tourism related to...
Casper area thunderstorms possible Wednesday, warming trend ahead for weekend
CASPER, Wyo. – Periods of unsettled weather are expected today in central Wyoming before clearing. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper could expect to see scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day starting after 11 a.m. Wind gusts could kick up to 25 mph, and the high will be around 80 degrees.
Willow Ridge Fire Ignited by Lightning in Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has responded to the Willow Ridge Fire, which was discovered on August 13, 2024. The fire, caused by lightning, is burning on the west side of Willow Creek in the Greys River Ranger District. It is located about 10 miles northeast of Afton, Wyoming, and is currently ½ acre in size. The fire is burning in grass, brush, and some dead and downed trees.
Wildfire Being Suppressed Near Kelly Wyoming
On Tuesdsay, the Bridger-Teton National Forest responded to a fire in the Gros Ventre Wilderness, located on the Jackson Ranger District. The fire, currently estimated at ¼ acre, is burning in timber about 2 miles northeast of Kelly, Wyoming, and southwest of the Gros Ventre River Ranch. Firefighters are actively suppressing the fire, with a fire engine and helicopter on the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there are no road or trail closures associated with this incident at this time.
Chance storms to mix with sunny days in Gillette through Friday
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette may see a mix of sun and clouds over the next few days with a sprinkling of thunderstorm chances in the afternoons. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, is calling for rising temperatures from a high of 80 today to a high of 90 on Sunday. That heat will come with low afternoon storm chances except for tonight, which comes with a 40% chance as the low falls to around 54.
Casper College announces honor roll students for the spring 2024 semester
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College has announced the students who made the President’s and Dean’s honor rolls at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. The list here includes students from hometowns in Wyoming. The full President’s and Dean’s lists are linked here. CC Spring...
Saia Expands to Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota with New Terminals
LTL carrier Saia announced the opening of six new terminals across the western United States, with operations set to begin this August. The first terminal, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, opened on Monday, marking Saia’s first expansion in the state. Following Cheyenne, Saia will open two more terminals on August...
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