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S.D. barrel racer three-peats at Oregon Trail Rodeo
HASTINGS, Neb. — South Dakota barrel racer Jessica Routier loves Hastings, Neb. For the third time in five years, the Buffalo, S.D., woman won the barrel racing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo, this time with a 17.25 second run. She won the 2020 and 2021 titles as well. “It...
2024 Hershey Fall Festival now underway
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The 2024 Hershey Fall Festival began Friday morning with the annual community golf tournament. Other Friday activities include a Pie Baking Contest and Karaoke. Fall Fest continues into the weekend beginning with the fall Festival Breakfast, Saturday morning at 7 a.m. The Hershey Fall Fest...
Utility to host customer meetings amid shock over electricity rate hikes
Hundreds of Rocky Mountain Power customers in the state have taken to social media to vent their frustration and ask why their monthly bills have skyrocketed. Customers will soon have a chance to pose those questions about what’s driving a recent spate of electric rate hikes in Wyoming in person at a series of public meetings hosted by Rocky Mountain Power next week in Laramie, Casper and Rock Springs.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Cheyenne’s Sloans Lake
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a warning about the rising dangers of blue-green algae blooms in Sloans Lake which is used for recreational and irrigation purposes only and not used for the City of Cheyenne’s drinking water supply. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) will work...
Campbell County Fire Department shares details on wildfire battles
GILLETTE, Wyo. — With a pair of large wildfires burning in northeast Wyoming, the Campbell County Fire Department recently released details on the firefighting efforts currently being utilized. According to the fire department’s press release, the department has been stretched thin by fighting the Constitution and Flat Rock fires...
Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict
CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently captured and relocated a pair of adult grizzly bears, one male and one female, which had been involved in separate livestock depredation situations. The male was captured on Aug. 19, while the female was captured the following day. The...
Archery lessons underway at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - There are many things to explore at the Nebraska State Fair and one of them is the outdoor-education exhibit, operated by Nebraska Games and Parks Commission. Instructors are there to teach kids and adults the proper way to shoot a bow and arrow. The exhibit...
Nebraska Humane Society reports case of canine distemper disease
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A dog within the Nebraska Humane Society has tested positive for canine distemper. The disease is described as a highly contagious and potentially lethal infection that causes illness in dogs by attacking several body systems, making it tough to treat. It can spread easily through airborne exposure.
BD Celebrates 75 years of U.S. Manufacturing in Nebraska
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) yesterday celebrated the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing operations in Columbus, Nebraska. The milestone was celebrated in a ceremony recognizing the achievements of the site and its 2,100 employees. Alongside BD business leaders were Nebraska state and federal officials, including Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, Mayor Jim Bulkley, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and others.
State fair attracts global visitors
Grand Island, Neb. — The state fair kicked off on Friday, drawing crowds not only from across the state, but from 6 different continents. “I came from Nara in Japan,” said Kyota Yoshikawa. “I'm visiting from Queensland in Australia,” said Sally Higgins. The group of ten had...
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