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4th of July in Deadwood is a Fireworks-Free Great Time
Deadwood, SD is a popular destination for many Montanans, especially for those who live in the eastern half of the state. It's a relatively quick getaway for folks in the Billings area and the community is ready to throw an awesome party this 4th of July weekend. I love Deadwood....
Gillette heads into weekend with breezy, moderately warm summer days
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Northwestern air flowing into the region in the wake of severe storms that struck Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas on Thursday will moderate high temps today and Saturday. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, is calling for a high of 76 today. That...
Burlington alumni named state’s school counselor of the year
The American School Counselor Association has announced that Kaylena Rasmussen was chosen as the 2025 state school counselor of the year, representing the state of Wyoming. Rasmussen is the school counselor at Anderson Elementary in Cheyenne and has been a school counselor since 2021. “I am truly humbled and honored...
The Casper Spuds are off to a Fantastic Start of Their Season
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - 19-4. That’s the record that the Spuds hold after the first half of the season for Independence League Baseball. It didn’t take long for the Spuds to find their stride as they opened up the season 4-0, and they’ve been rolling ever since. Head Coach James Batton believe that the preparation he and his staff put in is a huge part of their success.
ROPING IT IN: Days of ’76 Rodeo adds women’s event of breakaway to the competition
Deadwood, S.D. (June 24, 2024) – A new event will make its debut in Deadwood for the Days of ’76 rodeo July 24-27. Women’s breakaway roping will be held during the PRCA rodeo. The breakaway roping is a modified version of the tie-down roping. In the breakaway,...
Visionary, Wright celebrate completion of $3.13M fiber grant project
GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Thursday, Visionary Broadband announced the recent completion of a multimillion-dollar grant match project intended to improve internet service to the residents of Wright. The project was funded through a federal Capital Project Fund grant totaling $3.13 million, to which Visionary contributed $1.6 million to complete...
Volunteers working to open nonprofit daycare in Dubois before school starts
(Dubois, WY) – When the only daycare in Dubois closed earlier this year, local parent Sammi Robinson said she had to scramble to find childcare for her 1-year-old son, Jarren. Robinson works for the Dubois school district as a special education teacher, and she said her husband had just...
Chance For Severe Storms, Large Hail 60 MPH Winds In SE Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle on Wednesday. Some of the storms could feature large hail, winds of up to 60 miles-per-hour and moderate rainfall,. The agency posted the following on it's website: "There...
Wyoming artists encouraged to apply to call for public art
CHEYENNE – The University of Wyoming is constructing a new building that will house dining facilities, offices and student residential rooms. Through the state of Wyoming’s Art in Public Buildings program, artwork will be commissioned for the interior of the facility. A new call for entry for public art is now open. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to artists with a deadline of July 12. This is a national RFQ open to artists residing in the United States. Wyoming artists will be given preference. The call and additional details are available on CaFE (callforentry.org) or the Wyoming Arts Council website (wyomingartscouncil.org). Submissions to the RFQ must be made through CaFE by the deadline listed. There is a committee for the project, tasked with reviewing applications, selecting finalists and making the final artwork selection. Wyoming artists are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Ismael Dominguez, programs specialist, at ismael.dominguez@wyo.gov or 307-275-4476.
New Casino for Coloradans Opens in Wyoming
Coloradans gained another option when it comes to casino gambling, when the new Horse Palace at Swan Ranch casino opened in June of 2024. If you love slot machines and/or have always wanted to try off track betting, you're in luck. Driving up to Central City or Black Hawk can...
Town Hall Meeting Showcases Fight Against Alleged Federal Overreach
GILETTE – Governor Mark Gordon hosted a town hall in Gillette Tuesday, bringing together state, local, and private-sector panelists who have all been active in challenging the Biden Administration’s federal overreach that threatens the state’s core industries and land management. Grodon was joined by U.S. Senator Cynthia...
Wyoming Whiskey’s Thrilled To Release A New Wyoming Bourbon
Wyoming born, and Wyoming made. That's what you get with Wyoming Whiskey, and the latest release from Wyoming's first legal distillery is a tip of the hat to Wyoming's historic Independence Rock. Wyoming Whiskey's new product is a Wyoming-exclusive bourbon that honors the rich history of the pioneers who passed...
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