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A General Store Survives And Thrives
In countless communities around the country, the once-popular rural general store has been supplanted by big-chain grocers and large department stores. But the town of Wilson, Wyoming has fought against the tide—and won. This tiny village at the base of Teton Pass, just 7 miles from well-known ski destination Jackson, Wyoming along State Highway 22, has breathed new life into its beloved general store, Hungry Jack’s. After hearing that the 70-year-old store was on the brink of closing—with plans for a purchase by a developer to turn the space into modern retail and housing—the town’s residents banded together and battled back.
AAA Shares Tips With Idahoans on Sharing the Road With Large Animals in Open Range Locations
In recognizing that many Idahoans are on the roads at night in remote areas, AAA has released a statement about sharing the roads with large animals in open range. All unenclosed lands outside cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam is what AAA defines open range as, meaning that many places Idahoans visit may lead to open range.
SNAPPED: Wilson firefighters sling 2,200 pounds of poultry at 57th Chicken Fry
WILSON, Wyo. — Wilson’s hottest event of the season went down on Sunday, July 21, drawing dozens upon dozens of hungry people to Rendezvous Park for the 57th Annual Chicken Fry. Dean Jarvie, board member of the Wilson Fire Dept. Association, told Buckrail that the team served up...
Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival begins second season
Tonight marks the first night of the Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival. This being only the second year since the festival’s inception, it has come to be a celebration of music and musicians as well as mentorship and community. Lauren Feldman, who created the festival and works as its general director, is excited about the musical guests performing and showing the audience what the youth program has been working on.
Jelly beans handed out at parade in Pocatello will be tested for THC
POCATELLO — Police are investigating jelly beans that were handed out during a parade that may have contained THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the part of the marijuana plant that makes people high. The Pocatello Police Department was notified on July 14 about the jelly beans given out during...
Drivers experiencing delays on US 20 after truck pulling camper rolls on Ashton Hill
ASHTON — Law enforcement have responded to a crash between Ashton and Island Park on US Highway 20. A truck pulling a camper and side-by-side rolled onto its side on the Ashton Hill around 12:15 p.m., according to officials. Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies, an Ashton ambulance and Ashton police...
CFD Rodeo 2024: Progressive Round 3 Results and highlights
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Day three of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo saw cowboys and cowgirls vying for their spots in the semi final rounds. It was a day that saw two Wyoming natives make qualify and the first 90 score in saddle bronc of CFD. RESULTS:. Bull...
Thousands Enjoy Free Pancake Breakfast At Cheyenne Frontier Days
The first of three free Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfasts was held at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza on Monday morning. Event organizers say a total of 5,105 breakfasts were served. Besides offering a free meal to Cheyenne Frontier Days visitors and Cheyenne residents, the breakfasts serve as a Kiwanis Club...
UPDATE: Missing 13-Year-Old Found Safe, Cheyenne Police Say
Cheyenne police are asking for the public's help finding a missing teen. According to a department Facebook post published at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, 13-year-old Karina Gonzalez was last seen wearing a burgundy-colored plaid shirt. The post does not say when or where Gonzalez was last seen. Gonzalez is 5-foot-4,...
Hazy conditions continue for Monday due to Canadian, northwestern U.S. wildfire smoke
(Fremont County, WY) – Wildfires in Canada and the northwestern U.S. will continue to cause smoky, hazy conditions for much of the state today, July 22, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The current air quality index from fire.airnow.gov indicates that the Lander, Riverton and South Pass...
Casper Man Arraigned for Transportation of a Minor, Pleads Not Guilty
James Warren Martin, 38, of Casper, was arraigned on July 19, for transportation of a minor, in violation of federal law. Martin pleaded not guilty. A trial has been set for Sept. 23, 2024, before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl. The State of Wyoming has also charged...
National High School Finals Rodeo Concludes in Rock Springs
The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a close on Saturday night in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girl's team had a great week as they finished 4th in the team standings. Yoder's Hadley Thompson finished 2nd in the breakaway roping with a time of 8.25 and took first...
Nicolarsen Talk on Natural History Draws Good Crowd.
On July 19, at 2:30 p.m., The Clearmont Historical Group welcomed Dave Nicolarsen, Museum Curator at Sheridan College, when he presented a talk on natural history to go along with the current display at the Historical Center. Around 20 people attended the lecture. Nicolarsen talked about the geology of Wyoming,...
Lander City Council Work Session to focus on infrastructure updates July 23
(Lander, WY) – The City Council has a work session coming up on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 240 Lincoln Street. Here’s what you can expect:. Key Points on the Agenda:. Mayor and Council Updates:. Hear the latest from our...
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