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Five Large Fires Burn in Wyoming with Many Smaller Fires Not Contained
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Approximate amount burned: 185,000 acres, 30,000 in Wyoming. Governor Gordon made the following statement:. "I have marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including the five...
Montana Ranchers Burned Out: Where’s the Big Talk Now?
Where are our guys? Has anyone heard from Tester or Raines yet on help for the ranchers who have been burned out by the fires? There are 56 huge fires now burning in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Most of ours are related to the fierce lightning that moved through last Wednesday. I saw some of the most gut-wrenching photos this morning of a family's cows that couldn't get out of the way in time. It broke my heart to see this cruelty that Mother Nature delivered to them. I love all my animals, much like most ranchers, and I don't know if I could handle it either. Cows and their calves lying there next to each other where they died an awful death. I wish there was more we could do.
Update On Campbell County Wildfires: Efforts, Progress, And Ongoing Threats
Suppression efforts continue on both of the large fires in Campbell County. Strong winds are playing a major factor in the attempt to contain each of them. Fire behavior has been very active. Structures are threatened by each fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Resources have been arriving throughout...
Gillette falls in region for today’s potentially damaging winds, lightning
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette could see a potentially stormy day on this cool Monday. From a 6 a.m. temperature of 54 degrees, Gillette should see the high reach 75 under cloudy skies. Those clouds could be home to a thunderstorm or two, with some storms this afternoon reaching the severe level, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Possible thunderstorms Monday, elevated fire conditions this week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming’s risk of wildfires will remain throughout much of this week after periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday could see periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Casper area. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are possible, with a high temperature of 76 degrees expected.
The Lander Biz Show: Explore the Lander Senior Center with Jane Nolde
The Lander Biz Show is presented by Fremont Toyota Lander, whom we thank for helping us bring these inspiring stories to light. In this lively episode of The Lander Biz Show, we sit down with the ever-charming Jane Nolde from the Lander Senior Center. Jane brings her vibrant personality to the mic, sharing stories and insights about the incredible services offered at the Senior Center. But it’s not just fun and games, there’s an important message in this episode, too.
Off-duty Casper cop accused of threatening five officers; held on $500K cash-only bond
CASPER, Wyo. — An off-duty Casper police officer who barricaded himself in an apartment in an armed standoff that lasted 17 hours from Thursday night to Friday afternoon was charged with multiple felonies on Monday. Michael Hughes, 30, heard the seven charges during his initial appearance by videoconference from...
WYDOT to temporarily close portions of I-25 for F Street construction
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently announced that it is preparing to pour the new bridge deck atop the F Street bridge over the North Platte River, and will need to temporarily close portions of Interstate 25 in the coming days. Project contractor Ames Construction will...
Natrona Collective Health Trust seeks applicants for vacant board positions
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona Collective Health Trust is seeking interested applicants to fill the vacant position on its Board of Directors. The trust is a private foundation located in Casper and focused on the health and wellbeing of Natrona County residents. Its mission is to build the foundation for lifelong health among Natrona County residents by advancing the mental wellbeing of young people through trust-based philanthropy and systems change.
PHOTOS: Look Inside Casper, Wyoming’s New LDS Temple
Members of the press waited anxiously outside the temple doors. The calm before a literal storm. "Not even the wind is blowing" noted a church member. This temple is the 201st of its kind with 149 more announced or under construction around the world. Above the entrance reads the words: "HOLINESS TO THE LORD. THE HOUSE OF THE LORD."
Wyoming High School Tennis Scoreboard: Aug. 26-31, 2024
There are fewer tennis matches this week as more students start going back to school. Cheyenne South hosts Laramie to kick off the week and there are just a few more matches until the weekend. The busiest day this week is Thursday as Torrington heads to battle the Casper schools, Laramie faces a key match in Cheyenne Central, and Jackson will dual Cody and Powell. Campbell County and Thunder Basing girls' teams head to the Rapid City Invite on Friday. Kelly Walsh and Natrona County play down in Green River and Rock Springs on Friday as well.
Natrona County health and food inspections (8/19/24–8/25/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
CSI men and women's soccer play ranked opponents close, but fall just short
CASPER, Wyoming (KMVT/KSVT) — The College of Southern Idaho men’s and women’s soccer teams each played their second games in program history on Saturday afternoon against ranked Casper Community College who came in as no. 10 in the men’s rankings and no. 16 on the women’s side.
‘I’m afraid of the place the state is going’: Wyoming’s House minority leader reacts to primary election results
It isn’t easy being a Democratic lawmaker in Wyoming. There’s only two in the state Senate and five in the House. But after Tuesday’s primary, many districts fell into the hands of the far-right Freedom Caucus, making the chasm between Democrats and Republicans even vaster. State House Minority Leader Mike Yin of Jackson thinks that negative mailers aimed at moderate Republicans had a lot to do with the election results. Wyoming Public Radio’s Melodie Edwards caught up with Yin at the airport on his return trip from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Concealed carry considered at the University of Wyoming
Students at the University of Wyoming may eventually be able to discreetly pack heat as leaders consider allowing concealed carry on campus. The university on Friday invited “students, faculty, staff and the public” to provide feedback on the idea via an online form or at the Sept. 26 trustee meeting.
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