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UW Appoints Pradhan as Deputy VP for Research and Innovation
The University of Wyoming has selected academic technology transfer expert Arundeep Pradhan for the newly created position of deputy vice president for research and innovation. Pradhan had been working in an interim director role for the UW Technology Transfer Office. Pradhan will work closely with UW Vice President for Research...
UW Planetarium Renovations Scheduled Aug. 5-14
The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will undergo renovations and technical upgrades early next month. The planetarium will be closed Aug. 5-14 so that the facility’s two bulb-based projectors can be replaced with new laser projectors. In fall 2023, the planetarium began the procurement process to replace its projectors with a brand-new system. The successful search was completed in May.
MUST WATCH: Star Valley local shows how to ride the waves like a cowboy
In true Star Valley fashion, a local cowboy showed off his water skills on Palisades Reservoir over the weekend. While at the reservoir with a group of young men over the weekend, Jared Clinger of Freedom decided to show them how it was done. He jumped in the water with his long sleeved shirt, wranglers and boots still on. Clinger, at 52 year of age, then proceeded to be pulled behind the boat on a wakeboard.
Kerr’s finish Top 10 at NHSFR
Star Valley’s Case & Ryder Kerr brought home buckles after a Top 10 finish in Team Roping at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo. The finals were held at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs July 14-20. Their first run was on Tuesday evening when they finished...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Quarter Finals First Performance Results
CHEYENNE, Wyo. July 20, 2024- The following are unofficial results from the Quarter Finals first performance at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Saturday, July 20. Payoff subject to change. Bareback Riding: 1, Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb., 85.5 points on United Pro Rodeo’s Big Apple, $2,448. 2, Caleb Bennett, Corvallis,...
Central Wyoming Trails Alliance Building New, Advanced Mountain Bike Trail on Casper Mountain
This morning Central Wyoming Trails Alliance announced that they are going to break ground on what will become a new, advanced mountain bike trail on Casper Mountain. "This is the first of a few mountain bike optimized downhill style trails that will be built in this trail system. This new trail will replace the current Spillway trail with an 8x longer version with nasty rock gardens, fast decent areas, alpine flow, natural rock drop features, alternate line options and finishes with steep slab ride!!!" wrote the group on social media.
Evansville officially codifies prowling penalties
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Town of Evansville has officially codified its penalties for prowling at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting, as Police Chief Mike Thompson said it had previously been left out of the most recent town code book. “When our town code book was updated by this...
Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championship of Champions Set to Return to Casper This Fall
The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will welcome the return of the Championship of Champions Indian Relay Race, September 20-22, in Casper, Wyoming. “The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races brings a lot of excitement and incredible competition to Casper and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase Native American culture at this exciting event,” said Angela Berry, Marketing & Promotions for Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo. “It’s fun to see fans come not only from Casper, but also from all over the State of Wyoming, across the United States and Canada to watch this iconic competition!
WCA Boys Basketball All-Star Postgame Remarks
The North had a couple of big surges as they took care of the South 80-69 in the WCA Boys All-Star basketball game on Saturday in Casper. The first surge came right off the bat as the North jumped out to a 17-2 lead. The 2nd surge was in the 3rd quarter when the North outscored the South by 10.
Wildfire likely caused by lighting extinguished on Casper Mountain on Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — A small wildfire located in the same area as the 2012 Sheep Herder Fire was extinguished over the weekend. According to a social media post from the Casper Mountain Fire District, the fire was likely caused by a lighting strike that had smoldered for a couple of days before it actively started to burn.
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...
(PHOTOS) Casper 10U softball team wins state championship
CASPER, Wyo. — It was a rollercoaster season for the Oil City Stars. However, when all was said and done, they were the last fast-pitch 10U softball team standing in Wyoming with a state championship to their name. The group of young softballers, led by head coach Camden Fresquez,...
NATRONA COUNTY ARREST LOG (7/22/24 – 7/23/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Scammer Created Hoax To Exploit Montana Ranchers
Ranching in Montana is hard enough without worrying about potential scams targeting ag operations. Unfortunately, that threat became a reality for a few ranchers in the area. It's common knowledge that hay is a hot commodity in Montana, especially in the summer of 2021 when widespread drought impacted the state.
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