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Candidate Forum, FY24 Financial Report, and more to come before the Shoshoni Town Council on July 23
Shoshoni Town Council is having a meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda:. The meeting will start with the call to order and roll call. Pledge of Allegiance:. We’ll kick things off with the...
President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced on his social media that he will be dropping out of the presidential race, and not seek a second term. The announcement comes just four month’s before Election Day, in his statement, Biden said in his letter on...
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...
Public Help Sought In Finding Missing Laramie Man
Laramie Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing man last seen two weeks ago. That is according to a post on the Laramie Police Department's Facebook page. According to the post, no one has seen or heard from Nash Quinn (above photo) since July 8, and attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. He likes to ride his bike in the Pilot Hill area, Roger's Canyon, and up the summit to the Happy Jack area, according to the post.
Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the dynamic field of substation technology.
Cheyenne Police: 2024 Stats So Far Show 20 Percent Crime Decrease
Cheyenne Police say crime statistics for the first half of 2024 show a 20 percent overall decrease compared to the same time last year, according to a news release. You can see a full crime statistics list for Jan.1-June 30 2024 here. The data is derived from the National Incident-Based...
The Michael Houck Real Estate Guide for July 21
The Michael Houck Real Estate Team is hosting six open house events this Sunday. This is your chance to find your forever home — or, at the very least, to see some of the very best houses currently on the market. The houses being shown on Sunday include:. Address:...
128th Cheyenne Frontier Days: Leslie Smalygo Dominates Barrel Racing with 17.09 Seconds Run
218 of the Best Barrel Racers in the World Battled it Out in Cheyenne First Round, with Leslie Smalygo emerging as the first round champion with a smoking 17.09-second run. Leslie Smalygo won the first round with a time of 17.09 seconds. Michelle Alley claimed second place with a time...
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally temporary vendors, up so far this year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As of Monday morning, the city of Sturgis had 112 temporary permits for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year, said Deb Holland, the director of communications for the city. The city had 54 permits as of this time last year, Holland said. The...
Estelline Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of PFC John Tuin During State Ceremony
{KXLG – Estelline, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDVA) will hold a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Private First Class John Tuin. The ceremony will occur at 1:30 PM (CT) at the American...
Arina Haugen caps freshman season with All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Arina Haugen joined a rare South Dakota company on July 20. The Sturgis High School sophomore-to-be claimed the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at the National High School Finals Rodeo. She’s just the third South Dakotan to earn the honor, joining Buffalo’s Kayla Nelson (1999) and Faith’s Dusti Varland (2004).
Montana Ranchers Scammed over Hay during Drought
The drought of 2021 was hard on nearly all of state agriculture, which included a hay shortage. Now throw in a con man to further hurt family operations. Jory D. Parks of Logan, Kansas pulled a fraud on Facebook, advertising hay in large quantities for sale, and offering to deliver into Montana and Wyoming. He received advances from ranches desperate for hay for their livestock. You guessed it, Parks pocketed the funds for his personal and business use, without delivering the forage.
It’s Going To Be A Smokey Week Across Wyoming
Parts of Wyoming saw hazy skies during this past weekend that were even worse Sunday night, 07/21/24. This week will bring in more smoke down from Canada and across from Utah. Also, fires in Montana that picked up in intensity over the weekend made the situation much worse for northeastern Wyoming.
Spearfish girl wins scholarship with Duck Tape prom dress
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The end of the school year is the time many high schoolers use to find scholarships. Victoria Schoenherr was no different, searching the internet for fashion and design scholarships to help her pay tuition at the University of Northern Colorado. She stumbled upon Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest, sent the information to her dad, and the next day had rolls of Duck tape waiting to be made into an award-worthy dress.
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