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South Dakota to Honor Three Brothers Killed in World War II During Bridge Dedication Ceremony
{KXLG – Bristol, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDVA) will hold a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony on Monday, August 5th, 2024, to honor the service and sacrifice of three brothers, U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Ordien F. Herr, Naval Air Force Lieutenant LeRoy M. Herr, and U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Eugene L. Herr.
Casper man dies in Saturday wreck; GoFundMe started for family
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper resident Cole Allen Paulsen died Saturday in a car-on-motorcycle crash, and a fundraiser has been established to help his family. According to family members, the wreck occurred at roughly 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of CY Avenue and South Spruce Street. Casper Police Department public information officer Amber Freestone did not respond to requests for details.
Smoky skies and heat return
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are dealing with wildfire smoke coming down from Canada. Most of this smoke is higher up in the atmosphere so it’s creating hazy sunshine. The darker the gray on this map, the thicker the smoke is. Today has had hazy sunshine. The...
Saratoga Passes Livestock Ordinance Change
Photo – Chicken with eggs – Bigfoot99 file photo. Saratoga residents may now keep egg-laying chickens in their yards without running afoul of the law. The Saratoga town council voted to formally adopt Ordinance 24-870, a resolution amending the town’s livestock codes on the third and final reading.
DSA will continue shopping incentive program until end of month
The Downtown Sheridan Association will continue the “Bear with us Shopping Spree” until the beginning of August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Executive Director of the DSA, Zoila Perry, alerted the public to the continued program that was used during the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project to incentivise people to shop in downtown Sheridan.
Robert Taylor: People connect to the truth, nuance of 'Longmire'
Australian actor Robert Taylor says playing the titular lawman in Longmire has meant as much to him as it does to the beloved contemporary western's many fans. "There's something nourishing about it," Taylor told UPI during a sit-down interview at the TA Ranch in Buffalo -- a tiny, friendly town at the foot of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains -- on Sunday.
Masked woman robs Sioux Falls pizza shop with gun
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police responded to a robbery at Dareo’s Pizza Casino in Sioux Falls late Sunday night. The incident happened at 11:45 p.m. at the business on S. Minnesota Ave. According to Sioux Falls police, the suspect was a woman who was...
‘So many people that care’: 437 Project approaching
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Abbey Bruner of Sioux Falls volunteered on The 437 Project in 2023, and she’s excited to do it again in 2024. “Oh, definitely, yes,” Bruner said. “Meet new people and see some old friendly faces.”. The 437 Project is an effort...
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...
Hazy, hot days ahead for Gillette this week
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Hazy days are here thanks to wildfires burning in and around Wyoming. Smoke has filled the Wyoming sky and made the horizon murky. That smoke could cause breathing issues for those sensitive to such environmental changes. Limiting outside activities when the smoke is thickest may help mitigate those issues, according to air quality reports.
AARP Wyoming Sets Veterans Resource Fair in Laramie For August
CHEYENNE - If you’ve ever woken up to Revelry, AARP Wyoming’s Veterans Resource Fair is for you. The American Legion and AARP Wyoming will host a Veterans Resource Fair, slated for Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn of Laramie. The event will include a complimentary box lunch, soda and coffee.
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...
Boys & Girls Club to mark 55 years with fundraiser pickup truck raffle
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is celebrating its 55th anniversary, and to mark the occasion it will be raffling off a restored pickup truck. The truck is a 1979 Ford F-250, donated to the club by supporter Kelly Wenzel and rebuilt by Legacy Classic Trucks. According to the Boys & Girls Club, the truck is valued at $170,000 following its restoration.
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...
Restaurant Liquor License Application Approved by Buffalo Council
During their last regular meeting, the Buffalo City Council considered an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Rosie’s Americana Cafe, located downtown. The council held a Public Hearing in the matter, and no public comment was offered. After adjourning the hearing, the council re-convened the regular meeting and...
Natrona County 4-H prepares for Cloverbud rodeo
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo has been over for about a week but just because the fair is over does not mean the end of 4-H and FFA activity. Next week, Natrona County 4-H is putting on a Cloverbud rodeo as an interactive...
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