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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...
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...
First-Year Wyoming Coach Knows Significance Of Hosting BYU In Laramie
LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, former Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and then defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel were inside the visitor locker room at the home of BYU football, LaVell Edwards Stadium. They were in Provo for the first matchup in a two-game series between the former conference...
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,...
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...
Gravel road with higher risk awaits Sturgis Rally bikers
SILVER CITY, S.D. – On a recent drive through this super scenic area of the Black Hills, Ron Waterland saw with his own eyes the potential risks bikers will encounter when riding on gravel sections of U.S. 385 during the upcoming 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Waterland has a cabin...
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.
North Girls Basketball Squad Edges the South in WCA All-Star Game
The girl's basketball game at the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star Saturday was super competitive as the North pulled out a 71-68 victory over the South at Casper College. The South had a sizeable lead in the first half but the North chipped away in the 2nd half thanks to a 13-3 run in the 4th quarter.
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.
Second Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Slated For Tuesday
The second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Parades is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 9 in downtown Cheyenne. Have you ever wondered how the CFD parades got started?. The first CFD "parades" were mostly wild and woolly gallops through town by rowdy cowboys on wild broncos rather than the organized, well-planned processions enjoyed by modern spectators (according to the Cheyenne Frontier Days website).
Investigation Underway After Shots Fired in Northwest Cheyenne
Cheyenne police are actively investigating a shots fired incident. At about 7:20 p.m. Sunday, police were called to Pointe Park at 930 Gardenia Dr. in northwest Cheyenne for a report of shots fired. "According to statements, a conflict occurred between the occupants of a white sedan and a 19-year-old male...
CFD forecast: Sunshine and pancakes for Military Monday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Day 4 of Cheyenne Frontier Days, known as Military Monday, begins with sunny weather. The morning’s pancake breakfast will take place amid clear skies and comfortable temperatures, perfect for flipping flapjacks and sharing tall tales. A high-pressure system covering southeastern Colorado through western Montana is...
Water main repairs on 100 block of South 6th Street in Lander starts Monday, July 22
(Lander, WY) – The City of Lander Water Department and Patrick Construction, Inc., are starting a water main replacement project on the 100 block of South 6th Street on July 22, 2024, due to the damage caused by freezing last winter. Residents in the area should expect a water...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
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