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#WhatsHappening: Car Show, music, vendors, dunk tank, cornhole and more in Shoshoni on Aug. 31
(Shoshoni, WY) – Gather up the family or some friends and head to Shoshoni for their annual Shoshoni Hot Summer Nights end-of-summer bash on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Car Show and Day in the Park kick-off at noon at the Town Plaza. The Car Show is free and winners...
UW’s Bartel brings swagger back to soccer
LARAMIE, Wyo. — BYU arguably has the best home crowd advantage in NCAA women’s soccer, with an all-time home record of 247–29–16. However, University of Wyoming goalkeeper Haley Bartel was a human mute button during Wyoming’s 1–0 victory. “Overall, I think defensively we had...
Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict
CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently captured and relocated a pair of adult grizzly bears, one male and one female, which had been involved in separate livestock depredation situations. The male was captured on Aug. 19, while the female was captured the following day. The...
Rain possible Monday before skies clear in following days
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — National Weather Service in Cheyenne forecasts suggest that residents of Wyoming’s capital city may need to contend with rain throughout the day on Monday, though the skies should be clear by the next day. The NWS in Cheyenne reports a 20% chance of showers in...
Grand opening: University of Wyoming’s new College of Law building is open
After breaking ground nearly two years ago, the University of Wyoming’s College of Law officially opened a newly renovated northwest wing and the Alan K. Simpson Center for Clinical and Experiential Learning this week. Hundreds of current and former lawyers, politicians and university officials gathered Thursday afternoon in the west parking lot of the law building to celebrate the new addition of a 19,300-square-foot, two-story expansion of the historic law building. The event also emphasized the significance of the college’s commitment to enhancing legal education...
University of Wyoming replaces Multicultural Affairs after lawmakers take aim at DEI efforts
The University of Wyoming is replacing its Office of Multicultural Affairs with the Pokes Center for Community Resources, the school’s president announced Thursday. The change — the office has existed at UW for 30 years — comes months after state lawmakers barred Wyoming’s lone four-year public university from spending state dollars on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In response to the legislative mandate, the school’s trustees voted in May to close its DEI office and reassign certain staff.
Northeastern Opens The Season 3-1 After Taking Down Jefferson College at the Reiver Classic in Straight Sets
Northeastern took down Jefferson College in straight sets, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 to improve to 3-1 on the season. Natalie Moore was named the DDC Player of the Game after an exceptional performance, posting an unofficial 7 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig, and 1 assist. Her hitting percentage of .400 and all-around contributions were key to the team's victory.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Cheyenne’s Sloans Lake
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a warning about the rising dangers of blue-green algae blooms in Sloans Lake which is used for recreational and irrigation purposes only and not used for the City of Cheyenne’s drinking water supply. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) will work...
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.
Central Wyoming College rocks into Fall Semester with a Metallica Scholars Grant
(Riverton, WY) – Central Wyoming College is pleased to announce the second year of being awarded the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) grant to support the trades. Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. With this recent cycle, the grants have now been awarded in all 50 states. Central Wyoming College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $50,000 to transform the futures of students in the community.
Fed's actions spoke louder than words in inflation fight, research shows
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's credibility in the eyes of financial markets helped in its battle against inflation over the past two years, but it had to be earned afresh with interest rate hikes that backed up policymakers' verbal promises to restore price stability, according to new research presented at the Kansas City Fed's annual research conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Prepare for trouble, and make it double: Anime 307 makes its way to Cheyenne for two-day convention
CHEYENNE — A new two-day convention coming to the Event Center at Archer is something that the whole family won’t want to miss out on, whether you’re an anime aficionado or pop culture connoisseur. Anime 307 will be the 10th convention put on by Zobie Productions, and the first one in Cheyenne. Jayare Gallegos is from Houston, Texas, and is one of the co-owners of Zobie Productions. The name ...
Thunderbird teams enter ’24 season nationally ranked
CASPER, Wyo. — Three Casper College athletic teams — the men’s soccer team, the women’s soccer team and the women’s volleyball squad — have been ranked in the NJCAA preseason polls. “Casper College is one of only six programs to have its men’s soccer,...
Development on Belvoir Ranch trails, Historic Pumphouse continuing steadily; City Council reviews current status of 2024 goals
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne councilmembers have a firm grasp on next steps for several years-long projects. However, plans for other initiatives are still up in the air. On Wednesday, the Cheyenne City Council reviewed progress on its 2024 project priorities. Councilmembers discussed progress on restoring the Historic Pumphouse, revitalization of steam engines for the 15th Street Railroad Experience, development of trails on the Belvoir Ranch and design work on the Reed Avenue Corridor.
Chase Talich of Central Joins Gillette College for Basketball
Chase Talich rose to the occasion in his senior season in basketball at Cheyenne Central and that effort turned into an opportunity to play for Gillette College in 2024-25. Talich was a big factor in Central's run to the 4A State Championship in 2023-24 and was phenomenal in the State Tournament. He poured in 18 points in the championship game vs. Laramie, 13 in the semi-finals vs. Natrona, and a whopping 27 points on 11-15 shooting in the first round vs. Riverton.
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