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(Photos & Video) 2024 Dubois 4th of July Parade
(Dubois, WY) – It was perfect weather for the annual Dubois 4th of July Parade, with this year’s theme, “Celebrating Wyoming’s Heritage,” fully on display. The parade route started at Town Park and proceeded east down a packed Ramshorn. This year, award-winning musician Skip Ewing belted out the National Anthem.
County 10 Law Enforcement Log: Lander Police Department – July 2, 2024
All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Below are the most recent arrests and call blotters from publicly available reports provided directly by the Lander Police Department. Click here for more details about the law enforcement logs. LPD Arrests:. No Arrests Reported.
Riverton City Council Delayed Decision on MOU Changes for Half Cent Tax
The Riverton City Council this past Tuesday discussed a proposed modification to the language of a Memorandum of Understanding proposed by the Fremont County Association of Governments (FCAG) for the half-cent economic development tax, which will appear on the November ballot. The change would alter the allocation to include a share for a county ambulance system and an additional share for ground transportation.
A first look at 665 Cache Creek
To visit any of these listings or feature your home on Listings of the Week, contact The McPeak Group – Call: 307.222.9898 or Email: mpg@jhsir.com. Located in quiet East Jackson and within walking distance of Snow King, Cache Creek and the National Elk Refuge, this remodeled main home and newly built guest house offer a mountain modern flair in one of the Town of Jackson’s most desirable neighborhoods. Originally built in 2004, the main home was extensively remodeled in 2022. The generous 3,133 sq.ft. floor plan includes a ground floor primary bedroom with en suite bath. A finished basement offers the potential for a fourth bedroom or flex space for an office, exercise room or home theater. Accessed via a Town of Jackson maintained alley, a detached, newly constructed two-car garage with a 486 sq.ft. apartment-also with a Grand Teton view-affords room for additional guests and storage for vehicles and Jackson Hole gear. Go for a mountain bike ride up nearby Cache Creek and then head downtown for dinner on the famed Jackson Town Square!
Duck yeah! Casper Rotary Club’s Great Duck Derby is quickly approaching
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Rotary Club of Casper is gearing up to host its annual Great Duck Derby and Riverfest event. Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the North Platte River to compete for the top spot. The fastest duck and its owner will win a cash prize and eternal bragging rights.
CWC campus moves ahead in the development process
JACKSON, Wyo. — In a three to one vote, Town Council approved a Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new 20,288 square foot school for Central Wyoming College’s (CWC) Jackson campus located at 2020 W. High School Road. Town Council approved the plan on Monday, July 1.
Suspect charged with first-degree murder in 2015 deaths at Cheyenne's The Coin Shop
CHEYENNE – The suspect in the 2015 double homicide at The Coin Shop has been charged with the murders of shop owner Dwight Brockman and Brockman's friend George “Doc” Manley. According to the arrest affidavit, Douglas Smith, the original 911 caller on July 20, 2015, provided inconsistent evidence during different points of the nine-year investigation, which led detectives to believe that he was the shooter, not a witness. Smith has...
Boy Scouts Volunteer At Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave National Monument hosted three Boy Scout troops on Saturday, June 29th for a service project involving the pulling of invasive plants from the Monument. Two of the troops were from Rapid City, and one from Casper, Wyoming. They worked with park staff members Christine Longenecker, Community Volunteer Ambassador, and Dylan Hansen, Lead Vegetation Technician. After a safety talk, the Scouts worked hard for the next two and a half hours in the Monument’s Historic Area and pulled an impressive half truckload of invasive plants. The invasive plants pulled included hounds tongue, Canada thistle, and mullein.
Chief Black Coal’s headdress now on display at Northern Arapaho Experience Room
(Riverton, WY) – Driven over 2,000 miles across the country from Massachusetts to Wyoming, the sacred headdress of Chief Black Coal has now returned to the Northern Arapaho people. Last week, there was a community celebration at the Wind River Hotel & Casino (WRHC) for its unveiling in the...
Victor Miller confirmed as mayoral candidate for Cheyenne; AI program VIC excluded from ballot
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Registered voter Victor Miller, candidate for mayor of Cheyenne, is on the official Laramie County ballot. There is no artificial intelligence candidate running for office in Laramie County, Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee stated in a press release. Miller, by his own admission, filed as a...
C17 Crime Clips for Friday, July 5
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Destruction of Property, Garner Lake Road, GPD. A report...
Fort D.A. Russell Days brings history to life at F.E. Warren
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — F.E. Warren Air Force Base will host its annual Fort D.A. Russell Days from July 19 to July 21. This three-day event, free and open to the public, offers a unique opportunity to explore the base’s mission and rich history. Visitors can expect modern military...
Pokes Insider: 1999 Milward Simpson finalists wlecome Wicks to Wyoming
LARAMIE – The Milward Simpson Award has been presented annually to the top high school senior athlete in Wyoming for nearly 50 years. The 1999 boys' finalists were arguably the strongest collective group of them all. Marcus Bailey, Casey Bramlet, Jacque Finn and Ryan McGuffey all went on to...
130 years of tradition: Photos/videos of the Pageant of the Old West 4th of July Parade in Lander, Wyoming
(Lander, WY) – In what was probably the most idyllic Independence Day weather Lander has had in recent memory, the 130th Pageant of the Old West 4th of July Parade was definitely one for ages. Hundreds, if not a few thousand attendees made their way to Main Street for...
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