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Air Quality Alert extended as hazy conditions continue, thunderstorms to develop this evening
MONTANA - Today, the Air Quality Alert has been extended and is projected to expire in the morning on Monday. This is still in effect for the Anaconda, Hamilton, Butte, and Drummond areas. The air quality read in Hamilton was "Dangerous" as of last evening, but has reached "Moderate" today.
Rapid Response and Monitoring For Glacier National Park Fire
With all the effort that goes into lengthy trips to one of Montana's crown jewels, tourists sure don't needed added stress. So many people. The big investment of time, travel and money. Other unexpected occurrences. Which can include fires. Glacier National Park officials reported a new fire start Tuesday evening...
Wyoming to Experience High Temperatures and Storms This Weekend
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming residents should brace for high temperatures and possible thunderstorms this weekend. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne forecasts highs in the upper 80s to near 100°F, with the highest likelihood of storms occurring on Saturday. The detailed forecast for the weekend indicates that temperatures...
Cody Is Chosen For The State Shooting Complex Site
Cody has another reason to celebrate as a world-class tourist destination. The state’s task force, made up of people from all over Wyoming from various backgrounds, has awarded Cody as the place to have a $10M state shooting complex built, which is estimated to bring in millions of dollars to Park County and the state.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks bring Hamlet to Afton
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, in collaboration with the Star Valley Arts Council, is bringing Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, “Hamlet,” to the stage on the lawns of the Kodiak Mountain Resort, located in Afton at 82717 US-89 on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. A preshow, featuring local musicians, begins at 5:15. Admission to any MSIP production is always free.
Final CFD 2024 Pancake Breakfast Draws Thousands
Slightly more people were served free Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfasts this year compared to 2023 numbers, according to event organizers. Friday was the third and final such breakfast for 2024. Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne Pancake Chairman Justin Gorman told Townsquare Media of Cheyenne that 6,159 such breakfasts were served...
Hadley Thompson is the 2023-24 WyoPreps Athlete of the Year for Girls Rodeo [VIDEO]
Yoder’s Hadley Thompson had quite the high school rodeo season and received the first WyoPreps Athlete of the Year award for Girls Rodeo. The honor was presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Wyld Gear. Thompson was the season all-around champ, won one event, and placed in the top five of four others. She also had a terrific showing at the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR).
Cheyenne Performance 6: Winning Rides and Runs
The Semifinals are officially set at the Daddy of ‘em All after Thursday afternoon’s performance. No. 17 Waylon Bourgeois, 84.5 Points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Cactus Black. No. 6 Ryder Wright, 87 Points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Wandering Witch. No. 32 Madalyn Richards, 4.3 Seconds. No....
Brody Cress Aims for Fourth CFD Title Despite Disqualification
Brody Cress, a rodeo competitor, maintains a focused approach when riding, particularly at Cheyenne Frontier Days, where family and friends are present, and the rodeo holds personal significance. This year, Cress rode in front of his newborn son, adding a new layer of emotion and motivation to his performance. Cress...
New study sheds light on sage grouse breeding habits in presence of wind farms
CASPER, Wyo. — A recently released study, authored in part by a University of Wyoming professor, suggests that wind energy developments may have similar impacts on the mating rituals of the greater sage grouse as other forms of energy facilities when turbine density is high. Dr. Jeffrey Beck, from...
Kroger/Albertsons proposed merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
CASPER, Wyo. — The controversial proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is temporarily on hold after a Denver District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction and canceled an Aug. 12 hearing on the matter. According to industry publication Progressive Grocer, both companies agreed to the delay. Instead...
Governor’s Town Hall Hears about Energy Innovation
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College. The previous stories addressed education, as well as a look...
This Weekender: Celebrate the best of Wyoming this weekend
The Fremont County Fair kicks off this Saturday with a parade down Main Street Riverton! The 111th Fremont County Fair has plenty to do for the next week, so check out their events calendar for daily programming. Friday:. 💃 Friday Night Dance at the Riverton Senior Center – Come see...
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