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Black Butte Coal Company Initiates More Layoffs, Workforce Services Plans Response Event
ROCK SPRINGS – The beleaguered Black Butte Coal Company has initiated a second round of layoffs at the mine. Multiple sources speaking to SweetwaterNOW on a condition of anonymity said the layoffs impacted 30 employees, with tips being sent to SweetwaterNOW as early as last week. However, SweetwaterNOW was unable to confirm that number or when those layoffs would occur with Black Butte Coal Company as attempts to contact Mine Manager Steve Gili were not returned as of publication. SweetwaterNOW will provide further information in a future post when it’s available.
Buck Moon to appear full all weekend
JACKSON, Wyo. — Get ready to enjoy summertime moonlight this weekend! July’s full “Buck Moon” rises over Jackson on Sunday, July 21. On Sunday night, the moon will rise over the valley in the southeast at 9:07 p.m. According to NASA, the moon will appear full all weekend, beginning Friday evening and lasting through Monday morning.
Family has rafted with DHWW for decades, will float again Saturday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Knowlton family has been rafting the whitewater stretch of the Snake south of Jackson since 1982, and several decades of that has been with Dave Hansen Whitewater (DHWW). This summer, they will take to the water with DHWW again. Last year, the family had members...
Spuds blank Gem City Bison 6–0
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Spuds tightened their control of the league standings on Thursday with a shutout 6–0 victory over the Gem City Bison. The win moves Casper to a 36–6 record on the season. Half of Casper’s runs came in the second inning. Scoring got...
Chamber, DSA celebrate reopening of Main Street
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sheridan Association celebrated the reopening of Sheridan’s Main Street with a special ceremony and Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the intersection of South Main Street and Works Street. The celebration signals the completion of the...
Town approves Presbyterian Church’s affordable townhomes for development
JACKSON, Wyo. — In spite of many residents voicing their opposition to the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole (PCJH) housing development located at 1201 South Park Loop Road during the regular Town Council meeting on Monday, July 15, Town Council members unanimously approved the 21-unit townhome development. Of the 21 units in total, 20 units will be designated as workforce deed-restricted.
Several Cowboys named to preseason All-Conference teams
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Cowboy football season is right around the corner, and a pair of national publications’ preseason All-Mountain West squads feature numerous Cowboys. The teams set by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele feature 15 different Cowboys. Athlon Sports released its team, and 15...
Top Rodeo Champions Shine in Colorado and Wyoming Circuit
The Mountain States Circuit hosts top cowboys and cowgirls in rodeos throughout July and early August, with Colorado and Wyoming being the prime locations for these events. R.C. Landingham scored 88 points in bareback riding and earned $6,557 in Sheridan, Wyo. Kodi Jang won the steer wrestling event in Sheridan...
Powell club spreads love of ‘sweet science’
The organizers of a youth boxing club that sprung up in Powell late last year have begun sharing their passion for the sweet science with other communities in the Big Horn Basin, including Greybull which was the site of a two-day youth camp last week. The Greybull Recreation District offered...
Sixth Annual Murder at the Mansion
During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Wyoming State Historic Site Superintendent Shaire Shada told listeners the theme of this year’s Murder at the Mansion will return the visitors to the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress as and act the part of the individual character they...
Firefighters respond to second reported truck tire fire
POTTER -- Firefighters were called to a report of a second truck with a tire fire while still mopping up the westbound truck fire today. Sidney Fire units were called to the westbound truck fire at about 5:13 p.m. and the eastbound truck fire was reported at 6:42 p.m.
Despite Recent Gains, Wyoming Farmland Values Show Signs of Slowing
Farmland values in Wyoming have made modest gains over the past six months according to the latest Benchmark Farm Value Trends Report issued by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Values for Wyoming farmland have shown an average increase of 2.7% in the past six months and 5.1% in the past 12 months.
Wyo. Coaches Association South Volleyball Preview
The South Volleyball team competing in the Wyoming Coaches Association on Saturday in Casper has plenty of height and plenty of ability. There's a host of All-State players on the roster and Brooke Hansen of Burns is a two-time pick. There's also a good set of setters so this group has the talent to win on Saturday.
Mid-year Statistics Show Crime is Trending Down in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) is releasing mid-year crime data that shows crime has decreased 20% overall across the city of Cheyenne. The six-month analysis contains data that was collected from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 and compared across the same period in 2024. As recommended by the...
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