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The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – July 19, 2024
I remember the Flood of 1985 very clearly. It was a horrible day for our city with the loss of so many lives and the destruction of property. Hail and over 6 inches of rain caused our creeks to flood, resulting in 12 fatalities and over $61 million in property damage. In our first goal setting session in 2021, City Council made it a goal to create a stormwater mitigation program to prepare our city for when it happens again. Wes Bay, our stormwater engineer, gave Council an update on the progress the Engineering Department has made to create a stormwater division to maintain our system and fund the improvements needed to protect our community. I appreciate the work our staff has done and the leadership provided by City Council.
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
35th Anniversary of Lane Frost's Death at CFD Honored
CHEYENNE, WY., July 18, 2024 — It’s been 35 years since then 25-year-old bull rider Lane Frost was killed in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo arena. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is honoring the anniversary with a special Lane Frost exhibit and a screening of LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy.
Blue It Forward: Amanda Knight
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - All around us there are spirited people who have the power to change the world. In our Blue It Forward, each week we celebrate them alongside Blue Federal Credit Union. This week’s recipient is Amanda Knight. She runs the Capital City Cheerleading program...
Make-A-Wish delivers Disney magic to 11-year-old at 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When you’re an 11-year-old boy, life often revolves around sports and video games. Kaleb, from Cheyenne, is no exception. Not only does he love video games, sports, riding his bike, playing with his friends and football, but he also specifically loves Wyoming Cowboys Football. This made his wish reveal at the first-ever Make-A-Wish Wyoming and 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event on April 20 a truly spectacular surprise.
Victim of Denver homicide was Casper native
CASPER, Wyo. — The victim of a July 10 homicide during an altercation outside a bar in Denver was a Casper native who maintained roots in the community, according to his sister. Todd Kidd, 49, died in the hospital two days after a shooting, according to Denver police. According...
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Local residents condemn billionaire's attempts to bypass wildlife protection rules for new luxury development: 'A process of enabling deception and dishonesty'
A billionaire's request to expedite the construction of a luxury resort in Wyoming by lifting seasonal restrictions has failed after county officials voted 3-2 to deny the proposal. According to WyoFile, TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts petitioned Sublette County commissioners in June to fast-track his high-end development on Upper Hoback...
Here Are Great Areas To Access The North Platte River
Construction projects on I-25 are now affecting people who are out recreating on the North Platte River in Casper. WYDot and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have issued a warning to the public to be careful and avoid the I-25 bridge area. Crews have begun demolishing the southbound bridge to prepare for construction of a new bridge over the next few months.
Kyle True issues video of 2nd town hall meeting about gravel pit
CASPER, Wyo. — Kyle True, CEO of Prism Logistics, issued the video of his town hall event last Thursday. True and his company have requested a limited mining operation for 15 acres on state school land near Coates Road west of Casper. At the second town hall he conducted...
Fair Board to hold daily working meetings during 2024 fair
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fair Board will be holding a working job assignment meeting on Saturday, July 20 in addition to daily meetings during the duration of this year’s Campbell County Fair. The Saturday meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the CAM-PLEX Energy Hall...
Sidney church giving back to community
SIDNEY -- The Well Church understands life is not always easy, and is offering a helping hand. On Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by The Well Church at 432 20th Ave., Sidney, is offering a list of services to the community ... at no cost in its "Impact Sidney" event. This is a one-day event.
Absentee and early voting begins Tuesday in Laramie County
CHEYENNE — Beginning Tuesday, voters can begin casting their early and absentee ballots for the Aug. 20 primary election. Today, the Laramie County Clerk’s office will conduct a public test of voting machines at 10 a.m. in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex, 309 W. 20th St. Political parties, candidates, media and the public are invited to attend to observe the test and ...
Wyoming hotels, WYDOT, hospitals affected by global Microsoft outage Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — A global IT outage is impacting Wyoming operations on Friday. According to a social media post on Friday morning, WYDOT said the outage has taken down Driver Services, including issuing of IDs and driver’s licenses. Its website is down, but its road info website is operational.
Kum & Go/Maverik to Rebrand 32 Stores in Colorado, 6 in Wyoming
Maverik — which acquired the Kum & Go (K&G) brand nearly a year ago — has been strategically remodeling K&G sites across the county with hopes to eventually have all locations under the Maverik banner. The combined entity unveiled its first remodeled site this January in Draper, Utah...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
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