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First responders respond to a two-vehicle accident on I-80 near Bushnell on Tuesday
Bushnell, Neb. - First responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on I-80 near Bushnell on Tuesday. In a post from the Kimball County Sheriff's Office (KCS), the two-vehicle accident occurred at mile marker 4. KCSO reported there were no life-threating injuries. No further information was given. Assisting the KCSO...
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Gets Underway On Friday
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 gets underway today (July 19), although the first round of rodeo action won't start until tomorrow. But the carnival midway will open at 10:30 a.m. at Frontier Park, and the first night show of CFD 2024, featuring the Turnpike Troubadours and the Red Clay Strays will be tonight at 7.
Suspect in Curt Gowdy State Park death guilty of involuntary manslaughter
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Russell Perry pleaded guilty to an amended charge of involuntary manslaughter on July 18 in District Court. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. The state will argue for an eight- to 12-year incarceration in accordance with a...
Eric Muller to receive LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award
Author, historian and law professor Eric Muller, who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will receive the LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award during the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage on Saturday, July 27. The award is named after LaDonna Zall, who watched the last train carrying incarcerees leave...
Jackson approves Presbyterian church's plan to build housing
JACKSON — The Jackson Town Council approved 21 townhomes on South Park Loop Road after the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole voluntarily offered to deed-restrict all of the units. One townhome will be deed restricted as affordable with income eligibility limits to meet the town’s requirement to offset new development by building housing or paying an affordable housing fee. The remaining units will be deed restricted as workforce housing, which means tenants qualify based on working locally but there are no income limits. ...
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.
Casey Childers Murder Trial Underway In Colorado
Trial is underway for one of three Sheridan residents accused of kidnapping a Montana woman and killing her in Colorado. Casey Childers is facing charges of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. According to court documents filed in Castle Rock, Colorado,...
Thursday law enforcement report: Five Children placed in Protective Custody on two calls; Arrests; Vehicle crashes; Dog bites and more:
All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. 7:07 a.m. 1500 block Gannett Dr. – A complaint about trash being thrown in a canal was phoned in. A foot patrol checked the canal, which is flowing with water, and there was no evidence of any dumping found.
C17 Crime Clips for Thursday, July 18
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 17, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Theft, July 17, Storey Avenue, CCSO. Deputies responded to Storey Avenue in Wright around...
Powell 19-year-old recovering from bite on Heart Mountain
POWELL — A Heart Mountain hike turned into a near tragedy for a recent Powell High School graduate last week, as Jhett Schwahn was bitten by a rattlesnake near the mountain’s summit. It became a roughly three-hour, life-threatening ordeal. The incident. Taking advantage of a warm summer afternoon,...
A Good Boy Heads Into Retirement
ROCK SPRINGS – It’s said that every dog has his day, and for Max, the retiring Rock Springs Police Department Officer, it was Tuesday with the Rock Springs City Council. According to a letter from RSPD Chief of Police Bill Erspamer, one of the reasons for Max’s retirement is that he’s gotten slower and sniffing out drugs has become a strenuous activity for him. The eight-year-old dog appeared to act like a puppy as he saw and greeted new and familiar faces at City Hall. Max momentarily jumped up and sat between Officer Jason Wright and Officer Ken Davis as his handler, Officer Ruslan Kolb, took him toward the Council. Max and Kolb were presented with a shadowbox with Max’s gear, which included his badge, collar, and other items.
Hitting the Summer Run like a Pro: Paige Jones won over $24,776 last year over cowboy christmas. She shares some tips and tricks to tackling the summer run
Paige Jones of Wayne, Oklahoma hit the scene with a bang when she bought her card and won the coveted title of WPRA Resistol Rookie Barrel Racer of the Year in 2020. Since then, she has continued to add to her impressive resume with a WNFR qualification in 2023, and championship titles at the Cody Stampede (twice), Durant, Oklahoma, and various other premiere pro rodeos across the country.
Pinedale’s Soundcheck Summer Music Series welcomes Cousin Curtiss July 20
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Pinedale’s free Soundcheck Summer Music Series rolls on Saturday, July 20 with Denver-based soul rock duo Cousin Curtiss headlining. Sheridan’s The Two Tracks will play the middle slot and Pinedale Americana duo The Boom and the Bust will open things up with a solo set. Music starts around 5 p.m.
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