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Thunder Plains denied approval for live events at proposed mega-facility
CHEYENNE — The multimillion-dollar Thunder Plains Park horse racing track and entertainment facility to be constructed 10 miles east of Cheyenne came before the Wyoming Gaming Commission last Thursday to seek approval of its ambitious timeline to begin live horse racing on Oct. 4. But without a track completed, the Gaming Commission could not approve the requests for a conditional license for ...
Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion to host Historical District tour
CHEYENNE – Learn about the splendor and beauty of the Cheyenne Historical District during a tour of downtown Cheyenne from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion district rangers will lead the tour, which meanders through Cheyenne’s historic district. Learn about the Millionaires Row district and the many historic buildings that still surround the mansion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and water. For more information, call 307-777-7878.
Downtown Musical Instrument Store Permanently Closing Its Doors
Casper is losing yet another one of its retail locations. The downtown musical instrument retailer, Rockstar Music Store, made the closing announcement via their official Facebook page earlier today (Tuesday, July 16th, 2024). The announcement stated:. A huge thank you to Casper, for the last 4 years! We will be...
Family of Late WyoTech Graduate, Jared T. F. Alery, Donates $200,000 in Scholarships to LoveTrades Foundation
The Family of Jared TF Alery, a passionate, successful, CAT Marine Diesel Technician, leaves a legacy for trade-going students at WyoTech to take on a rewarding career like Jared. LARAMIE, WY / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech in...
Unveiling The Latest Financial Distress Ranking: Where Does Wyoming Stand?
The economy has not been kind to most Americans, especially for the better part of the last four years, but there has been some good news, specifically for Wyomingites. A new study conducted by personal finance website, WalletHub, listed the "States with the Most People in Financial Distress" and the Cowboy State was near the bottom of the list, which in this case, is exactly where we want to be.
99-Year Lease for Housing Solutions Project Denied by Buffalo Council
A proposed lease of city-owned property to developer Housing Solutions, LLC to build a 26-unit attainable housing development has been denied by the Buffalo City Council. The lease was considered during their meeting Tuesday evening, after discussions in favor of the project from Jerry Spiering, who has spearheaded the idea, and from City Planner/Building Inspector Terry Asay, as well as those who are against the project.
Citizens to march in protest of Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Roundup
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Monday, July 22 citizens and activists will have a march protest against the Bureau of Land Management’s “inhumane wild horse roundups”. The protest will call for an immediate halt to BLM’s practices with its wild horse roundups that happen throughout...
Joint powers board receives $200K to promote economic development
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — County leaders are again choosing to invest in the economic promotion and success of the county’s businesses. The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract at its regular Tuesday meeting granting $200,000 to the Cheyenne/Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. The funds will be used for economic development endeavors, as well as for maintaining relationships with outside entities.
Where’s western Wyoming’s smokey skies coming from?
Smokey skies are blanketing much of western Wyoming, and it’s unlikely to let up. Starting about a week ago, western Wyoming's skies have been smokey. Local meteorologist Alan Smith said it’s mostly from wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. The largest Oregon fire is the Cow Valley fire in the eastern part of the state at 133,408 acres and 20 percent contained. One of the larger Idaho fires is the Bench Lake Incident fire that’s northeast of Boise and has burned 1,850 acres and is three percent contained.
Wyo. Coaches Association North Boys Basketball Preview
The North boy's basketball team has a couple of players from 3A schools that will be a huge factor for them. Eli Patterson from Buffalo is a 4 time All-State Selection and Gunnar Erickson of Powell made All-State this year as the Panthers won the 3A State Championship. Both of these guys averaged 14 points a game this past season so they will be tough to stop.
Frequent periods of smoke expected from wildfires burning in the Northwest
JACKSON, Wyo. – Smoke has arrived in Jackson Hole from wildfires in Oregon, Idaho and Montana, where prevailing winds will be blowing from over the next week. Off-and-on periods of smoke are likely for the foreseeable future, with limited rain potential from isolated thunderstorms. Fire and Smoke Updates. Hot...
Inflation squeezes Wyoming residents as BBQ costs hit record highs
CODY – As the summer sun blazes, so does the financial strain on Wyoming residents. This year, the cost of hosting a traditional backyard barbecue reached unprecedented levels, reflecting broader economic challenges faced by consumers nationwide. According to Rabobank’s 2024 BBQ Index, the cost of hosting a 10-person barbecue has surged to $99, marking the highest on record. This represents a significant increase from previous years, driven by rising prices of essential items such as ground beef, chicken and beer. ...
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