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Join the Wyoming Community Bank Food Drive to help reopen the Christian Food Storehouse!
The Christian Food Storehouse in Riverton faced a devastating setback this past May when a fire destroyed all the goods in their building. Despite this tragedy, the community spirit remains unshaken, and it is set to reopen on Monday, July 29th. Wyoming Community Bank is rallying to support this cause...
Town, county settle on a new split for joint services
Jackson Hole Town Councilors approved a new “Memorandum of Understanding” with the county earlier this week. The decision comes after the county unanimously approved the agreement the week prior. The MOU details a new split that transfers the majority of expenses for joint services like START, Fire and...
Hot Notes Concert Drew Nice Crowd Monday
The Hot Notes and Cool Nights concert Monday night in Riverton drew a nice local crowd of music enthusiasts. The Central Wyoming College Community Band opened the concert and, after an intermission, the Rob Weimann Band played. The concerts alternate between the city parks in Riverton and Lander. Next week...
Dubois Town Council to meet July 24
(Dubois, WY) – It’s time to gear up for the next Dubois Town Council meeting happening on July 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the key points up for discussion:. Purple Heart Community – Dubois is looking to reaffirm its status...
2024 Rendezvous Balloon Rally Flew Two of Three Days
The 44th Annual Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally flew on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday's launch was scrubbed due to wind. Twenty balloons from around the globe, 17 from the USA, two from Canada and one from Belgium made up the field this year. Specialty balloons included Baby T-Rex from Vernal, Utah; Humpty Dumpty from Louisville, KY and the celebrity speaker Peter Van Overwalle's Princess Nelly from Nazareth, Belgium. It was the huge pink elephant shape.
CHAPS brings the Tournament of Knights to Sheridan for the 7th year
The Knights of Valor are returning to compete in Sheridan during a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. For the seventh year, CHAPS has organized the Tournament of Knights to raise funds for their programs. A troupe of jousting knights will compete at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on July 27.
Jay Sawvel Calls Wyoming’s Rookie Linebacker ‘Chad Muma 2.0′
LAS VEGAS, Nev., -- Undersell and over deliver. So far, that's not a model Jay Sawvel has been following. Wyoming's rookie head coach isn't shy when it comes to promoting his players. Just last week in Las Vegas, Sawvel preached the gospel of Evan Svoboda. He believes in his junior quarterback despite the fact he has just one start under his belt. He likes incoming transfer linebacker Evan Eller, too. Same can be said for guys like TK King, DJ Jones and a whole host of unknowns.
New Mural Going up in Casper on 42 Degrees North Building Celebrates Skiing on Casper Mountain
Artist Dan Toro is in town all week creating a new mural on the 42 Degrees North building. In line with the Casper Mural Project's 2024 theme of outdoor recreation, the piece celebrates skiing on Casper Mountain. Beth Andress, the treasurer of the Casper Mural Project, says they are very...
HAM Operators In Want Of New Members To Amateur Association
A Rawlins resident is looking for like-minded people to join a ham radio club. Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, allows users to communicate across town or around the world without relying on the internet or phones. Department of Corrections Welder Tom Hayes is trying to find members to...
Pancake breakfast serves more than 5,000 attendees
CHEYENNE — Larry Barttelbort arrived at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza at 5:45 Monday morning, along with around 200 other volunteers. Over the next three hours, Barttelbort and the other volunteers served thousands of pancakes to thousands of people. He has been doing this every year for about 30 years as a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, and says it’s because he loves supporting the event and ...
Cheyenne man receives deferred sentence for road rage shooting on US 85
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Bear Larkman, 29, received a deferred sentence after a road rage incident on US 85 last November turned violent. On July 22, Judge Robin Cooley accepted a plea agreement, granting Larkman a deferral if he completes three years of probation. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m....
Restaurant Liquor License Application Approved by Buffalo Council
During their last regular meeting, the Buffalo City Council considered an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Rosie’s Americana Cafe, located downtown. The council held a Public Hearing in the matter, and no public comment was offered. After adjourning the hearing, the council re-convened the regular meeting and...
SNAPPED: Wilson firefighters sling 2,200 pounds of poultry at 57th Chicken Fry
WILSON, Wyo. — Wilson’s hottest event of the season went down on Sunday, July 21, drawing dozens upon dozens of hungry people to Rendezvous Park for the 57th Annual Chicken Fry. Dean Jarvie, board member of the Wilson Fire Dept. Association, told Buckrail that the team served up...
Cheyenne Man Accused of Stealing Car While Helping Friends Move
A 27-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle. According to a booking sheet, police were called to 706 Broken Wheel Ct. at 5:18 p.m. on July 19, 2024, for a report of a stolen vehicle. Police say Angel Valentino Herrera was helping friends move...
Saratoga Passes Livestock Ordinance Change
Photo – Chicken with eggs – Bigfoot99 file photo. Saratoga residents may now keep egg-laying chickens in their yards without running afoul of the law. The Saratoga town council voted to formally adopt Ordinance 24-870, a resolution amending the town’s livestock codes on the third and final reading.
DSA will continue shopping incentive program until end of month
The Downtown Sheridan Association will continue the “Bear with us Shopping Spree” until the beginning of August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Executive Director of the DSA, Zoila Perry, alerted the public to the continued program that was used during the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project to incentivise people to shop in downtown Sheridan.
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