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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...
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...
Chat with Town Council tackles building moratorium this Wednesday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Town Council will host the monthly “Chat with Town Council” meeting on Wednesday, July 24, at noon, this time tackling the subject of the large commercial building moratorium. The 120-day moratorium was placed on June 3, halting development applications for non-residential buildings...
Casper accepting LGBTQ Advisory Committee applications until Aug. 15
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee until Aug. 15. “We have two current vacancies for active members,” city staff representative Heidi Rood said. The committee was established at the request of the Casper City...
Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championship of Champions Set to Return to Casper This Fall
The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will welcome the return of the Championship of Champions Indian Relay Race, September 20-22, in Casper, Wyoming. “The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races brings a lot of excitement and incredible competition to Casper and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase Native American culture at this exciting event,” said Angela Berry, Marketing & Promotions for Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo. “It’s fun to see fans come not only from Casper, but also from all over the State of Wyoming, across the United States and Canada to watch this iconic competition!
#Smiles: Legends finish 3rd at 2024 State Tournament
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Olsen Orthodontics. (Cowley, WY) – Out of 19 Legion C teams in Wyoming, the Post 33 Lander 15u Legion baseball team finished a respectable third place Sunday at the Legion C State Tournament held in Cowley.
JHLT to host free Greenspace concert Tuesday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Land Trust (JHLT) is putting on this year’s free Greenspace on the Block concert on Tuesday, July 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Headlining this year’s event is local band Outta Shorts. Concertgoers will find food options from Streetfood, Sweet Cheeks Meats and Saltlick Popsicles and drinks from Roadhouse Brewing and Troubador Selections.
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.
‘Really expensive tickets’ planned for 2034 Olympics, but organizers will give Utahns some workarounds
It’s official. Come 2034, Salt Lake City will host one of the world’s biggest parties. Celebrities, bands, athletes, competitive drama — local organizers want Utah’s next Winter Olympics to have it all. After throwing a similar bash in 2002, though, they know something hard-learned by many...
Utah soldier killed in Alaska 'did so much with the little he was given'
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Army infantryman Arturo Gomez is being remembered for a heroic life, two days after he was struck and killed by a car in Alaska, driven by an accused drunk driver. "He did so much with the little he was given," said Scott Vranes, of...
'Unexpected logistical and safety concerns': No Pie and Beer Day at Beer Bar this year
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An event that celebrates Utah's quirky alternative to the state's founding holiday each July 24 was canceled the week before by event organizers, who said new fire codes left them with few options to provide a worthwhile event. The event's official Facebook page made...
Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A U.S. soldier from Provo died after he was hit by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol Monday night, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, 29, was working as a gate guard at Fort Wainwright in...
Utah drug trafficking ringleader sentenced to 20 years in prison
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Joe Robert Rael, of Salt Lake City was sentenced to 20 years in prison and a term of 60 months of supervised release for engaging in a conspiracy to traffic narcotics and launder money. The sentence, imposed by U.S....
Woman run over after exiting moving vehicle in Murray 'not expected to survive'
MURRAY, Utah (KUTV) — A woman was hospitalized and is not expected to survive after exiting a moving vehicle during a police pursuit that ended in a crash, authorities said. This incident unfolded on Tuesday, July 23, when Murray Police officers witnessed a black Chevrolet truck heading southbound on State Street near 4600 South that seemed to be having issues. One officer began following the vehicle in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop to see if the driver needed assistance.
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
As expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate after the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034. Salt Lake City’s final approval was in a vote Wednesday by IOC members. The IOC also made an unusual demand, pushing local officials to pledge to help end an FBI investigation into actions taken by the World Anti-Doping Agency regarding Chinese swimmers who were allowed to compete at the last Olympics despite positive drug tests.
Man sentenced to prison in 'unconscionable' shooting, robbery at West Valley salon
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who went on a crime spree across several states has pleaded guilty to shooting a woman and attacking a child during what prosecutors called an "unconscionable" robbery at a West Valley hair salon in 2021. Derrick Lamone Scott, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to...
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