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Wyoming Legion Baseball B State Tournament Scoreboard: July 25-29, 2024
Torrington hosts the 2024 Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class ‘B’ State Championship Tournament from July 25-29. These teams are either the second or third tier in programs around the state. The players are 17 years old and younger. Eight teams are part of a double-elimination bracket. All games are seven innings in length. The tournament games are at Bullock Field located at the Torrington Sports Complex.
Governor’s Town Hall Hears about Energy Innovation
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College. The previous stories addressed education, as well as a look...
This Weekender: Celebrate the best of Wyoming this weekend
The Fremont County Fair kicks off this Saturday with a parade down Main Street Riverton! The 111th Fremont County Fair has plenty to do for the next week, so check out their events calendar for daily programming. Friday:. 💃 Friday Night Dance at the Riverton Senior Center – Come see...
Jailing the homeless won’t solve the problem, it’ll just kick people who are already down
As it closed out its court year, the United States Supreme Court issued several significant decisions, including one that approves criminalizing homelessness – or more precisely, sleeping in public. The dissenting justices thought, quite understandably, that “sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime.” Therefore, they reasoned, if you do not have a home and […]
New Casper Mountain lodge building construction to begin in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Construction on the future Casper Mountain Trails Center is set to begin in the coming month, with preliminary work all but finished. According to a press release by the Natrona County government, the foundation for the new lodge has been poured and the area has been sufficiently cleared. Now, the construction of the building itself will begin around Aug. 1.
(PHOTOS) Skaters throw down at local roller derby
CASPER, Wyo. — Roller derby teams from across and beyond Wyoming took part in the Summer Bash Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Casper-based team A’Salt Creek Roller Derby. In addition to teams from Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Riverton and more from the Cowboy State, there were also teams present...
Notice of Invitation to Bid for the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 2024 Wellness Program Bid.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Sweetwater County School District No. One, Rock Springs, Wyoming is accepting sealed bids for the 2024 Wellness Program Bid. Specifications may be obtained from the Human Resource Department, 3550 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901; 307-352-3400 or on our website...
Thermopolis Job Corps Student headed to D.C. Summit
Ryan Mosser is a high school graduate from Thermopolis, Wyoming who enrolled in Wind River Job Corps to get his electrical certifications. Since his arrival in February, he has received his State Electrical Apprenticeship Card and certifications in OSHA-10 Construction, Residential Roof Top Solar Technician, Ladder Safety, and Ramset Power Actuated Tools. Ryan was also “Wind River Job Corps Student of the Week” back in May, and an article was written and published on County 10’s social media webpage.
Showers likely throughout mostly sunny weekend
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The coming weekend is likely to be a sunny one for Cheyenne-area residents, though the National Weather Service in Cheyenne predicts that it also won’t be without its share of rainfall. Today is expected to begin with mostly clear skies, though scattered showers and storms...
Hard work and camaraderie prepare competitors for Chuckwagon Cookoff
CHEYENNE — There’s nothing quite as country as biscuits and beans with chicken fried steak and cobbler. For those competing in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Chuckwagon Cookoff, there’s also nothing quite as true to their craft. Framing the eastern edge of Old Frontier Town, seven chuckwagons have set up camp, doing what they do best, cooking classic Dutch oven High Plains cuisine. Jim and Susan Patrick, last year’s winners, have...
School board candidates can file with clerk’s office starting Aug. 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Clerk’s office is accepting candidate applications for school and college boards of trustees from Aug. 7 through Aug. 26. Names of filed candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. There are three at-large positions to be filled on the...
WRTA and Wyoming Community Bank: Your Ticket to Rodeo Fun!
Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Wyoming Community Bank! This collaboration is designed to enhance your transportation experience and bring more fun to your summer. A Ride for Rodeo Excitement!. As part of this partnership, Wyoming Community Bank is generously offering free...
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