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New law extends cancer benefits to firefighters
POWELL — When a garage fire ignited in Powell in late May, firefighters rushed to the scene in their bunkers and fitted their personal protective equipment on scene, ready for any and all dangers to extinguish the fire. The volunteers didn’t know what was in the garage, but, if similar to most garages, it could have been filled with an assortment of dangerous chemicals, both stored on shelves and in the structure including building materials. Firefighters don’t choose which fires to fight. They just fight. ...
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
New study sheds light on sage grouse breeding habits in presence of wind farms
CASPER, Wyo. — A recently released study, authored in part by a University of Wyoming professor, suggests that wind energy developments may have similar impacts on the mating rituals of the greater sage grouse as other forms of energy facilities when turbine density is high. Dr. Jeffrey Beck, from...
Kroger/Albertsons proposed merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
CASPER, Wyo. — The controversial proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is temporarily on hold after a Denver District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction and canceled an Aug. 12 hearing on the matter. According to industry publication Progressive Grocer, both companies agreed to the delay. Instead...
2,577 horses rounded up in BLM North Lander horse gather
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to control horse populations in the North Lander Complex is complete, with 2,577 total horses rounded up. According to a BLM Facebook post, the creatures were gathered from BLM-managed public lands and adjacent private lands where they had moved outside of the complex.
Seed money awarded to projects using big data to help Wyoming wildlife
The University of Wyoming reports that four innovative projects that aim to use technology to help Wyoming wildlife have received seed funding from the University of Wyoming’s new WyldTech Center for Wildlife, Technology and Computing. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Director of Institutional Communications for UW, Chad...
Keyton Hayden Earns 2023-24 WyoPreps Boys Rodeo Athlete of the Year Honor [VIDEO]
The first WyoPreps Athlete of the Year award for Boys’ Rodeo, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Wyld Gear, goes to Gillette’s Keyton Hayden. He capped an outstanding high school rodeo season with an all-around title and competed at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs last week.
Rep. Hageman Votes Yes On Interior Appropriations Bill That Blocks Buffalo And Rock Springs RMPs, Delists GYE Grizzly
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman is voting in favor of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 – a bill that is extremely favorable to the needs of Wyomingites. Four amendments offered by Representative Hageman were included in the final bill, as well as language to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear.
Johnson County’s first, first lady: First lady Jennie Gordon on family, agriculture and growing into a role she never expected
It was all hands on deck at the Merlin Ranch east of Buffalo. A crew of about 16 had assembled on a sunny, late-May morning to brand and vaccinate the ranch's cattle. It is hard, dirty, physical work, and it is deeply satisfying for Wyoming's first lady Jennie Gordon. "It's...
MSU football begins fall camp to prepare for 2024 season
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University took to Lambert Field Friday as the Bobcats started their fall camp for the upcoming 2024 college football season. This year's fall camp is starting earlier than usual as MSU will travel to New Mexico for a Week 0 matchup on Aug. 24.
Hey Cats – Time to “Suit Up” for the Gold Rush Game!
BOZEMAN – Montana State University is offering Gold Rush T-shirts in preparation for the Sept. 7 home opener football game against the University of Maine. This year marks the 17th of the T-shirt design tradition. MSU fans can purchase the gold-colored T-shirts to show their support for the ‘Cats...
Montana State Fair Drops Popular Dish This Year—Big Foodie Shock
What is the one item you crave every year at the fair? Is it the popular "TATER PIG?" Or how about the FFA Tacos? Maybe you are just a funnel cake person? But, let's be honest.....It's the VIKINGS that we cannot seem to get enough of. The Sons of Norway...
Record-setting Laurel teen Taylor Slyder wins Daisy National BB Gun Championship
LAUREL — From the banks of Riverside Park near Laurel, one can see anything from boating to fishing on the Yellowstone River to walking dogs along trails. But inside a rustic building not far from the riverbank is where the mark of a national champion has been made. “You...
(PHOTOS) Country artist Josh Gracin rocks David Street Station on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A blistering hot afternoon didn’t keep music fans away from David Street Station on Thursday for a free Hilltop Bank–sponsored show by Nashville-based country artist Josh Gracin. Temperatures began to cool by the time he and his band took the stage around 8:30 p.m....
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