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Hot in Casper: David Street Station Gives Update on the Splash Pad
The heat is on here in Casper, but you still can still cool off at the Splash Pad at David Street Station. While there have been some issues with the Splash Pad as of late, it is open today and repairs are in the works. The official David Street Station...
Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, July 25
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
Meet this year’s Red Desert Rodeo Royalty
The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo will take over the Sweetwater Events Complex Grandstand Arena this Friday and Saturday night, July 26 and 27. Helping to oversee the festivities will be this year’s rodeo royalty. They are Junior Princess Ashten Folks, and Junior Princess 1st Attendant is Kennedy Kleinlein. Both won their honors at this year’s Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Queen pageant which was held October 15, 2024, in Rock Springs.
Laramie County Recent Arrests (7/22/24–7/25/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made...
Online Poll: Size Of This Year’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Crowds
We are most of the way through Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024, albeit with the big final weekend still ahead. So it seems like an appropriate time to ask: what do you think of the size of CFD crowds this year? We aren't just talking about the rodeo attendance figures, which won't be released until Sunday night. CFD officials stopped announcing daily rodeo attendance several years ago.
Wyoming heroes celebrated at Cheyenne Frontier Days for river rescue
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ronnie Disbrow and Lonnie Porter were honored at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo on Wednesday, July 24. Thousands of spectators cheered as the two men were celebrated for their bravery in rescuing an 11-year-old boy from the Popo Agie River. In May 2024, Wyoming State Park...
Cartwheels and Double-features – the Dash-In and West Drive-In
(Riverton, WY) – It was the perfect combination, but it wasn’t salt and sweet like the cartwheels and ice cream cones, it was a business, a business well ahead of its time. The Dash-In, operated by Steve and Vonda (McCoy) Jepson was a unique venue for a non-franchised, fast food restaurant.
Wyoming Legion Baseball Standings Update: July 25, 2024
The only part of the schedule left for Wyoming Legion Baseball programs is the postseason. The state tournaments for the top two levels start on Saturday and Monday, respectively. Ed Lynn Memorial Field in Powell is the A State Championship Baseball Tournament site. Mike Lansing Field in Casper will host the AA State Championship Baseball Tournament. The latest standings include all games played through July 24, 2024.
County residents among attendees at historic RNC convention in Wisconsin
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, the eyes of the nation were fixed on Milwaukee, Wis., last week during the four-day Republican National Convention. Among the thousands who filled the Fiserv Forum each day were two residents of Big Horn County. Sharon Hall of Lovell and Roxanne...
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Grand Parade No. 3, rodeos, T-Pain concert on today’s schedule
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Frontier Days is offering a number of engaging events for both local residents and visiting tourists. The fairgrounds will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily. Here is the schedule of events for Thursday, July 25:. Frontier Park Arena. Chutes start at 9:30...
Check Out What’s On The Big Screen At Edness K
Summer is moving fast; before you know it, the kids will return to school. Take advantage of every moment that you can. There are great options for you to participate 6 miles east of Casper, at Edness K. Wilkins State Park. The park is having a great family movie night...
WCA Hall of Fame Inductee Sean Shockley
Sean Shockley has been a mainstay at Jackson Hole High School for 32 years and is on his 3rd go-round as the girls' basketball coach. He also coached football and track and served as the school's Athletic Director. Shockley won 4 consecutive State Championships in 3A Girls basketball from 2007-2010....
UPDATE: Clearwater Fire Is Spreading, Zero Containment
The Clearwater Fire is growing. The wildfire, which started with a lightning strike on July 19th, on a ridgeline between the Elk Fork and June Creek drainages, has increased in size, according to a media release from the U.S. National Forest Service. The fire, about one mile south of the...
Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament a joyful occasion
The 11th Annual Forest Dana Memorial Softball Tournament took place over the weekend, and there was a large turnout of teams from the surrounding area, Billings and Cody, Wyoming. There were 18 teams in all. Co-organized by George and Chris Berg, Absarokee’s softball tournament has been going on for 17...
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