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Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
Second 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Grand Parade Seen By Thousands
The Second of four Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Grand Parades was held in downtown Cheyenne on Tuesday. While estimating crowd size for such events is notoriously difficult, it's safe to say that crowds were comparable to similar CFD parades in recent years. The parade largely avoided predicted high temepratures in...
Downtown county offices closed; suspicious parcel being investigated
CASPER, Wyo. — According to a post by the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, downtown county offices in Casper were closed to the public Tuesday afternoon while law enforcement investigated a suspicious parcel. The suspicious parcel turned out to be food, but law enforcement needed to figure that out...
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...
Uh-Oh: Rock Springs Gas Station Mixes Up Diesel And Gasoline
At least 17 vehicles have been contaminated after a fuel station in Rock Springs, Wyoming, mistakenly switched its supplies of unleaded and diesel fuel, locals have confirmed. The Kum & Go on Foothill Boulevard, which is now owned by Maverik, was running diesel through its premium unleaded pump and unleaded through its diesel pump last Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a repair shop employee who tried to help remedy the damages after the mix-up.
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...
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.
Museum at the Bighorns collection ready for relocation
Museum at the Bighorns Director of Museum Operations Chip King made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to give an update on the museum’s relocation. In November of 2023, the Museum at the Bighorns announced plans to relocate to the historic Woolworth building at 171 North Main Str., in downtown Sheridan.
Reopening of the Art Underground Gallery occurring Wednesday evening
Fresh with a new coat of paint and new artwork, the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency will hold a ribbon cutting and re-opening of the Art Underground Gallery this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Gallery is in the downtown pedestrian underpass between North Front Street and South Main Street.
Chalk Art Festival happening in Thayne July 26-27
The Star Valley Arts Council is offering a Chalk Art Festival in Thayne, July 26-27. Community members, families and businesses are invited to purchase a sidewalk square at the Thayne Community Center and create something interesting. “We are so excited to debut this new event and hope it can be...
Ashley Furniture store to open in Casper’s Eastridge Mall in August
CASPER, Wyo. — A vacant storefront once occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond will be home to a new Ashley Furniture store in Casper’s Eastridge Mall. The space has been empty since Bed Bath & Beyond closed in early 2023 shortly before the company was liquidated. A new major retailer opening in the Eastridge Mall is a bit of good news for the property after years of losing tenants due to changing trends and shopping habits that have affected indoor malls and retailers across the country.
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