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Temperatures and fire danger concern on the rise
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - While we progress through the remainder of the weekend and into next week, we are in for some warmer temperatures again. Unfortunately, we are also in for some increasing concerns for some fire danger across our area. Red Flag Warnings are in effect from Noon to 8 PM Sunday through south central to central Wyoming, along with Fire Weather Watches into portions of southeast Wyoming. The combination of relative humidity values down to 10%, gusty winds, and even thunderstorms producing very little rain could result in critical fire weather conditions.
3 members of Nelons, Hall of Fame gospel group, among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
Three members of the Georgia-based family gospel group, the Nelons, are among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming Friday, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group, the family’s management company.
Wyoming Braces for Severe Storms and Thunderstorms Through 8 PM
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming residents should prepare for an active day of showers and thunderstorms, as severe weather is expected to continue through 8 PM. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued a warning stating that storms have already started developing and will persist throughout the evening hours. According...
Wyoming to Experience High Temperatures and Storms This Weekend
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming residents should brace for high temperatures and possible thunderstorms this weekend. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne forecasts highs in the upper 80s to near 100°F, with the highest likelihood of storms occurring on Saturday. The detailed forecast for the weekend indicates that temperatures...
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...
Rachel Bailey named Wyoming Community Foundation director of philanthropy
LARAMIE – The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) and its Board of Directors announced Rachel Bailey as its new director of philanthropy. Bailey started her position at WYCF in June. Originally from Wyoming, Bailey has a long record of nonprofit service, which directly benefits communities. She most recently served as the executive director of Food Bank of Wyoming. Before that, she worked with the American Cancer Society and the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. Earlier this year, she was selected as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the...
Successes of educational programs touted during governor’s public forum
SHERIDAN — Officials touted the successes of several programs in Wyoming schools and colleges aimed toward economic development during a Tuesday town hall with Gov. Mark Gordon at Sheridan College. Wyoming Innovation Partnership, Career and Technical Education programs and the Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education initiative have been successful in Sheridan’s schools, according to Gordon, Sheridan County School District 2 Superintendent Scott Stults and Northern Wyoming Community College District President Walt Tribley. ...
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...
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.
Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers
Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking reelection filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened. The Wyoming Legislature has never in its history considered, debated, nor voted on any proposal to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in any election, in any state. But political mailers and text messages sent by WY Freedom PAC claim otherwise, as WyoFile first reported last week. ...
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag be Flown at Half Staff to Honor Russell Zimmer
Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE) July 26th, 2024 — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Goshen, Niobrara and Platte Counties from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27 in honor and memory of Russell Zimmer. Mr. Zimmer served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1973-1976 and in the Wyoming Senate from 1977-1992, serving as Senate Vice President, Majority Floor Leader, and as Senate President. He passed away July 12, 2024.
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