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Air Quality Alert extended as hazy conditions continue, thunderstorms to develop this evening
MONTANA - Today, the Air Quality Alert has been extended and is projected to expire in the morning on Monday. This is still in effect for the Anaconda, Hamilton, Butte, and Drummond areas. The air quality read in Hamilton was "Dangerous" as of last evening, but has reached "Moderate" today.
Rapid Response and Monitoring For Glacier National Park Fire
With all the effort that goes into lengthy trips to one of Montana's crown jewels, tourists sure don't needed added stress. So many people. The big investment of time, travel and money. Other unexpected occurrences. Which can include fires. Glacier National Park officials reported a new fire start Tuesday evening...
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...
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...
Wyoming student to represent WRJC at 2024 NJCA Leadership Summit in D.C.
(Riverton, WY) – Ryan Mosser is a high school graduate from Thermopolis, 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.
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...
Medicine Bow Museum Prepares For Very Important Visitor
The Medicine Bow Museum is prepped and ready for the arrival of the largest operational steam train in the world. At 11:00am Friday morning, the Union Pacific Big Boy will arrive in Medicine Bow for the next-to-final stop of its Westward Bound Tour. The big steam engine is expected to draw hundreds of people to the small town in northern Carbon County, once an important stop on railroad.
Local Lion’s Chapter Receives Community Award For July
Photo – Rawlins Officials present award to local Lion’s Club – Courtesy City of Rawlins. The City of Rawlins recognized the local Lions Club chapter for its volunteer service. Every month, the Rawlins Volunteer Committee celebrates a person or organization who work to make the city a...
Wyoming Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
LARAMIE, Wyo. (7/25/24) – University of Wyoming swimming and diving head coach Dave Denniston announced the 2024-25 schedule Thursday. The Cowboys and Cowgirls are set to compete in a slate of duals, tri-meets and invitationals to prepare UW for the championship portion of its schedule. “We’re going to have...
Knights named All-Conference players; Stallions at ‘AA’ State Monday
Three Green River Knight’s American Legion baseball players have been selected to the “A” West All-Conference First Team. They are Ben Lail, Brackin Lail, and Skyler Lee. This marked the second year in-a-row for Ben Lail to receive First Team honors. He also made the Second Team in 2022. Brackin Lail was named to the 2023 Second Team in 2023, while Lee was a first-time honoree.
UW Cowgirls ranked No. 16 in WBCA Academic Top 25
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team was recently recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association as one of the top academic squads in the country heading into the 2024–25 season. This marks the second time in the past three seasons that the Cowgirls have been a Top 25 WBCA Academic Team.
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