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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center curator to receive LaDonna Zall Passionate Witness Award
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Eric Muller, the historian who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will be honored with the LaDonna Zall Passionate Witness Award at the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage on July 27. The award is named for the first curator of the Heart Mountain site,...
CWC Budget Adopted; Pay Raises Approved; Enrollment Up Again
The Central Wyoming College Board of Trustees Wednesday night approved the college’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget of $49,056,343. Vice President for Administration Willie Noseep said the budget is up by 17.8%, with the increase due to the construction of a new Jackson campus building and the increase of Wyoming PBS funding.
Atlas Theatre receives DDA grant to infill purposeless windows
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Historic Atlas Theatre has received a grant to remove windows that “no longer serve a purpose.”. On Thursday, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority approved a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friends of the Atlas Board at its regular monthly meeting. The theater board requested a 50% match from the DDA for masonry work on the Atlas Theatre’s south side, according to a DDA staff report. The total cost of repairs is $8,800. The development authority awarded the Atlas board $4,400.
Bike Park West Of Rawlins Waits On State Approval
Photo – The BLM land west of Rawlins for proposed bike trail – Courtesy City of Rawlins. The Bureau of Land Management requires state approval before constructing a mountain bike park outside of Rawlins. In March of last year, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director, at the time,...
City of Buffalo refuses lease with private, affordable housing company
BUFFALO — Buffalo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday not to enter into a lease agreement with a private company seeking city property on which to build an income-restricted apartment building. In June, Housing Solutions, LLC., a Missoula, Montana-based company, approached the city about a 99-year lease of city owned...
Central Wyoming College releases 2024 Spring President’s and Dean’s List honorees
Riverton, Wyo.– Central Wyoming College’s spring semester grades have been computed and more than 200 students have earned the honor of appearing on the President’s and the Dean’s list at CWC. “It takes dedication and perseverance to maintain an exemplary GPA as a full-time college student,”...
A first look at 14135 Drake Drive – Mountain Cabin 203
It’s not just about discovering a place; it’s about discovering your place within it. Becoming a part of the Snake River Sporting Club family means forging your own path: woods, pasture, mountain, river. The Ranches Estates, The Residences, and The Lodges all offer the Jackson Hole lifestyle in ways that honor the legacy of family, wildlife, and the outdoor life. Join this story. Make it your own.
Jess E. Ketcham seeks election to county commission
CHEYENNE — Jess E. Ketcham is a sixth-generation Wyomingite from Cheyenne, and is now running for a seat on the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners to serve the community he grew up in. If elected, he said his first move would be to develop a mission statement for...
Don’t Miss the Fun and Ride Safe with WRTA Safe Ride This Weekend!
Fremont County is gearing up for a fun-filled weekend with the Riverton Rendezvous and Rocky Mountain Rebels Car and Bike Show in Riverton, and the Lander Pig Roast in Lander! To ensure everyone enjoys the festivities safely, the Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is offering extended hours for their Safe Ride program.
Natrona firefighters sent to Oregon 77,000-acre wildfire
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Fire District is sending two of its firefighters to the Lone Rock Fire in west-central Oregon, according to a press release from the district on Thursday. Fire Captain Darek Pepple and Fire Engineer Darin Pepple will be assigned as division supervisors, with more...
‘Blast From the Past’ Drag Racing Event Taking Place in Douglas This Saturday
COST: Spectators - $10.00 | Children 12 years old and under - FREE. The official Central Wyoming Motorsports Facebook page also shared the payout structure for this Saturday's event and a reminder for the track test, which stated:. July 20th Blast from the Past Shootout payout updates!. Big Tire =...
Eagles to host Friday surf & turf fundraiser and Saturday BBQ/carwash
It will be a busy couple of days for the local Fraternal Order of Eagles. On Friday, July 19, the group will host a Surf & Turf dinner and fundraiser, and on Saturday, they will be doing their annual BBQ Grill Out along with a car wash and garage sale.
Dubois Hosts Wild West Weekend: Rodeo, Brews, and Cowboy Culture
The spirit of the Wild West gallops into Dubois this July 26th and 27th. The Dubois Chamber of Commerce, along with chamber partners have wrangled up a weekend packed with events celebrating the region’s rich Western heritage. Friday Night Lights. The festivities kick off Friday evening with the classic...
‘He Was Proud to be the Coach at Wyoming’
LARAMIE -- His catchphrases are sorely missed. So is his wit, humor and, most importantly, influence and reputation. Just ask his peers. "He's always got some strange slogan -- like something about a horse or something," Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford joked last Thursday, talking about Wyoming's recently retired bench boss Craig Bohl. "It's so off the wall but it breaks the monotony and the silence of everybody in the room. But you talk about a guy who cares about this game and who was invested in this game and wants to see things done the right way.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #8
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Thursday morning’s Performance #8 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
Buffalo Council OKs Trails Cleanup Agreement
An agreement between the City of Buffalo and the University of Wyoming for a project in Buffalo has been approved and accepted by the city council. At the council’s meeting this week, Mayor Shane Schrader said it is a Wyoming Conservation Corp project, and City Clerk/Treasurer Julie Silbernagel explained further.
Wyoming’s Will Pelissier Named Good Hands Team Nominee
LARAMIE -- Cowboy wide receiver Will Pelissier Wednesday was named as a nominee for the All-State Wuerffel Trophy/ Good Hands Team. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field.
Councilmember Scott Roybal elected new president of Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority; Wendy Volk chosen as vice chair
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New leadership is stepping in for the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the downtown governing body held new elections for the board’s president and vice chair positions. Scott Roybal, the board’s representative for the Cheyenne City Council, was nominated and unanimously elected president.
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