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UW Extension to host Wyoming Bee College conference at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — People interested in bees or beekeeping are invited to attend the 2024 Wyoming Bee College, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 at Casper College. The conference, organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, will take place at the Casper College Student Union, 1910 Lisco Drive. The Wyoming Bee...
Gov. Gordon to speak on Veteran Suicide during event in Buffalo
According to the Sheridan VA, in 2020, an estimated 44,298 adults died from suicide, including 6,146 veterans. The veteran suicide rate, adjusting for population age and sex differences, translates to 57.3% greater than for non-veteran U.S. adults. Unfortunately, less than half of the veterans who die from suicide have reached out to the Department of Veterans Affairs for help.
Legislative Tribal Relations Committee meeting Monday in Fort Washakie
The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Tribal Relations will hold an all-day meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, in Classroom 7 of the Frank B. Wise Business Center, 3 Ethete Road, in Fort Washakie. The agenda for the meeting includes a discussion about a proposal to draft...
Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict
CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently captured and relocated a pair of adult grizzly bears, one male and one female, which had been involved in separate livestock depredation situations. The male was captured on Aug. 19, while the female was captured the following day. The...
Campbell County Fire Department shares details on wildfire battles
GILLETTE, Wyo. — With a pair of large wildfires burning in northeast Wyoming, the Campbell County Fire Department recently released details on the firefighting efforts currently being utilized. According to the fire department’s press release, the department has been stretched thin by fighting the Constitution and Flat Rock fires...
Prepare for trouble, and make it double: Anime 307 makes its way to Cheyenne for two-day convention
CHEYENNE — A new two-day convention coming to the Event Center at Archer is something that the whole family won’t want to miss out on, whether you’re an anime aficionado or pop culture connoisseur. Anime 307 will be the 10th convention put on by Zobie Productions, and the first one in Cheyenne. Jayare Gallegos is from Houston, Texas, and is one of the co-owners of Zobie Productions. The name ...
Development on Belvoir Ranch trails, Historic Pumphouse continuing steadily; City Council reviews current status of 2024 goals
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne councilmembers have a firm grasp on next steps for several years-long projects. However, plans for other initiatives are still up in the air. On Wednesday, the Cheyenne City Council reviewed progress on its 2024 project priorities. Councilmembers discussed progress on restoring the Historic Pumphouse, revitalization of steam engines for the 15th Street Railroad Experience, development of trails on the Belvoir Ranch and design work on the Reed Avenue Corridor.
Thunderbird teams enter ’24 season nationally ranked
CASPER, Wyo. — Three Casper College athletic teams — the men’s soccer team, the women’s soccer team and the women’s volleyball squad — have been ranked in the NJCAA preseason polls. “Casper College is one of only six programs to have its men’s soccer,...
University of Wyoming replaces Multicultural Affairs after lawmakers take aim at DEI efforts
The University of Wyoming is replacing its Office of Multicultural Affairs with the Pokes Center for Community Resources, the school’s president announced Thursday. The change — the office has existed at UW for 30 years — comes months after state lawmakers barred Wyoming’s lone four-year public university from spending state dollars on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In response to the legislative mandate, the school’s trustees voted in May to close its DEI office and reassign certain staff.
Chase Talich of Central Joins Gillette College for Basketball
Chase Talich rose to the occasion in his senior season in basketball at Cheyenne Central and that effort turned into an opportunity to play for Gillette College in 2024-25. Talich was a big factor in Central's run to the 4A State Championship in 2023-24 and was phenomenal in the State Tournament. He poured in 18 points in the championship game vs. Laramie, 13 in the semi-finals vs. Natrona, and a whopping 27 points on 11-15 shooting in the first round vs. Riverton.
(PHOTOS) ‘Roll and Read’ gets kids ready, excited for new school year
CASPER, Wyo. — Local families were able to get ready for the upcoming 2024–25 school year while enjoying several fun games and activities at Saturday’s Roll and Read Back to School Event, hosted by Parents as Teachers of Natrona County and the Mercer Family Resource Center. The...
Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management team took command of the Fish Creek Fire Saturday morning
(Dubois, WY) – The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson, took command of the Fish Creek Fire at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. The Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests have issued an updated and joint closure order for the fire area. Details about this closure order can be found on the Fish Creek Fire inciweb site and the Forest’s websites.
Albany County Sheriff Asking For Help Finding Missing Man
The Albany County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday, August 20. That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. According to the post, Donnie M. Smith [above photos] has a prosthetic leg and may be...
2024 High School Football Previews: Casper Christian
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - As we continue our high school football previews, there was one more Casper school to stop by and they’re a fairly new school. Casper Christian will be heading into their 2nd year of varsity 6 man football, and with one year of varsity experience under their belt they’re aiming to put up fight for the top.
Cheyenne Classical Academy opens its doors after seven months of construction
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Classical Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the opening of the new charter school and its building at 5200 Ridge Road. Renovation of the former Cheyenne Alliance Church has been ongoing since Jan. 8, when school officials held a “groundbreaking” event. In the following months, Sletten Construction would remain hard at work on the school as the rooms ...
Rain possible throughout weekend in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne area may see rainfall intermittently throughout the weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. Today, the area will see a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Meanwhile, the NWS in Cheyenne predicts a high temperature near 84 degrees as south winds move through the area at 5–15 mph.
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A first look at The Log Cabin Motel & The Gannet Peak Lodge
JACKSON, Wyo. — The McPeak Group of Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to feature a wide variety of properties in the Jackson/Teton Valley area. Whether you’re looking for a new home for your family or land to call your own, The McPeak Group can help you make your dreams a reality. Check out this week’s featured listing below and browse all of Jackson Hole Real Estate listings here.
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