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Wyoming State Fair Coming Up Quick
The Wyoming State Fair's opening night is August 13, featuring the Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals in the Grandstands in Douglas. Throughout the week fairgoers can enjoy a carnival put on by Midway Attractions. Other entertainment, free with admission, includes a Sea Lion Splash Show, Hypnotists, and live music from Wyoming...
Wyoming Firearms & Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station
The Wyoming Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo at David Street Station is happening in Casper on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The event will feature exhibitor booths by Wyoming's top industry leaders. There will be live-entertainers, family-friendly games, and food trucks.
Broken Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
Do we have a sagging wind turbine blade near Cheyenne, Wyoming?. Several things could cause a break like this. The Facebook page Wywindhere is a group of concerned citizens in the area that keep an eye on local wind turbines and post the problems that they see. This photo was...
Remembering Todd Kidd: A Hero From Casper With a Lasting Legacy
The victim of a deadly shooting in a bar and restaurant in Denver last week was born and raised in Casper. Todd Kidd died trying to take a gun from 14-year-old Steven "Echo" Marquez, who was arrested in Casper this week and is now being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Per standard protocol, the Denver District Attorney’s office will make the final determination of charges.
Man Injured In Trench Accident During Hanna Water Line Replacement Project
Photo – Injured man being moved to helicopter – By Matt Copeland Bigfoot 99. A contractor was life flighted to Casper following a construction related incident in Hanna. Around 4:00pm Wednesday afternoon, a worker was injured in a trench collapse on School Street in Hanna. Crews from Grizzly...
Saratoga Officials Approve To Hire New Emergency Dispatcher
After a previous job applicant got away, the Saratoga town council has voted to hire a new police dispatcher. The Saratoga Police Department, like law enforcement agencies around the country, is struggling to maintain a full-staffed emergency dispatch center. During the June 18th Saratoga town council meeting, Police Chief Mike...
Kum and Gone — Maverik Rebranding of Kum and Go Stores Set for September
ROCK SPRINGS – The Kum & Go brand will see its final days in Rock Springs in early September with closures scheduled to renovate the convenience stores to the Maverik brand. According to a schedule published on Maverik’s website, the three Rock Springs Kum & Go locations will close during the second week of September. The first closure will take place at the Elk Street location, which will close Sept. 9. The 9th Street location closes the next day, while the Foothill Boulevard location is set to close Sept. 11. All three locations will reopen Sept. 17.
The Jackson Boys Race to Survive
KHOL · The Jackson Boys push their limits and break a rule on Race To Survive. Two Jacksonites are trying to survive — climbing, canoeing, killing their own food — on national television. Oliver Dev and Corry Jones are featured on the current season of Race to Survive: New Zealand. Race to Survive is a competition where contestants must rely on a combination of endurance racing, survival skills, and intuition as they navigate 150 miles of New Zealand’s harshest terrain. Contestants have to climb mountains, raft down rivers, rappel down cliffs, and in new this season, contestants were given no food. They had to forage, hunt, or earn every calorie. It’s like an adventure race on steroids. Nine teams of two compete for a grand prize of $500,000.
‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive underway
Donation Station, a local nonprofit, is organizing its annual “Stuff the Bus” event to gather school supplies for local students in need. The drive will take place at multiple locations, including the Staples parking lot on Friday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Walmart parking lot on Saturday, July 20th, and Saturday, July 27th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
‘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.
‘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 =...
Climb Wyoming to offer free Certified Medical Assistant Training for Gillette single moms
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Climb Wyoming will host an info meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. for single moms to learn about free Certified Medical Assistant training starting soon. The meeting will take place at Climb’s Gillette office, located at 405 W. Boxelder Road, #B4. Climb’s...
One man dead after Lincoln County crash
BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 28-year-old man died Friday morning after striking a semi head-on near Beresford. The crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. on July 19 five miles northeast of Beresford. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on 294th Street...
1st Go-Round in the Books at National HS Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo is moving on to the 2nd go-round in Rock Springs and the Wyoming girls team had a solid 1st go and sits in 2nd place behind Texas. Hadley Thompson of Yoder is currently 3rd in the girls all-around as she took 3rd in the 1st go of the goat tying in 7.09. She was 7th in the 1st go of the breakaway in 2.37 with Rhame Hicks of Gillette taking 6th in 2.36. Sheridan's Abagail Olson jumped to 3rd in the barrel racing with a run of 17.215. Kloe Nichols of Boulder was 9th in the 1st go. Caitlin Moore of Wright placed 5th in the first go-round of the pole-bending in 20.111 with Gillette's Abby Milburg 15th. Karly Peterson of Buffalo was 23rd in the girls cutting and Sydnee Roady of Worland was 38th in the reined cow horse event.
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