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Reclamation announces fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam on July 10
(Shoshoni, WY) – The Bureau of Reclamation, in response to a request from the Hanover Irrigation District, has scheduled a flushing flow below Boysen Dam. “The purpose of the flushing flow below Boysen is to attempt to flush moss down river and mitigate the moss the district has at their diversion,” said Wyoming Area Manager Lyle D. Myler.
Commissioners approved several items at July 2 meeting
(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2. Below is a recap. The Board approved coverage for cyber security through the Wyoming Association of Risk Management at Level 4 ($2 million) at an annual premium cost of $5,857.02. A memorandum of...
#Activate10: Free food giveaway in Riverton on July 7
“Our community is large and wildly diverse, which is at the same time our strength and our weakness. #Activate10 is a movement seeking to increase communication between individuals and organizations across Fremont County and to promote positive action in our communities.”. (Riverton, WY)—Foundations for Nations is hosting a free food...
Lander and Dubois 4th of July parades will once again be live-streamed by County 10
(Fremont County, WY) – Happy Independence Day, Fremont County!. As we prepare for a day filled with red, white and blue festivities we’re here to remind you that if you’re unable to attend this year’s parades, we’ll have streaming video coverage from both Lander and Dubois!
Riverton City Council commits to air service despite price hike
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton City Council approved an amendment to the air service agreement with SkyWest Airlines on July 2, ensuring continued commercial air service for the community despite rising costs. The council voted unanimously to increase the block hour rate from $3,531 to $4,343 for fiscal year...
Native American Interpretive Ranger Talks at Fort Phil Kearny
On Wednesday, July 3, at Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site, the first American Indian Student Interpretive Ranger of the summer, Summeri Bass, presented a program titled – Caring for our Land and our Communities. Although the program was scheduled for outside, but due to the threatening weather and the...
Colorado family's firework business rockets across Wyoming border
A Colorado family has seen great business in recent years for their firework sales company thanks to a relatively new shop in Wyoming. The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state. Coloradans have long traveled to Wyoming to purchase the fireworks they cannot find in Colorado. However, now when they enter Wyoming, they are greeted in-part by a large white building that is covered with signage boasting of the ownership's Colorado ties. Pete Elliott is the owner...
School district superintendents share thoughts on Degenfelder's plan to reduce testing
SHERIDAN — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder last month presented her plan to reduce and streamline statewide assessments in schools to the Wyoming State Board of Education — a decision that has been met with mixed responses from local school administrators. Included in Degenfelder’s Assessment Reduction and Efficiency Plan is the decrease of at least 30% in the number of items on the mathematics assessments in the third through eighth grade; removal of K-2 interim assessments; removing the third grade writing portion from...
‘Meet the Candidates’: Tamara Trujillo for Wyoming House of Representatives
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In this edition of “Meet the Candidates,” Tamara Trujillo shares with Cap City News how she envisions governing Wyoming if elected to the state Legislature. Trujillo is one of three people running for House District 44. The following are responses that Trujillo shared with...
Holloway leads muzzleloading team to third-place finish at National Shoot
Recent Greybull High School graduate Jeremy Holloway tied for 12th place as an individual and his Wyoming team captured third place overall at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held last week at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Neb. Hosted by Nebraska 4-H. the weeklong event attracted...
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