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Wacey Schalla posts highest score in bull riding to advance to finals
CHEYENNE – Wacey Schalla has had about as good of a week at Cheyenne as any 18-year-old could have hoped for. On Sunday, he won both bull riding and bareback riding to advance to the semifinals in both events at the 128th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. Five days later, Schalla posted the highest bull riding rodeo score with a 91-point ride on Dakota Rodeo's Sneaky Situation to advance to...
Sweetwater Family Resource Center receives $75,000 United Way Grant
ROCK SPRINGS – The Sweetwater Family Resource Center received a United Way of Southwest Wyoming grant totaling $75,000 recently, which the center says will help those at risk of losing their homes or utility services. The grant is for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and funds the center’s Independence Program,...
Airplane Crash North of Gillette Results in Fatalities and Wildfire
This afternoon at about 1:00 p.m. Campbell County Sheriff's Deputies, Campbell County Fire Department and Campbell County Health EMS responded to the report of an airplane which had crashed north of Gillette. There are fatalities as a result of this crash, however further information regarding fatalities will not be released...
Cheyenne Performance 6: Winning Rides and Runs
The Semifinals are officially set at the Daddy of ‘em All after Thursday afternoon’s performance. No. 17 Waylon Bourgeois, 84.5 Points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Cactus Black. No. 6 Ryder Wright, 87 Points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Wandering Witch. No. 32 Madalyn Richards, 4.3 Seconds. No....
Wyoming Flash Flood Warning Issued for Torrington Area Until 7:30 PM MDT
Cheyenne, WY – The US National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a flash flood warning for Torrington and South Torrington, Wyoming, valid until 7:30 PM MDT. Residents are urged to take immediate safety precautions as heavy rainfall is expected to cause rapid flooding. According to the US National...
School board candidates can file with clerk’s office starting Aug. 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Clerk’s office is accepting candidate applications for school and college boards of trustees from Aug. 7 through Aug. 26. Names of filed candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. There are three at-large positions to be filled on the...
Annual Red Desert Roundup Parade will Entertain Downtown Rock Springs Saturday
ROCK SPRINGS – The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Parade is hitting the streets in Downtown Rock Springs Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in an event that will draw smiles from all ages. According to Travis Garrison, the president of the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Committee, there are more than...
Mannikko Excited About New Role with Hospital Foundation
ROCK SPRINGS – The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Foundation is under new leadership under Kayla Mannikko, who started her new role July 16. Prior to being hired as the new executive director of the foundation, Mannikko was with the YWCA as its development director. “I’ve been in nonprofits...
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...
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.
Violence, abuse, neglect top issues in new community health needs report
JACKSON, Wyo. — Violence, abuse and neglect are among the top issues of concern in Teton County, according to the new 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment. Every three years since 2015, the Teton County Health Department (TCHD) and St. John’s Health (SJH) have compiled a report identifying pressing health needs in Teton County by examining existing data and conducting an accompanying survey of the community. This year, Voices Jackson Hole, an agency focused on immigrant communities in the Jackson area, joined the collaboration.
Dixon Airport Hangar Demolition Bid Awarded To Local Company
Photo – Aerial view of Dixon Airport – Courtesy Google Maps. Work continues on the Dixon Airport expansion project at the southern end of the county. In January of 2023, an airport master plan was created for the Dixon Airport. The master plan recommended expanding the runway to accommodate larger and faster planes. The entire expansion project is estimated to cost roughly $23 million, with the Federal Aviation Administration funding 90% of the work.
Worland’s Emma Hunt Heads to Gillette College for Soccer
Worland’s Emma Hunt will have an opportunity to play college soccer after she signed with the Gillette College Pronghorns. Hunt was an all-state and all-conference player for the Warriors. She helped Worland to a 13-5 record and an appearance at the 3A soccer state championships. Hunt played forward as...
Paw patrol: Laramie County’s new K-9 heroes hit the streets
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office proudly announced the graduation of its latest K-9 teams July 26. These teams have successfully completed a rigorous training program, earning certification in detecting explosives or narcotics. The community welcomes K-9 Yento with Deputy Groendal, K-9 Blair with Deputy Wright and K-9 Yapp with Sergeant Atencio.
WSF Announces Top 5 Market Animal Payout Increases for 2024
Douglas, WY – July 26, 2024 – The Wyoming State Fair is excited to announce a significant increase in payouts for our market goat, beef, sheep, and swine shows, thanks to the generous sponsorships of businesses and individuals across the state. This year, the Wyoming State Fair will be awarding cash prizes to the Overall Top 5 market animals in Market Beef, Market Sheep, Market Swine, and Market Goats. These are a substantial boost, reflecting our commitment to supporting our exhibitors and their outstanding efforts.
3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run to benefit Hunting with Heroes
The Fallen Saints Motorcycle Club Red Desert Chapter will host its 3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run on Saturday, July 27, starting at 9 a.m. This event, dedicated to supporting veterans, will benefit Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming-based organization that provides outdoor experiences for disabled veterans. Participants will have...
The man on a mission to visit every Pizza Ranch in America stops in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Jason Halkias, AKA the ‘Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest’, is on a mission to visit every single one of its locations. His love for Pizza Ranch began 10 years ago when he met a special someone in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “She just happened...
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