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4 New Fugitives Added to Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’ List
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has added four new fugitives to its "Most Wanted" list. Vance Aulis, Alan Berg, Treva Larson, and Dustyn Sweat are now among 12 fugitives being sought by the department. Laramie County Deputies Are Still Looking for These Most Wanted Fugitives. Antonio Oros-Garfia, who was added...
Cheyenne Woman Charged After Troopers Find Drugs in Her Purse
A 26-year-old Cheyenne woman is facing drug possession charges after Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers reportedly found 22 grams worth of fentanyl and gabapentin pills in her purse. According to a booking sheet, Riley J. Sams was arrested on July 22, 2024, after a trooper stopped the vehicle she was riding...
Torrential rain spelled disaster in Shell
GREYBULL — Around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, a hailstorm moved into the Shell area, marking the beginning of what would soon become a natural disaster. The Bighorn Basin is considered a semi-arid desert, which receives around 6-10 inches of rain on average each year, has high summer temperatures, cold winters and winds that can reach hurricane strength. In semi-arid climates, the soil is unable to absorb large amounts...
Construction underway at former Ranch Inn site
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering why there’s a pile of rubble where the Ranch Inn used to be, a mixed-use condominium and retail building is going up in its place. Construction is underway at the 1.2-acre parcel on Pearl Avenue that includes the addresses of 50 S Cache St and 45 and 75 E Pearl Ave. Three buildings on the block have been demolished, including the Ranch Inn Hotel, the Ranch shops retail building at the corner of Cache and Pearl and the Under the Willow art gallery, which was adjacent to the alley on the block along Cache.
Wyoming’s Big Show is Back Next Week with Nightly Concerts
ROCK SPRINGS — Wyoming’s Big Show kicks off next week, and along with it comes the beloved concert series taking place every night throughout the entire fair week. The concerts are free with paid fair admission, giving all fair patrons entertainment each night of the fair. Seating is festival style and people can either stand up front or can bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Performance 5 Winning Rides and Runs
Three Top 30 roughstock cowboys claimed the top spots Wednesday afternoon in Cheyenne. No. 5 R.C. Landingham, 84 Points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s JBC Bent Rail. Unranked Brayden Schmidt/Unranked Pace Blanchard, 9.2 Seconds. No. 28 Allen Boore, 84 Points on Dakota Rodeo’s Carney Girl. No. 62 Kinlie Brennise,...
Arrests, Arraignments for Thursday, July 25
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
Reigning World Champs Dominate Cheyenne Frontier Days Quarterfinals 4
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 22, 2024 — The 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo could be life-changing for Kansas cowgirl Chelsea Moore. Riding her five-year-old gelding, The Kandyman, that she calls Jackson, Moore stopped the clock in 17.07 seconds to win Quarterfinals 4 of the rodeo and advance to the Semi Finals. Prior to Cheyenne’s rodeo, the mom of two was ranked 40th in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association world standings.
Cody Sosebee, Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Clown
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Cody Sosebee describes himself as the Rodeo Clown, Barrel Man, and ambassador for the Cheyenne Frontier Days. The main job for Sosebee is to be a distraction for the bulls during the bull riding events, which allows for the bull riders to make it safely out of the arena.
City Arborist Provides Update on Trees in Sheridan
Officials with the City of Sheridan recently received an update from City Arborist Clark Van Hoosier. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The warm, dry winter has had a negative impact on the trees throughout Sheridan. City Arborist Clark Van Hoosier said there has been a widespread decline of the trees in the community because of the recent winter.
Jace Jarrett from the Cody Cubs Inks for Baseball at Dawson CC
Cody catcher and centerfielder Jace Jarrett has signed to play college baseball at Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT. An all-state selection in 2023, Jarrett earned his third all-conference honor earlier this week at the Single-A level of Wyoming Legion Baseball. He was a unanimous choice for first-team all-conference. Jarrett...
Young at Heart Community Campfire set for Friday
The Young at Heart Community Center will host a Community Campfire this Friday, July 26. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 2400 Regan Ave. in Rock Springs. Attendees will receive a free s’more kit, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event promises a delightful evening for friends and family to enjoy together. It is a potluck, so participants are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share. Young at Heart will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and s’mores. Cornhole boards will be set up for everyone to play during the campfire.
Douglas’ Teigen Boyson Commits to Tabor College for Baseball
Teigen Boyson from the Douglas Cats American Legion Baseball team will continue his career on the diamond at the next level after recently signing at Tabor College. Boyson was a first-team all-conference selection this year after being a second-team all-conference pick in 2023. Boyson had a .358 batting average for...
Cheyenne community comes together for Cheyenne Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Residents of Cheyenne come together to celebrate a town many of us call home. Today is locally known as Cheyenne Day, a local holiday like no other. Residents of Cheyenne saddled up to celebrate the local history of Wyoming’s capitol city. Several festivities...
Utility bill payers will have online options; many have costs to join
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents will soon have some more choices for a less bothersome way to pay for their monthly utility bills for water, sewer and trash collection, city officials said Tuesday. Printing and mailing utility bills costs the city money, according to a July 8 memo to...
Celebrate Your Heroes and Make a Difference Through the Annual Flags for Heroes Fundraiser
The Meridian Trust North Star Foundation is hosting its fifth annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser this September. The beautiful flag display known as “Flags for Heroes” is a celebration of the people who have shaped and inspired you. A hero can be anyone in your life… military personnel, family members, healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, veterans, pastors, mentors, troop leaders, non-profit leaders, volunteers, friends and family…. just to name a few! You can honor the hero or heroes in your life by sponsoring a flag. Meridian Trust’s branches in Cheyenne along with Alliance and Scottsbluff in Nebraska, and Wellington, Colorado, will fly flags in these heroes’ names. Flags will be raised September 18th and remain up through September 25th.
Stallions Fall to Laramie in Senior Night Doubleheader
ROCK SPRINGS – The Rock Springs Stallions faced a tough night on their home turf, losing both games of a doubleheader against the Laramie Rangers during their senior night. The Stallions fell 11-5 in the first game and 12-3 in the second, despite showing moments of resilience. In the...
Wyoming Legion Baseball ‘AA’ ‘A’ and ‘B’ State Tournaments 2024
Casper (AA), Powell (A) and Torrington (B) are the host sites for the 2024 Wyoming Legion Baseball State Tournaments. The AA and A tournaments are played with the modified double-elimination format. The first 2 days proceed like a regular double-elimination tournament. On Day 3 there are 3 games…2 elimination games,...
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