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Johnson County’s first, first lady: First lady Jennie Gordon on family, agriculture and growing into a role she never expected
It was all hands on deck at the Merlin Ranch east of Buffalo. A crew of about 16 had assembled on a sunny, late-May morning to brand and vaccinate the ranch's cattle. It is hard, dirty, physical work, and it is deeply satisfying for Wyoming's first lady Jennie Gordon. "It's...
(PHOTOS) Country artist Josh Gracin rocks David Street Station on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A blistering hot afternoon didn’t keep music fans away from David Street Station on Thursday for a free Hilltop Bank–sponsored show by Nashville-based country artist Josh Gracin. Temperatures began to cool by the time he and his band took the stage around 8:30 p.m....
Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic raises money for Central Wyoming Hospice
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, dozens of golfers took part in the 11th annual Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic, one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Central Wyoming Hospice. All proceeds raised from the tournament will be used to ensure as many people receive hospice care as...
CCH, CCSD expand Kid Clinic provider services
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Three Campbell County Health providers have expanded their services to include treating patients in the Kid Clinic, the healthcare organization announced Thursday. According to a July 25 press release, Dr. Lauren Dusek and physician assistants Chelsi Krehmeyer and Aisha Rafat are seeing patients in the Campbell...
Cheyenne Man Hit With Felony After Allegedly Breaking Down Door
A 40-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after reportedly breaking down a camper door and hitting a man. According to a booking sheet, police were called to a family verbal at 224 McFarland Ave. around 1 a.m. on July 22, 2024. Police say they contacted Floyd R. Velasquez...
Police Chase Through Snowy Range Ends In Tragic Death
Photo – Snowy Range highway – Bigfoot99 file photo. A police chase through the Snowy Range ends with an 18-year old suspect from Saratoga killing himself. Late Wednesday evening, a Saratoga Police Officer attempted to stop a green and gold Subaru Outback for speeding in town. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Saratoga resident Ayden Lecureux, refused to stop for the police officer and attempted to flee. Lecureux reached speeds of 60 miles an hour in town as he fled south along Highway 130.
Casper’s Freiberg Family Establishes Scholarship
The family of Ferne J. and the late Patrick J. Freiberg have established a scholarship for Casper College students through the Casper College Foundation. “This scholarship is in honor of Pat and Ferne Freiberg. They have seen the benefits of Casper College through the classes offered and taken by themselves, their kids, and their grandkids,” said Jill (Freiberg) Weibel, daughter.
Brody Cress and his dad on family, CFD, and the City of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The words rodeo and family are pretty much synonymous on the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo grounds. Saddle Bronc rider, Brody Cress, and his dad, Tommy Cress, are from the Cheyenne area and are proud to be a part of that big family. “It’s absolutely...
Former Wyoming QB Josh Allen Reveals His College Football 25 Team
LARAMIE -- You aren't the only one playing the new NCAA 25 College Football Game that was recently released by EA Sports. Before arriving at Bills training camp on Tuesday, Wyoming's former signal caller said he has indeed played the much-anticipated video game. He also admitted he's been playing with the Cowboys.
Hot in Casper: David Street Station Gives Update on the Splash Pad
The heat is on here in Casper, but you still can still cool off at the Splash Pad at David Street Station. While there have been some issues with the Splash Pad as of late, it is open today and repairs are in the works. The official David Street Station...
Hard work and camaraderie prepare competitors for Chuckwagon Cookoff
CHEYENNE — There’s nothing quite as country as biscuits and beans with chicken fried steak and cobbler. For those competing in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Chuckwagon Cookoff, there’s also nothing quite as true to their craft. Framing the eastern edge of Old Frontier Town, seven chuckwagons have set up camp, doing what they do best, cooking classic Dutch oven High Plains cuisine. Jim and Susan Patrick, last year’s winners, have...
TWO 90-POINT RIDES HIGHLIGHT SEMI FINAL 1 AT CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS RODEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 26, 2024 — Two rides in the rare 90-point range highlighted Semi Finals 1 at the 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) on Friday. Newly crowned collegiate all-around and bull riding champion Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, Oklahoma, became the first bull rider at Frontier Park this year to score above 90 points. Schalla was matched with Dakota Rodeo’s bull Sneaky Situation for the second time this month. Over the 4th of July Schalla scored 86.5 points on Sneaky Situation to tie for first place in Mandan, North Dakota.
Final CFD 2024 Pancake Breakfast Draws Thousands
Slightly more people were served free Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfasts this year compared to 2023 numbers, according to event organizers. Friday was the third and final such breakfast for 2024. Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne Pancake Chairman Justin Gorman told Townsquare Media of Cheyenne that 6,159 such breakfasts were served...
Medicine Bow Museum Prepares For Very Important Visitor
The Medicine Bow Museum is prepped and ready for the arrival of the largest operational steam train in the world. At 11:00am Friday morning, the Union Pacific Big Boy will arrive in Medicine Bow for the next-to-final stop of its Westward Bound Tour. The big steam engine is expected to draw hundreds of people to the small town in northern Carbon County, once an important stop on railroad.
Things To Do This Weekend: July 26 – 28
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Wyo4News is your go-to guide for all the exciting happenings in Sweetwater County. From lively local events to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we’ve got the scoop on everything you need to make the most of your weekend. Dive into our latest roundup and find out what’s buzzing around town!
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