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Feds charge man with meth, gun crimes; arrested near Douglas on way to Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — State and federal agencies have requested the arrest of a man for his alleged involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in central Wyoming. Larry Arguijo is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, punishable by up to 15 years’ imprisonment; and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment, according to a criminal complaint written by a special agent with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and filed in Wyoming U.S. District Court on Tuesday.
Sizzling Hot Temperatures Predicted in SE Wyoming Today, Thursday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is predicting near-record temperatures for the date in southeast Wyoming today and tomorrow [July 24&25]. Smoky, hazy conditions due to wildfires burning in Canada are expected today and possibly again on Thursday. The agency posted the following on its website:. ''Looking at...
ASCS Northern Plains Going Three Wide In Wyoming This Weekend
CASPER SPEEDWAY (Casper, Wyo.):. The season’s third stop at the half-mile oval, the tour’s last trip was May 31 and June 1, with Trever Kirkland and series’ points leader Kelly Miller splitting time atop the podium. Revived as a regional tour two years ago, Adam Speckman picked...
Casper Mountain Fire extinguished after multiple departments respond on Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Crews are continuing to work on mop-up operations on Wednesday after a fire on the east side of Casper Mountain that started on Tuesday was extinguished. According to Casper Fire Department training officer Andrew Sundell, the fire was reported sometime around 4 p.m. Tuesday, and ultimately burned roughly 2–3 acres.
Casper accepting LGBTQ Advisory Committee applications until Aug. 15
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee until Aug. 15. “We have two current vacancies for active members,” city staff representative Heidi Rood said. The committee was established at the request of the Casper City...
WCA Hall of Fame Inductee Wenett Martin
Volleyball coach Wenett Martin has been a successful at both Wright and Thunder Basin High Schools and was inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame back on Saturday in Casper. Her teams in Wright won 4 State Championships in 2A, including a 3-pear from 2014-16. Those Panther squads...
Cheyenne Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident at Pointe Park Sunday Night
Cheyenne police are investigating a shots fired incident at Pointe Park on Sunday night, where a passenger in a white sedan fired multiple shots at a 19-year-old male. No injuries were reported, and authorities are seeking information or surveillance video from witnesses.
Hydrothermal Explosion Causes Damage in Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion inside Yellowstone National Park sent rocks and debris flying Tuesday morning, damaging a pedestrian boardwalk and forcing the closure of the area. The explosion occurred at the Biscuit Basin thermal area around 10 a.m. local time, appearing to originate near the Black Diamond Pool, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Biscuit Basin, as well as its boardwalks and parking lots, are closed for visitor safety as park geologists investigate what occurred, the USGS reported. The popular tourist spot is located roughly two miles northwest of Old Faithful.
White Pine Ski Resort testing for snowmaking operations
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service and Wyoming State Engineer’s Office have given permission to the White Pine Ski Resort to drill test water wells in order to determine if it will be possible to install snowmaking equipment for future ski seasons. According to White Pine, the...
LCSD1 hosts iPad community buyback event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 is partnering with Secured Tech Solutions to sell the district’s used iPads to the community. The sale opened Tuesday morning and will close Sunday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. The district’s goal is to offer iPads at a discounted price...
Buffalo Council Approves Requests for Fair and Rodeo Parade
The Johnson County Fair and Rodeo will be happening July 26 through August 4, and the annual parade will be Saturday, August 3. Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Board President Amber Eggers brought requests concerning the parade to the Buffalo City Council during their last meeting. Eggers was asking for the...
Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Championship of Champions Set to Return to Casper This Fall
The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds will welcome the return of the Championship of Champions Indian Relay Race, September 20-22, in Casper, Wyoming. “The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races brings a lot of excitement and incredible competition to Casper and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase Native American culture at this exciting event,” said Angela Berry, Marketing & Promotions for Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo. “It’s fun to see fans come not only from Casper, but also from all over the State of Wyoming, across the United States and Canada to watch this iconic competition!
Smoke Relief Coming Soon To Wyoming
Enough with the smoke already. Wednesday and Thursday of this week both come with air quality alerts. There is a lot on fire north, in Canada, and that smoke now covers most of the United States. The smoke has stayed with us due to the lack of any real wind...
Weird Al Talks Polkamania On Wake Up Wyoming
Weird Al Yankovic is now 64 years old and he's still cranking out bizarre hits. He called Wyoming's morning talk show Wake Up Wyoming and spoke about his career and his latest video. Wake Up Wyoming is heard on several radio stations around the state, so Weird Al got plenty...
Art events across Wyoming seek to expand access, while building community
Music fills the Thursday evening air — a distant guitar riff, overlapping with a nearby fiddle. Roasting meat perfumes the festive atmosphere and the streets are an explosion of color. Visual and musical artists stationed at assorted downtown businesses build an overlapping cacophony of sights and sounds amid the Casper summer.
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