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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...
Wyoming student to represent WRJC at 2024 NJCA Leadership Summit in D.C.
(Riverton, WY) – Ryan Mosser is a high school graduate from Thermopolis, who enrolled in Wind River Job Corps to get his electrical certifications. Since his arrival in February, he has received his State Electrical Apprenticeship Card and certifications in OSHA-10 Construction, Residential Roof Top Solar Technician, Ladder Safety, and Ramset Power Actuated Tools.
Riverton Police Department seeks assistance identifying subject – July 26
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton Police Department (RPD) is asking community assitance in identifying the subject pictured below. Please contact Officer Milliken at 856-4891 with any information.
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...
Ethan Sholey of Rock Springs Signs for Cross Country and Track at Concordia in Nebraska
Ethan Sholey from Rock Springs is furthering his running career after signing with Concordia University in Nebraska. Sholey was a distance runner for the Tigers over the past two years. He earned 16 letters at RSHS in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, and band. Sholey placed 19th at the...
Five Tigers named all-conference
TORRINGTON – At the conclusion of the district playoffs for American Legion ‘A’ baseball teams in Wyoming, head coaches from each of the nine teams in the ‘A’ east conference selected the top talented athletes for the 2024 all-conference first and second team rosters. Five...
Expand your career opportunities August 2 at Casper College
If you want to expand your career opportunities, make plans to attend the free “Tools of the Trade” event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Casper College. Sponsored by the Casper College School of Business and Industry, “Tools of the Trade” showcases the excellent career training available at Casper College. Tours of the various shops on campus will be available, and instructors will meet with students to help them register for classes and discover how a certificate or degree can put them one step closer to a well-paying job.
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