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Dayton Days 2024: A hidden wonder
Dayton Days Committee chairman Keith Reichert, told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse that a parade in celebration of the United States bicentennial, has evolved into something much more for the residents and visitors to the small town of Dayton. The parade would become Dayton Days. The celebration now...
Climb Wyoming to offer free Certified Medical Assistant Training for Gillette single moms
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Climb Wyoming will host an info meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. for single moms to learn about free Certified Medical Assistant training starting soon. The meeting will take place at Climb’s Gillette office, located at 405 W. Boxelder Road, #B4. Climb’s...
Dubois Hosts Wild West Weekend: Rodeo, Brews, and Cowboy Culture
The spirit of the Wild West gallops into Dubois this July 26th and 27th. The Dubois Chamber of Commerce, along with chamber partners have wrangled up a weekend packed with events celebrating the region’s rich Western heritage. Friday Night Lights. The festivities kick off Friday evening with the classic...
Councilmember Scott Roybal elected new president of Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority; Wendy Volk chosen as vice chair
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New leadership is stepping in for the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the downtown governing body held new elections for the board’s president and vice chair positions. Scott Roybal, the board’s representative for the Cheyenne City Council, was nominated and unanimously elected president.
‘Special to all of us’: Volunteers sworn in as Cheyenne’s newest CASA advocates
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Being a community volunteer feels almost like an obligation to Brian Harkavy. As a former lawyer, he has extra time on his hands. He worked with children and families when studying at Harvard Law School in the 1990s, so when he decided to volunteer with CASA of Laramie County, the organization’s mission and purpose were familiar to him.
Laramie Announces Pilot Project for Sidewalk Improvement To Enhance Safety And ADA Compliance
The City of Laramie is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at improving sidewalk safety and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the downtown area. In collaboration with specialized contractor Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC), the City will conduct concrete sidewalk cutting to reduce trip hazards and ensure downtown walkways meet ADA standards.
Mustangs C team ready to host state tournament
As they prepared to host the Wyoming Class C American Legion Baseball Tournament in Cowley, the Lovell Mustangs C squad tuned up for the tournament by hosting a doubleheader Saturday against a talented traveling team from Billings, the UD Expos Navy 14U squad. The Mustangs fell to the Expos 11-0...
Cross-country cyclist pauses in Lovell en route to Washington
The energy flows from Suzie Williamson like a rushing mountain stream. But even an energetic veteran bicyclist riding from coast to coast needs a break every now and then. That most recent break in the retired special education teacher and U.S. Army veteran’s cross-country trek occurred in Lovell Thursday as she stopped to rest and recuperate.
Elder brothers take top two spots at Byron Days Fun Run
About 40 runners headed toward the Sand Hills north of Byron, then returned to town Saturday morning for the annual Byron Days Fun Run. Organized by Brandon and Serena Hessenthaler, the event featured both a mile and a five-kilometer race. Runners were invited to run in attire representing their favorite decade.
35th Anniversary of Lane Frost's Death at CFD Honored
CHEYENNE, WY., July 18, 2024 — It’s been 35 years since then 25-year-old bull rider Lane Frost was killed in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo arena. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is honoring the anniversary with a special Lane Frost exhibit and a screening of LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy.
Atlas Theatre receives DDA grant to infill purposeless windows
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Historic Atlas Theatre has received a grant to remove windows that “no longer serve a purpose.”. On Thursday, the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority approved a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friends of the Atlas Board at its regular monthly meeting. The theater board requested a 50% match from the DDA for masonry work on the Atlas Theatre’s south side, according to a DDA staff report. The total cost of repairs is $8,800. The development authority awarded the Atlas board $4,400.
‘He Was Proud to be the Coach at Wyoming’
LARAMIE -- His catchphrases are sorely missed. So is his wit, humor and, most importantly, influence and reputation. Just ask his peers. "He's always got some strange slogan -- like something about a horse or something," Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford joked last Thursday, talking about Wyoming's recently retired bench boss Craig Bohl. "It's so off the wall but it breaks the monotony and the silence of everybody in the room. But you talk about a guy who cares about this game and who was invested in this game and wants to see things done the right way.
Riverton's Big Summer Weekend Kicks Off Friday, Balloon Rally, Car & Bike Show
Tomorrow starts one of the biggest weekends in Riverton’s summer, save the county fair, when the 44th edition of the Riverton Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally and Rocky Mountain Car and Bike Show kick off. Friday’s events include the balloon liftoff from the CWC at sunrise. This year there...
Sheridan College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson Resigns His Position
Sheridan College is searching for a new coach for its rodeo team. At the Tuesday, July 16th 2024 meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Directors, Sheridan College President Dr. Walter Tribley announced that College Rodeo Coach Marc Gilkerson has resigned. He had been the coach of...
Here Are Great Areas To Access The North Platte River
Construction projects on I-25 are now affecting people who are out recreating on the North Platte River in Casper. WYDot and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have issued a warning to the public to be careful and avoid the I-25 bridge area. Crews have begun demolishing the southbound bridge to prepare for construction of a new bridge over the next few months.
Chamber, DSA to Celebrate Reopening of Main Street at Third Thursday Event
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sheridan Association will celebrate the reopening of Main Street today with a Chamber Ambassador’s ribbon cutting and an expanded Third Thursday festival. According to information from the Chamber, the celebration signals the completion of the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project that began in April 2023.
Local residents condemn billionaire's attempts to bypass wildlife protection rules for new luxury development: 'A process of enabling deception and dishonesty'
A billionaire's request to expedite the construction of a luxury resort in Wyoming by lifting seasonal restrictions has failed after county officials voted 3-2 to deny the proposal. According to WyoFile, TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts petitioned Sublette County commissioners in June to fast-track his high-end development on Upper Hoback...
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