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A General Store Survives And Thrives
In countless communities around the country, the once-popular rural general store has been supplanted by big-chain grocers and large department stores. But the town of Wilson, Wyoming has fought against the tide—and won. This tiny village at the base of Teton Pass, just 7 miles from well-known ski destination Jackson, Wyoming along State Highway 22, has breathed new life into its beloved general store, Hungry Jack’s. After hearing that the 70-year-old store was on the brink of closing—with plans for a purchase by a developer to turn the space into modern retail and housing—the town’s residents banded together and battled back.
Disaster training classes start up this August
CASPER, Wyo. — Classes for people interested in community disaster response training begin this August, Natrona County Emergency Management announced. The national Community Emergency Response Team 9 part Basic Training series is designed to provide citizens with disaster situation training, building resilient neighborhoods and communities, the agency said. This...
Big Boy No. 4014 rolls through Franklin County
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, passed by Weston on July 22 as it made its’ way from Ogden to Soda Springs as part of the 2024 Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. The engine drew quite a crowd...
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...
Morning Sports: July 22, 2024
High School National Finals Rodeo: The High School National Finals Rodeo concluded this past Saturday in Rock Springs and 2 competitors from North-Central Wyoming finished in the top 10 of their respective event. Wyoming State Champ and recent Sheridan High School graduate Abagail Olson finished as the National Runner-Up in...
Cheyenne Frontier Days festivities continue with the Grand Parade
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - We are continuing our Cheyenne Frontier Days fun with the Grand Parade. Folks from around the world had the chance to take in the sights and sounds of some of the top marching bands, and horse drawn vehicles in the country. The parade started...
Reigning World Champs dominate CFD Quarterfinals 3
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Reigning world champions Zeke Thurston and Ky Hamilton dominated their signature events in Quarterfinals 3 of the 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. Thurston, who won his fourth world title last December, notched the first 90-point ride of the 2024 Daddy of ’em All when he rode Brookman Rodeo’s Ragin Lunatic to win the round by four points.
Natrona County 4-H prepares for Cloverbud rodeo
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo has been over for about a week but just because the fair is over does not mean the end of 4-H and FFA activity. Next week, Natrona County 4-H is putting on a Cloverbud rodeo as an interactive...
PREP RODEO: East grad Bricen Baktamarian third in trap shooting
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne East graduate Bricen Baktamarian placed third in trap shooting at the National High School Finals Rodeo on Saturday in Rock Springs. Baktamarian hit 196 of the 200 clays he fired his shot gun at, and finished third after a shoot-off with South Dakota’s Jude Sargent. Brandon Heck of Arkansas won the competition by hitting 198. Baktamarian was tied for second after the first go-round by hitting 99 of 100 clays. There were 149 trap shooters entered in the competition. Baktamarian also placed 40th in light rifle shooting with 297 points. There were 153 competitors entered in light...
Smoke Provides Natural Sun Filter For Wyoming Photographer
If you want to take a good photo of the Sun you'll need a good filter. Sometimes, those filters come naturally. The smoke pouring into Wyoming from other states and Canada has created the perfect filter for these pictures of Sunspots. The photo was taken during Sunset by Tim Mandese...
UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at USDA July 30
Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during a half-day virtual workshop Tuesday, July 30. Jim Greenwood will lead the discussion during a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled “USDA...
Rivers of Resilience: UW Grad Student Takes Deep Dive Into Relationship With Rivers and Lakes
If you think about water, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do lakes and streams evoke memories of boating with buddies and fly fishing with friends? Or is the necessity of watering your crops and garden a primary concern?. “Even people whose business and livelihood rely on...
Despite Recent Gains, Wyoming Farmland Values Show Signs of Slowing
Farmland values in Wyoming have made modest gains over the past six months according to the latest Benchmark Farm Value Trends Report issued by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Values for Wyoming farmland have shown an average increase of 2.7% in the past six months and 5.1% in the past 12 months.
MUST WATCH: Star Valley local shows how to ride the waves like a cowboy
In true Star Valley fashion, a local cowboy showed off his water skills on Palisades Reservoir over the weekend. While at the reservoir with a group of young men over the weekend, Jared Clinger of Freedom decided to show them how it was done. He jumped in the water with his long sleeved shirt, wranglers and boots still on. Clinger, at 52 year of age, then proceeded to be pulled behind the boat on a wakeboard.
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