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Big Horn Records LLC receives award from WIP funded Start Up Challenge
University of Wyoming Director of Institutional Communications Chad Baldwin reports that 10 creative startup efforts around Wyoming, ranging from film production and music to literary and visual arts, have been selected to receive $25,000 each in the inaugural Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP)-funded Creative Economy Start Up Challenge. University of Wyoming...
Thompson and Queen Earn WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Awards 7-24-24 [VIDEO]
A rodeo cowgirl and a baseball player receive our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors. The award is for July 15 through July 21, 2024. The recipients are Hadley Thompson from Yoder and Cade Queen of Powell. Thompson had a big week at the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Rock Springs, while Queen had a good weekend at the Single-A West District Tournament in Green River.
A Night of Games & Culture!
Join us for a globetrotting adventure around the world without leaving town! Come to the Lander Library on Monday, July 29th at 6 o’clock to learn about cultures from around the world the best way we know how – through games and snacks! This event is part of our Adult Summer Reading Program and is best suited for adults.
Riverton man charged in April 26 house fire death changes plea to ‘guilty;’ sentencing set
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) –55-year-old Riverton man Vurnon Doney, who faces a manslaughter charge in connection to the April 26 Riverton house fire that resulted in the death of 48-year-old Eve Newton, changed his plea to “guilty” after a change of plea hearing held today, July 25, before the Honorable Judge Jason Conder.
Online Poll: Size Of This Year’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Crowds
We are most of the way through Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024, albeit with the big final weekend still ahead. So it seems like an appropriate time to ask: what do you think of the size of CFD crowds this year? We aren't just talking about the rodeo attendance figures, which won't be released until Sunday night. CFD officials stopped announcing daily rodeo attendance several years ago.
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Casper on 12th and CY Avenue
On Saturday, July 20 around 5:13 p.m. a 23-year-old motorcyclist, Cole Paulsen, was killed near Casper in a wreck. The crash happened on West 12th Street and CY Avenue near milepost 99.64. The Wyoming Highway Patrol lists the Casper Police Department as the responding agency and note they did not...
Man accused of swiping right on ex’s profile, violating protection order
CASPER, Wyo. — A 20-year-old Natrona County man was charged with violating a protection order after his ex-girlfriend told Casper police he swiped right on her Tinder profile. The man appeared in circuit court this week and pleaded not guilty. He was arrested after failing to appear on a...
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...
Man gets time served, 5-year park ban for ‘mass shooting’ statements at Yellowstone
CASPER, Wyo. — The Yellowstone National Park concessionaire employee heard earlier this month making threatening statements about “the next mass shooting” was sentenced in federal court to time served and five years’ supervision, according to a release Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department. Robert Sherman, 55,...
Thursday's Law Enforcement Reports: Arrests; Intoxicated Drivers; Vicious dogs
All suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. 7:51 a.m. East Lander area – A suspicious contraction was a mosquito trap. No threat to the community. 8:07 a.m. 800 block North 67th St. – A complaint about animal abuse was made. An officer spoke to...
Riverton Police Department seeks assistance identifying shoplifting suspects – July 25
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) – RPD is asking for community assistance to help identify the two shoplifting subjects pictured below. Contact Officer Brookover via email, [email protected], with any information.
Storms and sunshine: Cheyenne’s wild weather for Frontier Days finale
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As Cheyenne Frontier Days enters its final weekend, locals and visitors alike will need to keep an eye on the skies. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne predicts significant weather changes for the capital city, with a mix of monsoonal moisture bringing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms from Friday afternoon through Saturday.
4 New Fugitives Added to Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’ List
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has added four new fugitives to its "Most Wanted" list. Vance Aulis, Alan Berg, Treva Larson, and Dustyn Sweat are now among 12 fugitives being sought by the department. Laramie County Deputies Are Still Looking for These Most Wanted Fugitives. Antonio Oros-Garfia, who was added...
Cheyenne Woman Charged After Troopers Find Drugs in Her Purse
A 26-year-old Cheyenne woman is facing drug possession charges after Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers reportedly found 22 grams worth of fentanyl and gabapentin pills in her purse. According to a booking sheet, Riley J. Sams was arrested on July 22, 2024, after a trooper stopped the vehicle she was riding...
Torrential rain spelled disaster in Shell
GREYBULL — Around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, a hailstorm moved into the Shell area, marking the beginning of what would soon become a natural disaster. The Bighorn Basin is considered a semi-arid desert, which receives around 6-10 inches of rain on average each year, has high summer temperatures, cold winters and winds that can reach hurricane strength. In semi-arid climates, the soil is unable to absorb large amounts...
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