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Reopening of the Art Underground Gallery occurring Wednesday evening
Fresh with a new coat of paint and new artwork, the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency will hold a ribbon cutting and re-opening of the Art Underground Gallery this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Gallery is in the downtown pedestrian underpass between North Front Street and South Main Street.
Chalk Art Festival happening in Thayne July 26-27
The Star Valley Arts Council is offering a Chalk Art Festival in Thayne, July 26-27. Community members, families and businesses are invited to purchase a sidewalk square at the Thayne Community Center and create something interesting. “We are so excited to debut this new event and hope it can be...
Ashley Furniture store to open in Casper’s Eastridge Mall in August
CASPER, Wyo. — A vacant storefront once occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond will be home to a new Ashley Furniture store in Casper’s Eastridge Mall. The space has been empty since Bed Bath & Beyond closed in early 2023 shortly before the company was liquidated. A new major retailer opening in the Eastridge Mall is a bit of good news for the property after years of losing tenants due to changing trends and shopping habits that have affected indoor malls and retailers across the country.
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...
City of Lander Water Tank Project Update
This summer, a major construction project is underway just beyond the Mortimore Lane turn-off near Sinks Canyon. The City of Lander is replacing three failing drinking water storage tanks with a single, modern 4-million-gallon tank. This upgrade will enhance our total water storage capacity by an additional 1 million gallons. Furthermore, the project includes the replacement of an emergency pumping station near the hospital.
Torrington Lion’s Club Festival of Sight
Torrington, WY (by Cindy Sheeley) July 22nd, 2024 — The Pioneer Park in Torrington was buzzing with activity on Saturday, July 20th, as residents attended the Torrington Lion’s Club’s annual Festival of Sight. At the event, there was fun for the whole family, from Planet Bounce’s water...
Hamer-Smith, Bates, Cotant Recognized by Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Wyoming Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Casper, WY July 22nd, 2024 — Three Goshen County residents were recognized for their years of dedication to youth sports at the Wyoming Coaches Association/Wyoming Sports Officials Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Casper last week. Kathy Hamer-Smith was inducted into the Wyoming Sports Officials Association Hall of Fame, and Trisha Bates and Rick Cotant were inducted by the Wyoming Coaches Association.
Unveiling a Game Changing Platform for Future Collegiate Rodeo Athletes
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County dinged revenue guarantee for Delta; now it’s Casper Council’s turn
CASPER, Wyo. — The long-running minimum revenue guarantee, or MRG — frequently cited as awkward and expensive, most recently having reached $595,420 — necessary to keep the SkyWest–Delta connection in Natrona County ended in part in June when the county commissioners said they’d had enough.
WCA All-Star Girls Basketball Postgame Remarks
The Wyoming Coaches Association girl's basketball game was full of energy and close to the finish as the North hung on to beat the South 71-68. Campbell County's Cami Curtis led the North with 17 points and Bradie Schlabs of Cheyenne East threw in 22 for the South. The game...
First-Year Wyoming Coach Knows Significance Of Hosting BYU In Laramie
LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, former Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and then defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel were inside the visitor locker room at the home of BYU football, LaVell Edwards Stadium. They were in Provo for the first matchup in a two-game series between the former conference...
Knights Close Season with Spirited Performance Against Outlaws
GREEN RIVER – Despite a valiant effort and a strong start, the Green River Knights fell to the Evanston Outlaws 14-9 in their final game of the season on Sunday during the Class A West Districts Tournament. The Knights initially took control after a seven-run rally in the bottom...
City facilities to modify schedules for Cheyenne Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Several city facilities and offices will have modified schedules for Cheyenne Day on Wednesday, July 24. City offices will be closed Wednesday, July 24. There will be no change for residents who typically have trash, recycle and yard waste pickup on Wednesday. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
Water Main Repairs begin today in Lander
The City of Lander Water Department and Patrick Construction, Inc., are starting a water main replacement project on the 100 block of South 6th Street today due to the damage caused by freezing last winter. Residents in the area should expect a water outage for about a day early in the week while the repair is being made. A notice will be provided to the impacted residents as more details become available.
Cheyenne Team Roping Quarterfinals Daysheets, Results and More
Team roping draws and results from the 2024 Daddy of 'Em All. The Quarterfinals are underway at the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days with 72 teams in the team roping. The performances run July 20-28, with the Quarterfinals July 20-25, Semifinals July 26 and 27 and the Finals July 28. 2024...
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...
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