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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.
Jury trial set for local charged in Riverton City Park axe assault
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Riverton, WY) – The jury trial for 24-year-old Arapahoe man Lincey Shongutsie has been set for November 18. Shongutsie was arrested for aggravated assault back in June, after he reportedly struck another man in the head...
NATRONA COUNTY ARREST LOG (7/22/24 – 7/23/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Evansville officially codifies prowling penalties
EVANSVILLE, Wyo. — The Town of Evansville has officially codified its penalties for prowling at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting, as Police Chief Mike Thompson said it had previously been left out of the most recent town code book. “When our town code book was updated by this...
AARP Wyoming Sets Veterans Resource Fair in Laramie For August
CHEYENNE - If you’ve ever woken up to Revelry, AARP Wyoming’s Veterans Resource Fair is for you. The American Legion and AARP Wyoming will host a Veterans Resource Fair, slated for Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn of Laramie. The event will include a complimentary box lunch, soda and coffee.
DETAILS: 2024 Beartrap Summer Festival Notice
DATE(s): Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th. On Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th Townsquare Media Casper will be hosting the Beartrap Summer Festival in Washington Park. We are thrilled to be guests in your neighborhood and it’s important to us that we communicate clearly with you, the neighbors.
New ordinance to change parking dynamics in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne City Council unanimously approved a new parking ordinance during its regular session on July 22 at noon. This ordinance empowers a parking administration manager to set on-street parking zones and determine “reasonable on-street parking rates.”. Previously discussed on July 8, the ordinance aims...
Albany County Sheriff Warns About Fake Rental Scam
The Albany County Sheriff's Office has been getting reports about someone scamming people out of money in a rental property scam. That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. According to the post, someone is posing as a rental agent and asking for electronic payment for property that...
Rookie Schalla Wins Two Events at Cheyenne Frontier Days Quarterfinals 2
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Midway through his rookie season of professional rodeo, Wacey Schalla is making a splash as an all-around hand. The Arapaho, Okla., cowboy made his first appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days memorable when he won Quarterfinals 2 in both the bareback and bull riding. Schalla started the...
President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced on his social media that he will be dropping out of the presidential race, and not seek a second term. The announcement comes just four month’s before Election Day, in his statement, Biden said in his letter on...
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