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Arizona man arrested near Casper sentenced to 10-plus-years for cocaine, gun crimes
CASPER, Wyo. — A Phoenix, Arizona, resident pulled over during a traffic stop west of Casper in late February was sentenced to more than 10 years’ imprisonment for drug and gun crimes during a federal court hearing in Cheyenne on Monday. Giovanny Bustamante Ibarra received a five-month sentence...
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.
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.
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/15/24–7/21/24)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Quarter Finals First Performance Results
CHEYENNE, Wyo. July 20, 2024- The following are unofficial results from the Quarter Finals first performance at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Saturday, July 20. Payoff subject to change. Bareback Riding: 1, Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb., 85.5 points on United Pro Rodeo’s Big Apple, $2,448. 2, Caleb Bennett, Corvallis,...
Poker Run raises money for veterans in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Motorcycle enthusiasts don’t have to wait for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to rumble through the Black Hills. The Boots and Bikes for Heroes poker run raises funds for veterans in need and is just days away. ‘Vet’s helping Vets’ is the mission of...
McMurtrey and Kennedy win Junior Tour event
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The SDGA Junior Tour stopped off at the Arrowhead country club in Rapid City on Monday. Top golfers had a chance to show off their skills. Rapid City’s Josh McMurtrey and Spearfish’s Alison Kennedy finished first.
Top Performances at National High School Finals Rodeo 2022
Arina Haugen from Sturgis earned the title of All Around Rookie Cowgirl at the National High School Finals Rodeo with 840 points, placing fourth overall in the All Around Cowgirl category. Haugen was fifth in breakaway roping with 9.32 seconds. Haugen ranked 12th in pole bending with 66.107 seconds. Haugen...
Runaway pig now at local sanctuary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The piglet that was caught on the Big Sioux River Thursday morning has been taken in by a local pig sanctuary. Happy Pig Haven, a sanctuary near Baltic, has taken in Eric Jr., the piglet captured near Falls Park along the Big Sioux River last week.
Tourist’s parking complaint serves as reminder of Rapid City ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With Rapid City in the middle of tourism season, there are bound to be a few visitors who may have some complaints. Last Wednesday afternoon, a man visiting Rapid City with family stepped out of the Black Hills Escape Rooms business on Main Street, only to find his pickup truck missing.
Petition to send Rapid City Vision Fund changes to the ballot fails after 479 signatures invalidated
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Petitions to refer the Rapid City Vision Fund Revision Ordinance to a vote in November failed to collect enough valid signatures, Rapid City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie announced. A total of 2,707 signatures were required - that number is five percent of Rapid City’s registered voters.
Man admits to beating 2 homeless people to death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday night, we have an update on two MMIP cases we’ve been following for more than two years. Jonathan Eagle Elk has signed court documents, admitting to beating two homeless people to death in the town of Pine Ridge. In June of 2022,...
Countdown to 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Town and vendors prep
STURGIS, S.D. - The 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is less than two weeks away. While people in the area are readying themselves for the increased number of visitors on two wheels, the preparation process for the town of Sturgis is well underway. "It's like preparing for every motorcycle rally...
National retailer closing multiple locations, including Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - In an email sent out to rewards member and later confirmed by the store and on the website, Big Lots! in Rapid City will be closing. The Rapid city location with the one Big Lots! in South Dakota. The retailer opened the location in 2022 and...
Man accused of killing Rapid City woman with can of beans claims cause of death was ‘spontaneous’
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City man accused of killing Edleigha Little back, 40, in November of last year had another appearance in court Monday. Pedro Simental, 44, is charged with one count of first-degree manslaughter. He is accused of hitting Little with a can of beans, causing trauma to her head which resulted in her death on November 10.
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