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Summit Arts Market artist uses ski resort snowmelt for watercolor renditions
Lexi Dowdall was working in the ski industry when the COVID-19 pandemic hit during the busiest time of the season. When all the resorts closed, she started painting to keep busy. Since she skis around 80 days a year, Dowdall incorporated that aspect of her life into her art. Dowdall...
National H.S. Finals Rodeo Nearing End of 1st Go-Round
The first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo will conclude on Wednesday morning and the 2nd go begins on Wednesday night in Rock Springs. So far, the Wyoming girl's team is running in 3rd place with Yoder's Hadley Thompson sitting in 3rd place in the goat tying. Rhame Hicks from Gillette is 5th in the breakaway roping while Kloe Nichols of Boulder is 8th in the barrel racing. Abby Milburg of Gillette is in 14th place in the first go-round of the pole-bending, Karly Peterson from Buffalo is 22 in the girls cutting and Sydnee Roady out of Worland is 38th in the reined cow horse event.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #5
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Tuesday night’s Performance #5 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Also, Team Wyoming placings in the Go-Round standing after five performances. Barrel Racing. 28. Hadley Thompson, Yoder – 22.851...
Western now offering a Substation Technician program
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has announced the launching of its new Substation Technician program. According to a press release from Western, the course is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. The program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to obtain knowledge in substation technology.
Rock Springs Council approves new golf cart bid request
On Tuesday night, the Rock Springs City Council unanimously approved a request from the Park and Rec. Department to seek bids to replace the golf carts at the White Mountain Golf Course. Prior to approving the bid request, the Council pointed out that the golf carts would only be used...
Spartans in Regional Tournament today; Green River teams to begin tournaments
The 307 Spartans Senior Babe Ruth baseball team will play the Calgary AAA Blues tonight in their second game of the Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament in Lander. The Spartans are coming off a tough 2-1 first-game loss to the Centerfield Roosters from Washington on Monday. The Spartans will finish...
Food Bank Hosts Rock Springs Fundraiser, Food Drive Saturday
ROCK SPRINGS – A fundraising event for the Food Bank of Sweetwater County takes place Saturday and aims to both raise money and canned food for the food bank and awareness of an e-cookbook the food bank is creating. The fundraiser takes place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the...
Green River Police and Fire to Receive New Mobile Date Terminals for Vehicles
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Fire and Police Departments will receive new Mobile Data Terminals after the Green River City Council voted 6-0 to approve a bid for the purchase. Council Member Sherry Bushman was absent from the meeting due to medical reasons, Mayor Pete Rust said. The...
It’s polka week at Concerts in the Park
Rock Springs, Wyoming – Get ready for a musical treat! The Rich Kaumo Band is set to headline this week’s Concert in the Park series. But that’s not all. They’ll be sharing the stage with Dave Pedri and the EIO Band. The Rich Kaumo Band is...
United Way Helps Fund Special Diets Program at Senior Center
ROCK SPRINGS – A $11,500 grant from the United Way of Southwest Wyoming will allow Young at Heart Senior Center in Rock Springs operate its special diets program provide meals to those who are unable to receive the regular home-delivered meals due to dietary restrictions. “Without the support of...
D. Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie joins Wyoming PBS Foundation Board
The Wyoming PBS Foundation has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, including local resident D. Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie. The other two new board members are Carol Bell of Cody and Sarah Jo Heuck Sinclair of Sheridan. “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome...
Excellent Chance To Help Raise Money For A Casper Veteran
On the morning of June 2, a longtime member of the American Infidel Veteran Motorcycle Club named Cheeto was involved in a significant motorcycle accident. Today, Cheeto is still in the intensive care unit of a hospital. Even as recently as this week, he's still having procedures done to help with his recovery.
Strong afternoon thunderstorms possible midweek in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo – Occasional thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday afternoon in the Casper area, some of them potentially strong at times. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday’s high temperature will reach 87 degrees as chances of thunderstorms rise after noon. Storms could produce short periods of heavy downpours and gusts up to 60 mph in parts of Natrona County and western Wyoming.
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