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View to a Thrill: WSO ‘Pops in the Park’ goes full Bond this Saturday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 75th concert season with Pops in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Washington Park. According to the WSO, the musical theme this year is “Bond and Beyond,” blending numerous songs and iconic themes from the James Bond film series, as well as other popular cinema-related material shaken in. The concert will be led by WSO’s Music Director Christopher Dragon, who will wrap up his successful tenure with the orchestra after this season.
Fish Creek Fire information hub created for Dubois, surrounding area residents
(Dubois, WY)—The Dubois Chamber of Commerce created and is monitoring a Facebook page to update the residents of Dubois and its surrounding area about developments related to the Fish Creek Fire. “Only information from Town, County, State and Federal agencies will be shared,” the Chamber shared on the page....
Arrests, Arraignments for Friday, Aug. 23
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
NCSO Reports ‘Barricaded Subject’ at Quail Run Apartments, Special Response Teams On-Scene
1:15 PM UPDATE: Law enforcement responded to reports of a suicidal subject at the Quail Run Apartments just before 11:30 p.m. on August 22. The subject is armed and barricaded inside of the apartment, the Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiations Team have remained on scene through the morning. Law enforcement has established a secure perimeter and there is no threat to the general public. This is NOT a hostage situation.
Kendrick Park Pool In Sheridan Closed Until Start Of 2026 Outdoor Swimming Season
The outdoor swimming season at Kendrick Park Pool in Sheridan ended this past Sunday (August 18th), and it will be a little less than 2 years from now before it will be open again. Renovation and expansion work of the Kendrick Park pool is scheduled to begin shortly after Labor...
One person shot, another dead following early morning Aug. 23 incident in Lander apartment complex
(Lander, WY) – In the early hours of the morning on August 23, 2024, the Lander Police Department responded to a call for service on South 4ᵗʰ Street in Lander. The original call was dispatched as multiple gun shots from inside an apartment complex. Upon investigation it...
Garage Sale: 1002 W Fremont Ave, Riverton
Garage is on N 10th St W. A little bit of everything (more than in the picture!): home goods, collectables, garden & outdoor, miscellaneous craft supplies, books, DVDs, seasonal items and a captain’s chair. BONUS: Neighbor in next block on N 10th St W is also having a sale!
Wyoming students of CSC alum win national award
CHADRON – Two Wyoming high school students advised by Chadron State College alum Devin Shimic Wells placed second in a national contest with a presentation about their food pantry in the Gillette, Wyoming, area. Thunder Basin High School students Paizley Tyrrell and Makiah Johnson qualified for nationals in Seattle with their presentation in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State competition of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Fire conditions to rise as warm, windy weekend approaches in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning of higher fire risk as unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions persist through the weekend in central Wyoming. According to the NWS in Riverton, Friday’s and Saturday’s high temperatures will reach around 90 degrees. Friday could see isolated...
Poor air quality in Cheyenne caused by wildfires set to improve
CHEYENNE — Laramie County residents woke up Thursday to the smell of smoke, and throughout the morning, the air quality index showed unhealthy levels of air pollutants. Though it improved throughout the day, the smoke that settled over the capital city had migrated south from the House Draw wildfire in Johnson County. “We had some northerly winds overnight that kind of caused the smoke to drift southward, along and east...
New Instagram Filter Designed To Keep Tourists Away From Wildlife
Due to the pervasiveness of social media while vacationing, certain destinations are implementing measures to curb excessive posing for selfies in public spaces. Visit Jackson Hole, the Wyoming city’s travel and tourism board, is joining these efforts. The organization has launched a new Instagram filter to warn visitors about getting too close to wild animals. The “Selfie Control” filter, introduced in August 2024, addresses the growing problem of tourists approaching wildlife for photo opportunities. Such behavior often puts themselves and the animals at risk.
Laramie County, Coldwell Banker Complete Purchase of New Office Building
Coldwell Banker Commercial The Property Exchange is proud to announce the $5.5 million sale of 2020 Carey Ave., a 74,476 square-foot office building occupying a full city block in the downtown core Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Laramie County. The nine-story high-rise building includes two off-street parking lots and is positioned across from the city/county government corridor.
Beloved electronics stores closing doors after 70 years
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Christy Christopherson opened Chris Supply Company in 1954. Charles Brown and Harvey Hensley bought the hardware store for electronics in 1967. The pair focused on selling audio, television, and appliance parts, and when the need for their services grew, they expanded to Gillette, Wyoming. They sold the store to their sons, Rick Brown and Don Hensley, in 1984.
JustServe provides weighted comfort caterpillars for area students
Darece Grant, the area Just Serve specialist, recently learned about the benefits of weighted caterpillars for children in school and immediately thought that area schools could benefit from having some of the items. She contacted some special ed teachers at Lovell Elementary and Rocky Mountain Elementary schools to assess the needs.
High School sports teams gear up for 2024 fall season
Members of the Lovell High School golf team have been swinging the clubs since Monday of last week, and they even played a tournament in Powell, but the rest of the fall sports teams in North Big Horn County started practice Monday, Aug. 19, in preparation for the season ahead.
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