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UW Cowgirls ranked No. 16 in WBCA Academic Top 25
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team was recently recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association as one of the top academic squads in the country heading into the 2024–25 season. This marks the second time in the past three seasons that the Cowgirls have been a Top 25 WBCA Academic Team.
Five Tigers named all-conference
TORRINGTON – At the conclusion of the district playoffs for American Legion ‘A’ baseball teams in Wyoming, head coaches from each of the nine teams in the ‘A’ east conference selected the top talented athletes for the 2024 all-conference first and second team rosters. Five...
Street dancers and more grace Pine Bluffs Trail Days for the first time
CHEYENNE — Like many summer events, Pine Bluffs Trail Days takes an extensive amount of community effort and many months to plan. It’s no different even for their 74th year. Trail Days is something that gives back to the community after the dust settles from nearby Cheyenne Frontier Days. “We don’t get a lot of tourists [at Trail Days]. It’s more of a family reunion for the community and our ...
Jailing the homeless won’t solve the problem, it’ll just kick people who are already down
As it closed out its court year, the United States Supreme Court issued several significant decisions, including one that approves criminalizing homelessness – or more precisely, sleeping in public. The dissenting justices thought, quite understandably, that “sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime.” Therefore, they reasoned, if you do not have a home and […]
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
Wyoming Governor Orders Wyoming State Flag to be Flown at Half Staff at Capitol in Cheyenne and Laramie County
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Laramie County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 31 in honor and memory of Gus Fleischli. Mr. Fleischli represented Laramie County in the Wyoming Senate from 1953-1955 and served three terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives. He passed away July 21, 2024. Governor Gordon has issued the following statement:
Morning Sports: July 26, 2024
Sheridan Troopers/Jets/Cavalry Legion Baseball: The Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball Team is making their final preparations for the Wyoming AA State Tournament, which starts on Monday in Casper. The team will play Laramie in the first game of the day at 10am. Shortstop Cael Hamrick says throughout the season the Troopers...
New study sheds light on sage grouse breeding habits in presence of wind farms
CASPER, Wyo. — A recently released study, authored in part by a University of Wyoming professor, suggests that wind energy developments may have similar impacts on the mating rituals of the greater sage grouse as other forms of energy facilities when turbine density is high. Dr. Jeffrey Beck, from...
Journey Emerson, former Lame Deer record-setting star, dies in car accident
BILLINGS — Former Lame Deer boys basketball star Journey Emerson, who set the state single-game scoring record to help make the Morning Stars one of the best stories in Montana sports in 2022, died Friday in a car accident on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, his former coach Tiger Scalpcane told The Billings Gazette and 406 MT Sports on Friday night.
Utah Weather Warning: Thunderstorms with 60+ MPH Winds Predicted Through 9 PM
Salt Lake City, UT – A severe weather alert has been issued for Northern Utah and Southwest Wyoming, predicting another round of thunderstorms with gusty winds this afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated on weather conditions, especially if they have outdoor plans. According...
Wyoming Carpenters Earn an Adjusted $57K, Slightly Above U.S. Median
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. For carpenters and other skilled trade workers, this evolving landscape can influence job opportunities and wages, with some cities offering more lucrative prospects than others. ...
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