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Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers
Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking reelection filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened. The Wyoming Legislature has never in its history considered, debated, nor voted on any proposal to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in any election, in any state. But political mailers and text messages sent by WY Freedom PAC claim otherwise, as WyoFile first reported last week. ...
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag be Flown at Half Staff to Honor Russell Zimmer
Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE) July 26th, 2024 — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Goshen, Niobrara and Platte Counties from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27 in honor and memory of Russell Zimmer. Mr. Zimmer served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1973-1976 and in the Wyoming Senate from 1977-1992, serving as Senate Vice President, Majority Floor Leader, and as Senate President. He passed away July 12, 2024.
UW’s Wyoming Center on Aging awarded $5M grant to expand needs for older adults in the Cowboy State
The University of Wyoming has announced that their Department of Psychology’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) has been awarded a $5 million grant that will be used to enhance partnerships to expand and strengthen geriatrics education for the health care workforce and to expand resources for the state’s older adults and caregivers.
Evacuation notice canceled, fire contained near W. Echeta Road
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Saturday afternoon evacuation notice for multiple addresses northwest of Gillette has been canceled with authorities containing a fire near West Echeta Road. The fire was reported near West Echeta Road. It was reportedly heading east at 4:27 p.m., prompting local authorities to issue an evacuation...
Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic raises money for Central Wyoming Hospice
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, dozens of golfers took part in the 11th annual Governor’s Invitational Golf Classic, one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Central Wyoming Hospice. All proceeds raised from the tournament will be used to ensure as many people receive hospice care as...
ALL-AROUND RACE HEADS TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY AT CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS RODEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 27, 2024 — Thanks to Saturday’s Semi Finals 2, the all-around cowboy race at the 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) will come down to a Championship Sunday battle between a pair of Oklahomans. Rough stock rider Wacey Schalla, who is from the tiny western...
University of Wyoming Launches First Bitcoin Research Institute
The University of Wyoming (UW) has established the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, marking the first academic institute dedicated to Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy and author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin, has been appointed as the inaugural director, Rettler announced on the Genesis Stage at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville.
Notice of Invitation to Bid for the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 2024 Wellness Program Bid.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Sweetwater County School District No. One, Rock Springs, Wyoming is accepting sealed bids for the 2024 Wellness Program Bid. Specifications may be obtained from the Human Resource Department, 3550 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901; 307-352-3400 or on our website...
(PHOTOS) Local history celebrated at annual Caspar Collins Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Historical reenactments, vendors, educational seminars and much more could be found at the Fort Caspar Museum on Saturday, as the museum celebrated the city’s namesake with Caspar Collins Day. In addition to several period-accurate representations of 19th century life, numerous vendors, food trucks, games and...
Spuds win 40th game of season with 8-4 win over Oahe
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Spuds struck early on Friday against the Oahe Zap and held on for an 8-4 victory, picking up their 40th win of the season in the process. With the win, the team now sits at a league-best record of 40-8. A lead-off hit-by-pitch for Elijah Reeves and a walk to Wesley Flatt set the stage for Josh Phillips, who smacked a line drive up the middle that brought Reeves home. In the very next at-bat, Dylan Schlotterback brought Flatt home with a sac fly. And that run was followed quickly by another run by Phillips made possible by a Zap passed ball.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: 2nd Annual Riverton Chamber Soap Box Derby
(Riverton, WY) – The Riverton Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd Annual Soap Box Derby following the Fremont County Fair Parade today, July 27. In addition to the Derby action, the Chamber served up some burgers and hotdogs for attendees, and will provide prizes for today’s top finishers.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Highlights: Performances 3&4
It's the best time of the year; it's time for The Daddy of Em' All! Known as a bucket list rodeo for fans and athletes alike, this memorable rodeo promises some of the best completion of the PRCA season. With the qualifying rounds of slack in the books, the rosters are officially set, leaving fans and athletes eager to see who will advance to the semi-final round of completion. In each performance four athletes will advance to the semifinals, we've recapped a few of the quickest times and most impressive scores from performances 3 and 4.
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