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Central’s Joe Sawyer Commits to Gillette College for Basketball
It took a while but Joe Sawyer from Cheyenne Central has committed to play basketball at Gillette College. Sawyer is the reigning Boys Gatorade Player of the Year in Wyoming as he averaged 15 points and 5 rebounds per game. He shot an amazing 61% from the floor and had an eventful summer as he helped Team Wyoming beat Montana in their annual series for the first time in 13 years. He also played in the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star game. This past season, Central won the 4A State Championship with a 62-59 win over Laramie. The Tribe went 25-3 en route to that title.
Cheyenne 'AI mayor' candidate concedes race as voters back human decision-making
A man vying for the Cheyenne mayoral seat who vowed to leave all governing decisions to AI conceded the race Tuesday after human candidates prevailed in the Wyoming primary.
Lainey Wilson’s New ‘Whirlwind’ Video Shot in Southeast Wyoming
If you love southeast Wyoming and Lainey Wilson, you're in for a treat. Her brand new video for "Whirlwind" was shot in and around southeast Wyoming. Watch the new Lainey Wilson video and see how many southeast Wyoming places you recognize. Laramie is definitely a co-star of this new video from Lainey.
Know How To Submit Proper CWD Samples For WGFD
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been a focal point for Wyoming Game and Fish biologists for many years, and 2024 will be no different. CWD is a 100% fatal disease that affects the deer family, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, and even Moose in Wyoming. According to the WGFD Information...
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.
Natrona County Emergency Management Gives Safety Update on Current Air Quality
The smoke and unfortunately, also ash, coming in from the fires in Johnson County are adversely effecting the quality of air in Casper and the surrounding area. The official Natrona County Emergency Management Facebook page posted a map, along with a detailed caption about the air quality, which stated:. Heavy...
Sculpture represents volunteer’s devotion to golf course
Norm Opp loved the Foster Gulch Golf Course as if it were his own. He served as a member of the board for many years and acted as board president for several of those years. He loved the game of golf and was an avid player most of his adult life. But even more so, he loved his hometown golf course and took great pride in his efforts to make it the best that it could be.
Scottsbluff Police Department receives national recognition
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Scottsbluff Police Department announced on Thursday that they have been recognized for excellence in training management by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants, according to a press release from the Scottsbluff Police Department.
Where To Find The Latest Wyoming Fire Information
For those fighting to save what they can in North Eastern Wyoming's latest fires, and for those who are worried about friends and family in the area, information is everything. Everyone wants and needs to know the latest. Here are some of the places news reporters go to find out...
Oregon researchers paint wind turbines partly black to reduce bird deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, […]
North Eastern Wyoming Fires Out Of Control & Growing
In the southern parts of eastern Wyoming folks complained about the smoke. But they had no idea how bad it really was in northeastern Wyoming, where that smoke was coming from. Near Buffalo, over 163,000 acres in Johnson County are burning and that fire is growing. It's been bad for...
Windy & cooler with scattered storms
Risks of showers and thunderstorms for today and gusty winds today. 40% chance of gusty storms into the afternoon after lunch. Highs with some sun & light smoke in the 80's, upper 70's for the mountains and western Wyoming. Lake wind advisory for AF reservoir and I-15 corridor from Shelley to Chubbuck.
Here’s A Great New Science Program For Wyoming Teachers
I was never good at learning from a book in school, but if you gave me a hands-on lesson, the information stuck with me. To this day, I'm still a hands-on learner. If you're a teacher and want to give your students hands-on experience, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Trout Unlimited offer great opportunities.
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...
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