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Warm Valley Lodge in Dubois to shutter
Dubois is poised to lose its only assisted living facility next month unless a new entity sweeps in to save it. Dubois Mayor Pat Neveaux lamented on Thursday the planned closure of Warm Valley Lodge. "We're losing 20 jobs," she said. "Especially now, going into our slower season. It's very sad."
Davis receives Eagle Award at Shell Hall ceremony
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Greybull resident Steele Davis, 17, was presented with his Eagle Scout award in front of his family, friends and Boy Scout Troop 312 at a ceremony held at the Shell Community Hall. The Eagle badge is both the highest honor afforded by the Boy Scouts of America [BSA] and the most difficult to achieve. Davis, who has participated in scouts since he was 6 years old, was required to earn 21 merit badges, serve his troop in a leadership role and complete a service project in his community before applying for the award. His work, conduct and character were then subject to review by a committee, which ultimately approved his ascent.
#Activate10: Local business gathering donations for Fish Creek Fire firefighters, displaced residents
“Our community is large and wildly diverse, which is at the same time our strength and our weakness. #Activate10 is a movement seeking to increase communication between individuals and organizations across Fremont County and to promote positive action in our communities.”. (Riverton, WY) – Western Wrenching LLC is organizing a...
City aquatics division announces end-of-season schedule for outdoor facilities
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne Aquatics Division has announced the end-of-season schedule for its outdoor aquatics facilities. Johnson Pool will operate for its normal posted hours until Sunday, Aug. 25. The pool will be closed Aug. 26–30 due to the start of school. It will reopen Saturday, Aug. 31.
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....
Midas and Napa Donate to Sheridan Community
As a part of the Midas Corporation’s 68th anniversary, Midas of Sheridan recently teamed up with another local company, Napa Auto Parts, to help make sure that four area residents now have reliable transportation. The Sheridan and Johnson County residents in need of car repairs were encouraged to enter...
Blue-Green Algae Reported In Sloan’s Lake In Cheyenne
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a warning about blue-green algae blooms in Sloan's Lake in Cheyenne. That's according to a news release from the Cheyenne Board Of Public Utilities. Such blooms can produce toxins which can pose a threat to people and animals, including pets and livestock. Blue-green...
Gillette man aims to turn card collection into scavenger hunts for kids
GILLETTE — Beckett Ganske’s football card of retired running back David Johnson is one of only 49 ever made with a piece of Johnson’s Arizona Cardinals jersey enshrined inside it. In its protective plastic case, the card — 2.5 by 3.5 inches — has the perfect weight...
WyoPreps Preseason Football Tour 2024: Lovell Bulldogs [VIDEO]
The Lovell Bulldogs have been at or near the top of Class 2A football for several years, and they’d like to climb to the top of the ladder once again. With a good nucleus returning, Lovell should be a title contender in 2024 behind all-state quarterback Davin Crosby and all-conference performer Braxton Felkins.
UW Sports: Soccer, volleyball, football updates
The Cowgirl soccer team lost 5-1 at Colorado yesterday. Rock Springs native Alyssa Bedard netted the Cowgirl’s lone goal on a penalty kick. Wyoming now sports a 0-1-1 record in the early season. Colorado improved to 2-1-0. Cowgirl soccer will play South Dakota State in their home opener on...
Scouting Report: Harrison Waylee, RB, Wyoming
School (Code)University of Wyoming (WYUN) Honors/Captainship2023 Second Team All MW, HM All MW by Coaches, 2022 All MAC 3rd Team, Doak Walker Award Watchlist in 2022. Games WatchedNew Mexico, App State, Colorado State, Boise State. Scout Name / DateKade Nix, 8/22/24. Per Year Stats (Most Recent First) 2023164 CAR, 947...
Mountaintop View 8-23-24 Unknown Cowboy, Choate, Lobos secondary, Christon out, and other Thursday news
The 2024 college football season is finally upon us with Week 0 games kicking off this weekend. Three MW teams will see action and today’s edition will get you prepped with news and notes from around the conference. Enjoy!!. The JUCO transfer arrived in Laramie the spring of 2023...
Man killed in Aurora shooting
AURORA, Colo. — A man is dead after a shooting in Aurora Saturday. The Aurora Police Department said in a release that officers responded to the southwest corner of East Colfax Avenue and North Havana Street just after 2 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. When they got...
‘The Girl on the Milk Carton’: Murderer’s Ex-Wife & Detective Address Shocking Missing Child Case
Jonelle Matthews went missing from her family home in Greeley, Colorado five days before Christmas in 1984. The 12-year-old’s disappearance sent shockwaves through the small town with the heartwrenching story reaching all the way to the White House. President Ronald Reagan brought Jonelle’s search into the national spotlight as she became among the first in a newly-launched missing children milk carton campaign.
Littleton High School Football Team Under Investigation Following Assault Allegations, Activities Suspended
Allegations of assault within the Littleton High School football team have prompted an investigation by local authorities, in an unfolding situation that has suspended team activities and prompted a community-wide call for information, as reported by Denver7. Superintendent Todd Lambert of Littleton Public Schools (LPS) addressed the issue in a letter, citing the need for transparency and respect for the community's trust in student education.
Doggie Day Returns To Colorado’s Largest Water Park In September
It's become an end-of-summer tradition in Colorado that our beloved four-legged family members go wild over. Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day is back at Colorado's largest water park. Not to shine the light on news that we're trying to avoid, but summer 2024 is coming to an end, and pools all over Colorado are going to start to shut down for the season as the fall weather starts to creep in.
University of Wyoming to track rare earth minerals
ClimateChain, the newest Layer Zero chain, has entered the scene with a novel project that will provide a significant advantage to individuals engaged in onshoring REM production. “REMs are used in everything from your phone to your electric vehicle… it would behoove us to hasten the movement to onshore and...
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