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Downtown county offices closed; suspicious parcel being investigated
CASPER, Wyo. — According to a post by the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, downtown county offices in Casper were closed to the public Tuesday afternoon while law enforcement investigated a suspicious parcel. The suspicious parcel turned out to be food, but law enforcement needed to figure that out...
Shelter hires new Operations Manager
The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has selected a new operations manager, Hannah Edwards. Edwards started working at the shelter approximately two years ago. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, she said it was passion for animals that led her to her first position as front desk manager.
West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquito Samples In Laramie
West Nile virus (WNV) has been documented in two mosquito samples collected over the past few weeks just outside city limits. The positive samples were isolated in mosquitos collected from surveillance traps monitored by City of Laramie Mosquito Control. The samples were determined to be positive for WNV via RAMP testing performed by City of Laramie Mosquito technicians this week.
Join the Wyoming Community Bank Food Drive to help reopen the Christian Food Storehouse!
The Christian Food Storehouse in Riverton faced a devastating setback this past May when a fire destroyed all the goods in their building. Despite this tragedy, the community spirit remains unshaken, and it is set to reopen on Monday, July 29th. Wyoming Community Bank is rallying to support this cause...
Town, county settle on a new split for joint services
Jackson Hole Town Councilors approved a new “Memorandum of Understanding” with the county earlier this week. The decision comes after the county unanimously approved the agreement the week prior. The MOU details a new split that transfers the majority of expenses for joint services like START, Fire and...
Hot Notes Concert Drew Nice Crowd Monday
The Hot Notes and Cool Nights concert Monday night in Riverton drew a nice local crowd of music enthusiasts. The Central Wyoming College Community Band opened the concert and, after an intermission, the Rob Weimann Band played. The concerts alternate between the city parks in Riverton and Lander. Next week...
Dubois Town Council to meet July 24
(Dubois, WY) – It’s time to gear up for the next Dubois Town Council meeting happening on July 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the key points up for discussion:. Purple Heart Community – Dubois is looking to reaffirm its status...
2024 Rendezvous Balloon Rally Flew Two of Three Days
The 44th Annual Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally flew on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday's launch was scrubbed due to wind. Twenty balloons from around the globe, 17 from the USA, two from Canada and one from Belgium made up the field this year. Specialty balloons included Baby T-Rex from Vernal, Utah; Humpty Dumpty from Louisville, KY and the celebrity speaker Peter Van Overwalle's Princess Nelly from Nazareth, Belgium. It was the huge pink elephant shape.
CHAPS brings the Tournament of Knights to Sheridan for the 7th year
The Knights of Valor are returning to compete in Sheridan during a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. For the seventh year, CHAPS has organized the Tournament of Knights to raise funds for their programs. A troupe of jousting knights will compete at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds on July 27.
Jay Sawvel Calls Wyoming’s Rookie Linebacker ‘Chad Muma 2.0′
LAS VEGAS, Nev., -- Undersell and over deliver. So far, that's not a model Jay Sawvel has been following. Wyoming's rookie head coach isn't shy when it comes to promoting his players. Just last week in Las Vegas, Sawvel preached the gospel of Evan Svoboda. He believes in his junior quarterback despite the fact he has just one start under his belt. He likes incoming transfer linebacker Evan Eller, too. Same can be said for guys like TK King, DJ Jones and a whole host of unknowns.
New Mural Going up in Casper on 42 Degrees North Building Celebrates Skiing on Casper Mountain
Artist Dan Toro is in town all week creating a new mural on the 42 Degrees North building. In line with the Casper Mural Project's 2024 theme of outdoor recreation, the piece celebrates skiing on Casper Mountain. Beth Andress, the treasurer of the Casper Mural Project, says they are very...
HAM Operators In Want Of New Members To Amateur Association
A Rawlins resident is looking for like-minded people to join a ham radio club. Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, allows users to communicate across town or around the world without relying on the internet or phones. Department of Corrections Welder Tom Hayes is trying to find members to...
Concerts in the Park: Light up the night with NightFire
Rock Springs, Wyoming – The Concerts in the Park series continues this week with the musical stylings of NightFire! NightFire is, as the kids say, Straight Outta Lander. Band member Chris Flom provides vocals as well as rhythm and lead guitar. Raine Lesher also sings and plays mandolin, flute, and guitar. They’ve described their style as an “eclectic mix of alt-country, bluegrass, classic rock, and original music.’ They like to call their style “High Desert Grunge-Grass”.
Pancake breakfast serves more than 5,000 attendees
CHEYENNE — Larry Barttelbort arrived at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza at 5:45 Monday morning, along with around 200 other volunteers. Over the next three hours, Barttelbort and the other volunteers served thousands of pancakes to thousands of people. He has been doing this every year for about 30 years as a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, and says it’s because he loves supporting the event and ...
Cheyenne man receives deferred sentence for road rage shooting on US 85
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Bear Larkman, 29, received a deferred sentence after a road rage incident on US 85 last November turned violent. On July 22, Judge Robin Cooley accepted a plea agreement, granting Larkman a deferral if he completes three years of probation. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m....
Restaurant Liquor License Application Approved by Buffalo Council
During their last regular meeting, the Buffalo City Council considered an application for a Restaurant Liquor License by Rosie’s Americana Cafe, located downtown. The council held a Public Hearing in the matter, and no public comment was offered. After adjourning the hearing, the council re-convened the regular meeting and...
Uh-Oh: Rock Springs Gas Station Mixes Up Diesel And Gasoline
At least 17 vehicles have been contaminated after a fuel station in Rock Springs, Wyoming, mistakenly switched its supplies of unleaded and diesel fuel, locals have confirmed. The Kum & Go on Foothill Boulevard, which is now owned by Maverik, was running diesel through its premium unleaded pump and unleaded through its diesel pump last Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a repair shop employee who tried to help remedy the damages after the mix-up.
SNAPPED: Wilson firefighters sling 2,200 pounds of poultry at 57th Chicken Fry
WILSON, Wyo. — Wilson’s hottest event of the season went down on Sunday, July 21, drawing dozens upon dozens of hungry people to Rendezvous Park for the 57th Annual Chicken Fry. Dean Jarvie, board member of the Wilson Fire Dept. Association, told Buckrail that the team served up...
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