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SNAPPED: Teton County Fair lights up the town
JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s everyone’s favorite part of summer: Fair week!. The Teton County Fair is back, with funnel cake, thrill rides, farm animals and more. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer has been on the scene to snap photos of all the fun. The bright lights of the...
Six Cowboys Named to Shrine Bowl Watchlist
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowboys have six players named to the East-West Shrine Bowl Preseason Watch List. The Shrine Bowl 1,000 was released on Tuesday with three defensive players, two offensive and on special teamer named to the list. The Cowboy defense had three players named to the list. Defensive...
Cowgirls Ranked No. 16 in WBCA Academic Top-25
ATLANTA, Ga., – The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team was recognized Wednesday as one of the top academic squads in the country in 2023-24, as named by the WBCA. This marks the second time in the past three seasons that the Cowgirls have been a Top-25 WBCA Academic Team. Wyoming...
Buffalo Council Approves Variance for Buffalo Rink Event
Buffalo’s City Council has approved a Noise Ordinance Variance request by the Buffalo Community Rink organization for an event they have scheduled on August 3. Edison Elder, representing the organization, spoke to the council about the event. Elder also thanked the council for the progress made between the city...
Economic Development Focus of Town Hall
On Tuesday, July 23, at Governor Mark Gordon’s town hall, at Sheridan College, economic development was one topic of the discussion. Governor Gordon talked some of the development in Sheridan. He also talked the multiplier effect, as every dollar of payroll gets spent in the community and, in turn...
Five New Zealand Youth Compete in National High School Rodeo Finals
“I believe I epitomize the average New Zealander,” said Sir Edmund Hillary after ascending Mount Everest in 1953, “I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.” Perhaps Hillary’s quote epitomizes the five New Zealand youth who became their country’s first-ever team to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) held July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyo. The team competed against more than 1,800 high school rodeo athletes from Australia, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
New law extends cancer benefits to firefighters
POWELL — When a garage fire ignited in Powell in late May, firefighters rushed to the scene in their bunkers and fitted their personal protective equipment on scene, ready for any and all dangers to extinguish the fire. The volunteers didn’t know what was in the garage, but, if similar to most garages, it could have been filled with an assortment of dangerous chemicals, both stored on shelves and in the structure including building materials. Firefighters don’t choose which fires to fight. They just fight. ...
Kinle Brennise Advances to Weekend in Cheyenne
Kinle Brennise is heading to the weekend in Cheyenne after her 3.8-second run took Performance 5 at the Frontiere Days. Brennise says she was nervous as she backed in, but that didn’t show in her run/. “I just wanted to see my calf to his spot and take my...
R.C Landingham Gets Off to Hot Start in Cheyenne
R.C. Landingham got his week in Cheyenne off to a hot start with an 85-point ride to win Performance 5. Landingham is putting together a great season and is coming off a win at the Calgary Stampede. “I just got to stand on the stage in Calgary and this one...
Jobs of the Week – July 25
Looking to start a new career? Take a look at this week’s featured jobs from local employers around town. Want to feature your job posting here next week? Select “Featured Single Job Post” when sharing your job on Buckrail Works. Email ads@buckrail.com for more details. Laborers. Matarozzi...
Hot in Casper: David Street Station Gives Update on the Splash Pad
The heat is on here in Casper, but you still can still cool off at the Splash Pad at David Street Station. While there have been some issues with the Splash Pad as of late, it is open today and repairs are in the works. The official David Street Station...
Lander Golfer at UW named an All-America Scholar
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced its Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season on Thursday and the University of Wyoming men's golf team led the Mountain West and was one of 25 teams in America to have five or more All-America Scholars. The five Cowboys named All-America Scholars are: Patrick Azevedo of Osello, Wash.; Jaren Calkins of Lander, Wyo.; Jimmy Dales of Northfield, Mich.; Kristof Panke of Davenport, Washl,; and Davis Seybert of Midland, Texas.
Life Steps Campus Community Garden in Casper Designated as a USDA People’s Garden
For the past decade, the community garden at Life Steps Campus has been providing free, sustainably grown food to the community. The garden was built 10 years ago through partnerships with Casper Housing Authority, volunteers and community members, is maintained by Casper Housing Authority and the City of Casper. The...
Nebraska couple photobombs funnel cloud on wedding day
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Every couple knows to prioritize one thing for their wedding: the photos. While the posed shots are likely to end up in the frame on the wall, sometimes a snap will capture the emotion and the experience of the day. Photographer Alyssa Wallace thinks those are some of the best.
Suspect Arrested in Mitchell, NE after Shots Fired
Mitchell, NE (RELEASE from SBCSO) July 26th, 2024 — On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking...
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