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Street dancers and more grace Pine Bluffs Trail Days for the first time
CHEYENNE — Like many summer events, Pine Bluffs Trail Days takes an extensive amount of community effort and many months to plan. It’s no different even for their 74th year. Trail Days is something that gives back to the community after the dust settles from nearby Cheyenne Frontier Days. “We don’t get a lot of tourists [at Trail Days]. It’s more of a family reunion for the community and our ...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade Features World’s Largest Collection Of Wagons
Two hours before the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade Thursday, Franklin Favero had already scoped out the best seat on the streets. It’s the same spot he’s picked for the past 15 years. “Sometimes (the parade) stops right here because of going around the corner,” the local resident explained....
New Casper Mountain lodge building construction to begin in August
CASPER, Wyo. — Construction on the future Casper Mountain Trails Center is set to begin in the coming month, with preliminary work all but finished. According to a press release by the Natrona County government, the foundation for the new lodge has been poured and the area has been sufficiently cleared. Now, the construction of the building itself will begin around Aug. 1.
(PHOTOS) Skaters throw down at local roller derby
CASPER, Wyo. — Roller derby teams from across and beyond Wyoming took part in the Summer Bash Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Casper-based team A’Salt Creek Roller Derby. In addition to teams from Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Riverton and more from the Cowboy State, there were also teams present...
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...
Thermopolis Job Corps Student headed to D.C. Summit
Ryan Mosser is a high school graduate from Thermopolis, Wyoming who enrolled in Wind River Job Corps to get his electrical certifications. Since his arrival in February, he has received his State Electrical Apprenticeship Card and certifications in OSHA-10 Construction, Residential Roof Top Solar Technician, Ladder Safety, and Ramset Power Actuated Tools. Ryan was also “Wind River Job Corps Student of the Week” back in May, and an article was written and published on County 10’s social media webpage.
Showers likely throughout mostly sunny weekend
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The coming weekend is likely to be a sunny one for Cheyenne-area residents, though the National Weather Service in Cheyenne predicts that it also won’t be without its share of rainfall. Today is expected to begin with mostly clear skies, though scattered showers and storms...
WRTA and Wyoming Community Bank: Your Ticket to Rodeo Fun!
Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Wyoming Community Bank! This collaboration is designed to enhance your transportation experience and bring more fun to your summer. A Ride for Rodeo Excitement!. As part of this partnership, Wyoming Community Bank is generously offering free...
WSF Announces Top 5 Market Animal Payout Increases for 2024
Douglas, WY – July 26, 2024 – The Wyoming State Fair is excited to announce a significant increase in payouts for our market goat, beef, sheep, and swine shows, thanks to the generous sponsorships of businesses and individuals across the state. This year, the Wyoming State Fair will be awarding cash prizes to the Overall Top 5 market animals in Market Beef, Market Sheep, Market Swine, and Market Goats. These are a substantial boost, reflecting our commitment to supporting our exhibitors and their outstanding efforts.
3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run to benefit Hunting with Heroes
The Fallen Saints Motorcycle Club Red Desert Chapter will host its 3rd Annual Chase the Aces Poker Run on Saturday, July 27, starting at 9 a.m. This event, dedicated to supporting veterans, will benefit Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming-based organization that provides outdoor experiences for disabled veterans. Participants will have...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks bring Hamlet to Afton
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, in collaboration with the Star Valley Arts Council, is bringing Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, “Hamlet,” to the stage on the lawns of the Kodiak Mountain Resort, located in Afton at 82717 US-89 on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. A preshow, featuring local musicians, begins at 5:15. Admission to any MSIP production is always free.
Blayne Brink Wins With ASCS Northern Plains At Casper Speedway
Collecting career win No. 2 with the ASCS Northern Plains Region on Friday night, Blayne Brink sped to victory in the Vince Novotny Classic at Wyoming’s Casper Speedway. Brink’s first triumph of the 2024 season, the Western Winds Concrete No. 14, took the green from the right of the front row and kept pace ahead of Kyler Johnson for the win. Moving up four spots, Montana’s Jeremy McCune grabbed third, with Cody Masse and Kelly Miller making up the top five.
Medicine Bow Museum Prepares For Very Important Visitor
The Medicine Bow Museum is prepped and ready for the arrival of the largest operational steam train in the world. At 11:00am Friday morning, the Union Pacific Big Boy will arrive in Medicine Bow for the next-to-final stop of its Westward Bound Tour. The big steam engine is expected to draw hundreds of people to the small town in northern Carbon County, once an important stop on railroad.
Mannikko Excited About New Role with Hospital Foundation
ROCK SPRINGS – The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Foundation is under new leadership under Kayla Mannikko, who started her new role July 16. Prior to being hired as the new executive director of the foundation, Mannikko was with the YWCA as its development director. “I’ve been in nonprofits...
Annual Red Desert Roundup Parade will Entertain Downtown Rock Springs Saturday
ROCK SPRINGS – The Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Parade is hitting the streets in Downtown Rock Springs Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in an event that will draw smiles from all ages. According to Travis Garrison, the president of the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Committee, there are more than...
TWO 90-POINT RIDES HIGHLIGHT SEMI FINAL 1 AT CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS RODEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 26, 2024 — Two rides in the rare 90-point range highlighted Semi Finals 1 at the 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) on Friday. Newly crowned collegiate all-around and bull riding champion Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, Oklahoma, became the first bull rider at Frontier Park this year to score above 90 points. Schalla was matched with Dakota Rodeo’s bull Sneaky Situation for the second time this month. Over the 4th of July Schalla scored 86.5 points on Sneaky Situation to tie for first place in Mandan, North Dakota.
Worland’s Emma Hunt Heads to Gillette College for Soccer
Worland’s Emma Hunt will have an opportunity to play college soccer after she signed with the Gillette College Pronghorns. Hunt was an all-state and all-conference player for the Warriors. She helped Worland to a 13-5 record and an appearance at the 3A soccer state championships. Hunt played forward as...
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