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Mustangs C squad competitive at state tourney
The Lovell Mustangs C all-star team played strong baseball as host of the American Legion Class C State Tournament in Cowley over the weekend, although they didn’t put a check in the win column, dropping two close games. Thursday night, the Mustangs fell to a strong Laramie team, 3-1,...
Asay, Wambeke win Pioneer Day Fun Run races
A pair of local high school track and field competitors captured the two individual titles at the Pioneer Day Fun Run in Cowley Saturday morning. Lovell High School incoming senior Stetson Asay easily won the 5K race in a time of 21:35, while Rocky Mountain High School sophomore-to-be Dalan Wambeke defended his title in the mile, winning the race in a time of 6:37, 30 seconds faster than his time a year ago.
Ace Holes win Cowley Pioneer Day volleyball tournament
Nine teams competed on Saturday afternoon at the Cowley Pioneer Day volleyball tournament. In the championship, the Ace Holes matched up against Air Traffic Control in an exciting three-set match to determine the winner. In the best two-out-of-three games, the Ace Holes edged out the first set 25-23 before falling...
Cowley Riding Club’s Pioneer Day Rodeo saw it all
Great stock, great athletes, hot temperatures, torrential rains, ravaging winds and a big day of rodeo is how organizers described this year’s annual Pioneer Day Rodeo, held Saturday. This was the 75th year the rodeo has been held at the Cowley Rodeo Grounds. The Cowley Riding Club organizes the...
County residents among attendees at historic RNC convention in Wisconsin
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, the eyes of the nation were fixed on Milwaukee, Wis., last week during the four-day Republican National Convention. Among the thousands who filled the Fiserv Forum each day were two residents of Big Horn County. Sharon Hall of Lovell and Roxanne...
From our files: Little League all-stars 5-0 at Greybull tourney in ‘99
Radiator coils and risers are necessary, and because of their utility they occupy a place of prominence in every room. At best they are not things of beauty. Why custom has accentuated their homeliness and prominence by coating them with silver or bronze paint no one knows, but it is high time this practice stopped. The use of such paints seriously reduces heating efficiency. Repaint them to harmonize with room color schemes before starting the heating system.
Successes of educational programs touted during governor’s public forum
SHERIDAN — Officials touted the successes of several programs in Wyoming schools and colleges aimed toward economic development during a Tuesday town hall with Gov. Mark Gordon at Sheridan College. Wyoming Innovation Partnership, Career and Technical Education programs and the Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education initiative have been successful in Sheridan’s schools, according to Gordon, Sheridan County School District 2 Superintendent Scott Stults and Northern Wyoming Community College District President Walt Tribley. ...
Wyoming Carpenters Earn an Adjusted $57K, Slightly Above U.S. Median
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. For carpenters and other skilled trade workers, this evolving landscape can influence job opportunities and wages, with some cities offering more lucrative prospects than others. ...
UW’s Wyoming Center on Aging awarded $5M grant to expand needs for older adults in the Cowboy State
The University of Wyoming has announced that their Department of Psychology’s Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) has been awarded a $5 million grant that will be used to enhance partnerships to expand and strengthen geriatrics education for the health care workforce and to expand resources for the state’s older adults and caregivers.
Wyoming Governor Orders Wyoming State Flag to be Flown at Half Staff at Capitol in Cheyenne and Laramie County
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Laramie County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 31 in honor and memory of Gus Fleischli. Mr. Fleischli represented Laramie County in the Wyoming Senate from 1953-1955 and served three terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives. He passed away July 21, 2024. Governor Gordon has issued the following statement:
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
New study sheds light on sage grouse breeding habits in presence of wind farms
CASPER, Wyo. — A recently released study, authored in part by a University of Wyoming professor, suggests that wind energy developments may have similar impacts on the mating rituals of the greater sage grouse as other forms of energy facilities when turbine density is high. Dr. Jeffrey Beck, from...
Kroger/Albertsons proposed merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
CASPER, Wyo. — The controversial proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is temporarily on hold after a Denver District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction and canceled an Aug. 12 hearing on the matter. According to industry publication Progressive Grocer, both companies agreed to the delay. Instead...
Governor’s Town Hall Hears about Energy Innovation
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College. The previous stories addressed education, as well as a look...
Torrential Monsoon Rains, Flooding Possible In SE Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says torrential rains leading to flooding are possible in southeast Wyoming today and especially on Saturday [July 27]. The agency posted the following on its website: brief return of monsoon moisture is expected on Friday and Saturday. This will bring scattered to numerous storms to the area during the afternoon and evening. Torrential rains could exist in these storms which could lead to possible flooding concerns on both days.
This Weekender: Celebrate the best of Wyoming this weekend
The Fremont County Fair kicks off this Saturday with a parade down Main Street Riverton! The 111th Fremont County Fair has plenty to do for the next week, so check out their events calendar for daily programming. Friday:. 💃 Friday Night Dance at the Riverton Senior Center – Come see...
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