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Unveiling The Charm of Jackson: Glamping in Nature’s Backyard [PHOTOS]
Some Wyomingites argue about whether or Jackson is really part of the state or weird manifestation of California that somehow got nestled into our boundaries, but all jokes aside, it is a beautiful area. With it's proximity to both the Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, that means...
Short Draw Fire on Wyoming, Montana Border Destroyed 36 Structures
Fire managers on the Short Draw Fire on the Wyoming-Montana border have confirmed the wildfire has destroyed 36 structures including 5 homes and 31 outbuildings. The fire started on September 11. It is currently 92% contained. Fire managers anticipate the fire will be fully contained by the end of Friday.
City announces event road closures for Sept. 21
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will be closing multiple roads for events planned on Saturday, Sept. 21. Street closures for Funky Junk will start Friday and last through 8 p.m. Saturday. That includes Yellowstone Highway between David and Ash streets, Durbin Street between 5th and 7th streets, Durbin to Beech Street and the parking lot for Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 318 E. 6th St.
Five Share in WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Award 9-18-24 [VIDEO]
Two girls’ golfers and three football players shared the WyoPreps Athlete of the Week honors for week five of the 2024-25 high school sports season. The winners for last week’s performances were Lander’s Keigann Watson and Maddie Brace of Douglas for the girls. For the boys, it was Mountain View’s Justus Platts, Big Horn’s Billy McCool, and Max Potas of Meeteetse. Watson and Brace won conference titles on the golf course, while Platts, McCool, and Potas led their football teams to big victories.
Cheyenne Police Lt. Dan Long Graduates From Prestigious FBI National Academy
Cheyenne Police Lt. Dan Long was one of 254 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia last Thursday, Sept. 12, the department announced Wednesday. Long was part of the 291st session that included men and women from 47 states, the District of Columbia, Guam,...
Casper Police Dept. to pay nearly $40K for 3 years of drone monitoring software
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will spend $13,300 per year for the next three years for drone monitoring software for the Casper Police Department. The City Council opted into a three-year agreement with DroneSense, the city’s current vendor, on Tuesday. City documents state DroneSense is the only drone service offering a package that meets the city’s current needs.
Comedian and ‘gear head’ Jay Leno to feature Cheyenne locomotive in online webshow
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A renowned late-night talk show and vehicle enthusiast got to try his hands out in the cab of a Cheyenne-based locomotive. Comedian Jay Leno was recently welcomed by Union Pacific to check out the compartments of Big Boy No. 4014, which is currently chugging around the country for its “Heartland of America” tour. The engine started its tour in Cheyenne and will have public displays in Rochelle, Illinois; Houston, Texas; and Fort Worth, Texas.
23-Year-Old Truck Driver Killed in I-80 Rollover Near Wamsutter
A 23-year-old truck driver from New York was killed in a crash on I-80 / US 30 this morning at about 5:50 a.m. The crash happened in Sweetwater County at milepost 181.4. According to a preliminary crash summary from Wyoming Highway Patrol, Baljot Singh was in a Freightliner tractor trailer combination unit headed east on I-80 when the truck drifted from the right to the left lane. The driver reportedly overcorrected his steering and crossed the road to the right; the truck tripped and rolled 1/4 of a time, coming to rest on its left side facing south, blocking the right-hand lane of the interstate.
Woman Taken to Hospital for Thermal Burns After Walking Off-Trail in Yellowstone National Park
According to Yellowstone National Park officials, a 60-year-old New Hampshire woman suffered second and third degree burns on her lower leg as a result of walking in a thermal area near Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful on Monday, Sep. 16. The woman was reportedly walking off-trail with her husband...
Each Class Experiences Some Change in the New WyoPreps Football Rankings
A tie for first, a tie in the six-man ranks, two new teams, and two teams who re-entered the top five highlighted the new WyoPreps Coaches and Media Football Poll revealed on Wednesday. Class 2A has a tie for the top, as Big Horn was joined by Mountain View. Cokeville and Buffalo returned the poll, and for the Bison, it’s the first time since the preseason rankings. Finally, Saratoga and Kelly Walsh made their 2024 debut in the poll.
Casper City Council OK’s $370.5K in vehicle, radio, equipment purchases
CASPER, Wyo. — With City Council approval, Casper will spend nearly $370,560 for vehicles and portable radios for various departments. The council gave its unanimous nod to a six-point consent agenda during its regular Tuesday meeting. Atop that agenda was the purchase of eight Motorola portable radios from Motorola...
Casper sets flat rate for towing junk vehicles
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper will pay two local towing companies a flat rate of $195 per vehicle for towing junk vehicles from private property. The city is partnering with E&F Towing Transport and Recovery Inc. and On The Hook LLC to tow vehicles when those vehicles violate Chapter 8.36 of the city’s code. The companies will be on call for the City of Casper Code Enforcement Division, according to city documents.
Wyoming High School Girls Swim Scoreboard: Sept. 17-21, 2024
LYMAN AT SUBLETTE COUNTY – dual (in Pinedale) ADAM DENTON MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL IN JACKSON – Campbell County, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Natrona County, Sublette County. RIVERTON PRE-INVITE – Kemmerer, Riverton, Worland. ROCK SPRINGS INVITE – Evanston, Green River, Rawlins, Rock Springs. THUNDER BASIN AT SHERIDAN – dual...
Know Wyoming’s Foe: North Texas Mean Green
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowboys hit the road for the second time this season heading to the Lone Star State for a meeting with North Texas of the American Athletic Conference on Saturday evening inside DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. It is the first meeting between the two schools on...
Cowgirl seniors Vogt, Wilde pace UW in First Tourney of Season
University Place, Wash., – Kyla Wilde noted before the first tee shot of the season that after playing 54 holes in two days at Chambers Bay GC against an exceptional field the rest of the fall schedule would feel easy by comparison and the competition would make the 2024-25 Cowgirls golf team better.
Grizzly Bear Euthanized After Multiple Conflicts in Montana
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On September 17, 2024, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported that a grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops and other attractants near homes in the Silver Butte area south of Libby. According to Montana FWP, wildlife specialists...
Natrona County Arrest Log (9/17/24 – 9/18/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Don’t Miss Out On Free Blizzards At Wyoming’s Dairy Queens
Summer is winding down, and you can usher in fall with a FREE blizzard from Wyoming's Dairy Queen stores. If you haven't noticed, having apps can help you get free things. You can win $30,000 on our app, so download it now. This is the last week of summer, and...
Wyoming Whiskey Releases Two New Bottles Of Great Bourbon
Great news keeps coming from Kirby, Wyoming. Wyoming's first legal distillery, Wyoming Whiskey(W.W.), is releasing not one but two new bottles of straight bourbon whiskey, and they both represent the state well. Wyoming Whiskey is proud to support Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. In conjunction...
Memes Only Wyomingites Will Really Appreciate
For a state that "doesn't exist", Wyoming has some great ones. One thing we can say for sure about Wyoming memes is that they are all based on a seed of truth. Honestly, you just can't argue with them. For those who love sharing memes here are a few that...
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