Newcastle News Letter Journal
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., applauded the Senate for unanimously confirming Judge Kelly Rankin to be U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming.
“Judge Rankin has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wyoming and...
Fertig named to All-Mountain West Team – Mellema All-Defensive
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 10, 2024) – A pair of Wyoming Cowgirls received All-Mountain West honors Sunday morning, as announced by the league office. Allyson Fertig was named to the All-Mountain West Team while Emily Mellema was selected...
Volk’s Title Punctuates Wrestling’s Impressive Performance at the Big 12 Tournament
TULSA, Oklahoma (3/10/24) – University of Wyoming’s Jore Volk (125) faced a sea of orange Sunday night inside the BOK Center. The No. 6-seeded Cowboy had to wrestle No. 2-seeded Troy Spratley of Oklahoma State...
Ashley Elliott, Liv Roberts, Aubrey Vandiver and Hanna Zavecz honored
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2024) – The Mountain West has announced its 25th Season Women’s Basketball Team. Wyoming has four former Cowgirls named to the special squad, which was announced Saturday by the league office. UW...
Sheridan Senior High seniors Tanner Green, left, and Jacob Sullivan smile after opening American Exchange Project envelopes on Friday. The letters informed them where they will spend a week with a host family this summer. Photo by Clint Wood, The Sheridan Press.
SHERIDAN — Cities across the U.S. will host Sheridan High School students this summer as part of a growing exchange program.
On March 1, a dozen SHS seniors opened envelopes from the American Exchange Project that revealed where they’ll spend a week with a host family this summer.
AEP is a...
Burke Malyurek, a sixth grader, delivers his presentation on Albert Einstein for fellow students and guests of a live wax museum Friday, March 1, 2024, at Stocktrail Elementary School in Gillette. Photo by Ed Glazar, Gillette News Record.
GILLETTE — “You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game,” Carter Nuzum recited. “It’s our job but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
“I’m Derek Jeter, I was a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.”
The sixth grader went on to...
Thora, the first foal sired by Thor, the iconic stallion of the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area, was a favorite of fans of the approximately 175-horse herd at the Bureau of Land Management property between Powell and Cody. Thora was captured and moved to a
holding facility in Rock Springs as part of an effort to bring the population back in line with the BLM’s management levels. Her capture and removal sparked public outcry. Photo courtesy of Tony Douzenis.
POWELL — Federal officials and wild horse supporters are calling for calm after highly emotionally charged threats were made to Bureau of Land Management employees over the removal of wild horses in the agency’s efforts to reach appropriate management levels within the McCullough Peaks Herd...
GILLETTE — A policy to enforce distinctions between sexes when it comes to locker rooms in the Campbell County Recreation Center is up for Campbell County residents to weigh in on.
On Wednesday, the Campbell County Parks and Recreation Board put the policy out for 45 days of public comment.
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Photo by Michael Smith
CHEYENNE — The Senate voted on third reading to repeal Wyoming’s gun-free zones, approving a version of legislation that, in its final form, remained very similar to what was introduced in the early days of the session.
The bill, Enrolled Act 49, must still be signed by Gov. Mark Gordon to become...
CHEYENNE — Beginning with dozens of property tax bills to consider a month ago, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a final three by a Thursday afternoon deadline. On third reading Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to pass Senate File 54, “Homeowner tax exemption,” which...
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