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Albany County News

New Web Camera Near Bosler

July 30, 2018 Shawn
A new web camera was installed on U.S. 30/287 near Bosler earlier this month and is available for public viewing. The camera allows drivers and others to see real-time road conditions on U.S. 30/287. It is located at MM 311.2, which is just south of the intersection with WYO 34.... Continue Reading
Events

Betty Kiser Memorial Chili Cook-off 2018 Winners

July 19, 2018 Shawn
In it’s third year the Betty Kiser Memorial Chili Cook-off, held annually during Laramie Jubilee Days, drew a collection of fantastic chili cooks and helped to raise more than $900 for the Laramie Soup Kitchen. In The Red Chili Category: Rocky Kimball John Montgomery Lyman Wilkinson Linda Wilkinson Karen Hendricks Eric Harris Cheryl Welegala US Bank Laramie Janet Virnig Randy Timothy Mitchell Kelly In the Green Chili Category: Becky Peck First Interstate Bank Justin Sanchez Shealynn Arndt Showmanship: Bigtop Chimney Delight – Ryan Claxton Premier Bone & Joint Tenacious Tekis – Eric Harris Premier Bone & Joint Laramie Soccer Club – Pete Zaferos People’s Choice Award: ANB Bank Tasters voted on their favorite chili with donations to the Laramie Soup Kitchen and a total of $936.83 was raised.... Continue Reading
Events

Laramie Jubilee Days Parade Winners 2018

July 19, 2018 Shawn
The 2018 Laramie Jubilee Days Parade sponsored by Laramie Dental Arts had more than 85 entries and lasted approximately 1 hour.   The theme this year was “Gem City Of The Plains” to correspond with the 150th Anniversary of Laramie. Here are the winners for each of the different awards: Best of Parade: Rocky Mountain Reclamation Best use of color: UW Art Mobile Best Themed Entry: Lumberjacks Rugby Most Creative: LEAF After School Program Most Original: Wyoming Wagon Works Community Spirit: Ivinson Memorial Hospital Best Reunion: Class of 1969 Best Decorated Horse: Cathedral Home for Children Best Horse Drill Team: Cheyenne Trotters Best Non-Profit: Feeding Laramie Valley Best Band: Laramie High School Best Costumes: Laramie Sesquicentennial... Continue Reading
Albany County News

Badger Creek Fire Update 07-19-18

July 19, 2018 Shawn
Badger Creek Fire Statistics:                                                                       Start Date:  June 10, 2018 Start Location: 2 miles NW of Mountain Home, WY Approximate size: 21,310 acres Approximate containment: 93% Cause:  Under Investigation Assigned Personnel: 26 Current Situation:  Today, the Badger Creek fire was transferred over to the local forest with a smaller Type 4 organization.... Continue Reading
Sports

Cowboys Add Fort Myers Tip-Off to 2018-19 Schedule

July 19, 2018 Shawn
The University of Wyoming men’s basketball schedule got even more challenging on Thursday with the addition of the Inaugural Fort Myers Tip-Off to the 2018-19 non-conference slate. The early season tournament field also includes Boston College of the ACC, Loyola Chicago of the Missouri Valley Conference and Richmond of the Atlantic 10 Conference.... Continue Reading