Box-H Flyover Raffle for next Fourth of July
As the Fourth of July festivities wrap up, the Box-H Community Board is thrilled to announce next year’s Box-H Flyover Raffle. This raffle offers an extraordinary chance to soar through the skies with retired fighter pilot Karl “Gash” Gashler…
Wyoming’s oil and gas industry
• Global oil market continues to fluctuate-Wyoming’s oil and gas holding steady On Monday, July 7, Pete Obermueller, President of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, called into the Weekday Wake-up to provide an update on the current and projected oil…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Fire Updates
• Horse Fire is 70% contained, lightning strikes resulted in eight additional fires The Horse Fire, currently spanning 2,797 acres in western Sublette County, is now 70% contained as firefighting efforts continue. The primary objective remains the full suppression…
TerraPower advancing construction of Natrium Nuclear Power Plant in Kemmerer
• Project updates, regulatory approvals, construction milestones, and more Excitement is building as TerraPower, led by CEO Chris Levesque, advances the construction of its Natrium Nuclear Power Plant located just south of Kemmerer. In a recent interview on the…
Ned LeDoux concert coming to Bear Lake
Brandon Willis from South Shore Barn announced an exciting event during the Weekday Wake-Up radio show on Wednesday, June 25. Country music fans can look forward to a live performance by Ned LeDoux on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the…
Addie Vigil Elliott’s journey at the Mrs. Wyoming Pageant
This past weekend, Cody, Wyoming, hosted the annual Mrs. Wyoming pageant, where Addie Vigil Elliott, representing Lincoln County, showcased not only her grace and poise but also her passion for mental health awareness and individuality. Born and raised in Star…
Afton Town Council recap : Reports from Afton Fire, Public Works, Utility Department and Judge Garren Stauffer being sworn in
The Town Council of Afton convened on June 17, 2025, to discuss various community developments and updates. Lisa Grimsley, the newly appointed Director of Tourism, presented the budget for 2024-2025, outlining total expenditures of $164,910. She highlighted the upcoming Freedom…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $120,000 for pantry support
In a significant effort to combat food insecurity across Wyoming, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, has allocated $120,000 to support hunger relief nonprofits in all 23 counties. This funding aims…
Will Wyoming public lands soon be for sale?
Recent discussions surrounding the Grand Old Party (GOP) budget reconciliation bill, informally dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” have sparked significant concern among Wyoming residents regarding potential federal land sales. Iconic landscapes such as the Greys River, Green River, and Fremont…
Septic waste dumping: Is Lincoln County facing a crisis?
The town of Afton is currently grappling with significant challenges surrounding its septic waste management system, stemming from two recent overflow incidents—one on April 20 and the other on June 10. At last week’s town council meeting, Utility Director Josh…