Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Laramie.
Ten people, including five children, were rescued after a boat capsized on Lake Hattie Sunday evening near Laramie when deputies, Laramie Fire and Big Laramie Volunteer Fire departments responded at 6:33 p.m.—rescuers pulled groups from water between 50 and 75 yards out amid strong winds and treated all for signs of exhaustion and hypothermia.
Wyoming is frequently listed as an alien hotspot in studies that use National UFO Reporting Center data - the state ranks among the top ten by sightings per capita.
Clear skies and low light pollution have made Wyoming a favored spot for mysterious light encounters.
Gas prices in Wyoming increased by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, rising to an average of $3.12 today as conflicts between Israel and Iran drove oil prices higher according to GasBuddy’s survey of 494 stations.
Motorists should expect further price increases this week—forecasts predict another rise of 7 to 15 cents as global tensions continue to affect the market.
Cheyenne — More than 100 of the 178 bills passed by the Wyoming Legislature will go into effect on July 1, including an anti-DEI law, a repeal of gun-free zone protections and new animal abuse measures.
The City of Laramie Mosquito Control will spray Dibrom from 6:30 p.m. on Thursday June 26th in three rural areas near the city (backup dates are Friday the 27th or Saturday the 28th if weather delays) to control nuisance and vector mosquitoes that can spread West Nile virus.
The treatment uses a rate of 1/2 ounce per acre as mosquito numbers increase outside city limits.
Laramie Open Golf Championship
Date Range — Jacoby Golf Course — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play tournament for professionals and low handicap amateurs.
Laramie Jubilee Days
5 PM - 9 PM — Laramie, WY — Entry fees apply — Celebrate a week of community spirit with parades, rodeos, and live music.
Jubilee Days PRCA Rodeo
1-2 a.m. — Laramie, WY — Ticket purchase required — Experience the thrill of rodeo sports from the largest sanctioning body in the world.
55th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby
7-11 AM — LaPrele Park — Free entry — Families gather to catch trout in the youth stock pond in this Laramie summer tradition.
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