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Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming announces nominees for 2024 Youth of the Year award

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September 7, 2024

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming announces nominees for 2024 Youth of the Year award

CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – As the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming (BGCCW) prepare to host its 26th annual awards and recognition breakfast event, nine youth have been nominated for the title of Youth of the Year.

To qualify for the award, participants must be active club members for at least two years, be over the age of 14, and to demonstrate good moral character and academic excellence.

This year’s nominees are Alex M., Brooklyn S., and Derrek K. from Kelly Walsh High School; Brynn M., Quincey B., and Daniel E. from Natrona County High School; Gracee G. from Sheridan High School; Isabell N. from Dubois High School; And finally, Jase B. from Heathrow Academy.

The winner of the title of Youth of the Year will receive a $7500 scholarship.

By recognizing these youth, the BGCCW team hopes to empower teens and shape the next generation of leaders.

Teen Director Sherman Hill explains, “A lot of them want to do something fantastic in the future. They want to be social workers, they want to be teachers, they want to do everything like that. So this is that stepping stone of letting them show, if they give back to the community, give back to the club, they have this opportunity to get that head step.”

The Youth of the Year will be announced at the BGCCW awards and recognition breakfast on Wednesday, September 18.

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Backcountry user caught in avalanche on Teton Pass

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11 hours ago

December 20, 2025

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Backcountry user caught in avalanche on Teton Pass

WILSON, Wyo. — According to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC), today around 2:15 p.m. a backcountry user was caught in an avalanche on The Claw, a popular ski run on Teton Pass.

BTAC’s report states that one person was carried and partially buried and sustained a critical injury in the slide. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) closed the road over Teton Pass for approximately 45 minutes to execute the rescue.

Video: Tucker Zibilich

In today’s avalanche report, BTAC emphasized that “dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Skiers and riders have the potential to trigger slab avalanches in steep terrain above 8000 feet on a variety of aspects.”

The Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) helicopter can be seen landing on the roadway in a video from Buckrail reader Tucker Zibilich.

Video: Tucker Zibilich

TCSAR has not yet released a statement about the event.

Hannah is a Buckrail Staff Reporter and freelance web developer and designer who has called Jackson home since 2015. When she’s not outside, you can probably find her eating a good meal, playing cribbage, or at one of the local yoga studios. She’s interested in what makes this community tick, both from the individual and collective perspective.

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Call for Wyoming musicians: 'Tunes on the Trail' returns Summer 2026

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December 20, 2025

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Call for Wyoming musicians: 'Tunes on the Trail' returns Summer 2026

(Statewide) – The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is seeking four Wyoming-based musicians to perform intimate, unplugged concerts in scenic outdoor settings during the summer of 2026. Launching its second season in 2026, Tunes on the Trail was created in partnership with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, the Wyoming Arts Council, and […]

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Measles Case Confirmed in Park County – Wyoming Department of Health

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December 19, 2025

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Measles Case Confirmed in Park County – Wyoming Department of Health

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Park County resident. The adult is fully vaccinated but had extensive exposure to measles while abroad and developed a mild illness. The individual was not hospitalized. WDH is notifying all identified individuals potentially exposed to measles in Park County. While it […]

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