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Thrills And Chills On The Diamond As Wyoming Legion Teams Battle It Out

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July 5, 2025

Thrills And Chills On The Diamond As Wyoming Legion Teams Battle It Out

The boys of summer are at it again this week as the American Legion Baseball season is cruising along. Teams are working to improve every game and also trying to overcome the weather in some cases. Here’s the week’s rundown.

Final Score: Cody Cubs 3 Billings (MT) Blue Jays 1

Final Score: Cody Cubs 15 Billings Blue Jays 5

Final Score: Wheatland Lobos 7 Buffalo Bulls 0 (conference game) – forfeit win

Final Score: Gillette Riders 2 Cheyenne Sixers 1 (conference game) – Riley Schilling of Gillette picked up the win on the mound, giving up one run and striking out 7.

Final Score: Gillette Riders 6 Cheyenne Sixers 5 – 8 inn. (conference game) – Hawk bunts in a run in the bottom of the 8th for the Riders.

Final Score: Casper Oilers 10 Rock Springs Stallions 4 (conference game) – Tanner Hagar of Casper had 3 hits and 2 RBIs.

Final Score: Casper Oilers 24 Rock Springs 0 (conference game) – Devereaux homered twice and drove in 9 runs for the Oilers.

Final Score: Casper Drillers 12 Torrington Tigers 5 (conference game) – Miramontes had 2 hits, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI’s for Casper.

Final Score: Casper Drillers 4 Torrington Tigers 2 (conference game) – Casper scored 3 times in the 3rd inning.

Final Score: Mountain View (Loveland, CO) Mountain Lions 7 Laramie Rangers AA 1 – Laramie registered just 4 hits in the game.

Final Score: Cheyenne Hawks 15 Berthoud, CO 0 – Mason Maggard had 6 RBI’s in this game for Cheyenne.

Final Score: Cheyenne Hawks 11 Loveland (CO) Dirtbags 6 – Cheyenne led 5-1 and pulled away. Tafoya had 3 hits & 2 RBIs for the Hawks.

Final Score: Douglas Cats 7 Gillette Rustlers 6 (conference game) – Bentley Carter drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 9th for Douglas.

Final Score: Gillette Rustlers 11 Douglas Cats 0 (conference game) – Gillette scored 8 times in the 4th inning.

Final Score: Laurel (MT) Dodgers 12 Lovell Mustangs 6 – Laurel scored 10 runs in the first 3 innings.

Final Score: Lovell Mustangs 3 Laurel Dodgers 2 – Tucker Jackson hit a 2-run homer for Lovell.

Final Score: Evanston Outlaws 11 Green River Knights 10 (conference game) – Evanston pounded out 15 hits in the game.

Final Score: Evanston Outlaws 11 Green River Knights 6 (conference game) – Gavin Oliver had 3 hits, 3 runs scored, and 1 RBI for Evanston.

Final Score: Laramie Rangers A 7 Buffalo Bulls 0 (conference game) – forfeit win

Final Score: Billings (MT) Blue Jays 8 Powell Pioneers 5 – A 4-run 4th inning for Billings was a big turning point.

Final Score: Powell Pioneers 8 Billings Blue Jays 7 – Powell scored 7 runs in the 6th inning to take the lead for good.

Final Score: Sheridan Troopers 4 Jackson Giants 0 (conference game) – Barney and Lamb combined on a 3-hit shutout with 9 total strikeouts for Sheridan. Baures had a 2-run double and Rodgers added 2 hits & 1 RBI for the Troopers.

Final Score: Sheridan Troopers 10 Jackson Giants 0 (conference game) – After an early 4-0 lead, the Troopers scored 6 runs in the 5th to finish it off. Phillips homered as part of 2 hits & 2 RBIs. Barney added a double and 3 RBIs. Three Sheridan pitchers combined on a 2-hit shutout with 7 Ks.

Final Score: Douglas Cats 7 Buffalo Bulls 0 (conference game) – forfeit win

Tournaments

Cheyenne Post 6 Firecracker Tournament in Cheyenne

Final Score: Cheyenne Sixers 12 Parker (CO) Lightning 3 – Cheyenne jumped out 4-0 and capped it with 8 runs in the 3rd inning. Robbins & Crecelius had 2 RBIs apiece.

Final Score: LB Baseball (Fort Collins) 18U 6 Laramie Rangers AA 4 – A 4-run 1st inning was the difference for FC. Aragon had 2 hits & 2 RBIs, and Schriner added 2 hits & 2 runs scored for the Rangers.

Final Score: Cheyenne Sixers 13 Catalyst (CO) Cardinals 6 – The Sixers rallied from an early 4-0 deficit. They took the lead with 6 runs in the 3rd. Pacecho had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and 3 RBIs for Cheyenne.

Final Score: Cheyenne Hawks 9 Rocky Mountain Oysters (Grand Junction, CO) 1 – The Hawks built a 5-0 lead through 3 innings and never trailed. Hassler & Maggard had 2 hits & 1 RBI each.

Hargens/Leisy Tournament in Gillette

Final Score: Rapid City (SD) Post 22 Bullets 7 Sheridan Jets 4 – The Bullets rallied with 6 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Ormseth had 2 hits & drove in 1 run for Sheridan.

Final Score: Fort Morgan (CO) Wranglers 16U 8 Sheridan Jets 1 – Ft. Morgan pulled away with 5 runs in their last 3 at-bats. The Jets were held to 2 hits.

Final Score: Semper Fi (Severance, CO) 18U 8 Gillette Rustlers 6 – The Rustlers had a 5-1 lead but could not hold on.

Premier West (CO) Outlaws at Gillette Rustlers – moved to Saturday morning because of weather delays on Friday

Tournaments

Bolln Wood Bat Tournament in Douglas

Final Score: Wheatland Lobos 4 Powell Pioneers 2 – The Lobos rallied with 2 in the 4th and 2 more in the 7th for the win. Peralta had 1 hit & drove in 1 run. His single in the 7th and a sac fly from Lind pushed the lead to 4-1, and Wheatland held on. Peralta combined with 2 relievers to allow 1 run on 2 hits with 13 Ks.

Final Score: Evanston Outlaws 4 Torrington Tigers 3 – The Outlaws scored 2 runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Evanston scratched out 4 runs on 3 hits and took advantage of 4 walks and 2 errors.

Final Score: Douglas Cats 11 Laramie Rangers A 3 – Douglas finished off Laramie with a 6-run 4th. Carter had 3 hits & 2 RBIs for the Cats, while Freeburg added 2 hits & 3 RBIs.

Cheyenne Post 6 Firecracker Tournament in Cheyenne

Final Score: Laramie Rangers AA 8 Parker Lightning 4 – Laramie jumped out to a 5-0 lead and scored 2 insurance runs in the 7th to ice it. Hoyt had 3 hits (2B, 3B) & 3 runs scored. Richardson added 2 hits & 3 RBIs, and Aragon had 3 hits (2B) and 1 RBI.

Final Score: LB Baseball (Ft. Collins) 18U 6 Cheyenne Hawks 5 – The Hawks built a 4-0 lead but didn’t hold it. Horton had 2 hits & 2 RBIs for Cheyenne.

Final Score: Catalyst (CO) Cardinals 9 Laramie Rangers AA 1 – The Cardinals scored 3 in the 1st and 5 runs in the 2nd. The Rangers were held to 1 run on 3 hits.

Final Score: Casper Oilers 12 LB Baseball (Ft. Collins) 18U 6 – A 4-run 2nd inning gave the Oilers the lead, and they capped it with 6 more in the 4th. Nicholls and Deveraux had 3 hits & 2 RBIs each.

Final Score: Casper Oilers 8 Cheyenne Hawks 0 – Hagar threw a 1-hitter on 65 pitches over 5 innings with 5 Ks and 3 walks. Deveraux had 3 hits (2B) & drove in 1 run.

Final Score: Cheyenne Sixers 8 Rocky Mtn Oysters (Grand Junction, CO) 0 – After a 3-0 lead, Cheyenne scored 5 times in the fifth to end it early. Coates had 3 hits & 1 RBI, and Hauf added 2 hits & 1 RBI. Hall allowed 3 hits with 6 Ks and 2 walks.

Hargens/Leisy Tournament in Gillette

Final Score: Premier West (CO) Outlaws 6 Gillette Rustlers 1 – The Rustlers managed only 1 run on 5 hits. Premier scored 4 runs in the 1st to take the lead for good.

Final Score: Vauxhall (AB, Canada) Spurs 14 Sheridan Jets 9 – The Spurs jumped out to a 9-1 lead and kept the Jets at bay. Phillips had 3 hits & 1 RBI for Sheridan.

Final Score: Gillette Rustlers 7 Cranbrook (BC, Canada) Bandits 3 – The Rustlers scored the first 7 runs of the game. Percifield and New had 2 hits & 1 RBI apiece.

Phil Brown Classic in Jamestown, ND

Gillette Riders 3 Mitchell, SD 2 – delayed in the 4th – to be continued on Saturday

Cody Cubs at Sheridan Troopers, 1 & 3 p.m.

Tournaments

Bolln Wood Bat Tournament in Douglas

Evanston Outlaws vs. Wheatland Lobos, 9 a.m.

Torrington Tigers vs. Powell Pioneers, 11:30 a.m.

Lovell Mustangs vs. Laramie Rangers A, 2 p.m.

Green River Knights vs. Lovell Mustangs, 4:30 p.m.

Green River Knights at Douglas Cats, 7 p.m.

Cheyenne Post 6 Firecracker Tournament in Cheyenne

Casper Oilers vs. Catalyst Baseball (CO), 1:30 p.m. (Powers Field)

Laramie Rangers AA at Cheyenne Hawks, 1:30 p.m. (Pioneer Park)

Casper Oilers at Cheyenne Sixers, 4 p.m. (Powers Field)

Hargens/Leisy Tournament in Gillette

Gillette Rustlers vs. TBD

Sheridan Jets vs. TBD

Phil Brown Classic in Jamestown, ND

Gillette Riders 3 Mitchell, SD 2 – resuming at 9 a.m. in the 4th inning

Gillette Riders vs. Elmwood (Winnipeg, MB, Canada), 9:45 a.m.

Gillette Riders vs. Bonivital Black Sox (Winnipeg, MB, Canada), 3:45 p.m.

Buffalo Bulls at Casper Drillers, noon & 2 p.m. (conference games)

Tournaments

Bolln Wood Bat Tournament in Douglas

Pool A Seed No. 4 vs. Pool B Seed No. 4, 8 a.m.

Pool A Seed No. 3 vs. Pool B Seed No. 3, 10:30 a.m.

Pool B Seed No. 2 vs. Pool A Seed No. 1, 1 p.m.

Pool A Seed No. 2 vs. Pool B Seed No. 1, 3:30 p.m.

Winner 1 p.m. vs. Winner 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. – Championship game

Cheyenne Post 6 Firecracker Tournament in Cheyenne

Cheyenne Sixers vs. TBD

Cheyenne Hawks vs. TBD

Casper Oilers vs. TBD

Laramie Rangers AA vs. TBD

Hargens/Leisy Tournament in Gillette

Gillette Rustlers vs. TBD

Sheridan Jets vs. TBD

Phil Brown Classic in Jamestown, ND

Gillette Riders vs. TBD

Torrington Legion Baseball

Gallery Credit: Erin Hager

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Search and rescue license plates raise $33K at auction for statewide fund

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March 3, 2026

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Search and rescue license plates raise K at auction for statewide fund

WYOMING — New specialty license plates rolled out by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) at the beginning of 2026 raised over $30,000 for Wyoming search and rescue (SAR) organizations in a statewide auction. The auction for the new SAR specialty license plates, hosted by WYDOT, offered residents the opportunity to bid on low-numbered license […]

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This Small Wyoming Town Has The Best Downtown

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March 3, 2026

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This Small Wyoming Town Has The Best Downtown

If you’re planning on visiting Wyoming, for a truly authentic experience, you must include at least one of the state’s awesome downtowns in your travel plans. Positioned at the southern end of the 60-mile-long valley known as Jackson Hole, the character-rich town of Jackson is one such place to consider. A wonderful place to explore on foot, Jackson’s unique downtown, with its Old West vibe, spreads out from the intersection of Broadway and Cache Street. While it consists of just a few blocks, it is jam-packed with fun things to do, no matter what time of year you visit. Its impressive elk arch makes for an excellent photo opportunity, while the charm of its Old West heritage exudes from the historic buildings, cowboy-themed bars, and art installations across town. The wild past also comes to life in Jackson during the Jackson Hole Shootout at the Town Square, a tradition that has endured since 1957.

Town Square And The Elk Antler Arches

Tourists love to pose for pictures before the Elk Antler Arch at George Washington Memorial Park in Jackson, Wyoming.

Though Jackson’s Central Park is officially known as George Washington Memorial Park, locals and visitors alike prefer to call it Town Square. Dedicated in 1934, this centrally located public space occupies the block at Broadway and Cache and is famous for the elk antler archers set at each of its corners.

Made entirely from naturally shed elk antlers, the first arch was erected by local Boy Scouts and Rotary Club members in 1953, with the other three added a few years later. Each consists of around 2,000 antlers collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge and is among the most photographed landmarks in Wyoming.

Antlers on auction at the Elk Antler Auction during ELKFEST in Jackson, Wyoming.

For a truly memorable experience, try to time a visit to coincide with ELKFEST. Held in May, this community-wide celebration attracts visitors from across the country for events like the Mountain Man Rendezvous, a reenactment of the state’s early fur trading years.

The main event, though, is the highly anticipated Elk Antler Auction. Bidders from far and wide turn up at Town Square to purchase antlers, which are then used to make everything from furniture to jewelry (proceeds going back to the Elk Refuge).

Jackson’s Cowboy Heritage

Jackson Hole Shootout celebrations in Jackson, Wyoming.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Town Square becomes the backdrop of the famous Jackson Hole Shootout. This fun (and free) mock gunfight has been entertaining visitors since 1957 and includes several costumed outlaws and lawmen shooting it out (with blanks, of course). You can add to the experience by hopping aboard the Jackson Hole Stagecoach, a ride aboard a century-old coach that loops around downtown.

The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming.

The Old West theme is evident in other spots around the downtown core, too. Steps from Town Square, the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar has been around since 1937 and is set in what was once the town’s first bank in the late 1890s. Highlights include its hand-carved bar top with silver dollars embedded in it, as well as its cool saddle barstools. Live music is regularly scheduled on the stage that has seen such legends as Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. perform.

A cowboy mannequin in front of a photos store in Jackson, Wyoming.

The Wort Hotel is another downtown landmark you’ll want to include in your Jackson itinerary. A local fixture since 1941, it’s here you’ll find the famous Silver Dollar Bar with its custom-made S-shaped counter inlaid with 2,032 uncirculated (and therefore rare) 1921 silver dollars. You’ll also want to check out its priceless collection of original Western art.

Other Fun Stuff To Do In Downtown Jackson

Local businesses in downtown Jackson, Wyoming.

In addition to its iconic bars, downtown Jackson also boasts a world-class food scene. Highlights include Persephone Bakery, its old-fashioned stone hearth turning out delicious baked goods, including croissants and artisanal bread. Also yummy, Cafe Genevieve occupies an old log cabin and serves breakfast and lunch with a Southern-inspired menu.

The Mountain Trails Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming. Image credit: DXR via Wikimedia Commons.

Jackson’s art scene is also worth a mention. Art galleries are plentiful in the downtown area, with establishments like Astoria Fine Art and Mountain Trails Galleries, both on Town Square, featuring works by local, national, and international artists. The Center for the Arts is another cultural high point and features performance spaces, visual arts studios, and an outdoor sculpture park.

Snow King Mountain

Another unique feature of Jackson’s downtown is its proximity to some of Wyoming’s best (and certainly most accessible) ski hills. The base of Snow King Mountain is just six blocks from Town Square and has been in use since 1936, and really took off when Wyoming’s first chairlift opened here in 1946.

The chairlift ride in Snow King Mountain.

Dubbed the “Town Hill” by locals, Snow King now consists of 500 skiable acres, 41 named runs, three chairlifts, an eight-passenger gondola, and night skiing. In warmer months, the action shifts to a thrilling Cowboy Coaster, a zipline, a treetop adventure ropes course, and an alpine slide.

The Snow King Observatory and Planetarium is another excuse to head for the hills from downtown Jackson. Located at the summit of Snow King Mountain, in addition to its large telescope, this must-see attraction features a planetarium theater and a rooftop observation deck boasting incredible views over Jackson and the Jackson Hole Valley.

Explore Jackson’s Not-So-Wild Side

Downtown Jackson has so much to offer visitors seeking an authentic slice of Wyoming life. From its unique elk antler arches to its art galleries and cowboy culture, as well as its unique position steps from the ski hills, few towns in the USA’s Mountain Region can match the long list of fun things to do in Jackson’s downtown core.

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FROM WYOFILE: Company eyes Wyoming for massive crude oil pipeline

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March 2, 2026

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FROM WYOFILE: Company eyes Wyoming for massive crude oil pipeline

A pipeline company has proposed a massive new “expansion” to ship Canadian crude to a storage facility and interconnect to other pipelines near Guernsey, potentially giving Powder River Basin producers a leg up in the North American market.Casper-based Bridger Pipeline formed a subsidiary, Bridger Pipeline Expansion to get Canadian crude to Guernsey. The pipeline would stretch 645 miles from Phillips County, Montana, to Bridger’s oil storage terminal and pipeline interconnect near Guernsey.
The expansion would open the spigot for 550,000 barrels per day of crude, the company says. Although the crude would mostly pass through eastern Wyoming, the venture opens opportunities for Wyoming oil producers in the region for more transportation access to U.S. refineries and shipping ports, according to Bridger and local industry officials.“It would be the biggest project in our history, if it comes to fruition,” Bridger Pipeline spokesperson Bill Salvin told WyoFile on Friday. “We are, however, in the really early stages of the project. But we’re very excited about it.”Industry trade groups speculate the Bridger Pipeline Expansion is part of a competitive scramble to fill a gap left by TC Energy’s Keystone XL project. That company, in 2021, abandoned the controversial project in the face of major opposition and protests. It would have transported Canadian tar-sands oil into the U.S. market via a route extending through Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. Among many challenges for Keystone XL was acquiring new rights-of-way easements. Though the Bridger Pipeline Expansion proposal requires some new rights-of-way, that’s not the case for the 210-mile Wyoming segment, according to Salvin.“All of that distance is within, or parallel to, existing pipeline corridors,” Salvin said.

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The Wyoming segment would pass through Crook, Weston, Niobrara, Goshen and Platte counties.Bridger Pipeline, a subsidiary of Casper-based True Companies, submitted a notice of intent to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in January and noted it will formally initiate environmental applications to the agency. Salvin told WyoFile he’s uncertain about the full spectrum of regulatory requirements in Wyoming.However, the company regards the Cowboy State as a great fit for the project, he said. “This [project proposal] just highlights how important the region is and how Wyoming is a very good place for energy projects like this.”Reached for comment, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming said the proposed pipeline only stands to benefit Wyoming producers and the state.“Investments like these, along with continued growth in areas like the Powder River Basin, show Wyoming will continue to play an important role in the nation’s energy markets,” PAW Vice President and Director of Communications Ryan McConnaughey told WyoFile. “Connecting in Guernsey allows product to be transported to refining hubs like Cushing, Oklahoma.” WyoFile is an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy.

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