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🌱 What Douglas’ new Pronghorn fire crew means for local safety

Douglas, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Douglas! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Douglas’ new Pronghorn fire crew means for local safety
  • How Douglas Bearcat swimmers turned a home quad meet into gold

Also on today's calendar: Doll and Toy Show and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 39.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 48 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Wyoming launches central firefighting bases (jhnewsandguide.com) — Douglas residents are now hosting a state Pronghorn firefighting module, with crews living in refurbished trailers and working closely with the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department and county leaders. These firefighters have already tackled nearby blazes like the Cold Spring Fire, supported by a new centralized helibase in Casper. Their presence brings both added fire protection and economic activity to the Douglas community.
   

• Swimming Success: DHS takes home victory in quad meet (douglas-budget.com) — Douglas swimmers and divers just delivered a big home win at the Douglas Rec Center, with the Bearcats capturing gold in their quad meet. Local standouts set personal records, seniors were honored on red carpet walks, and the DHS crowd packed the stands to cheer on their hometown team. It’s a proud moment for Douglas high school athletics and families alike.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NextEra Energy Resources, LLC posted a job opening for Wind Technician III (Entry Level) at Cedar Springs IV in Douglas, WY in Douglas. Apply here.
  • Stinker Stores posted a job opening for Dish Washer Part Time in Douglas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Evansville

  • Habitat seeks candidates for 2 new neighboring homes to be built in Evansville (oilcity.news)

Casper Mountain

  • Wyo Sports Ranch and YMCA partner to present Battle for the Boot: 307 Corporate Games (oilcity.news)
  • Natrona County Sheriff's Office incident report log (9/30/26–10/2/26) (oilcity.news)

Casper

  • Things To Do First Weekend Of October In Wyoming 2026 (k2radio.com)
  • Game and Fish monitoring seasonal EHD outbreak in Casper Region white-tailed deer, pronghorn (wyo.gov)
  • Because No One Stops At Stop Sign, Casper Family Enlists 12-Foot Skeleton To Help (cowboystatedaily.com)

Ok Douglas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Douglas

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Douglas

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.