Ten-year battle

What has been called the "Best Punk Rock Party in America" by Casper radio station 101.9 "The King" will be going on this weekend in Medicine Bow.

Vicki and Vernon Scott, owners of the landmark three-story Virginian Hotel, will once again be hosting the frenetic, yet friendly, occurrence and will be moving furniture to accommodate the crowds this week.

The free admission event, called the Battle of Old Wyoming (BOW), features several regional punk rock and alternative bands along with free area camping. This year 23 bands are scheduled to play during the two-day affair starting Friday night.

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