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Phyllis Krogman is in handcuffs during her arrest outside the Asotin County courthouse in Washington State in July 2025.

Gillette Woman Accused Of Plotting To Have Husband Kill Her Brother Back In Jail

A Gillette woman charged with plotting to have her husband kill her brother is back in jail in Washington state after an off-duty police officer saw her drinking at a Gillette bar. Her husband got 39 years in prison last month for stabbing the other man.

Kolby FedoreApril 15, 2026

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Wyoming Reporter Makes Initial Court Appearance For Second Set Of 10 Felonies

A Wyoming reporter was in a Wheatland courtroom again Wednesday to face 10 felony forgery charges. That’s on top of 10 other felonies she's been charged with for allegedly submitting forged documents and lying under oath while opposing a wind farm.

Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2026

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Freezing Cold Front To Bring Snow, 60 MPH Winds Across Much Of Wyoming

A fast-moving, freezing cold front will bring blizzard conditions with snow and 60 mph winds across much of Wyoming from Thursday afternoon through Saturday. “Folks need to be ready for a shock to the system,” meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

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Oregon Man Challenges Yellowstone's Rules As Unconstitutional Overreach

An Oregon man accused of violating Yellowstone National Park’s fishing restrictions and a road closure is challenging the park’s rules as unconstitutional overreach. If he wins, it could upend the park’s ability to enforce many of its rules.

Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2026

A Yellowstone wolf showed its more playful side Monday, somehow removing and carrying off a sign put up warning tourists about hungry grizzly bears. “Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it,” says a researcher to captured video of the wolf.

Yellowstone Wolf Steals Sign Warning Tourists About Hungry Grizzly Bears

A Yellowstone wolf showed its more playful side Monday, somehow removing and carrying off a sign put up warning tourists about hungry grizzly bears. “Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it,” says a researcher who captured video of the wolf.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

Wyoming's Sen. Cynthia Lummis has teamed up with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to defend the EPA's about-face on Obama-era climate change regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. Let Congress make those decisions, they argue.

Lummis Says Congress Should Set Major Climate Change Rules, Not EPA

Wyoming's Sen. Cynthia Lummis has teamed up with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to defend the EPA's about-face on Obama-era climate change regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. Let Congress make those decisions, they argue.

Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2026

Fed up with raccoons killing his chickens, Cheyenne-area resident Kevin Gunter built a “chicken fortress,” which he dubbed “The Henitentiary."

Laramie County Man Declares War On Killer Raccoons, Builds ‘Chicken Fortress'

A Cheyenne-area man says he’s “not messing around anymore,” declaring war on the raccoons that keep killing his chickens. He spent $1,300 building an impenetrable “chicken fortress” to protect his flock.

Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026

This refurbished 1971 Ford Bronco Sport sold at auction in Nebraska for $56,000 on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

Vintage Ford Broncos Are Still All The Rage, Easily Selling For $50,000 Or More

First-generation Ford Broncos are all the rage with collectors, easily fetching $50,000 or more. A 1971 Ford Bronco Sport sold at a Nebraska auction Tuesday for $56,000, which a Wyoming vintage Bronco fanatic says was a bargain.

Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026

A small army of workers are busy at the Meta data center site south of Cheyenne. An 800-unit man camp that could house up to 5,600 workers is proposed to be located on land behind the Meta site.

Massive 5,600-Worker Man Camp Proposed For Cheyenne's South Side

A developer is asking Laramie County to build an 800-unit man camp to house up to 5,600 construction workers to build data centers. Neighbors say they don’t want the crime that comes with it, while the county says the workers are coming regardless.

David MadisonApril 14, 2026

Microsoft announced Tuesday that it will buy 3,200 more acres in Cheyenne to build data centers, tripling its footprint in Wyoming's capital city while promising to limit impacts on power rates, water and housing. Above is Microsoft's data center in the Cheyenne Business Parkway business park in east Cheyenne.

Microsoft To Triple Its Cheyenne Data Center Footprint With 3,200-Acre Land Buy

Microsoft announced Tuesday that it will buy 3,200 more acres in Cheyenne to build data centers, tripling its footprint in Wyoming's capital city while promising to limit impacts on power rates, water and housing.

Renée JeanApril 14, 2026

Five Wyoming U.S. House candidates, including three Republicans, condemn President Trump's posting of a Jesus-like image of himself. One called the image “blatantly blasphemous,” while another said it wasn’t as bad as "so many worse things he’s done."

Five Wyoming U.S. House Candidates Condemn Trump’s Jesus-Like Image

Five Wyoming U.S. House candidates, including three Republicans, condemn President Trump's posting of a Jesus-like image of himself. One called the image “blatantly blasphemous,” while another said it wasn’t as bad as "so many worse things he’s done."  

Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2026

After a Laramie man totaled his car colliding with a moose, he and his fiancée hoped that they could at least claim the meat. But then somebody else came along and stole their roadkill.

A Moose Totaled Laramie Couple's Car, Then Somebody Took Their Roadkill

After a Laramie man totaled his car colliding with a moose in the dark early morning hours Monday, he and his fiancée hoped that they could at least claim the meat. But then somebody else came along and stole their roadkill.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown (pictured), former American Legion coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Smaller Wyoming American Legion Baseball Teams Worry They Can No Longer Compete

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown, a former youth coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Andrew RossiApril 14, 2026

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Three Rematches Set, So Far, In Wyoming's House Races

At least three rematches in the Wyoming House of Representatives have surfaced so far this campaign season, and one more looks likely. They all feature Republicans facing other Republicans and challengers aren't particularly complimentary of their foes.

Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2026

Wyoming Department of Transportation officials say two new massive snowplows that each cost more than $500,000 are major upgrades to the state’s fleet of heavy machinery. They make up for the cost by being super-efficient. 

Why WYDOT’s New Plow Trucks Cost $500,000 Each

Wyoming Department of Transportation officials say two new massive snowplows that each cost more than $500,000 are major upgrades to the state’s fleet of heavy machinery. They make up for the cost by being super-efficient. 

Kate MeadowsApril 14, 2026

The first fully assembled Sentinel missile is show, along with one of the sites for the old Minuteman III missiles the Sentinel will replace.

$140.9 Billion Sentinel Missile Program Pushed To Make Up Time For Delays

The $140.9 billion Sentinel missile program is racing to catch up after cost overruns triggered a Congressional review and delays. Officials say the stakes are high for national defense, and Wyoming and F.E. Warren Air Force Base sit at the heart of the push.

Renée JeanApril 14, 2026

Owen Miller of northeast Wyoming and Zac Hearon of Hardin, Montana have been hunting Wyoming turkeys together for years.

Huge Wyoming Turkey Season Expected On Heels Of Warm Winter

A mild winter has produced a bumper crop of Wyoming turkeys, and the territorial gobbling rituals have started early this year. “The population is going to explode,” say seasoned turkey hunters, leading to a huge season.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

Students from several Wyoming high schools are participating in a new fly-fishing school club program.

Wyoming High School Teams Compete In Newest Club Sport — Fly-Fishing

Fly-fishing teams from seven Wyoming high schools are competing in the state’s newest club sport — fly-fishing. “They’ve all built their fishing rods, tied their flies, and now it’s time to compete,” seasoned fly-fishing guide Joey Puettman said.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

A Cheyenne-based attorney is asking Wyoming authorities to investigate Secretary of State Chuck Gray for alleged election-related crimes. George Powers says Gray violated state election law by giving sensitive voter data to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Cheyenne Attorney Files Complaint For Criminal Investigation Of Chuck Gray

A Cheyenne-based attorney is asking Wyoming authorities to investigate Secretary of State Chuck Gray for alleged election-related crimes. George Powers says Gray violated state election law by giving sensitive voter data to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2026

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Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Shooting

A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him derogatory names, pleaded not guilty Monday. The judge also denied an attempt to slash his bond from $500,000 to $50,000.

Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026

A Teton County commissioner is concerned water from the Upper Hoback River Basin could be a potential target for diversion to make up for a severe Colorado River shortfall. The commission also approved a letter Monday asking the feds for more clear rules.

Teton Commissioner Doesn’t Want Water Diverted To Make Up For Colorado River

A Teton County commissioner is concerned water from the Upper Hoback River Basin could be a potential target for diversion to make up for a severe Colorado River shortfall. The commission also approved a letter Monday asking the feds for more clear rules.

David MadisonApril 13, 2026

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who loved french fries and people. Owner Harvey Deselms said she also helped people "while they were dealing with their demons."

Remembering Dot: Cheyenne’s Canine Art Ambassador Who Loved People & French Fries

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who excitedly greeted patrons of a Cheyenne art gallery. Owner Harvey Deselms said she was a "big source of comfort for a lot of people.”

Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2026

Wyoming Capitol

Legislature's To-Do List: Business Council’s Future, AI And Consider Wind Tax

Wyoming lawmakers plan this year to reevaluate whether the Wyoming Business Council has a future, study the effect of artificial intelligence on education, and the prospect of taxing wind energy facilities.

Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2026

As things stand now, Wyomingites with Concealed Carry Weapons Permits enter murky territory when they travel. Congress is considering bills to make the rules the same across the country. President Trump says he'll sign a bill if it crosses his desk.

Wyoming Concealed Carriers Want Permits Honored In 50 States, Trump Says Yes

As things stand now, Wyomingites with Concealed Carry Weapons Permits enter murky territory when they travel. Congress is considering bills to make the rules the same across the country. President Trump says he'll sign a bill if it crosses his desk.

Mark HeinzApril 13, 2026

Independent-minded families and entrepreneurs across Wyoming are fighting back against uncomfortably high grocery store prices. People are turning to their discount stores and co-ops to cut grocery bills.

Discount Grocers, Co-Ops Help Wyoming Families Fight Soaring Food Costs

Families and entrepreneurs in Wyoming are fighting back against high grocery store prices by starting discount stores and co-ops. Brad Ruckert, who owns Down Home Discount in Powell and Cody, tries to sell goods at 20% below Walmart & 50% below when possible.

Renée JeanApril 13, 2026

The upside-down aircraft as it landed on Sheep Mountain just outside Cody. The Park County Sheriff's Office got the call of a crashed aircraft on Friday morning and were on their way to the scene when they were informed that the pilot was unharmed and didn't need a rescue.

Aircraft Pilot Walks Away from Upside-Down Landing on Mountain near Cody

The pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft landed upside down on Sheep Mountain, just west of Cody, on Friday morning. Remarkably, the pilot was unharmed and is coordinating a helicopter from Bozeman to get his plane off the mountain.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

A Wyoming motorcyclist is lucky he had an iPhone with emergency satellite service to text his wife for help after pinning himself under his own bike Sunday in rugged Lincoln County backcountry. It’s an area where cellphone service can be spotty.

Motorcyclist Trapped Under Bike In Lincoln County Rescued After Texting Wife

A Wyoming motorcyclist is lucky he had an iPhone with emergency satellite service to text his wife for help after pinning himself under his own bike Sunday in rugged Lincoln County backcountry. It’s an area where cellphone service can be spotty.

Kolby FedoreApril 13, 2026

Yolanda Schicker-Siber and Hans Jakob "Kirby" Siber with the small skull of "Lucy," a juvenile Camarasaurus found near Medicine Bow. The skull belongs to a young dinosaur, between 8 and 10 years old, that lived and died around 150 million years ago in the Late Jurassic Period. 

Wyoming Baby Dinosaur Skull — Second Of Its Kind Ever — Unveiled In Swiss Museum

The skull of a baby dinosaur found near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is only the second of its kind ever found. Named “Lucy,” the tiny fossil has been unveiled in a Swiss museum with its growing collection of Wyoming dinosaur discoveries.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

An IT worker at a Gillette junior high school has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly roughing up a student who was being “flippant” with him. Police say he admitted losing his temper, and had his first court appearance Friday.

Gillette Junior High Worker Charged With Felony In Alleged Assault Of Student

An IT worker at a Gillette junior high school has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly roughing up a student who was being “flippant” with him. Police say he admitted losing his temper, and had his first court appearance Friday.

Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026

A construction company owner who cheated customers of Niobrara County out of nearly $200,000 by abandoning jobs was sentenced last week to between eight and 10 years in prison. The businessman's license was suspended in Michigan, where he faced similar troubles.

No Show Construction Boss Gets 8-10 Years For Cheating Niobrara County Customers

A construction company owner who cheated customers of Niobrara County out of nearly $200,000 by abandoning jobs was sentenced last week to between eight and 10 years in prison. The businessman's license was suspended in Michigan, where he faced similar troubles.

Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2026

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, now led by a fifth generation of the Turner family. John Turner grew up there in a cabin with no electricity during merciless Jackson Hole winters.

Triangle X Ranch At 100: Fourth Generation Leads Legendary Wyoming Dude Ranch

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, now led by a fourth generation of the Turner family. John Turner grew up there in a cabin with no electricity. “If it was 20 below outside, it was 20 below in here.” Now the family is entering a moment they just never get used to: renegotiating the lease with the Park Service.

Zakary SonntagApril 12, 2026

Sublette County is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, and has more than 1,500 miles of roads. It doesn't have a stoplight (though it does have crosswalk lights) and people like it that way.

Sublette County Doesn't Have A Stoplight — And They Like It That Way

Sublette County is larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined and has more than 1,500 miles of roads. It doesn't have a stoplight and people like it that way. “A stoplight would mean Pinedale is Californicated," one resident said.

Kate MeadowsApril 12, 2026

Helen LaRose poses with a newborn baby and its happy family just after the baby was born.

Lander Midwife Has Delivered More Than 3,000 Babies Over 20 Years

Helen LaRose delivered more than 3,000 babies over a 20-year career as a certified nurse midwife and a self-proclaimed “baby catcher.” Something she learned is babies come when they want, even that time “I delivered that baby shoeless with one glove on."

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

Lynx are rare and elusive. They’re thought to be in numerous Wyoming counties, but are seldom seen.  

Lynx Are So Rare And Elusive, Nobody Really Knows How Many Are In Wyoming

Once more common across much of the North American Rockies, lynx are now elusive and rare. A Wyoming wildlife researcher says there are lynx in the Cowboy State, but nobody’s really sure how many are out there.

Mark HeinzApril 12, 2026

Brandon Clark of Cheyenne quit his reliable truck-driving career to pursue his art. His first piece is a mountain lion that he has dreamt about creating for 30 years and is now becoming a reality. The statue is being cast into bronze and Clark said he has thrown caution to the wind to bring the art to life.

Cheyenne Trucker Was On A Road To Destruction, Then Sculpting Saved His Life

When Brandon Clark wasn’t drowning himself at the bottom of a bottle, he found himself staring out the windshield of his big rig, watching his life pass him by. Then a lifelong passion for art and sculpting changed — and saved — his life.

Jackie DorothyApril 12, 2026

Wyoming travelers say they prefer smaller airports. The lines are shorter and parking a lot cheaper, and in some cases free. At the Cheyenne Regional Airport, the terminal is easy to navigate.

Short Lines, Free Parking: Why Wyoming Travelers Say They Prefer Smaller Airports

Small airports have huge fans in Wyoming travelers, who say they prefer them to big-city hubs and will avoid the drive to a large airport to depart from home. Small airports have big advantages: shorter lines, fewer crowds, and in many cases free parking.

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Wyoming Vet Returned From Vietnam War To Become A CEO, But Still Haunted

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Dale KillingbeckApril 12, 2026

When a 1995 Sundance Film Festival appearance didn’t deliver a film career, Dan Doyle switched gears in a big way — he became an oil fracker. That took him to the Wyoming oil fields and nearly got him knifed in an Oklahoma trailer.

When A Career In Filmmaking Didn’t Pan Out, He Became A Wyoming Oil Fracker

When a 1995 Sundance Film Festival appearance didn’t deliver a film career, Dan Doyle switched gears in a big way — he became an oil fracker. That took him to the Wyoming oil fields and nearly got him knifed in an Oklahoma trailer.

David MadisonApril 12, 2026

Larry Kloster of Casper painted the pinstripes on his Corvette model to match his 2025 Sea Wolf Gray, National Corvette Museum-delivered Corvette.

Wyoming Classic Car Collectors Spend Big Bucks On Miniatures To Match Their Vintage Rides

Collecting and restoring classic cars can be an obsession for those Wyomingites who are passionate about their vintage machines. They’re also willing to spend big bucks on miniature toys that match their sweet rides, and even have fun-sized car shows.

Jackie DorothyApril 12, 2026

The Sturgis Mansion has a new owner, a Colorado couple who have renovated the interior in keeping with its historical nature for a one-of-a-kind craft retreat.

New Lease On Life: Cheyenne’s Historic 130-Year-Old Sturgis House Has New Owners

It’s one of the oldest mansions still standing in Wyoming and now it's turning a page. Cheyenne’s historic 130-year-old Sturgis House, once the home of cattle baron William Sturgis, has new owners. They've turned it into craft retreat and it's 90% booked.

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

The Safari Club in Thermopolis will soon lose its large collection of taxidermy animals. The restaurant has recently been denied its liquor license because their lease will expire this October. Management is encouraging guests to BYOB to enjoy with their meals.

Thermopolis Safari Club’s Big Game Trophy Collection To Hit Auction Block

After more than 40 years on display, the big-game taxidermy collection at the Safari Club restaurant in Thermopolis will be shipped to auction next week. A potential value hasn’t been put on the hundreds of mounts, some of which can’t be sold in the U.S.

Jackie DorothyApril 11, 2026

Decades after “Lord of the Winds” mountaineer Finis Mitchell roamed the Wind River Range, hikers still stumble on his handwritten notes. Star Valley photographer Ammon Jeffs is one of those lucky hikers, finding a Mitchell note while hiking on Sheep's Mountain.

Famed Mountaineer's Hidden Notes Still Being Found In Wyoming Wind River Range

Decades after “Lord of The Winds” mountaineer Finis Mitchell roamed the Wind River Range, hikers still find his handwritten notes in small plastic tubes. Star Valley photographer Ammon Jeffs found a Mitchell note while hiking on Sheep's Mountain.

Renée JeanApril 11, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by David Smith. David writes, "Crescent moon illuminated by pre-dawn sunrise east of Buffalo."

Photo by David Smith

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
Don Day
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
DD

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Wyoming Honors National Donate Life Month This April

Wyoming celebrates National Donate Life Month, spotlighting the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Lesley Steplock of Casper lost her mother in 2019, who went on to save multiple lives as a donor. Lesley now works for Donor Alliance, honoring her mother's legacy every day as an organ clinical coordinator.

April 13, 2026

Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism

Family Fun Awaits This Summer in Southwest Wyoming

Sweetwater County’s abundant natural playgrounds offer all kinds of opportunities to get out and play. Beyond outdoor escapades, you’ll find exciting summer shows, chances to see desert wildlife and a historic look at the Great American West at a variety of museums.

April 09, 2026

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Western Americana & Firearms Collecting Resurges in Cody, Wyoming with Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions

Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions is working to restore Cody, Wyoming as a premier destination for Western and firearms collectors with its upcoming May 1–3 auction featuring over 1,200 lots. The catalog is now live, offering a wide range of historic arms and collectibles with multiple bidding options available.

April 09, 2026

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Joan Barron: Why Is It So Hard To Say 'I’m Sorry?'

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Why is it so hard for today’s politicians to admit the wrongness of a situation? Even though they were not at fault personally, the ball was in the court of the Freedom Caucus members as it were, since they were the recipients of the checks."

Joan BarronMarch 21, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Turning 80 Thoughts: Quit Smoking, Stay Active, Be Health-Selfish

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Here are my five life lessons that have kept me going for 80 years! I plan to keep going and keep learning.”

Bill SniffinMarch 21, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Your Participation Can Make Politics Better

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “If you have never attended a party meeting, you would be amazed at the depth of understanding on display. Its participants are anything but 'deplorables.'”

Jonathan LangeMarch 20, 2026

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