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View allLaw Enforcement Physically Removes Woman From Board Of Pharmacy Meeting
At a highly contentious meeting on Wednesday, law enforcement had to physically remove a yelling woman from a Wyoming Board of Pharmacy meeting. On Thursday, the board met in a private meeting room because they felt threatened.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Movie Review: “Am I Racist?” Attacks American Groupthink — Plus It's Hilarious
Clair McFarland writes, "Matt Walsh's new movie “Am I Racist?” claims to be a discussion of racism in the United States. In reality it wages an even broader attack on American groupthink, mainstream media’s gullible streak, and Western culture’s newfound love of victim status."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
Shots Near Torrington School Raise Alert, But It Was Just A Cow Being Put Down
There was a bit of a scare at Torrington High School Thursday afternoon when shots rang out near the school and then a malfunction sounded the fire alarm. Turns out, the shots were from a nearby livestock sale barn where a cow was put down.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
Wacky Wyoming Weather: 4-Foot Snowdrifts On Beartooth Highway, 80 In Cheyenne
Snowplows cleared 4-foot snowdrifts off the Beartooth Highway on Thursday morning after a storm dropped 5 inches in Wyoming’s high country. Meanwhile, the forecast calls for sun and a high of 80 in Cheyenne.
Andrew RossiSeptember 19, 2024
For Grizzly Defense Handguns, Hunters Prefers Magnum Revolvers Or 10 mm Pistols
Opinions vary on what’s the best handgun to carry for grizzly defense in Wyoming. Magnum-caliber revolvers and 10 mm semiautomatic pistols seem to be the most popular with hunters.
Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2024
Five Homes, 31 Outbuildings Burned By Short Draw Fire
With 100% containment expected Friday, an inventory of what was lost to the Short Draw Fire is in — five homes and 31 outbuildings. The wildfire has burned about 35,000 acres in northern Wyoming and southern Montana.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 19, 2024
Lummis Co-Authors Book On Why People Should Vote For Trump
Cynthia Lummis and nine other U.S. senators released a book Wednesday detailing why former President Donald Trump should be elected. Each wrote a chapter detailing why Republicans must control the White House and U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Hunters Can Go After White-Tailed Deer On Elk Refuge Near Jackson
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants hunters to shoot more white-tailed deer in the Jackson area. That’s where whitetails compete with coveted mule deer herds.
Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2024
Larry Hicks Wants To Be Next Wyoming Senate President, Restore Order
Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks of Baggs, Wyoming, announced Tuesday he’s running to be the next president of the state Senate. If elected, Hicks said restoring order to the chamber is one of his main goals.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Laramie Man Arrested On Claims He Breached Capitol Jan. 6, Wrestled Officer
A Laramie man could face years in prison on claims he was one of the first rioters to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In a Wednesday statement, the U.S. Attorney's Office alleges he also wrestled with a Capitol Police officer.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
Purple Heart Army Vet Thrilled To Get Coveted Wyoming Elk Hunt
Chris Clemmens of Georgia is a decorated Army combat veteran who loves Wyoming. He's thrilled about an upcoming elk hunt here through a program that donates hunting tags to veterans.
Mark HeinzSeptember 18, 2024
Former Chinese Crypto Mine Near Cheyenne Air Force Base Has New American Owner
A Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining operation a mile from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne was forced to sell. Now it has a new American owner, who told legislators Monday that the company has big plans for Wyoming.
Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024
Wyoming Homebuyers Shocked, Pleased By Whopping Half-Percent Interest Rate Cut
Homebuyers and sellers in Wyoming were shocked and pleased with Wednesday’s whopping half-percent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. That means some great deals for prepared homebuyers, while many are still on the fence.
Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024
Tourist Burned, Life-Flighted After Walking On Yellowstone Thermal
A 60-year-old tourist from New Hampshire suffered second- and third-degree burns after walking off-trail over a geothermal crust in Yellowstone. The woman was life-flighted to a hospital in Idaho.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2024
Gordon “Sick And Tired” Of Criticism For Harvard Visit, Carbon Negative Comments
Nearly a year after making comments at Harvard University that Wyoming should go carbon negative, Gov. Mark Gordon says he's "sick and tired" of taking criticism for it.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 18, 2024
Two Motorcyclists Dead From Crashing Into Same Cheyenne Building Within 3 Weeks
Two motorcyclists have been killed in the past three weeks after crashing into the same building in Cheyenne. In both cases, the police believe speed was a factor.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2024
Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway Is A Great September Drive — When It’s Open
The Beartooth Highway that snakes through northwest Wyoming and southern Montana is a spectacular drive during September — when it’s open. Weather makes it the best, and worst, month for people searching for stunning scenic views.
Andrew RossiSeptember 18, 2024
Natrona Commissioners Kill Controversial Gravel Pit, Get Standing Ovation
After months of emotional debate, Natrona County Commissioners on Tuesday night killed a controversial plan for a gravel pit near the base of Casper Mountain. Denial of a permit for the operation drew a standing ovation.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 18, 2024
Rock Springs Loves Steve, A Mule Deer With Gnarled Antlers And Missing A Hoof
There’s a reason folks in Rock Springs, Wyoming, love a resident deer they call Steve the Survivor. With gnarled antlers and missing a hoof, Steve is “a symbol of perseverance,” says one local fan.
Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024
Box Of Yellowstone Animal Cookies Comes With A Disclaimer, Threat Of $30K Fine
At a store in Yellowstone National Park, buying a box of animal cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer from a cashier. Not only are people told not to feed the cookies to wildlife, they’re threatened with a $30,000 fine.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024
Gordon: Wyoming Can Make Carbon Capture Work If Feds Would Get Out Of The Way
Gov. Mark Gordon and a Campbell County commissioner in the heart of Wyoming coal country said Tuesday that local industry can make carbon capture work. But that won’t happen unless the federal government gets out of the way.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 18, 2024
Opinion
Sally Ann Shurmur: Even At 0-3, There Is Still Good To Be Found In Laramie
Opinion by Sally Ann Shurmur
Tom Lubnau: Regarding The New Abortion Law's Word Salads, Part One
Opinion by Tom Lubnau
Rod Miller: The “Nouveaux Elite” And Democracy By The Numbers In The 307
Opinion by Rod Miller
Candy Moulton: Brown’s Park Historian Focuses on Queen Ann Bassett
Opinion by Candy Moulton
Clair McFarland: There's No Way My Kid Is Old Enough For A Homecoming Dance
Opinion by Clair McFarland
Opinion
View allRod Miller: The “Nouveaux Elite” And Democracy By The Numbers In The 307
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A scant 24% of voting-eligible Wyomingites took the time to cast their ballot in America’s Great Experiment in democracy. That mathematically changes the concept of 'one person, one vote' into 'one person, four votes.'"
Rod MillerSeptember 18, 2024
Candy Moulton: Brown’s Park Historian Focuses on Queen Ann Bassett
Columnist Candy Moulton Writes: “Among the outlaws Ann Bassett knew were a few of the young men who were destined be part of the gang that came to be known as the Wild Bunch.”
Candy MoultonSeptember 17, 2024
Clair McFarland: There's No Way My Kid Is Old Enough For A Homecoming Dance
Clair McFarland writes: "He was part of an adventure in which I had no business except as tailor and chauffeur - like my right arm had detached and gone off on its own hero’s journey. Be free, you rogue autonomous portion of me!"
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2024
Wyoming Life
View allJay Leno Climbs Aboard Cheyenne’s Big Boy Locomotive For His TV Show
Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2024
Huge Supermoon Peaks Over Wyoming, Still Time To See It
Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2024
Wheelchair Doesn’t Limit Buffalo Man In Making His Wyoming Sheep Wagons
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Reporter’s Notebook: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Digging Wyoming's Dinosaurs
Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024
Gillette Mothers Create Their Own Little Schoolhouse On The Wyoming Prairie
Jen KocherSeptember 15, 2024
Outdoors
View allShort Draw Fire 65% Contained, But Igniting Underground Coal Seams
Greg JohnsonSeptember 17, 2024
With $2.7 Million In Donations, $28 Million Wildlife Crossing Near Dubois Closer To Reality
Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024
It’s A Wonder More People Don’t Get Stomped By Estes Park’s Urban Elk
Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2024
Dying Pennsylvania Man’s Wish Was A Wyoming Elk And Deer Hunt For His Daughter
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2024
Families Devastated To Find Homes Burned As Short Draw Fire Evacuations Lifted
Greg JohnsonSeptember 15, 2024
Crime & Courts
View allSuperior Mayor Wants More Policing, Sheriff Says He Wants Special Treatment
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2024
Feds Say Wyoming Farmers, Miners Not Entitled To Relief From New Lease Rule
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024
Sheridan Man Accused Of Dousing Couple With Lighter Fluid So They’d Shoot Him
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024
Sheridan County Commissioner Gets Maximum Fine, 8 Days In Jail For DUI
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2024
Idaho Company's Bungee Jump From Casper Crime Scene Leaves People Shocked, Sad
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2024