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View allJudge Gives Wyoming, Other States A Win Against Biden-Harris Methane Rules
A North Dakota judge has ruled for Wyoming and other states suing the BLM over its new methane rules. The Biden-Harris administration have been pushing the new rules as part of their anti-fossil fuels agenda, says Sen. John Barrasso.
Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2024
Montana U.S. Senate Race: Tester, Sheehy Have Raised $57 Million, And They're Spending It
Montana incumbent Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy have raised $57 million so far in the most pivotal senate race in the country. It's the third most expensive race in the nation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024
It’s A Wonder More People Don’t Get Stomped By Estes Park’s Urban Elk
Estes Park, Colorado, is essentially an urban elk preserve. Locals love the huge herd of elk that takes over the town a couple times a year, but resent tourists acting like idiots and getting too close.
Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2024
Idaho Company's Bungee Jump From Casper Crime Scene Leaves People Shocked, Sad
People in Casper were shocked and saddened over the weekend when they saw an Idaho company holding bungee-jump sessions at the scene of a crime so tragic that one crime writer called it “the loss of innocence for a whole community.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2024
Feds Say Wyoming Farmers, Miners Not Entitled To Relief From New Lease Rule
In a Friday court filing the federal government defends a new rule that allows the BLM to lease federal land for conservation. Wyoming famers and miners are suing over the rule, which they say allows groups to lease public land solely to not develop on it.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024
Building Next To State Capitol Evacuated Because Of Letter With White Powder
The Herschler building next to the Wyoming Capitol was evacuated Monday after a letter containing a white powder was found in the Secretary of State’s Office. Similar threats were made to the secretaries of state of Iowa and Nebraska.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2024
Renaming Northwest College For Yellowstone A Marketing ‘Gold Mine,’ But Locals Not Sure
From a marketing standpoint, renaming Northwest College Yellowstone College could be a marketing “gold mine.” But locals aren’t sold on changing a name that’s been part of the community for decades.
Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2024
With $2.7 Million In Donations, $28 Million Wildlife Crossing Near Dubois Closer To Reality
A much-anticipated wildlife crossing near Dubois is closer to reality now than $2.7 million has been raised in private donations. Hundreds of mule deer are killed each year on U.S. Highway 26. Construction on the $28 million project will begin in 2027.
Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024
Sheridan County Commissioner Gets Maximum Fine, 8 Days In Jail For DUI
Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell has pleaded guilty to drunk driving and will serve eight days in jail as part of a plea agreement. She also got the maximum fine allowed and a year of unsupervised probation.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2024
Sheridan Man Accused Of Dousing Couple With Lighter Fluid So They’d Shoot Him
A Sheridan man will face felony charges for allegedly dousing a sleeping couple with lighter fluid. He reportedly told police he did it to prompt them to shoot him.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024
Truckers Worried About Hole In Bridge On I-80 In Cheyenne; WYDOT Says It's OK
Truckers expressed worry Monday about a hole that opened up on a bridge on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne. Although WYDOT was able to patch it up, they’re still worried about it. Transportation officials say the bridge is structurally sound.
Leo Wolfson & Greg JohnsonSeptember 16, 2024
Judge Puts Massive 5,000-Well Wyoming Oil And Gas Project In Limbo
A massive oil and gas project that calls for up to 5,000 wells in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin is in limbo after a Friday ruling by a federal judge. The decision doesn’t affect existing drilling permits, but blocks future ones.
Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2024
Barrasso, Lummis “Deeply Disturbed” By Second Assassination Attempt On Trump
Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis expressed relief that former President Donald Trump is safe after a second assassination attempt Sunday. They’re also “deeply disturbed” by this second attempt on Trump’s life.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2024
Dying Pennsylvania Man’s Wish Was A Wyoming Elk And Deer Hunt For His Daughter
Dying from cancer, one of a Pennsylvania man’s last wishes was a first Wyoming elk and deer hunt for his 14-year-old daughter. Thanks to a Gillette-area Airbnb owner and outfitter, they got that dream hunt.
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2024
How Two Wyoming Women Turned A Hobby Into Largest Wool Mill In The West
Two women from Buffalo turned their hobby making wool yarn and crafts into the largest wool mill in the West. Mountain Meadow Wool processes 60,000 pounds of wool annually -- that's more than 54,000 miles of wool.
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Wyoming Has Been Quietly Testing Technology That Connects Vehicles To Roads
Wyoming has been quietly testing highway safety technology called V2X -- an acronym for "vehicle-to-everything," for a decade now. The technology connects roads, traffic lights, and other infrastructure that could enable advanced vehicle safety features to prevent crashes and improve traffic flows.
Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024
Wheelchair Doesn’t Limit Buffalo Man In Making His Wyoming Sheep Wagons
George Clark is Scotch-Irish stubborn. When his dad told him he couldn’t build a sheepwagon because he was in a wheelchair, his response was watch me. Now he’s got a popular business crafting custom sheep wagons in the Bighorn Mountains.
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Wyoming Art Dealers Experience Massive Slump Each Presidential Election Year
It hits like clockwork every four years — as the presidential election season heats up, sales for Wyoming artists and dealers cool off. Although the famed Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody seems to be immune to the pattern.
Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024
Sheridan 12-Year-Old Launches Line Of Wyoming-Branded Golf Wear
Declan Jacobson, a Sheridan, Wyoming, 12-year-old, has launched his own line of golf wear. It’s uniquely branded for Wyoming and promotes the “awesomeness” of the sport and state.
Amber SteinmetzSeptember 16, 2024
Families Devastated To Find Homes Burned As Short Draw Fire Evacuations Lifted
Evacuation orders in northern Wyoming and southern Montana have been lifted for folks in the path of the Short Draw Fire. But some families are devastated to find they no longer have homes to return to.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 15, 2024
Eating Wyoming: How A Vietnamese Restaurant Helped Save The Dubois VFW
Everything about The V Cafe in Dubois is interesting. From how the owner's family were kidnapped on the high seas by pirates while fleeing communism to their journey to Wyoming to how their restaurant saved the local VFW from folding. Plus, they've got great food.
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Daily Features
View allOpinion
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
Dave Simpson: Forget The Election. Let's Go To Dodge.
Opinion by Dave Simpson
Cassie Craven: Putin Probably Smirked After That Debate
Opinion by Cassie Craven
Rod Miller: Recollecting Doug !@#%ing Crowe
Opinion by Rod Miller
Opinion
View allRod Miller: Recollecting Doug !@#%ing Crowe
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Crowe pulled out the frozen carcass of a muskrat. He blended the rodent with tequila and triple sec into the sixth or seventh pitcher of hooch. Reports vary from 'nobody knew the difference' to 'the dog wouldn’t even touch it.' Draw your own damn conclusion."
Rod MillerSeptember 15, 2024
Bill Sniffin: 50 Years Ago, World’s Space Race Focused On Sagebrush Hills Of Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "In 1974, a three-man crew of astronauts from the USA and a two-man crew of cosmonauts from the USSR were picked to participate in this pioneering program. But first, they were going to participate in the One Shot Antelope Hunt in Lander."
Bill SniffinSeptember 14, 2024
Joan Barron: The Saga Of State Sen. Cal 'Fast Lane' Taggart
Columnist Joan Barron writes about the Wyoming Legislature’s fight against the 55 mph speed limit that drew the national news media to Cheyenne. And state Sen. Cal 'Fast Lane' Taggart led the way.
Joan BarronSeptember 14, 2024
Wyoming Life
View allReporter’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
There’s More To “Wild Man” Earl Durand Than His Murderous Final 11 Days
Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2024
Wyoming History: 23 Died In 5 Crashes In 1935, A Terrible Year For Aviation
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 14, 2024
How The Heck … Can That 75-Foot Square Boulder In The Bighorns Be Natural?
Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2024
Outdoors
View allVideographer Catches Hoback, Teton Park’s Famously Huge Moose, Shedding Velvet
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2024
Draws Of A Lifetime: Powell Boys Get Sheep, Mountain Goat Tags On 1st, 2nd Tries
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2024
Evacuations Still In Place As Volatile Northeast Wyoming Wildfire Threatens Homes
Greg JohnsonSeptember 13, 2024
Crews Work Furiously To Save Homes From Huge Wildfire In Northeast Wyoming
Greg JohnsonSeptember 13, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Will Not Support Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act
Mark HeinzSeptember 12, 2024
Crime & Courts
View allRock Springs Police Search For Missing 7-Year-Old Who Is Not A Runaway
Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2024
Elderly Laramie Man Missing Three Weeks Found Dead In His Car
Jen KocherSeptember 14, 2024
‘I believe he killed her’: Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman Gets 7 Years On Gun Charge
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2024
Riverton Man Gets 15-20 Years For Burning Girlfriend To Death With Gasoline
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2024
Gillette Prosecutor Blasts Defense Attorney For Getting Victim’s Phone Records
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2024