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A Laramie County landowner who is against a massive 170-wind turbine project says the giant windmills have a negative impact on earthworms, which leads to soil erosion. Scientists, in a 2021 study in the Netherlands, back his claim.

Landowner Says Wind Turbines Negatively Impact Earthworms, Scientists Agree

A Laramie County landowner who is against a massive 170-wind turbine project says the giant wind turbines have a negative impact on earthworms, which leads to soil erosion. Scientists, in a 2021 study in the Netherlands, back his claim.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 16, 2025

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is requesting two high-tech, remote-controlled robots to join his team. He says the $37,000 robots can help during dangerous and high-risk situations, plus they’ll have the ability to climb stairs. The office wants two of the Axon Sky-Hero Sigyn models.

Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Wants To Add Robots To Arsenal

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is requesting two high-tech, remote-controlled robots to join his team. He says the $37,000 robots can help during dangerous and high-risk situations, plus they’ll have the ability to climb stairs.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 15, 2025

A solicitor approaches a Cheyenne home, and admits seeing a "no soliciting" sign, but came to the door anyway.

Cheyenne Residents Angered Over Door-To-Door Salesmen Ignoring ‘No Soliciting’ Signs

One Cheyenne resident captured video last week of a solicitor first lying that he wasn't selling anything and then admitting he ignored the 'no soliciting' sign. The company responded that they have "escalated these concerns to leadership."

Jackson WalkerSeptember 14, 2025

About 100 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Saturday evening to mourn and honor conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down Wednesday. They also wept and prayed for Colorado school shooting victims.

Tears And Prayers At Wyoming Capitol Vigil For Charlie Kirk, Violence Victims

About 100 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Saturday evening to mourn and honor conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down Wednesday. They also wept and prayed for Colorado school shooting victims.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 14, 2025

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus called out the University of Wyoming student newspaper The Branding Iron on Friday for an anonymous quote in a story that said Charlie Kirk “deserved” to be shot.

UW Student Paper Called Out For Quote Saying Kirk ‘Deserved' To Be Shot

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus called out the University of Wyoming student newspaper The Branding Iron on Friday for an anonymous quote in a story that said Charlie Kirk “deserved” to be shot.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 13, 2025

A pair of suspected copper wire thieves caught on a surveillance camera.

Security Cams Catch Thieves Across Wyoming: Are They Stupid, Or Just Don’t Care?

A pair of thieves caught stealing copper wire in Cheyenne is another example of an increasing number of crimes caught on camera. Why are criminals so brazen despite security cams everywhere? Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak said the answer is simple: “because they’re stupid."

Jackson WalkerSeptember 12, 2025

Laramie County locals clashed Thursday over a proposed 56,000-acre wind project that would cover an area nearly three times the size of Cheyenne. Some were ranchers advocating for property rights, others for impacts on wildlife like eagles and earthworms.

Laramie County Locals Clash Over Wind Project 3 Times The Size Of Cheyenne

Laramie County locals clashed Thursday over a proposed 56,000-acre wind project that would cover an area nearly three times the size of Cheyenne. Some were ranchers advocating for property rights, others for impacts on wildlife like eagles and earthworms.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 12, 2025

Students gather at Prexie's Pasture, a large outdoors common area on the University of Wyoming Campus, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, to remember Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier in the day.

Stunned, Conflicted UW Students Condemn Charlie Kirk Killing, Political Violence

Students at the University of Wyoming were stunned Thursday less than 24 hours after conservative political thought leader Charlie Kirk was killed on an Utah university campus. They condemn political violence, and are conflicted about Kirk’s legacy.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 11, 2025

Several University of Wyoming football fans were frustrated with long lines at War Memorial Stadium for the home opener. University officials are working to rectify the situation ahead of a major matchup with 20th-ranked University of Utah.

UW Football Fans Frustrated By Long Lines To Get Into Game

A number of University of Wyoming football fans were frustrated with long lines at War Memorial Stadium for Saturday's home opener. University officials are working to rectify the situation ahead of a major matchup with 20th-ranked University of Utah.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 11, 2025

Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming, operated by the Campbell County Cemetery District.

Gillette Cemetery Board Treasurer Sounds Alarm Over Payouts To Nonprofit Groups

The treasurer for the Campbell County Cemetery District board is sounding an alarm over thousands of dollars being paid out to local nonprofit groups. Others on the board say the district is simply being a good neighbor.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his American Comeback Tour when he was shot in the neck and killed.

'Horrified' And 'Devastated': Wyoming Condemns Fatal Shooting Of Charlie Kirk

Wyoming’s congressional delegation and state political leaders are "horrified" and "devastated" by the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday when he was shot and killed.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025

Fed up with loud crotch rockets and cars racing around Cheyenne, the City Council is ready to crack down on vehicles that blatantly violate the city’s noise regulations. It’s considering using sound camera technology to catch offenders.

Cheyenne Closer To Ticketing Excessively Loud Crotch Rockets And Cars

The Cheyenne City Council unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would allow police to ticket excessively loud crotch rockets and cars. Car clubs and residents, however, say they’re confused about how the new rule would be enforced.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 09, 2025

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A Utah woman is alive after she was impaled through the chest by flying rebar while driving on State Road 189 on Monday. Utah and Wyoming officials are urging caution from drivers and reminding them to obey the rules of the road.

Utah Woman Alive After Being Impaled By Flying Rebar On Highway

A Utah woman is alive after being impaled through the chest by flying rebar while driving on a highway Monday. Utah Highway Patrol investigators don't yet know where the rebar came from and seek anyone who may have recorded the incident on a dashcam.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 09, 2025

An Evanston-based nuclear manufacturer says it's working with the U.S. Army to produce shipping container-sized reactors. They're designed to outperform the Army’s current diesel generators.

Evanston Company Contracts With Army To Make Portable Nuclear Reactors

An Evanston-based nuclear manufacturer says it's working with the U.S. Army to produce shipping container-sized reactors. They're designed to outperform the Army’s current diesel generators.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 09, 2025

The Western Thunder Marching Band from the University of Wyoming outside Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. The band was on the sideline ready to perform during halftime of a Broncos game when lightning delayed the game and canceled their performance.

Lightning Cancels UW Band At Broncos Game Seconds Before Halftime Show

The University of Wyoming Western Thunder Marching Band was on the sideline ready to perform at halftime of Sunday’s Broncos home opener at Empower Field at Mile High. Then lightning in the area cleared the field and canceled the show.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 08, 2025

Former Laramie County GOP Chairman Khale Lenhart says a 25% property tax cut is causing local governments to go without crucial services. Supporters of the cut, however, say that’s pushback over having to reduce their bloated, wasteful budgets.

Critics Of 25% Property Tax Reduction Grow Louder As Local Governments Cut Back

Across Wyoming, many local governments are growing louder over the steep property tax cuts the Legislature passed earlier this year. They say they're finding it difficult to maintain services but others say the cuts are forcing governments to live within their means.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 06, 2025

Wheatland beekeeper Pete Herman has installed an electric fence and surveillance after his hives were ransacked this week. A tuft of fur points to a hungry bear, which he fears will return to get the rest of his honey.

Wheatland Beekeeper Devastated After Bear Ransacks His Hives

A Wheatland beekeeper has installed an electric fence and surveillance after his hives were ransacked this week. A tuft of fur points to a hungry bear, which he fears will return to get the rest of his honey.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 05, 2025

Energy supporters across Wyoming are holding their breath as they wait to see how the Trump administration’s continued steps against onshore and offshore wind projects will impact the industry in the Cowboy State.

Trump’s Offshore Wind Crackdown Has Wyoming Wind Advocates Worried

Wind energy supporters across Wyoming are holding their breath as they wait to see how the Trump administration’s continued steps against onshore and offshore wind projects will impact the industry in the Cowboy State.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 05, 2025

State Rep. Bill Allemand, R-Casper, left, and Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer.

‘Sit Down And Shut Up’: State Rep., Bar Nunn Mayor Snap Over Nuclear Facility

State Rep. Bill Allemand says Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer "told me to 'sit down and shut up'" with his criticism of a proposed nuclear facility in the area. The mayor says the debate is a local one, not the state's.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 03, 2025

Owners of RVs and other vehicles longer than 25 feet must move them off the streets of Cheyenne to avoid potential fines. That’s because a controversial ban on parking them on city streets starts Saturday.

Cheyenne RVs Can’t Be Parked On City Streets As Controversial Ban Starts

Owners of RVs and other vehicles longer than 25 feet must move them off the streets of Cheyenne to avoid potential fines. That’s because a controversial ban on parking them on city streets starts Saturday.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 02, 2025

Paul Norfleet is one of dozens of Wyoming landowners partnering with NextEra Energy on a new wind and solar project near Chugwater. He says the turbines and panels don’t destroy the landscape any more than cell towers, oil rigs and transmission lines.

Rancher Says Wind, Solar Don't Impact Land Any More Than Cell Towers, Oil Rigs

Paul Norfleet is one of dozens of Wyoming landowners partnering with NextEra Energy on a new wind and solar project near Chugwater. He says the turbines and panels don’t impact the landscape any more than cell towers, oil rigs and transmission lines.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 01, 2025

Taft Love, a former Laramie County Republican Party chairman, was chosen by Laramie and Platte County commissioners to represent Senate District 6. It was vacated by former Sen. Darin Smith, who was picked by Trump as U.S. District Attorney for Wyoming.

Former County GOP Chair Chosen To Fill Senate Seat Vacated By Trump Appointee

Taft Love, a former Laramie County GOP chairman, was chosen by Laramie and Platte County commissioners to represent Senate District 6 in the Legislature. It was vacated by Darin Smith, who was picked by Trump as U.S. District Attorney for Wyoming.

Jackson WalkerAugust 30, 2025

Spanish energy giant Repsol’s plan for 170 turbines near Horse Creek is dividing Laramie County ranchers. Locals weigh the economic benefits against threats to wildlife, traffic, coveted views and private property rights.

Wyoming Ranchers Divided Over 50,000-Acre Laramie County Wind Farm Plan

Spanish energy giant Repsol’s plan for 170 turbines near Horse Creek is dividing Laramie County ranchers. Some say the project is a threat to wildlife and the serenity of the area while others say it's a private property issue and landowners should be able to develop their own land.

Jackson WalkerAugust 28, 2025

Ranchers throughout Wyoming and Nebraska are rallying to rush emergency hay to those impacted by wildfires tearing through critical cattle grazing lands. The University of Wyoming has launched an online effort to connect donated hay with ranchers.

Ranchers Rush Hay To Wyoming Cattle Left Without Critical Grazing By Wildfires

Ranchers throughout Wyoming and Nebraska are rallying to rush emergency hay to those impacted by wildfires tearing through critical cattle grazing lands. The University of Wyoming has launched an online effort to connect donated hay with ranchers.

Jackson WalkerAugust 27, 2025

The legend of the jackalope might have started with pioneers in the 1800s seeing rabbits infected with viruses that can cause horn-like growths.

Why Rabbits Are Growing Horns And Tentacles In Colorado

Images of rabbits in Colorado with horns and tentacles are making waves across social media, with many likening their strange look to that of Frankenstein’s monster or an undead zombie.

Jackson WalkerAugust 17, 2025

Sharp-eyed Buffalo Bills fans may have noticed “University of Wyoming Red Zone” flash on their screens during Saturday’s preseason game. It’s part of a $300,000 branding partnership UW has made with the team to capitalize on being Josh Allen’s alma mater.

UW Spending $300,000 For Buffalo Bills Branding Partnership

Sharp-eyed Buffalo Bills fans may have noticed “University of Wyoming Red Zone” flash on their screens during Saturday’s preseason game. It’s part of a $300,000 branding partnership UW has made with the team to capitalize on being Josh Allen’s alma mater.

Jackson WalkerAugust 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump shows crime statistics as he delivers remarks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House August 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Wyoming’s Delegation Rallies Behind Trump’s Decision to Mobilize Troops in D.C. 

Wyoming’s all-Republican delegation said Trump’s decision to federalize the nation’s capital is a smart approach to crime. “President Trump has made it clear that lawlessness and chaos will not be tolerated in our nation's capital or in any American city,” Hageman said.

Jackson WalkerAugust 12, 2025

The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak over Wyoming overnight Tuesdays, throwing out as many as 100 meteors an hour, along with the potential for fireballs.

At 100 Meteors Per Hour, Perseid Shower Hits Its Peak Over Wyoming Tuesday Night

The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak over Wyoming overnight Tuesday, throwing out as many as 100 meteors an hour, along with the potential for fireballs.

Jackson WalkerAugust 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, and Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, are holding town hall meetings outside of their own districts later this month. They will travel to Cheyenne, Casper, Lander, and Park County, in an effort to let people know the Democratic Party is “not disappearing”

Wyoming Dem Lawmakers To Hold Town Halls Outside Of Their Own Districts

Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, and Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, are holding town hall meetings outside of their own districts later this month. They will travel to Cheyenne, Casper, Lander and Park County to let people know Democrats are “not disappearing.”

Jackson WalkerAugust 06, 2025

A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is coming out this fall, but don’t expect many people in Wyoming to get it. That falls in line with a new survey that says most Americans won’t either.

A New COVID-19 Booster Is Coming Out; Don’t Expect Many Wyomingites To Get It

A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is coming out this fall, but don’t expect many people in Wyoming to get it. That falls in line with a new survey that says most Americans won’t either.

Jackson WalkerAugust 05, 2025

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