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Asphalt Tank Catches Fire At Sinclair Refinery, Black Smoke Seen For Miles
An asphalt tank caught fire at the Sinclair Oil Refinery in Sinclair on Saturday morning unsettling residents of Sinclair and closing part of Wyoming Highway 76. Emergency officials said the fire did not pose a threat to the refinery or town.
Justin George & Jackson WalkerSeptember 20, 2025

Jackson’s Famous Grumpy Moose Still Standing Despite Gunshots And Plane Crashes
The familiar statue of Grumpy Moose outside of Jackson, Wyoming, was intended to serve as an important waypoint for travelers. The moose has taken a beating over the years from gunshots to plane crashes, but it's still standing.
Jackson Walker & Jake NicholsSeptember 20, 2025

Wyoming Dems Call Secretary McMahon's Comments In Jackson Ill-Fitting
State Democrats criticized U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Friday a day after she visited a Jackson-area charter school. They said she cherry-picked one high-achieving school that does not represent Wyoming as a whole.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 19, 2025

Secretary Of Education McMahon Doubles Down On State Control During Jackson Visit
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon toured a school in Jackson, Wyoming, on Thursday, then doubled down on President Trump's mission to give oversight of public education back to the states.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 18, 2025

Highway Patrol Cracks Down On Oversized Loads Trying To Use Green River Tunnel
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says troopers are cracking down on truck drivers who continue to haul oversized loads through the Green River Tunnel. The tunnel was damaged in a fiery crash that killed three in February and repair work continues.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 17, 2025

56,000-Acre Wind Farm Project Denied By Laramie County Commissioners
At the end of a marathon hearing Tuesday after dozens of people lobbied against a huge, 56,000-acre wind farm project, the Laramie County Commission denied it.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 17, 2025

With Food Benefits Coming Up $3.4 Million Short, Wyoming Agencies Sound Alarm
Wyoming food benefits, aka SNAP, will soon come up $3.4 million short under impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill. It will be up to state legislators to decide if the state should make up the federal shortfall.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 16, 2025

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’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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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
