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Regional Small-Town Mom Ignores The Haters While Making Big Money On Adult Site “OnlyFans”
A 44-year-old mother of three who lives in Gering, Nebraska (population 8,000) has 80,000 subscribers on the adult site "OnlyFans" and is making nearly six figures by interacting with followers and posting "spicy" adult content.
June 22, 2022
Wyo Public Health Doc Says Children And Infants Should Get COVID Vax
Dowell said people pointing to the fact that Dr. Anthony Fauci tested positive for COVID as proof the vaccine doesnt work are misinformed and havent done proper research.
Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2022
The New Pioneers: Chugwater Chili Is Foundation For New Growth
The Chugwater Chili Cookoff which is being held on Saturday, June 18, started in 1986 as a way to celebrate the best chili in the state. Since then, it has become the towns biggest fundraiser, with all proceeds invested back into the community.
June 17, 2022
The New Pioneers, Part Two: Keeping History Alive In Chugwater
The Hopkins and the Millers have spent the past several months readying the Tri-County Mercantile for its grand opening, which coincides with this weekends 36th annual Chugwater Chili Fest.
June 16, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Warn High Fuel Costs Raise Price Of Everything Else
High fuel prices are forcing an increase in the cost of all other goods in the West, which could lead to a decline in consumer demands for products, Wyoming truckers warned this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2022
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding
Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
More Than $21 Million In Wrongful Unemployment Benefits Paid To Wyoming Workers During COVID
According to an analysis by the Government Accountability Office, more than $21 million in wrongful unemployment benefits were distributed to Wyoming workers during the Covid pandemic.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2022
Don Day: Worst Likely Over For Yellowstone Flooding, But Still A Chance This Weekend
Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said he believes the worst is over for the flooding in the Yellowstone National Park area, but there is still some concern for the effect expected weekend rainfall will have.
June 15, 2022
Wyo Health Officer Concerned But Not Surprised At COVID Increase; Monitoring Monkeypox
With Wyoming's COVID count increasing, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said she wasn't surprised by it but was concerned. She also said the department is monitoring the monkeypox virus.
June 15, 2022
Now Grand Teton National Park Reinstates Federal Mask Mandate
Because Teton County has moved into the "high risk" category for COVID, Grand Teton National Park has reinstated a federal mask mandate.
June 14, 2022
Teton County Urges Indoor Mask Use While Glacier National Park Reinstates Mask Mandate
The Teton County Public Health Officer is urging indoor mask use after COVID levels have surged in the county. This comes a day after Glacier National Park reinstated a federal mask mandate.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Digital-Only Bank Sues Federal Reserve
A Wyoming digital bank -- the 2nd in the nation that was given approval to open -- is suing the Federal Reserve for refusing to act for 19 months on its application for a master account.
June 10, 2022
A Return To Summer: Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds, Hail, 90 Degree Temps, And Snow
Summer weather is back in Wyoming and that included tornadoes, funnel clouds, hail, and 90 degree temperatures on Tuesday. Next week, snow is in the forecast.
Jimmy OrrJune 08, 2022
Pony Express Rides Again Through Wyoming Beginning On Thursday
The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will pass through Wyoming beginning Thursday, June 9, with more than 150 riders in a horseback relay transporting a machila satchel filled with over 1,000 pieces of mail from Missouri to California.
Wendy CorrJune 08, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos, Part 2: Cheyenne Police Says Dairy Queen Owner Not Breaking Any Laws
Despite the long lines that sometimes go more than 20 cars deep on one of Cheyenne's busiest roadways, the Cheyenne Police Dept says the owner of the popular Dairy Queen on Pershing Blvd is doing nothing wrong.
June 07, 2022
Legendary Wyoming Fireworks Show Moving From Sheridan To Devils Tower
After being told that he could no longer host Wyoming's most celebrated fireworks show at the Big Horn Equestrian Center in Sheridan, professional pyrotechnician Bruce Burns is bringing it to Devils Tower.
Wendy CorrJune 02, 2022
Weather Service Got This One Right! Snowstorm That Dumped 3 Feet In NW Wyo Was Predicted
The spring snowstorm that surprised motorists by dumping 2 - 3 feet in the Bighorn Basin and stranded them was no surprise. It had been predicted for days, according to the National Weather Service.
Wendy CorrMay 31, 2022
Massive Storm Dumps 3 Feet Of Snow In Northwest Wyo; Dozens Of Travelers Rescued
Dozens of travelers have been rescued on Monday after a massive spring storm dumped more than three feet of snow in northwest Wyoming
Wendy CorrMay 30, 2022
Wyo Sports Commission Regulates First-Ever Hockey Fighting Competition (With No Hockey)
The Wyoming Combat Sports Commission last weekend became the first commission to regulate hockey fighting. It's a new sport that features just the fighting part of hockey.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2022
So Far Record-High Gas Prices Not Affecting Wyoming Tourism
Even though gas prices in Teton County hit $5.18 this week, the record-high prices haven't affected tourism in Jackson or anywhere else in the state.
Wendy CorrMay 26, 2022
Bill Letting Game and Fish Ticket For Trespassing Revived In Committee
A legislative committee on Monday revived a bill giving the Wyoming Game and Fish Department the ability to cite people passing through private property to hunt or fish on public land beyond it.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2022
Air Force Sergeants At F.E. Warren Sue Defense Department Over Vaccine Mandate
Two members of the U.S. Air Force stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne are suing the U.S. Defense Department claiming their rights to religious freedom have been violated by enforcement of the Covid vaccine mandate.
May 20, 2022
Passion And Mayhem — Scooters On Their Second Year In Wyoming Cities
Loved by some and hated by others, electric scooters are entering their second year in Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie as all changed their ordinances to allow for shared electric scooters on downtown streets.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2022
Don Day: “This Ain’t The Last Snowstorm This Season In Wyoming”
Meteorologist Don Day said travel along I-80 will be challenging over the next two days as several inches of snow is expected. And that's not all. Another big cold front is headed toward Wyoming in 8 or 9 days. Im going to have to go into witness protection after all of this, Day said.
May 19, 2022