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Wyoming Hacker’s Brief: A Weekly Report on the Online Scams Happening in Wyoming
This week's look at the online scams occurring in Wyoming.
County 17September 30, 2021
Resilient Cowboys Move to 4-0 With Another Exciting Comeback Victory
The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed their resilience and comeback ability on Saturday, as they improved to 4-0 on the season
Tim HarkinsSeptember 26, 2021
Gillette: Man On Drugs Arrested After Causing Disturbance At Elementary School
A Gillette man was arrested on Wednesday morning for using drugs after he was reported for erratic behavior at Sunflower Elementary School
County 17September 17, 2021
Gillette Drunk Driver Smashes Into Pet Store
A 22-year-old male heard the initial crash and came outside to see a Ford Mustang coming directly at him.
County 17September 14, 2021
Cardiac Cowboys Improve to 2-0 with Road Win at Northern Illinois
For the second straight week, the Wyoming Cowboys scored the winning touchdown of the game within the final two minutes of play and the Pokes improved their record to 2-0 on the season with a 50-43 road win at Northern Illinois.
Tim HarkinsSeptember 12, 2021
Drunk Gillette Man With Blood “Gushing Out of Head” To Be Cited For DUI After Hospital Release
A drunken Gillette man with blood "gushing out of his head" will be arrested for DUI once he is released from hospital.
County 17September 10, 2021
Drugs, Guns, Assault, Fleeing Police: Gillette Man Charged With Crime Grand Slam
If crime was a baseball game, a Gillette man might be headed for the Hall of Fame.
County 17September 09, 2021
Gillette Man Arrested For Kidnapping Woman, Threatening To Kill Her
The woman and Trice had been reportedly living together, but she reportedly moved out after witnessing Quain throw another resident through a wall.
County 17September 08, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Rally Late to Top Montana State in Opener
The Wyoming Cowboys opened the 125th season of Wyoming football with a 19-16 win over Montana State.
Tim HarkinsSeptember 05, 2021
Former Gillette Non-Profit Director Accused Of Stealing $190k
A former executive director of a Gillette non-profit has been charged with stealing $189,000 from the organization.
County 17September 01, 2021
Brian Harmsen: Finger-Pointing and Afghanistan
Columnist Brian Harmsen (Col. US Army, Ret) writes: "Ive lost count at how many have pointed back in time to fault the previous administration in order to deflect responsibility from the current administration which somehow saw fit to reverse course with the Paris Accords and the WHO, yet for some reason stuck with their plan to exit Afghanistan."
Brian HarmsenAugust 29, 2021
Montana Man Arrested For Stealing Cars, Injuring Wyoming Trooper
A Montana resident is in custody following a late-night pursuit where he allegedly stole several vehicles and injured three people including a Wyoming trooper
County 17August 20, 2021
Wyoming History: 99 Dead In Kemmerer Mine Explosion on August 14, 1923
On Aug. 14, 1923, the towns of Kemmerer and Frontier were devastated by the second-worst coal mining tragedy in Wyoming history after 99 miners were killed during a mine explosion.
County 17August 15, 2021
Ray Peterson: Have We Lost Our Minds When It Comes To Forest Management?
Another day of smoke and ash in our air and not being able to see our mountains just 20 miles away. Im thinking, Im no doctor but this cant be healthy air to be breathing.
Ray PetersonAugust 02, 2021
One Dead In Black Thunder Mine Dragline Incident
A coal miner is dead following an accident that occurred while repairs were being performed on a Black Thunder Mine dragline yesterday afternoon, officials announced Thursday morning.
County 17July 22, 2021
William Perry Pendley: Governors and Attorneys General Are Suing, And That’s A Good Thing
Guest columnist William Perry Pendley looks into recent cases of states suing the federal government.
William Perry PendleyJuly 20, 2021
Gillette Teens Charged With Felonies For Stolen Pickup, Causing $40k In Damage
Two juvenile males now face felony charges after a late-night joy ride in a stolen pickup resulted in over $40,000 in damage to public and private property
County 17July 16, 2021
Gillette Man Guilty Of Attacking Another Man With Crowbar in Coffee Shop
A Gillette man accused of attacking another man with a crowbar in 2020 was found guilty by a Wyoming jury after half an hour of deliberation
County 17July 14, 2021
Susan Gore: New York Journalists Sow Disinformation in Wyoming
Guest columnist Susan Gore writes: "On June 25, 2021 The New York Times published a hit piece that tried to make my good name look bad."
Susan GoreJuly 12, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Governor Gordon’s on a Roll
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds praises Gov. Mark Gordon for the work he's been doing in recent weeks.
Harlan EdmondsJuly 12, 2021
Rancher Rescued After Two Nights Trapped Beneath 4-Wheeler
A Campbell County man was rescued early Monday morning after spending two nights trapped beneath an overturned four-wheeler in a pasture.
County 17July 08, 2021
What Are the Odds on The Wyoming Cowboys This Fall?
Craig Bohl isnt close to being fired as the Wyoming head coach. He has created a solid foundation for long-term development. But sometimes even the best of plans get sidetracked.
Tracy RingolsbyJuly 07, 2021
No Fireworks Shows Within 100 Miles Of Gillette For Fourth Of July Weekend
Fire bans outlawing fireworks in Campbell County and the surrounding area means residents will need to travel if they want to see any professional fireworks displays this coming Fourth of July.
County 17July 02, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Why I’m Founding The Financial Innovation Caucus
U.S. Sen Cynthia Lummis writes: "Today, Im launching the Financial Innovation Caucus in the United States Senate to cement our pioneering leadership in another area: financial technology, digital assets, and our economic future. "
Sen. Cynthia LummisMay 29, 2021