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International Scamming Operation Rips Off Gillette Woman
A remote access application scam surfaced in Campbell County Monday with one resident losing nearly $1,600, Gillette Police Department officials said
County 17February 25, 2021
Rusty Rogers: Solar And Wind Are Only Supplemental Energy Sources
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "A lot of people in the west and throughout the US have learned something, windmills do freeze."
Rusty RogersFebruary 23, 2021
Campbell County Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Friend
A Campbell County resident has been charged with attempted murder and could face life imprisonment or death if convicted of stabbing a friend in the neck with a knife.
County 17February 17, 2021
Jim Willox: Leasing Ban Will Impede Counties’ Ability To Provide Essential Services To Wyoming Communities
Guest columnist Jim Willox writes: "We urge the Biden Administration to rescind the leasing ban and to engage in meaningful, specific and direct dialog with those an action like this will impact, including the government that is closest to the peopleour counties."
Jim WilloxFebruary 12, 2021
Legislator Introduces Bill To Recall Elected Officials
The power to recall elected officials of all levels could be placed in the hands of the Wyoming people, assuming a bill and a resolution granting such power advances through the State Legislature.
County 17February 09, 2021
Pickup Crashes into Gillette Fitness Facility
A two-vehicle collision Sunday night resulted in a pickup sliding out of control and crashing into a fitness facility on Highway 59
County 17February 09, 2021
Lost For Two Days, Stranded Travelers Rescued Tuesday
A pair of Montana residents traveling to South Dakota were rescued Tuesday afternoon west of Gillette, where they had been stranded for days following a car crash
County 17February 04, 2021
Mother of Abused Infant Charged with Felony Abuse, Misdemeanor Endangerment
The mother of a 3-month-old child who allegedly suffered 31 broken bones at the hands of his father now faces criminal charges for knowingly endangering the infant
County 17January 27, 2021
Biden Administration Order Halt To New Oil And Gas Drilling On Federal Lands For 60 Days
The economic predictions are devastating, to be blunt, to Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon said when the study was released.
The Center SquareJanuary 22, 2021
Suspects Arrested in Wyoming Arson, Vehicle Thefts
Two suspects have been arrested during a felony investigation into a series of stolen vehicles in Wyoming, at least one of which was set on fire
County 17January 21, 2021
Kip Crofts: Thinking About DC Riot: ‘Sometimes I Am Glad That I Am Old’
Guest columnist Kip Crofts writes: "I know there are people of both political persuasions who try to make some distinction between these lynch mobs, saying that riots in the interest of racial justice are acceptable while those in defense of Donald Trump and his minions are not. But I reject that distinction."
C.A. “Kip” CroftsJanuary 14, 2021
Rogers: America Is Not The Big Bad Wolf On Pollution
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "The climate is changing. In fact it has been changing for a little over 4 billion years and will continue to do so. It is the height of arrogance to think we can affect that in any significant way."
Rusty RogersJanuary 14, 2021
How A Biden Presidency Could Impact Wyoming Energy
Biden has promised executive action that will ban oil and gas leasing on federal lands in addition to implementing aggressive methane pollution limits for existing oil and gas operations
County 17January 13, 2021
Gillette: Drunk Juvenile Flees in Pickup, Passenger Bails
A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after reportedly fleeing in a pickup from officers while drunk, Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said Monday.
County 17January 12, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Is The Republic Lost?
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "Contrast this with the complete flip-flop of Mr. Biden and his supporters. After many months of inciting and enabling lawlessness and violence, they finally found a riot they could deplore."
Harlan EdmondsJanuary 12, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Here’s Why I Objected To Pennsylvania’s Electors
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "Let me be clear: my objecting to the certification of the votes in Pennsylvania could not have changed the outcome of the election."
Sen. Cynthia LummisJanuary 09, 2021
Bill Schilling: Wyoming Leaders Should Call For Trump’s Removal
Guest columnist Bill Schilling writes: "Imagine a united message from Wyomings Governor, two US Senators, and US Representative calling for President Trumps removal. The message could gain footage, but at a minimum it would say Wyoming leaders do honor the Code of the West."
Bill SchillingJanuary 08, 2021
Gillette Man To Face 31 Felony Counts Of Aggravated Child Abuse
A Gillette man has been charged with 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse for allegedly injuring a 3-month-old infant to the point that he was hospitalized with broken bones.
County 17January 06, 2021
Dan Brophy: Lummis Came Through But Where Are Barrasso And Cheney?
Guest columnist Dan Brophy writes: "From my own research, I knew within ten days that stunning fraud had been committed in Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia."
Dan BrophyJanuary 04, 2021
Dan Brophy: Privilege – Our Wyoming Federal Delegation And The Rest Of Us
Guest columnist Dan Brophy writes: "If you wish to ask Rep Cheney or Senators Barrasso or Enzi to explain why they ignore the evidence of fraud, try calling their offices, only to get no answer or no honest reply from a staffer."
Dan BrophyDecember 31, 2020
Gillette: Teen Arrested For Strangulation, Assault Of Pregnant Woman
A 19-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault of a pregnant woman after allegedly choking and pressing a knife to his girlfriends neck.
County 17December 31, 2020
Alcohol Fuels Fights, Chaos, And Mayhem In Gillette
Alcohol-related incidents kept local police busy on Monday night with officers intervening to stop an alleged drunk driver and many fights.
County 17December 30, 2020
Rebecca Bextel: Pennies For Wyoming – Where Are Our Representatives?
Imagine needing a bank loan for $1,000, but in order to get approved, you would also need to guarantee a $6,000 loan for the people of Togo. Would this seem bizarre and unfair to you?
Rebecca BextelDecember 28, 2020
Paul Montoya: The Differences Between Wind Power and Solar Power
You could generate 504 megawatts of power on 3733 acres with solar rather than using over almost 27,000 acres for a wind plant to generate the same amount of power.
Paul MontoyaDecember 21, 2020