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Powell “Free AR-15 Roofing Company” Still in Business; Co-Founder Pushes Back Against Social Media Attacks
The co-owner of a Powell roofing company that drew national attention for offering a free AR-15 with every roof job said the company is still in business and contracts are all being honored, despite rumors to the contrary.
Wendy CorrSeptember 16, 2021
Cheyenne Starts Work on New 80-Acre “Hitching Post Plaza”
The City of Cheyenne announced on Wednesday that work has begun on the new 80-acre "Hitching Post Plaza".
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2021
Campbell County Firefighters Head To California To Help Fight Caldor Fire
Three firefighters from Campbell County have been dispatched to the Caldor Fire in Eldorado County, California.
September 15, 2021
Sand Creek Fire Expands to 907 Acres; 30 Percent Contained
Fire officials say the next two days are critical and the cooling weather on Friday should help firefighters with the blaze.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
Blood-Sucking Midges Lead To Disease In Wyoming White-Tail Deer And Antelope
The drought hitting Wyoming through the summer has not only wreaked havoc on the ag industry and fishermen, its also led to an outbreak of a wildlife disease caused by tiny, blood-sucking parasites that are attacking ungulates in at least three Wyoming counties.
September 14, 2021
Wildfire Smoke Clouds Sublette County Skies, Harming Air Quality
The air quality index registered 160 on the EPA's measuring scale, putting it in the upper echelon of U.S. cities for hazardous air quality.
September 08, 2021
Glacier National Park Staff Kills Food-Conditioned Black Bear
An adult female black bear was killed this week by Glacier National Park staff after it became conditioned to human foods.
September 03, 2021
Wyoming Landmark “Hitching Post Inn” Purchased & To Be Demolished in Weeks; New Hotel Planned
Once a Wyoming landmark, the burned-out and dilapidated Hitching Post Inn in Cheyenne has new owners and is finally being torn down.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 02, 2021
Wyo Company That Promised Free AR-15 With Roof Job Disappears; Owners Sued
The Wyoming company that offered a free AR-15 with a roof job has seemed to disappear. Its website & Facebook page are gone and they're now getting sued for shoddy and/or incomplete work.
August 31, 2021
Boulder, Colorado Woman Hospitalized After Walking Into Moose
A woman was walking in complete darkness on a forest road at 4:30am when she bumped into a moose. The moose was not pleased.
Jimmy OrrAugust 31, 2021
Bison Attacks Another Woman in South Dakota; Pants Stay On This Time.
A woman attending a wedding in South Dakota was thrown by a bison much like a bouquet would be thrown by a bride.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Algae That Can Kill Pets, Cause Illness In People Reported In Wyoming Waters
In lakes and reservoirs around the state, a harmful plant is lurking near the shore - one that poses a deadly threat to pets and livestock, and can cause serious illness for people.
Wendy CorrAugust 27, 2021
Connecticut Woman Jailed For Walking on Geyser at Yellowstone
A dimwitted tourist from Connecticut on Wednesday was sentenced to 7 days in jail for walking off the boardwalks and onto geothermal grounds in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Man Attacked By Bull Moose In Colorado While Running With His Dogs
"Hes very lucky that his only injury is a hoof print-shaped laceration on the back of his head," a wildlife official said.
August 26, 2021
Moose Calf Rescued From Burned Out Basement, Reunited With Mother
A moose calf was rescued from a burned out basement and reunited with its mother in northern Colorado late last week, officials announced Monday.
August 23, 2021
Powell’s Used Fire Trucks Are A Hard Sell
Unfortunately, even if the vehicles were sitting out front with a for sale sign in the window, used equipment is a hard sell.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Ranks Third For Most Dependent On Outdoor Economy
Wyoming is the third most dependent state on the outdoor recreation economy, according to a recent analysis.
August 20, 2021
399 And Cubs Spotted in Park; Tour Bus Passengers Go Berserk
Tourists went berserk on Wednesday after celebrity grizzly 399 and her four cubs crossed a traffic-jammed highway in Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2021
Grizzly Bear Deaths On The Rise In 2021
Its been a tough year for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As of Wednesday, 27 individuals had been euthanized due to conflicts with humans, killed by other bears, hit by cars or drowned in canals so far in 2021.
August 19, 2021
Yellowstone Saw 1 Million Visitors In July, Breaking Another Visitation Record
Yellowstone National Park saw 1,080,767 recreation visits in July, making it the most-visited July on record.
August 19, 2021
Elderly Woman Stomped, Severely Injured By Moose In Colorado
An elderly woman was severely injured late last week by a cow moose in western Colorado, according to wildlife officials.
August 18, 2021
Garth Brooks Cancels Remainder of Shows Due to COVID
Wyoming residents who got to see Garth Brooks are fortunate Cheyenne Frontier Days is held in July as the country superstar just canceled the rest of his tour dates due to COVID concerns.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2021
Bears Continue To Break Into Same Home in Aspen
For the third time in less than two years, the same home in Aspen, Colorado has been broken-into by bears.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2021
Montana’s Richard Spring Fire Burning Near Wyoming Border
A wildfire that has already burned 165,000 acres in southern Montana continues to force evacuations in some areas as it threatens homes and businesses.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2021