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The tragic death of bull rider Lane Frost at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1989 put a focus on rodeo safety and medicine. That was evident this summer when rodeo medical personnel saved the life of a CFD crew member who took a kick to the chest from a horse. Rodeo medicine has gone through an evolution over the last 35 years. Above, personnel rush to help Lon Danley at CFD in 2015 when he was gored by a bull in this file photo.

A Kick To The Chest From Horse Stopped His Heart, Rodeo Medics Brought Him Back

The tragic death of bull rider Lane Frost at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1989 put a focus on rodeo safety and medicine. That was evident this summer when rodeo medics saved the life of a CFD crew member who took a kick to the chest from a horse.

Jackson WalkerOctober 25, 2025

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Kathy Karpan, 'Tough As Nails' Former Wyoming Secretary of State, Dies At 83

Former Wyoming Secretary of State Kathy Karpan died Friday at the age of 83. Longtime friend Rodger McDaniel said Karpan was battling cancer and outlived her doctor's expectations "She was tough as nails," he said.

Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025

Jaws dropped when Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders praised President Donald Trump this week for his work to secure the southern border. “Apparently, even Bernie Sanders admits” the effectiveness of Trump's policies, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said.

In Stunning Turnaround, Bernie Sanders Praises Trump On Border

Jaws dropped when Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders praised President Donald Trump this week for his work to secure the southern border. “Apparently, even Bernie Sanders admits” the effectiveness of Trump's policies, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said.

Sean BarryOctober 25, 2025

The Lander branch of the Fremont County Library System.

Ousted Fremont County Library Board Member Says He’s Taking Commission To Court

The Fremont County Commission is caught between a local newspaper and an ousted library board member. The paper says a vote appointing David Mossburg to the library board was illegal, while Mossburg says it's the re-vote that ousted him that broke the law.

Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025

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After 47 years, Charlie Scott Writing Book On Lifetime In Wyoming Legislature

Wyoming’s longest-serving legislator is writing a book about his extensive experience over 47 years in state politics. He hopes it will encourage a future generation of lawmakers.

Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025

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Hageman Reintroduces Bill Requiring Country Of Origin Labeling For Beef

In the wake of President Trump signaling support for increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina to remedy record beef prices, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a bill on Friday to require country of origin labeling.

Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2025

Christoph Geisler and the Unlocked Labs team recently graduated from the University of Wyoming’s biotech business incubator program and are now helping put Laramine on the map as an emerging hub of the biotech industry.

The Laramie Lab Geniuses Leading Wyoming's Biotech Boom

Laramie startups are turning University of Wyoming research into products like natural mouthwash and kidney stone supplements. These biotech innovators aim to put Laramie on the map as a growing scientific hub.

David MadisonOctober 24, 2025

Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Patrick, right, and his brother Mayor Mayor Rod Patrick testify for the Management Audit Committee on Oct. 21, 2025. They weren’t in office in 2022 when the alleged improprieties happened.

State Criminal Investigation Against Town Of Manderson Closes With No Charges

A state investigation into Manderson’s faulty 2022 audit, which sparked a criminal investigation, ended without charges, authorities announced Tuesday. Town leaders blame the prior administration, and lawmakers demand continuing oversight.

Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is defending President Donald Trump while he draws pointed criticism from Democrats as heavy equipment demolished the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

Wyoming Delegation Defends Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Ballroom’ From Critics

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is defending President Donald Trump while he draws pointed criticism from Democrats as heavy equipment demolished the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

Greg JohnsonOctober 23, 2025

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Gillette Considers Repealing Controversial ‘Hate Crime Ordinance’

The Gillette City Council this week directed its city attorney to draft language repealing a controversial “hate crime ordinance” that’s been in place for two years. The rule makes it misdemeanor to hurt others based on race or gender.

Jackson WalkerOctober 23, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate’s second-ranking GOP member, left, said President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans remain unified in not negotiating with Democrats to reopen the government.

Barrasso: Trump Won’t Step In To Resolve Shutdown Standoff

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate’s second-ranking GOP member, said President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans remain unified in not negotiating with Democrats to reopen the government.

Sean BarryOctober 23, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray testified for the Management Audit Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Casper about a raft of proposed bills that aim to prevent botched elections.

Lawmakers Advance Four Bills That Aim To Catch, Prevent Botched Elections

Four bills seeking to catch and prevent fraud and botched elections in Wyoming are headed into the 2026 legislative session after the Management Audit Committee advanced them all Tuesday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners — Paul Galovich, left, and Bob Aguiar — accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Thermopolis Residents Want Gordon To Remove 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners

Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

Other than some sarcastic clapping, Tuesday's Laramie County Republican Party meeting was fairly civil in the wake of previous meetings that led to arguments and infighting among some members.

No Fireworks At First Laramie County GOP Meeting After Conflicting Fundraisers

Other than some sarcastic clapping, Tuesday's Laramie County Republican Party meeting was fairly civil in the wake of previous meetings that led to arguments and infighting among some members.

Jackson WalkerOctober 22, 2025

After the Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Legislative Committee Wants Court Order To Make Weston County Clerk Testify

After the Weston County clerk failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

When Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplows hit the highways this winter, they'll be equipped with long, green, lightsaber-looking lights. They're meant to be can't-miss beacons for driver to avoid hitting plow trucks.

Wyoming Equipping State Snowplows With Green Lightsaber-Like Lights

When Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplows hit the highways this winter, they'll be equipped with long, green, lightsaber-looking lights. They're meant to be can't-miss beacons for drivers to avoid hitting plow trucks.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2025

Wyoming National Guard soldiers practice an urban operations exercise at the North Training Area at Camp Guernsey during a two-week annual training commitment.

Wyoming National Guard Has 800 Employees Working For Free In Shutdown

The Wyoming National Guard has around 800 full-time employees working for free during the federal government shutdown, with "no end in sight." They're guaranteed back pay when the government restarts. 

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2025

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Wyoming Security Agency Grilled About Dangers Of Transporting Nuclear Waste

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 21, 2025

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed. Above, the McKinley Street overpass in Casper, at just 11 feet of clearance, is notorious for getting hit by large trucks.

WYDOT Says Drivers Responsible When Trucks Hit Bridges; Trucker Says Not So Fast

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 20, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Gordon Investigates New Complaints Against Weston County Clerk

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

A committee of state lawmakers on Monday shot down a controversial proposed hike to state fuel taxes. The question of how to remedy the Wyoming Department of Transportation's reported $400 million shortfall remains. 

Fuel Tax Hike Shot Down Amid $400M Wyoming Department Of Transportation Deficit

A committee of state legislators on Monday shot down a controversial proposed hike to state fuel taxes. The question of how to remedy the Wyoming Department of Transportation's reported $400 million shortfall remains. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 20, 2025

A Wyoming legislative committee meeting in Cheyenne on Monday adopted a draft bill to give let all state law enforcement officers ticket commercial truckers caught driving without being proficient in the English language.

Bill Would Allow Wyoming Police To Ticket Non-English-Speaking Truckers

A Wyoming legislative committee meeting in Cheyenne on Monday adopted a draft bill to let all state law enforcement officers ticket commercial truckers caught driving without being proficient in the English language.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming’s Republicans were forced to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk Takes Center Stage At Conflicting Wyoming Republican Fundraisers

Laramie County Republicans had to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025

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Wyoming Bill Would Shield Pregnancy Centers From Overreach By Cities, Counties

A Wyoming legislative committee on Thursday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would safeguard pregnancy centers from being forced to offer abortions or otherwise abridge their mission by state or local governments.

Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2025

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