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Wyoming Attorney Who Fought COVID Mandates Suspended For Abandoning Clients
Nick Beduhn, a Buffalo attorney who represented clients in a number of cases opposing COVID-19 mandates has been suspended by the Wyoming State Bar. Its Beduhns second suspension in five years.
Leo WolfsonNovember 21, 2022
Snowmobilers Say Don’t Plow Road But Some Cooke City Residents Say People Will Die If They Don’t
Cooke City and Silvergate residents say by plowing the only road usable in the winter, patients could get to the Cody, Wyoming hospital in three hours unlike the six hour trip it currently takes to Livingston, Montana. Snowmobilers say no way.
Wendy CorrNovember 21, 2022
Given Up For Dead, Ranch Hand Raises Baby Bison Who Was Separated From Mother
When a baby bison was separated from her mother at two weeks old, she wasn't expected to live. Emmie Sperandeo aka Bison Girl was able to nurse her back to health and now the two are inseparable.
Wendy CorrNovember 20, 2022
Cheyenne Police Rescue Baby Pig Lost In Snow And Sub-Zero Temperatures
It took two days, but the Cheyenne Police Department was able to track down a Nebraska family's lost pig near downtown Cheyenne. Despite the sub-zero temperatures and snow, the baby pig was in good shape.
Wendy CorrNovember 18, 2022
Teton County Republicans Outnumbered, But That Wasn’t Always So
Teton County wasnt always a Democratic oasis in a sea of Republican Red in Wyoming but it is now. And it doesn't appear to be shifting back any time soon.
Leo WolfsonNovember 18, 2022
Wyoming Amber Alert: 14-Year-old Feared In ‘Grooming Situation’ With 36-Year-Old Man
A two-state Amber Alert dispatched to Wyoming and Montana is the result of what authorities believe is a grooming situation involving a 14-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man driving a black Ford F-150 with license plate 1 - 36929.
Greg JohnsonNovember 17, 2022
Wyoming Scrabble Group Not Pleased With Some Changes To Official Scrabble Dictionary
Heres the sitch: Some serious Wyoming board gamers are a little hangry about the latest overhaul of The Official Scrabble Dictionary, which has added about 500 new words and eliminated the notorious 200.
Greg JohnsonNovember 17, 2022
Inside The Blue Bubble: What Teton County Residents Think Of The Rest Of Wyoming
One Jackson resident said the longer people live in Jackson, the more they assimilate to the state's culture but still think the rest of Wyoming as "a little backwards and a little po-dunk."
Leo WolfsonNovember 17, 2022
Natrona County Deputies Honored For Saving Life Of Bar Nunn Fireman
Two Natrona County Sheriff deputies were honored last week for saving the life of a Bar Nunn fireman who suffered a "widowmaker" heart attack. The deputies kept the fireman's heart going until emergency personnel arrived.
Wendy CorrNovember 16, 2022
Colorado Man Says He Wants To Desecrate Grave of Former Wyoming Gov. Ed Herschler
An Englewood, Colorado, man whose great-grandfather helped build the Wyoming Capitol says efforts to establish a passenger line between Denver and Salt Lake City through Wyoming were torpedoed by then-Gov. Ed Herschler, leaving him broke and still angry.
Mark HeinzNovember 16, 2022
Shoshoni “Fast Lane” Getting Big Upgrade With New Building, Gas Pumps, Fast Food, Liquor Store
The Shoshoni "Fast Lane" store is well-known to travelers in central Wyoming. The popular location is getting a huge upgrade with a much bigger building, more gas pumps, fast food, and a liquor store.
Wendy CorrNovember 14, 2022
Obituary: Bruce Kunz Of Cheyenne
Bruce R. Kunz, 88, of Cheyenne, WY, went home to be with his heavenly father on November 7, 2022 in his home.
November 14, 2022
Obituary: Former Wyoming State Sen. Jerry Geis
Former President of the Wyoming State Senate Jerry Geis died at the age of 89 on November 2, 2022.
November 14, 2022
Another Rally Give Wyoming Cowboys Bronze Boot in 14-13 Win at Colorado State
The Wyoming Cowboys rallied back from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Colorado State Rams by a score of 14-13 on Saturday evening to win the Bronze Boot.
Nick SeemanNovember 14, 2022
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Breaks Out At NFL Game In Germany
70,000 NFL fans in Munich, Germany singing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on Sunday was awesome.
November 13, 2022
New Fallen Veterans Memorial Displays Names Of More Than 1,670 Wyoming Soldiers
More than 1,670 names of fallen veterans from Wyoming are displayed on the newest statewide memorial -- the Fallen Veterans Memorial -- which will be unveiled in Casper on Saturday.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Federal Judge Rules Against Biden’s $400 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge ruled that President Biden overstepped his authority in forgiving $400 billion in student loan debt, stating, In this country, we are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone.
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2022
Wyoming Veteran, Former Fire Chief Wins On ‘Wheel of Fortune’
After appearing on Wheel of Fortune this week, Casper's Gary Wood said things that looked easy in his living room were not as easy in the studio.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Working For 5 Presidents, Wyoming’s Connie Gerrard Had Front-Row Seat Through History
As a young woman in the 1960s, Connie Gerrard left the safety of her hometown of Evanston to make a career in the White House working for five presidents from Johnson through Reagan.
Wendy CorrNovember 10, 2022
What A Way To Go: ‘Krapp Strapp’ No. 1 Way For Wyo Outdoorsmen To Do No. 2, Inventor Says
Karl Brauneis, a retired forester from Lander, told Cowboy State Daily that he thought the Krapp Strapps design was ingenious but would probably continue to just search for "a good log."
Mark HeinzNovember 10, 2022
Pair Of Sweetwater County Incumbents Upset In General Election
Rep. Chad Banks' loss strips the Democratic Party of the last representation it had in Sweetwater County, historically a bastion for the party in the state.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
California Sells $2 Billion Powerball Winner; Wyoming Shut Out Again
Lottery officials announced Tuesday that a winning $2 billion Powerball ticket was sold in California. Wyoming remains one of four states that participate in the lottery that hasn't had a winner.
Renée JeanNovember 08, 2022
Sheridan Senior Runs For 517 Yards, Sets New Wyoming State Rushing Record
Had he posted it in the NFL, Colson Coons stat line wouldve obliterated all fantasy football records. The Sheridan running back set a new Wyoming record with 517 yards Friday against Cheyenne Central.
Greg JohnsonNovember 08, 2022
Wyoming Powerball Sales Breaking Records In Chance To Win $1.9 Billion Jackpot
Despite the astronomical odds, more people than ever before are purchasing Powerball tickets in Wyoming for the chance to win $1.9 billion.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2022