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Flood Waters Reach Lingle; Gordon Sends In National Guard
Wyoming's National Guard was activated by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday to help with floodwaters from a breached irrigation canal causing more damage to the town of Lingle.
July 01, 2022
Wyoming July 4 Celebrations: Why Lander’s Fireworks Show Is Spectacular
Lander's 14-hour pyrotechnics show on July 4 is a mixture of the fire department's official fireworks show and townspeople in more than 40 different locations where neighbors have banded together to outdo each other.
Bill SniffinJune 30, 2022
Campbell County Ranchers Throw Surprise Wedding At Branding
There's probably not much more "authentically Wyoming" than having a wedding at a branding. That's what two ranchers did earlier this month out on the plains of northeastern Wyoming.
June 29, 2022
Casper Football Coach Praises SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Prayer On Football Fields
A Casper football coach who is also a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives praised a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that allowed coaches to openly pray on the football field.
June 29, 2022
Cody UFO Magazine Owners Say Showtime ‘Regurgitated’ Tapes For ‘UFO’ Series
Owners of a UFO-themed magazine based in Cody recently asked a federal judge to allow their trademark lawsuit against television network Showtime to continue.
June 27, 2022
Josh Allen Didn’t Declare For NFL Draft Early Because He Owed Coach Bohl Respect
Despite being projected to go as high as second in the 2017 NFL draft, Josh Allen played his senior year at the University of Wyoming because he felt he owed Coach Craig Bohl the respect to stay.
Jimmy OrrJune 25, 2022
Chris Navarro Proposes Taking Used Turbine Blades & Making Giant “Windhenge” Project
Renowned Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro was bothered by used turbine blades filling up landfills. So he proposed taking some of them and creating a giant "Windhenge" sculpture where events could be held in Casper.
Wendy CorrJune 24, 2022
Supreme Court Overturns Roe Vs. Wade, Returns Abortion Regulation To States
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 majority opinion, ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion and put the decision of whether abortions will be allowed in the hands of the states.
June 24, 2022
Wyoming Police Departments Getting Concerned About Fuel Thefts
As gasoline prices continue to rise this summer, more and more Wyoming police departments are getting concerned about the possibility of fuel thefts.
June 23, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Lazy River Cantina
Eating Wyoming columnist Tim Mandese eats every item on the menu at the Lazy River Cantina in Saratoga, Wyoming.
June 21, 2022
Minnesota Restaurant Argues Taco John’s Could Never Be Confused For Mexican Food
The attorney defending a Minnesota Mexican restaurant quoted from the movie "My Cousin Vinny" when alleging that Cheyenne-based Taco John's could never be confused for authentic Mexican food.
June 16, 2022
The New Pioneers: New Arrivals Thrive In Chugwater, Wyoming
The town of Chugwater, Wyoming is coming alive. One of the newcomers, Josh Hopkins, is planning on historically restoring the town's old Conoco station, complete with an attendant in a bow tie and cap who not only fills the gas tank, but also washes the windshield.
June 15, 2022
Tourists In Limbo: Can’t Reschedule Or Get Refunds On Costly Yellowstone Trips
Tourists across the nation are in limbo because they aren't able to cancel their vacation plans to Yellowstone due to nonrefundable travel packages. "I am devastated," said one traveler.
June 14, 2022
Wyoming Police Departments Not (Yet) Limiting Calls Due To High Gas Prices
Although gas prices in Wyoming are at record high levels, police departments have not started limiting services because of budgetary pressures yet, unlike other places in the country.
June 14, 2022
The Very First “Friday Night Lights” Happened In Midwest, Wyoming In 1925
The tiny town of Midwest, Wyoming has a little-known claim to fame it was the location of the very first high school football game played at night under electric lights.
Wendy CorrJune 13, 2022
Worker Sues Railroad After Breaking Through Plexiglass And Nearly Getting Run Over
A Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad employee is suing his employer after falling through Plexiglass and coming within 18 inches of being run over.
June 10, 2022
Now Pig Wrestling Tournaments In Wyoming Are Getting Canceled Due To Inflation
Count pig wrestling as another casualty of inflation. Pig wrestling tournaments in Wyoming are being canceled due to "outrageous prices of livestock" which is leading to lack of pig availability.
June 10, 2022
Teton County Commission OKs “Historic” Worker Housing Project
The housing is earmarked for personnel who work in 13 different "essential" areas. These include law enforcement and emergency services, senior center employees, childcare and literacy workers among others.
June 10, 2022
Sweetwater County Sheriff Says ACLU Criticism Of Dept Is ‘Political Propaganda’
The Sweetwater County Sheriff says an immigration and racism report condemning the department issued by the Wyoming chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is "spurious" and "political propaganda."
June 09, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Thrilled At Planned Meat Processing Plant In South Dakota
Two Wyoming legislators said a proposed meat processing plant in South Dakota, which would be the largest in the country, could not only be a monopoly-buster but would bring a big economic boost to the region.
June 08, 2022
Judge Allows Out-Of-State Hunters $4 Million “Emotional Pain And Suffering” Lawsuit To Continue
A Park County judge is allowing a $4 million lawsuit against the Wyo Game and Fish Dept to continue. Two out of state hunters claim they were subjected to emotional pain and suffering as well as "past and future loss of enjoyment of life."
June 07, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos: Cheyenne’s Dairy Queen Attracts Customers And Accidents
Some Cheyenne residents are worried that someone will get killed as lines in front of a local Dairy Queen can extend up to 20 cars on one of the busiest streets in the city.
June 06, 2022
NTSB Report: Pilot Headed To Texas, Experienced ‘Engine Failure’ Before Plane Crash In Cheyenne
According to a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot who was killed in a plane crash last week in Cheyenne was headed to Texas when his plane experienced engine failure.
June 06, 2022
Judge Dismisses Feds’ Request To Intervene In Forrest Fenn Treasure Suit; Trial Coming Soon
The exact location of Forrest Fenn's treasure is likely to be revealed during a bench trial later this month.
June 03, 2022