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Report: Wyoming Had No Human Trafficking Convictions In 2020
Wyoming saw zero new criminal human trafficking cases filed in federal courts last year, according to a recent report.
October 06, 2021
Judge Denies Delaying Lawsuit Against Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO
A lawsuit filed against a former Wyoming Catholic College official accused of defrauding an investment company of $15 million can proceed while his actions are investigated by federal authorities, a judge has ruled.
October 05, 2021
Exploding 1,000-Pound Pumpkins & State Records Broken at Wyoming State Pumpkin Championship
Hundreds of Wyoming citizens flocked to Worland on Saturday to watch 1,000-pound pumpkins dropped from a 200-foot crane and for the 9th annual pumpkin weigh-off championship.
Wendy CorrOctober 04, 2021
Criminal Prosecution Over ‘Obscene Material’ Sought In Gillette Library Squabble
A report filed by citizens accusing leadership at the Campbell County Public Library of promoting obscene material has been forwarded on to the county attorneys office for review, Sheriff Scott Matheny said Thursday.
County 17October 03, 2021
Oh No! Giant 1,500-Pound Wyoming Pumpkin Implodes; Will Be Dropped From 200-Foot Crane on Saturday
Jay Richard, the Worland man whose giant pumpkin-growing process Cowboy State Daily has been following for weeks, will not be breaking the state record for the largest pumpkin in Wyoming this year.
October 01, 2021
YouTube Banning Anti-Vax Misinformation; Wyoming Media Attorney Says It’s Perfectly Legal
Although many are incensed about YouTube and Google officials deciding to ban and remove anti-vaccination content from the platform, a Wyoming media attorney said this is a perfectly legal move on the social media platform's part.
October 01, 2021
Gillette City Employee Saves Life At Keyhole Reservoir
Gillette Public Works Parks Operator Boyd Abelseth kept a man alive after suffering from a seizure on a boat at Keyhole Reservoir.
October 01, 2021
Cheyenne Boy in Intensive Care Following Vicious Attack By Dog
A Cheyenne boy was attacked by a dog earlier this week, and a family friend has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with family with hospital bills and other expenses.
October 01, 2021
Pinedale Airport Officially Reopens
The Pinedale Airport reopened at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30.
October 01, 2021
Driskill: “County-Of-Origin” Labeling For Meat Products Needed Now; Industry Infighting The Problem
Wyoming State Sen. Ogden Driskill said industry infighting has derailed efforts to develop a country-of-origin labeling program for meat products.
September 30, 2021
Woman’s Retirement Donation Means New Lease On Life For Pets In Lander
Lander resident Claudia Pearson passed away in November and gave a substantial part of her retirement fund to the private animal rescue operation, specifically to help animals in need of medical care.
Wendy CorrSeptember 30, 2021
Wyoming Hacker’s Brief: A Weekly Report on the Online Scams Happening in Wyoming
This week's look at the online scams occurring in Wyoming.
County 17September 30, 2021
Former Park County Legislator Alan Jones Dies
Former state Rep. Alan Jones of Powell died early Sunday morning at Powell Valley Hospital.
September 30, 2021
2023 International Airstream Rally To Be Held At Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs
Over 1,800 people from 49 states and Canadian providences will be flocking to the Sweetwater Events Complex in June 2023.
September 30, 2021
Disney Grandson Headed To Wyoming Supreme Court To Block Sale Of Family Ranch
The grandson of Walt Disney is asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to block the sale of his family's ranch in Teton County until his appeal of a lower court's decision on the issue can be heard.
September 29, 2021
Casper Police Lieutenant Died By Suicide, Department To Treat It As Line Of Duty Death
A Casper police lieutenant committed suicide earlier this week and the Casper Police Department will treat his death as resulting from line-of-duty actions, officials announced Wednesday.
September 29, 2021
GoFundMe Campaign Launched For Children Of Texas Man Found Dead At Teton Pass
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the education and future of the children of a Texas man found dead near Jackson on Tuesday after not being seen for more than a month.
September 29, 2021
Pumpkin Watch 2021: Worland Man With 1,500-Pound Pumpkin Prepares For Wyoming Championship This Weekend
Jay Richards' 1,500-pound pumpkin is clinging for life with a compromised vine but he said he's ready for the state championship this weekend.
September 28, 2021
Hamster Outperforms Warren Buffet in Cryptocurrency Stock Market
A Wyoming crypto expert wasn't too surprised to learn that a hamster is outperforming billionaire Warren Buffet in the cryptocurrency stock market.
September 28, 2021
Funds Raised In One Day For Headstone For Sheridan Undersheriff Killed In 1921
A fundraising drive to buy a headstone for a Sheridan County undersheriff killed in the line of duty almost 100 years ago managed to meet its goal within 24 hours.
September 27, 2021
Wyoming Funeral Directors Open To Body Composting In Addition to Cremation, Burial
The Wyoming Funeral Directors Association said they were open to body composting if there was a demand for it. Colorado legalized the practice earlier this year.
September 27, 2021
Resilient Cowboys Move to 4-0 With Another Exciting Comeback Victory
The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed their resilience and comeback ability on Saturday, as they improved to 4-0 on the season
Tim HarkinsSeptember 26, 2021
Cheyenne Tavern Donates $1,600 To Wyoming Equality After Eagle’s Nest Controversy
More than two months after offering "Wyoming Pride" shirts in response to another bar's sale of offensive shirts, a Cheyenne bar has donated more than $1,600 to Wyoming Equality this week.
September 24, 2021
Sheridan Museum Raising Funds To Buy Headstone For Cop Killed In Line Of Duty In 1921
Museum at the Bighorns is currently trying to raise $850 to purchase a headstone for Undersheriff William McPherren, who was killed in the line of duty in October 1921.
September 24, 2021