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Sublette County Shows Western Hospitality To Kids In Fatal Bus Crash
The motorcyclist was killed instantly and the high school students were left on the side of the road, uninjured but traumatized. That's when Pinedale residents stepped up.
Wendy CorrJuly 07, 2021

Mother Nature Puts On Real Fireworks Show On July Four
Wyoming photographer Tim Mandese had a dilemma on July 4: keep his camera on the fireworks or take photos of the show Mother Nature was putting on...
July 07, 2021

Wyoming’s $7.4 Million Payout For Unclaimed Property Sets Record
A Sweetwater County woman was no doubt surprised when she was notified of the pending arrival of a check for more than $582,000.
July 07, 2021

Lander Pastor Makes Emergency Landing On Wyoming Highway After Airplane Engine Blows Up
A Lander pilot successfully landed on a highway near Lander after the engine on his plane blew up at 12,000 feet.
Bill SniffinJuly 03, 2021

U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal To Move To Semi-Retirement In Federal Court
U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal will take senior status, a form of judicial semi-retirement, next year after 11 years on the federal bench in Wyoming.
July 02, 2021

Cheyenne Police Says Social Media Makes It Appear There Are More Runaways
The Cheyenne Police Department said its use of social media makes it appear there are more runaways than there really are.
July 02, 2021

No Fireworks Shows Within 100 Miles Of Gillette For Fourth Of July Weekend
Fire bans outlawing fireworks in Campbell County and the surrounding area means residents will need to travel if they want to see any professional fireworks displays this coming Fourth of July.
County 17July 02, 2021

Wyoming Discus Thrower Ready To Represent U.S. At Olympics
Hes 6 feet, 8 inches tall. He is 335 pounds. He was a theater major at the University of Wyoming. Now Mason Finley is heading to Tokyo to represent the United States in the Summer Olympics.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2021

Statement From Former VP Dick Cheney & Dr. Lynne Cheney on Passing of Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
Former VP Dick Cheney and Dr. Lynne Cheney expressed their condolences on Wednesday with the passing of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
June 30, 2021

Laramie County DA Gets More Time To Respond To Incompetence Charge
Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove has been given more time to address allegations that she has failed to competently perform the duties of her office.
June 30, 2021

Expert: Wyo Gas Prices Already Much Higher Than National Average Will Keep Going Up
Gas prices in Wyoming -- which are already much higher than the national average -- will continue to increase leading up to the 4th of July weekend.
June 30, 2021

Podcast Covers Wyoming’s Most Famous Alien Abduction
A recent podcast episode has detailed some of Wyoming's weirdest stories, including a Rawlins man's claim he was abducted by aliens in the 1970s.
June 30, 2021

Eating Wyoming: ‘Sleepy Coyote’ A Hidden Gem At Foot Of Big Horn Mountains
"Eating Wyoming" columnist Tim Mandese explores the Sleepy Coyote Cafe & Bar in Ten Sleep, Wyoming.
June 30, 2021

Guided by ‘Love Your Neighbor’ Mission, Hughes Charitable Foundation Serves Wyoming Nonprofit Organizations
Since 2017, the Hughes Charitable Foundation has given over $4 million to 76 Wyoming-based nonprofits.
June 30, 2021

Jeffree Star Presents Alternative Image of Wyoming
Although makeup mogul and new Wyoming resident Jeffree Star's new photo is unlikely to become the image on Wyoming's license plate, it is a Wyoming photo.
June 29, 2021

Cody Girl A Rising Star In Male-Dominated Shooting Sports
This summer, Cori Gordon was one of just 11 young people from across the country chosen to attend the 2021 Olympic and Sporting Clay Development Camp.
Wendy CorrJune 29, 2021

Looking For A Home In Wyoming And Have $70 Million, There’s A House For You
If you are looking for a new home in Wyoming and your budget restricts you to no more than $70 million, there are some properties you should investigate.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2021

Wyoming Dealing With Fireworks Shortage, Another COVID Side Effect
Fireworks are in short supply this year and a Cheyenne fireworks supplier had to drive to Powell just to get more this week.
June 25, 2021

Fremont County Coroner Accuses State Agency Of Changing Death Certificates
Wyoming death certificates, including listed causes of death, are being improperly changed by a state agency in a violation of public trust, according to Fremont Countys coroner.
June 25, 2021

C.J. Box Reveals More ‘Joe Pickett’ Casting, ‘Big Sky’ Sheriff Jumping to New Series
Wyoming author C.J. Box has been regularly teasing out new information about the long-awaited "Joe Pickett" series, and this week, he noted an actor coming to the show will be familiar to viewers of another Box-related production.
June 25, 2021

Colorado Rockies Hosting Annual University of Wyoming Night In July
The UW-themed night will see the Rockies taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6:10 p.m. on July 17 at the Rockies stadium in Denver.
June 24, 2021

CDC: Wyoming’s Birth Rate Dropped 7% In 2020
Wyoming's birth rate continued to decline in 2020, falling by almost 7%, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
June 23, 2021

Unlike Many Major Cities, Law Enforcement Officers In Wyoming Feel Appreciated
Unlike major cities which are experiencing massive police resignations due to morale, Wyoming law enforcement officers say they feel appreciated.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2021

Report: Wyoming Receives F For Women’s Employment, Earnings
A nonpartisan research organization recently gave Wyoming a grade of "F" when it came to employment opportunities and earning potential for women in the state.
June 22, 2021
