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More Than $1M Raised For Rylee McCollum’s Wife, Newborn Baby
As of Monday, nearly $1.1 million has been raised for the family of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum of Jackson through various fundraisers and GoFundMe campaigns.
September 20, 2021
Wyoming Airmen Help Afghan Refugee Family Deliver Baby
Two Wyoming airmen delivered a baby last week for an Afghan refugee family while on duty, the Air Force announced this week.
September 20, 2021
Former Police Chief: “Cheyenne Is A Sanctuary City For Criminals”
Crime has increased so much in Cheyenne and Laramie County that the city has become a sanctuary for criminals, former Cheyenne police chief and current Laramie County sheriff's candidate Brian Kozak claimed over the weekend.
September 20, 2021
Wyoming Cowboy Defense Scores Two Pick Sixs on Way to 45-12 Victory
Wyoming starts season 3-0 with convincing home win over Ball State.
September 19, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Implementing Photo ID Policy To Keep Visitors From Flouting Rules
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will soon require all visitors to present a physical, government-issued photo identification at the screening desk before being allowed to enter the hospital. The new policy will be implemented on Sept. 20.
September 15, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Baby Is Born
Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces.
September 14, 2021
Gillette Drunk Driver Smashes Into Pet Store
A 22-year-old male heard the initial crash and came outside to see a Ford Mustang coming directly at him.
County 17September 14, 2021
Former Guernsey Police Chief Wins Lawsuit, $300K Settlement Reached
A federal jury has awarded Guernseys former police chief more than $300,000 in her lawsuit alleging that her reports of misconduct within the towns government resulted in her firing.
September 13, 2021
Worland Man’s Giant Pumpkin Crosses 1,500 Pound Mark; Should Break State Record
A Worland man believes his giant pumpkin now weighs 1,554 pounds. If it holds up until the weigh-off on Oct 2, it will be a new state record.
September 13, 2021
Nearly $1M Raised For Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Family
Nearly $1 million has been raised for the family of a recently killed Marine from Jackson.
September 13, 2021
Cardiac Cowboys Improve to 2-0 with Road Win at Northern Illinois
For the second straight week, the Wyoming Cowboys scored the winning touchdown of the game within the final two minutes of play and the Pokes improved their record to 2-0 on the season with a 50-43 road win at Northern Illinois.
Tim HarkinsSeptember 12, 2021
Cowboy Skill of Wyoming Presents $5,000 Check to Wyoming National Guard Association
Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming presented a $5,000 check to the Wyoming National Guard Association to support the annual Wild West Air Show.
September 11, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum Receives Hero’s Welcome In Jackson
Fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum received a hero's welcome in his hometown of Jackson on Friday afternoon, with a police-escorted funeral process through downtown.
September 11, 2021
School Bus Drivers Shortage Hits Sweetwater County School District No. 1
Educators are teaching and students are learning but Sweetwater County School District No.1 is facing a shortage on school bus drivers.
September 10, 2021
Trump On Fallen Wyoming Marine: “Rylee Will Never Be Forgotten”
Former President Donald Trump addressed the mother of a recently killed Marine from Wyoming, saying the young man will never be forgotten.
September 09, 2021
J.C. Penney Statue Finds New Home In Kemmerer
Last Saturday, Kemmerer held its first-ever Golden Rule Days to commemorate the official unveiling of the J.C. Penney statue downtown in Triangle Park.
September 09, 2021
Teton County Sets Up Website To Report People Who Are Violating Mask Mandates
Two members of the Teton County Commission on Tuesday signaled concern when hearing about a new webpage that enables residents to report on mask violations in Jackson and surrounding areas.
September 08, 2021
Wyoming Fall Foliage With Pinedale’s Dave Bell
Pinedale's Dave Bell is one of the best photographers in the nation. Today he shows, in the words of Bob Seger, that "Autumn is closing in..."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 08, 2021
Oh No! Worland Giant Pumpkin Splits Open; Huge 1,500-Pounder Could Still Break State Record Though
A Worland man's hopes of breaking the state pumpkin-growing record are still alive despite the implosion of one of his three giant pumpkins.
September 07, 2021
Wyo Game & Fish Kills Black Bear For Trying To Get Human Food
Game & Fish officials said the bear learned that people food was an "easy food source" and had no other options.
September 07, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Rally Late to Top Montana State in Opener
The Wyoming Cowboys opened the 125th season of Wyoming football with a 19-16 win over Montana State.
Tim HarkinsSeptember 05, 2021
Wyoming Cowboy Alumni Pre-Game Pep Talk – Montana St. vs Wyoming
Former Wyoming Cowboys football player Brian Brown discusses his football memories playing at UW.
September 03, 2021
Explainer: The Reason Wyoming Is Included In Biden’s Hurricane Ida Emergency Declaration
Although Wyoming is a landlocked state and nearly 1,500 miles from where Hurricane Ida made landfall, President Joe Biden included the state in his emergency declaration.
September 03, 2021
Quick Hits On Cowboys Football Season Opener Vs. Montana State
The Wyoming Cowboys and Montana State Bobcats will kick off the 2021 season Saturday at 2 p.m. on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
September 03, 2021