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SageWest Offers Lung Screening For Early Cancer Detection
Fremont County, Wyo. (January 28, 2021) SageWest Health Care is now offering a low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening program to help detect lung cancer in patients who meet specific criteria. In order to qualify for a lung screening, a patient must:be between 55-77 years old;have smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30…
January 29, 2021
Minnesota Man Dies In Snowmobiling Accident On Togwotee Pass
A 24-year-old Minnesota man died Wednesday after the snowmobile he was riding rolled over on top of him as he was traversing a side hill on Togwotee Pass.
January 28, 2021
Wyoming Is 41st Least-Hated State; Colorado Tops The List
Unsurprisingly, Wyoming is one of the least-hated states in the nation. However, we weren't the 50th state, which is surprising.
January 27, 2021
Sweetwater County Sheriff Posts Terrifying Body Cam Video of Semi Crash
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department has shared a terrifying video captured by one of its deputies over the weekend of a semi crash involving an Amazon Prime truck.
January 26, 2021
Weld County, Colorado Wants to Join Wyoming
Voters in a Colorado county are looking to get a measure placed on their November ballot regarding seceding from the state and joining Wyoming instead.
January 25, 2021
Wyoming’s “Longmire Days” Rescheduled to September 2 – 5, 2021
The Longmire Foundation on Friday announced it is postponing the annual Longmire Days celebration from July to September.
January 22, 2021
People Want to Sleep in Giant Potato, Heart Mountain Cabin
People will apparently spend money to sleep outside, so we shouldn't be shocked that they're willing to pay to sleep in a potato.
January 15, 2021
WYDOT Employees Hospitalized After Being Hit By Suspected Impaired Driver
A suspected impaired driver drove a pickup truck into a Wyoming Department of Transportation vehicle injuring the road workers.
January 13, 2021
Food & Wine Magazine Declares Jackson Bakery Has Best Sandwich in Wyoming
Specifically, the magazine hailed the bakery's incredible baguettes as being the reason the sandwiches at the French-inspired restaurant are so wonderful.
January 13, 2021
C.J. Box’s “Big Sky” Renewed For Six More Episodes
Six more episodes of "Big Sky," the ABC series adapted from C.J. Box's book "The Highway," have been ordered by ABC, the author announced on Wednesday.
January 13, 2021
Wyoming Department of Health: Flu Virus Volume In Wyoming “Extremely Low”
Wyoming Department of Health spokeswoman Kim Deti confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that the volume of influenza cases in the state were "extremely low," possibly even down to 10% of what they normally would be in mid-January.
January 12, 2021
Train Explodes in Uinta County on Saturday
A Union Pacific train engine exploded over the weekend in Uinta County, but no further information has been released as to why.
January 12, 2021
Park County Search and Rescue Save Officer From Snowmobile Crash
Park County's search and rescue team rescued another law enforcement officer on Friday in Montana, after other teams were busy saving skiers from an avalanche in the same area.
January 12, 2021
Wyoming GOP Urges Against Rush To Judgment In Capitol Invasion
While the Wyoming Republican Party has condemned the violence that saw hundreds of people storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, it is also urging people to withhold judgment about who may have been responsible for the incident.
January 08, 2021
Joe Pickett TV Series In Works At Paramount
Another C.J. Box adaptation is headed for the small screen, the Wyoming author announced on Friday.
January 08, 2021
Police: Driver Claimed He Choked on Candy Bar Before Crash, Was Likely Asleep
A truck driver claimed he choked on a candy bar before crashing his semi earlier this week, but police think he was likely asleep at the wheel.
January 06, 2021
The Perfect New Year’s Story With A Local Wyoming Twist
A tribute to the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns was presented Wednesday afternoon at Cheyenne Rotary.
January 01, 2021
Devils Tower Sees Record Visitation Numbers This Year Despite Pandemic
Devils Tower National Monument has seen record visitation numbers this year, despite being closed for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
December 31, 2020
Dr. David Smith Joins SageWest Health Care To Provide Hospitalist Services
SageWest Health Care is pleased to announce that David Smith, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering inpatient medicine services at SageWest Health Care in Riverton.
December 31, 2020
Sublette County Sheriff Releases Footage Of Daring Rescue In Icy Water
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office has released the body camera footage of the rescue of a man and two dogs from the Green River this weekend.
December 31, 2020
Sublette County Officers, Search And Rescue Save Man and Two Dogs From Icy Water
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office and Tip Top Search and Rescue Team saved a person and two dogs from icy water over the weekend.
December 29, 2020
Buffalo Family Sees Support From Community After Triplets’ Illnesses
A Buffalo family has seen an outpouring of support from their family and community after their newborn triplets have experienced severe illnesses.
December 28, 2020
Star Valley Couple Host Live Nativity In Honor Of Late Son
A Star Valley couple tragically lost their son earlier this year, but have found a way to spread Christmas cheer in the wake of their grief.
December 21, 2020
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Vehicle Struck While Investigating Separate Crash
A Sweetwater County sheriff deputy's vehicle was struck on Friday morning while they were investigating a separate crash in the same area.
December 18, 2020