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Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Bryan Miller, far right, on the final day of the 2026 Wyoming Republican Party Convention on the state fairgrounds in Douglas.

Park County Republican Party Sends Platform Loyalty Tests To GOP Candidates

Republican candidates for office in Park County received a letter warning them if they don’t commit to backing at least 80% of the state GOP platform, they won’t receive an endorsement or support from the party. "They is not a purity test," it reads.

Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2026

First United Methodist Church in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Police Say Sheridan Couple Accused Of Stealing Fundraiser Donations From Church

A Sheridan couple is facing felony theft charges after police say they hauled away two pickup loads of donations from outside the church that had been collected for a fundraiser. They said they believed the items had been left outside for anyone to take.

Kolby FedoreJune 11, 2026

The view looking down the Green River to Squaretop Mountain in western Wyoming is one of the state’s most recognizable landmarks, even being on the license plate.

Amended Barrasso Bill Would Erase Clinton-Era Roadless Rule

The Clinton-era Roadless Rule on U.S. Forest Service lands will be erased if Wyoming Republicans U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman get their way. “I have been fighting the Roadless Rule since the day it was handed down,” said Hageman.

Mark HeinzJune 11, 2026

From left, Chuck Gray, Bo Biteman, Frank Chapman, David Giralt, Jillian Balow, Steve Friess, and Kevin Christensen. The seven U.S. House candidates fielded faith-oriented questions Tuesday in front of a largely Christian audience at the Cheyenne Metropolitan.

Wyoming U.S. House Candidates Face Christian Lobby, Swap War Stories

Seven of the 10 Republican candidates running to become Wyoming’s next U.S. House candidate courted a largely Christian audience Tuesday with statements on their faith, and their different approaches to education, family rights, and abortion policy. 

Clair McFarlandJune 10, 2026

A Pinedale rancher told U.S. Senators on Wednesday that he and other Upper Basin farmers are tired of Wyoming giving up Colorado River water. Negotiations moved up a notch this week with Wyoming leaders meeting in Washington, D.C., with other states.

Pinedale Rancher Tells Senators He’s Tired Of Wyoming Giving Up Colorado River Water

A Pinedale rancher told U.S. Senators on Wednesday that he and other Upper Basin farmers are tired of Wyoming giving up Colorado River water. Negotiations moved up a notch this week with Wyoming leaders meeting in Washington, D.C., with other states.

Mark HeinzJune 10, 2026

More than 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway are still closed because of a late spring snowstorm in southern Montana. Montana road officials warned motorists not to use “map apps” as people have become stranded like a German couple who got lost in Wyoming. 

Beartooth Highway Still Closed Because Of Snow: 'Do Not Use Map Apps'

More than 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway are still closed because of a late spring snowstorm in southern Montana. Road officials warned motorists not to use “map apps” as people have become stranded like a German couple who got lost in Wyoming. 

Andrew RossiJune 10, 2026

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Lummis Still Backs 'Trump Interstate' Despite Texas Sponsor Losing Interest In It

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she still backs renaming U.S. Highway 287 as I-47 — aka "The Trump Interstate" — even though the main sponsor said it may not be a priority after he lost a primary race. "She continues to back it," said a Lummis spokesperson.

Kolby FedoreJune 10, 2026

A black bear strolled to within a few feet of a crowd of tourists at the Jenny Lake boat shuttle dock in Grand Teton National Park. Luckily, the bear and the tourists all behaved themselves.

Bear Walks Up To Grand Teton Crowd — And Tourists Didn't Do Anything Stupid

A young black bear wandered to within feet of a crowd at a Grand Teton boat ramp, but the tourists behaved themselves and no one got mauled. “I never expected to get that close to a bear,” said one visitor who got video of it.

Mark HeinzJune 10, 2026

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State Finds Major Special Ed Failures In Sweetwater County School District 1

A state investigation found widespread failures with Sweetwater County School District 1’s special ed program and gave it a year to correct them. "This wasn't a failure by just one person. This is a systemic failure," said a former school board member.

Kate MeadowsJune 10, 2026

Tiny Tim is a full-grown bull bison who lives in a field in Yellowstone and has survived two winters despite having one unusable leg. “It takes him a while to get anywhere, but he always gets there,” said a wildlife photographer who’s followed Tiny Tim.

Meet Tiny Tim, The Yellowstone Bison That's Survived Two Winters On Three Legs

Tiny Tim is a full-grown bull bison who has survived two winters in Yellowstone despite having one unusable leg. “It takes him a while to get anywhere, but he always gets there,” said one wildlife photographer who’s following Tiny Tim.

Andrew RossiJune 10, 2026

A rural neighborhood north of Cheyenne told Black Hills Energy it doesn't want a planned natural gas power plant during "a very contentious” local-only meeting this week. “The only reason you’d do that is to put a data center there,” said one resident.

Not In Our Backyard: Rural Cheyenne Residents Don’t Want Black Hills Gas Plant

A rural neighborhood north of Cheyenne told Black Hills Energy it doesn't want a planned natural gas power plant during "a very contentious” local-only meeting this week. “The only reason you’d do that is to put a data center there,” said one resident.

Renée JeanJune 10, 2026

Eva Martinez

Cheyenne Woman Says She Didn’t Abandon Newborn Boy To Die 38 Years Ago

A 57-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of a newborn boy in early 1988 repeatedly claimed the baby wasn’t hers. Investigators say DNA testing shows it’s 1.97 million times more likely she’s the baby’s mother than anyone else.

Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026

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U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner On Meet The Wyoming Candidates: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Political Reporter Clair McFarland interviewed Casper businessman and U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

Eva Martinez

Cheyenne Woman Faces First-Degree Murder In 1988 Death Of Newborn Boy

A Cheyenne woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a newborn baby boy found discarded near a Laramie County intersection 38 years ago. “The baby was a fully developed, full-term, 6.5-pound baby,” authorities report.

Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026

Sgt. Zach Burns has been identified as the Carbon County deputy who took multiple bullets in a shootout with a suspect in Burns on Monday. He’s in critical condition but improving, the sheriff reported Wednesday.

Deputy Who Took Multiple Bullets In Baggs Shootout Is Critical, Improving

Sgt. Zach Burns has been identified as the Carbon County deputy who took multiple bullets in a shootout with a suspect in Baggs on Monday. He’s in critical condition but improving, the sheriff reported Wednesday.

Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026

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