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Barrasso Slams Biden On Economy, Immigration, Afghanistan
Barrasso said the No. 1 issue is inflation with people paying more for gas and groceries.
August 27, 2021
379 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 426 Recoveries, 3,413 Active
The state reported 379 new laboratory-confirmed and 88 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,413 active cases.
August 27, 2021
Algae That Can Kill Pets, Cause Illness In People Reported In Wyoming Waters
In lakes and reservoirs around the state, a harmful plant is lurking near the shore - one that poses a deadly threat to pets and livestock, and can cause serious illness for people.
Wendy CorrAugust 27, 2021
Wyoming Beaver Gets Spotlighted On Popular YouTube Hunting Series
"Meat Eater," a web series hosted by hunter and conservationist Steven Rinella, covered the Wyoming beaver and the centuries-old event, the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Daniel, Wyoming, which is about 100 miles south of Yellowstone National Park.
August 27, 2021
Teton County Implements New Mask Order, In Effect Until At Least Sept. 4
Dr. Travis Riddell put the order in place on Thursday afternoon and it will expire after Sept. 4 unless the Teton County Board of Commissioners or the Jackson Town Council, or both, decide to extend it.
August 26, 2021
Dubois Man Accused Of Gouging Woman’s Eyes Out Released
A Dubois man accused of gouging out the eyes of a Riverton woman who later died has been released to the care of his wife.
August 26, 2021
Denver Drive-By Shooting Suspect Captured After Eluding Cops & Crashing Car in Wyo
A suspect in a drive-by shooting in Colorado was finally apprehended on Thursday evening near Baggs, Wyoming after numerous high speed chases.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Wyoming Real Estate Market Cooling Down Just a Bit; Homes in Mountainous Areas Still Hard To Find
There is a much wider selection of homes available in Wyoming than there was at this time just a few months ago depending on where youre looking.
Wendy CorrAugust 26, 2021
Wyo Congressional Delegation, Governor Condemn Attacks in Afghanistan
Wyomings congressional delegation and Gov. Mark Gordon expressed condolences on Thursday following word that U.S. troops had been killed in Afghanistan after an Islamist State terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.
August 26, 2021
Connecticut Woman Jailed For Walking on Geyser at Yellowstone
A dimwitted tourist from Connecticut on Wednesday was sentenced to 7 days in jail for walking off the boardwalks and onto geothermal grounds in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Man Attacked By Bull Moose In Colorado While Running With His Dogs
"Hes very lucky that his only injury is a hoof print-shaped laceration on the back of his head," a wildlife official said.
August 26, 2021
Wyoming Gets Special Feature On “Good Morning America”
The state of Wyoming got a special feature on "Good Morning America" this week, with the five-minute piece covering various highlights of the state.
August 26, 2021
Northeast Wyo Towns Rally For 9-Year-Old After Tumor Nearly Blinds Him
The town of Hulett came together to raise funds for Quintins medical bills and show their support for the budding buckaroo by hosting the Ride a Horse, Feed a Cowboy fundraiser in his honor.
August 26, 2021
Some Wyomingites Still Refuse To Get COVID Vaccine, Despite FDA Approval
Despite the Pfizer vaccine receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, some Wyomingites still refuse to get a COVID vaccine.
August 26, 2021
348 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 36 Recoveries, 3,372 Active
The state reported 348 new laboratory-confirmed and 111 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,372 active cases, the highest number seen since Dec. 13, when the total stood at 3,758.
August 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Dave Bell’s New Coffee Table Book Is Spectacular!
If you love Wyoming, mountains, wildlife, scenery, and images of the Cowboy States most beautiful places, you will love this book.
Bill SniffinAugust 26, 2021
Gordon Says Interior Dragging Feet On Mineral Leases
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the . Department of the Interior is dragging its feet in complying with a federal court ruling for it to resume mineral leasing on federal lands.
August 26, 2021
Kanye West Files Docs To Change Name To Ye
Kanye West filed documents earlier this month to have his name changed from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, his longtime nickname and the name of his 2018 album, according to the Associated Press.
August 25, 2021
Gordon Calls Wyoming’s Low Vaccination Rate “Disappointing”
Gov. Mark Gordon's administration called Wyoming's vaccination rate "disappointing" following the news that the state had the lowest rate of unvaccinated adults in the nation.
August 25, 2021
26 More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced 26 more Covid-related deaths bringing the total up to 835.
August 25, 2021
Rock Springs Pulls Together To Raise Over $50,000 For Flood Victims
So far, the city has raised a total of $52,933 to help at least 94 families and victims who saw their basements take on a large amount of water in what's being called a 1 in 100-year flood.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Officials Reiterate Support For Keeping Schools Open All Year
Gov. Mark Gordon and state health officials reiterated their intent to avoid COVID-19 school closings at all costs.
August 25, 2021
Ceremony to Recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11 At Wyoming State Capitol
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Tuesday that he will join the Wyoming Veterans Commission on behalf of the Wyoming Military Department and other state and local agencies to hold a wreath-laying ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Lowest In Nation For COVID Vaccinations; Barrasso Says Get Vax, Lummis Says Personal Decision
Wyoming now ranks the lowest in the nation for COVID vaccinations. Mississippi and West Virginia are 49th and 48th respectively.
August 25, 2021