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Fatal Crash: Speed, Substance Use, And Equipment Failure Identified As Possible Causes
A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred Wednesday morning that was possibly caused by driver fatigue, alcohol/drug use, and equipment failure, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
County 17April 30, 2021
Full Buses Back at Yellowstone (If Tourists Are Vaccinated or Tested Immediately Before Trip)
Park officials announced that there will be no restrictions on group sizes for tour buses whose passengers have either been vaccinated or tested for coronavirus immediately before their trip.
Wendy CorrApril 30, 2021
Man Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone Committed Illegal Act; Park Service Investigating
A man who is trying to hit a golf ball in every state committed an illegal act and is under investigation for hitting golf balls in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2021
Man’s 2nd Appeal Of $50 Child Support Payment Rejected By Wyoming Supreme Court
Wyomings Supreme Court has for the second time denied a mans challenge of his $50 per month child support payment.
April 29, 2021
Wyo Company Offering Free AR-15 With New Roof Getting International Attention; Calls From England & Russia
A Wyoming company which is offering a free AR-15 with every new roof job has received international attention for its promotion including inquiries from England & Russia.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2021
Cheney Fists Bumps Biden; Bouchard, Gray Respond With Impeachment Calls
A fist bump exchanged between U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and President Joe Biden before Biden's joint address to Congress on Wednesday night has drawn the ire of Cheney's congressional opponents.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Fire Management Officer On 2021 Wildfire Risk: “It’s Not Looking Good”
The wildfire outlook for the 2021 season isn't positive, according to the Wyoming State Forestry Division's fire management officer.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Game and Fish Resuming Bear Capture, Collaring Operations
Beginning this spring and continuing through early fall, department biologists will conduct grizzly bear trapping operations in both front and backcountry areas. All trap sites will be posted with area closure signs in the direct vicinity.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Obituary: W.J. “Jack” Nicholas
Jack was born in Gillette in 1927 to Thomas Arthur and Mary Margaret Nicholas. He spent much of his time on the family ranch north of Gillette until his family moved to Casper.
April 29, 2021
Jim Hicks: So, What’s Wrong With A Little “Sick” Humor Once In A While ?
"We knew the big computers, humming away in some far-off building, were keeping track of every web-site you visit, every purchase you make over the internet, all the activity of your credit cards, and lots of data about your health condition."
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Will Use A $2.5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Tourism Marketing
Wyoming will put $2.5 million of a federal grant toward marketing the Cowboy States tourism opportunities this year.
April 29, 2021
Cheney On Biden’s First 100 Days: “An Unfortunate Time For Wyoming”
Cheney said the president's first 100 days have been "unfortunate" and criticized him for stopping construction on the border wall.
April 28, 2021
95 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 517 Active
The state reported 95 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 517 active cases. This is the first time that cases have topped 500 since March 1.
April 28, 2021
Wyoming Schools Plan In-Person Graduation As COVID Loosens Its Grip
Theres not been a lot thats happened over the last 14 months in Wyoming that could be considered normal. But in the last few weeks, conditions have inched a little closer.
Wendy CorrApril 28, 2021
Wyoming’s Hospitality Industry Can’t Find Workers; Especially Dire in Northwest Wyoming
Wyoming's restaurants and hotels are desperately looking for workers as tourism season approaches. The situation is especially "dire" in Teton County.
April 28, 2021
Officials Investigate Death Near Frannie, Wyoming
Big Horn and Park County officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Monday near Frannie.
Wendy CorrApril 28, 2021
Conde Nast Traveler Names Curt Gowdy “Best State Park In Wyoming”
Conde Nast Traveler, a luxury lifestyle and travel magazine, recently published its list of the best state parks in all 50 states, and Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming was named as the state's best offering.
April 28, 2021
Shoshoni Schools Granted Mask Exception
Students in Shoshoni are now exempt from wearing masks while at school, Fremont County School District 24 announced Wednesday morning.
April 28, 2021
Wyoming’s Health Orders Continued; Masks In Schools Must Still Be Worn
The Wyoming Department of Health announced Mask use and physical distancing requirements in schools will remain in place.
April 28, 2021
Lummis Blasts Biden For Being Partisan On Infrastructure
Sen. Lummis said infrastructure should be a bipartisan effort and if President Biden wanted to unite the country, he would support an infrastructure that's not just supported by Democrats.
April 28, 2021
Female Grizzly Killed West of Wyoming; $40,000 Reward Offered
A $40,000 reward has been offered in connection with the killing of a female grizzly bear in Idaho in an area about 10 miles west of Yellowstone National Park.
April 28, 2021
Could 2021 Be A Record Year In Yellowstone?
Yellowstone National Park's superintendent predicts big year despite lack of international tourists
April 28, 2021
Dave Simpson: Both Sides Get Their Share Of Crazy
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "For months now, I've been seeing a car parked at the grocery store with this bumper sticker: 'Ted Bundy was a Republican.'"
Dave SimpsonApril 27, 2021
Gordon: Energy Moratorium Is Bad For Country, Climate, Wyoming
Wyoming's public services will all suffer with the halt in energy development on public lands, Gov. Mark Gordon told a congressional committee Tuesday.
April 27, 2021