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Colorado Woman Bit By Coyote Pup After Trying To Pet, Play With It
A Colorado woman was bitten by a coyote pup on Tuesday after she and a number of other people were trying to pet and play with it.
July 22, 2021
One Dead In Black Thunder Mine Dragline Incident
A coal miner is dead following an accident that occurred while repairs were being performed on a Black Thunder Mine dragline yesterday afternoon, officials announced Thursday morning.
County 17July 22, 2021
COVID Variant, Low Vaccination Rates Contribute To Wyoming COVID Spike
A recent spike in coronavirus cases that has seen the number of active cases in Wyoming grow to levels not seen since February is due to both the new Delta variant of the virus and the states low vaccination rates, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
July 22, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Man Who Threatened Wife With Gun
A court made an error when it allowed certain testimony to be offered in the case of a man accused of hitting his wife with his car and threatening her with a gun, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
July 22, 2021
Police Looking For Evanston Man Who Allegedly Abandoned Truck On Railroad Tracks
The Uinta County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information about an incident where a man allegedly abandoned his truck on railroad trucks.
July 22, 2021
Jim Hicks: The Cowboy Is Drinking From The Brim Of His Hat Again…
Guest columnist Jim Hicks writes about the happenings in Buffalo.
Jim HicksJuly 22, 2021
109 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 6 Recoveries, 759 Active
The last time the state had more than 700 active cases was on Feb. 21, when the count stood at 702.
July 22, 2021
Laramie County District Attorney Says Allegations Of Incompetence Unfounded
Management of the Laramie County District Attorneys office is the job of District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove and is not subject to review by the board that oversees the activities of Wyomings attorneys, she said this week.
July 21, 2021
Lander Outdoor Equipment Company Is Optics Provider For Archery Olympics Team
A Lander outdoor equipment company has been named as the official optics provider for the U.S. archery team while they compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
July 21, 2021
Riverton Man Sentenced To Jail For Assaulting Indian Affairs Officer At Casino
A Riverton man has been sentenced to a little more than a year in prison for assaulting a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer earlier this year.
July 21, 2021
Lange: Can Liz Cheney Give Americans What They Justly Deserve?
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes about U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney being a part of the committee investigating the Capitol attack earlier this year.
Jonathan LangeJuly 21, 2021
National Zoo In Washington D.C. Wants Public To Name Baby Black-Footed Ferrets
The National Zoo in Washington D.C. is asking for the public to vote on the names of two of its baby black-footed ferrets born in May.
July 21, 2021
Country Star Suzy Bogguss Returns To Wyoming For Sunday Concert
Country music star Suzy Bogguss will perform in Cody this weekend.
Wendy CorrJuly 21, 2021
79 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 84 Recoveries, 617 Active
The state reported 79 new laboratory-confirmed and 52 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 617 active cases.
July 21, 2021
Banner Health Requiring Employees To Be Vaccinated By Nov. 1
Banner Health operates multiple health care systems in Wyoming, including the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper and clinics in Torrington, Wheatland, Guernsey, Douglas, Worland and more.
July 20, 2021
Trump Meeting With Cheney Opponents In New Jersey For Endorsement Possibility
Former President Donald Trump intends to meet with some of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's opponents for a potential endorsement, he announced this week.
July 20, 2021
Number Of COVID-Related Wyoming Deaths Rises To 766
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to the coronavirus has increased to 766, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
July 20, 2021
Yellowstone Seeing Swarm Of Small Earthquakes This Week
Yellowstone National Park has seen almost 300 small earthquakes in the last week, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
July 20, 2021
Casper Woman Beaten In Possible Transphobic Attack
A Casper woman is raising funds to pay for her medical bills after she was beaten during a possibly transphobic-related attack.
July 20, 2021
William Perry Pendley: Governors and Attorneys General Are Suing, And That’s A Good Thing
Guest columnist William Perry Pendley looks into recent cases of states suing the federal government.
William Perry PendleyJuly 20, 2021
Dry Fork Fire 40% Contained As Firefighters Battle Blaze In Campbell County
More than 80 firefighters on Tuesday continued to battle a 3,200-acre forest fire burning in the Thunder Basin National Grassland in northeastern Campbell County.
Jen KocherJuly 20, 2021
136 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 240 Recoveries, 575 Active
The state reported 136 new laboratory-confirmed and 50 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 575 active cases.
July 20, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Hey Phoenix Zoo, Those Ferrets Are From Meeteetse, Wyoming
This past spring, I noticed that Wyomings Black-Footed Ferret is a rock star at the Phoenix Zoo. In fact, you might think the elusive little critter was native to Arizona. Not so.
Bill SniffinJuly 19, 2021
Search Continues For Missing Casper Man
Law enforcement officials are looking for a Casper man who has been missing for almost a month and was last seen at a convenience store in Denver.
Jen KocherJuly 19, 2021