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Farson Man Indicted On Multiple Counts of Tax Fraud, Evasion
A Farson man was indicted Friday and charged with multiple counts of tax evasion and failure to file federal income tax returns.
April 02, 2021
South Dakota Fire Grows In Size, But Also Containment
The Schroeder Fire in South Dakota might have grown in size somewhat on Thursday, but so did its containment rate.
April 02, 2021
Washington Man To Pay Back More Than 200 Million Over Raising Pretend Cows For Food Company
A Washington man agreed to pay back more than $244 million that he was paid to raise nonexistent cows for two companies.
April 02, 2021
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that includes more than $430 million in cuts
April 02, 2021
Yellowstone Proposes To Add Fiber Optic Lines
The National Park Service would like to contract with a private company to install 187 miles of fiber optics along the parks major roads.
April 02, 2021
81 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 475 Active
The state reported 81 new laboratory-confirmed while probable cases were reduced by two, leaving Wyoming with 475 active cases, up 11 from Wednesday.
April 01, 2021
Eli Bebout Misses Legislature; Has Strong Feelings About Energy Future
Eli Bebout is the only person in Wyoming history to serve both as Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. He spent a total of 28 years in the Wyoming Legislature.
April 01, 2021
Bill To Create Airport Districts In Wyoming Counties Dies On Tie Vote
A measure that would allow the creation of airport districts within counties to help pay for the operations of local airports was killed in Wyomings House on Thursday on a tie vote.
April 01, 2021
Wyoming Legislators Look At Helping Wyoming Meat Processors
But legislation is being considered at the state and national level aimed at helping Wyomings ranchers find new markets for their products.
Wendy CorrApril 01, 2021
Eight People Sentenced To Prison In Gillette Drug Ring Case
Eight people have been sentenced this week in relation to a drug conspiracy case in Gillette.
April 01, 2021
Visually Impaired Green River Girl Gets Special Easter Egg Hunt
A Green River girl got the chance to participate in a special Easter egg hunt this week with the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department.
April 01, 2021
Schroeder Fire Grows Slightly, Now Only A Mile From Rapid City
The Schroeder wildfire in South Dakota has grown slightly, inching closer to Rapid City, but the containment rate is still almost halfway complete.
April 01, 2021
Wyoming’s Delegation Oppose Biden’s Infrastructure Plan; “Out-Of-Control Socialist Spending Spree”
Wyoming's congressional delegates have all come out against President Joe Biden's newest infrastructure plan, with them calling it "out-of-control" and a "political football."
April 01, 2021
Barrasso On Border Disaster: Finish Building Wall & Reinstate Remain-In-Mexico Policy
Sen. Barrasso said the U.S. must finish building the wall and reinstate the "Remain-In-Mexico" policy.
April 01, 2021
Gillette Man Accused Of Attacking, Threatening To Kill Woman
A Gillette man wanted on charges consisting of kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery, and false imprisonment was found and arrested earlier this week
County 17April 01, 2021
Bill Sniffin: April Fool’s Day Literally Made Fools Out Of Many In The Last Few Months
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "So far, the year 2021 has been one long bad April Fools Day joke for our Congresswoman Liz Cheney."
Bill SniffinMarch 31, 2021
69 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 464 Active
The state reported 69 new laboratory-confirmed and five new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 464 active cases, up 55 from Tuesday.
March 31, 2021
Wyoming COVID Fatalities Reach 700
Wyomings total of deaths linked to the coronavirus grew to 700 on Wednesday as the state Department of Health announced the deaths of five more residents.
March 31, 2021
Firefighters Combat South Dakota Wildfire
A 2,100-acre wildfire burning west of Rapid City, South Dakota, is currently almost halfway contained, after being discovered just two days ago.
March 31, 2021
All Wyomingites 16 and Over Can Get COVID Vaccine
Every Wyoming resident that is over the age of 16 is eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine, if they would like one.
March 31, 2021
Fenn Treasure Hunter Gets 6 Months In Jail, $31K Fine
A man found digging in a cemetery inside Yellowstone National Park while hunting for treasure was sentenced in federal court this week.
March 31, 2021
Bill Preventing Selective Abortions Passes Through Wyoming Senate Committee
A bill preventing abortions for selective reasoning is heading back to the Wyoming Senate for debates this week.
March 31, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction Where Man Killed Brother
A man convicted of killing his brother lost his appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday as justices agreed statements he made to arresting officers and to investigators should not be suppressed.
March 31, 2021
Gordon: No Plans to Reinstate Mask Mandate
Gov Mark Gordon on Tuesday said he has no plans to issue another statewide mask mandate despite the presidents request.
March 31, 2021