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Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Ability Of Nurses To Switch Companies
Companies cannot use non-compete clauses to protect themselves against ordinary business competition, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
July 15, 2021
Fort Washakie Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Minors
A Fort Washakie man was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison this week for sexually abusing minors on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
July 15, 2021
82 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 9 Recoveries, 644 Active
The state reported 82 new laboratory-confirmed and 14 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 644 active cases.
July 15, 2021
Bill Sniffin: On The Road In Wyoming: Folks, This Is Construction Season
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes about the construction he saw during a recent trip to Jackson and Pinedale.
Bill SniffinJuly 15, 2021
Climb Wyoming Celebrates 35 Years Of Launching Single Moms On Careers
The job training and placement program has grown in national acclaim, with many government organizations and other entities clamoring to share its job training methods to improve their programs.
July 14, 2021
Former Casper Businessman Denies Sex Assault Allegations
A former Casper businessman is denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and is asking that a lawsuit filed against him by the woman be dismissed.
July 14, 2021
Lummis Praises Court’s Decision To Allow People Under 21 To Buy Guns
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has praised the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision this week to allow adults under the age of 21 to own a handgun.
July 14, 2021
Hughes Charitable Foundation Matching Up To $1M For WyoGives Wednesday
The Hughes Charitable Foundation will match up to $1 million on Wednesday during the 24-hour WyoGives campaign.
July 14, 2021
Trans Magician Cancels Gillette Library Appearance Over Death Threats
An Iowa magician canceled her performance at the Campbell County Public Library in Gillette this week after receiving death threats because of her gender identity.
July 14, 2021
Wyoming Road Trips May Be Slightly Delayed By Road Work
Its summertime and time to take to the road in Wyoming, but travelers on some highways and interstates will experience a lot of hurry up and wait this week.
July 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Please Donate On WyoGives Today
Across the Cowboy State, folks are making donations on Wednesday, July 14, which is known as WYOGIVES to non-profits.
Bill SniffinJuly 14, 2021
76 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 88 Recoveries, 557 Active
The state reported 76 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 557 active cases, the same as the total seen Monday.
July 14, 2021
Dave Simpson: The Wonder Is That It Still Exists
Years ago, I moved from Wyoming to Colorado (it was temporary), but still spent lots of time in the Wyoming mountains. I had to buy Colorado license plates, and noticed a distinct drop-off in the number of folks who greeted me with a friendly wave.
Dave SimpsonJuly 14, 2021
Gillette Man Guilty Of Attacking Another Man With Crowbar in Coffee Shop
A Gillette man accused of attacking another man with a crowbar in 2020 was found guilty by a Wyoming jury after half an hour of deliberation
County 17July 14, 2021
Park County Search And Rescue Saves Mother and Child After High Winds Flipped Kayak
Park County Search and Rescue spent Friday saved a mother and five-year-old child after high winds flipped their kayak at Buffalo Bill reservoir.
July 13, 2021
Cheyenne Biker Bar Stops Selling Threatening Anti-LGBTQ T-Shirts, Legislator Calls Shirts “Despicable”
A Cheyenne biker bar that received backlash for selling an offensive t-shirt has decided to no longer stock the item, the business owner said this week.
July 13, 2021
Nine More Covid Deaths in Wyoming; Four In Laramie County
The deaths of four Laramie County residents are among the latest deaths of state residents tied to coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
July 13, 2021
Weather, Geyser Experts Say Prediction Old Faithful Will Dry Up Is Unlikely
While there have some concerns that recent high temperatures could dry up Old Faithful, experts say this prediction is ludicrous.
Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2021
University of Wyoming Cutting 75 Positions, Eliminating Multiple Programs
The University of Wyoming has cut at least 75 positions and will eliminate multiple programs to deal with projected budget cuts, officials announced Tuesday.
July 13, 2021
Cheyenne Airman Saves Kidnapped Child, Helps Capture Fugitive
A Cheyenne airwoman has been hailed for her recent actions that led to a fugitive being arrested and a kidnapped child returned with their rightful guardian.
July 13, 2021
‘Sheriff Longmire’ Actor Won’t Be At Longmire Days This Year (In Person)
Robert Taylor, the actor who plays the title character on the TV series "Longmire," won't be able to appear in person at Buffalo's Longmire Days this year.
July 13, 2021
141 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 210 Recoveries, 557 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received reports of 210 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases between Friday and Monday. At the same time, the state reported 141 new laboratory-confirmed and 31 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 557 active cases.
July 13, 2021
Highly Contagious, Fatal Rabbit Disease Identified in Wyoming
More than 80 wild and domestic rabbits across nine Wyoming counties have died as a result of a highly contagious and lethal rabbit hemorrhagic disease called RHDV2.
July 12, 2021
Susan Gore: New York Journalists Sow Disinformation in Wyoming
Guest columnist Susan Gore writes: "On June 25, 2021 The New York Times published a hit piece that tried to make my good name look bad."
Susan GoreJuly 12, 2021