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Rock Springs Man Arrested By SWAT After Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend
A Rock Springs man is in custody Friday afternoon after a tactical team was sent to his home due to a domestic disturbance.
March 05, 2021

Lummis Proposes Amendments For Vets, Indian Health To COVID Relief
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is proposing a series of amendments to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill making its way through the Senate that she said will redirect funds within the bill to better serve Wyomings needs.
March 05, 2021

Search Continues In Northwestern Wyoming For Missing D.C. Man
Its been more than seven months since Davante Richardson was last seen in DC. A week later, his abandoned Jeep Compass was spotted on a dirt road near Greybull, Wyo.
Wendy CorrMarch 05, 2021

National Weather Service in Riverton Warns of Ice Jam Flooding
The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning residents about potential ice jam flooding that could come as a result of rising temperatures.
March 05, 2021

Jackson Pizzeria to Appear on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on Friday
A Jackson pizzeria is going to make its third appearance on the popular Food Network series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" on Friday.
March 05, 2021

Wyoming Gas Prices Skyrocket; Up 23% From Last Year
Gas prices in Wyoming have gone up by more than 39 cents per gallon in the last month.
March 05, 2021

Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Stay Steady at 22
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations have stayed fairly steady over the last week, with 22 patients across the state as of Thursday.
March 05, 2021

Gillette College Bill Passes Senate, Advances To House
An amended bill allowing for the formation of a local community college district has passed three readings in the Senate, despite a Sheridan senators call for the measure to die on the floor.
County 17March 05, 2021

Bill Sniffin: Only Trump Can Beat Cheney Out Here In Cowboy State
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "Nobody holds a grudge better than Trump and he is putting Liz into a special category. Like a crazed pit bull, he says he is coming for her."
Bill SniffinMarch 05, 2021

2020 Census: Wyoming One Of The Worst States In The Nation For Responding
Wyoming was one of the worst states in the nation for responding on its own to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March 05, 2021

Man Arrested in Cody For Stealing Four Cars & Leading Police on Multiple High Speed Chases
Ending a multi-state crime spree, a Montana man was finally captured in Cody after allegedly stealing 4 vehicles and leading authorities on multiple high speed chases.
Wendy CorrMarch 05, 2021

Game & Fish: Zebra Mussels Could Cause Catastrophic Problems for Wyoming
Although zebra mussels may sound like an exotic seafood dish from a romantic Michelin-rated restaurant, it is actually an invasive shellfish which could wreak havoc on the state of Wyoming.
March 05, 2021

60 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 522 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases decreased by 37 on Thursday as the states reported the recoveries exceeded the new cases
March 04, 2021

Dave Simpson: Old Retired Guys Wrestling With Pots
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "When I retired I took over most of the cooking at our house. Seemed like the least I could do. For all those years I spent working, the chore of cooking fell on my wife. And it plum wore the old gal out. (She's a lot older than I am 24 days.)"
Dave SimpsonMarch 04, 2021

Rob Lowe Hits Powder During Visit to Tetons
The latest celebrity to (publicly) visit Wyoming in recent months is actor Rob Lowe, who took a ski trip in the Tetons this last week.
March 04, 2021

UW Analysis: Wyoming Could Lose $12.9B From Energy Moratorium
Wyoming could lose $12.9 billion in tax revenue if the energy moratorium implemented by President Joe Biden isn't lifted in a timely manner, according to a University of Wyoming study.
March 04, 2021

Teton County Democrat Introduces State Income Tax Bill
Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, is the primary sponsor for legislation that would place a flat 4% income tax for all Wyoming residents.
March 04, 2021

Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray Announces Run Against Cheney
Rep. Chuck Gray announced his run for Congress on social media early Thursday.
March 04, 2021

Dr. Seuss: And To Think That I Saw It On PC Street
Jim Angell writes: "And while these books are not being banned, stopping their publication amounts to the same thing. "
March 04, 2021

Steve Duerr: Attention Legislators: It Is Time To Favor The Convention Of States Initiative
Steve Duerr writes: "I strongly believe that the remedy for Federal abuse our Founders created in Article V of the US Constitution, is the only remedy big enough to fix our current Constitutional Crisis."
March 04, 2021

Sleeping Giant Ski Area Thrives Under Private Owner
Nick Piazza, an investment banker who grew up in Cody, made the decision that Sleeping Giant couldnt just shut down. So he bought it.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2021

78 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 559 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases increased by 53 on Wednesday as the states reported the new cases exceeded recoveries.
March 04, 2021

Wyoming Tourism Declined By 25% In 2020
Wyoming's tourism rate declined by 25% last year, but this was quite minor compared to the national decline of 45%.
March 03, 2021

Cheyenne Police: Autopsy Report Not Completed In Toddler’s Death Investigation
The Cheyenne Police Department said they have not received the autopsy of a deceased two-year-old yet. Earlier they said they had received the autopsy and it was inconclusive.
March 03, 2021
