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Casper Man Arrested for Murder Told Church About Crime
A Casper man arrested for second-degree murder on Friday allegedly announced to his church that he had committed the crime, according to authorities.
February 26, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court: Swinger Can Seek Court Action To Determine Who Fathered Child
A man who claimed to have fathered a child while involved in an open relationship can seek court action to determine whether he is the childs father, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Friday.
February 26, 2021
Wyoming Could Receive 47K Vaccine Doses in March
Wyoming is expected to receive 47,370 doses of the coronavirus vaccine next month, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
February 26, 2021
Wyoming Drought: Winter Storms Helping But Most of State in Severe Drought
Recent winter storms have had a positive impact on the snow-water content in sites measured around the state of Wyoming.
February 26, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 20
In one week, Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations dropped again steadily, from 31 to 20.
February 26, 2021
Teton County Search and Rescue Saves Eight Stranded Snowmobilers
Eight snowmobilers were saved this week by Teton County Search and Rescue after becoming lost on Beartooth Pass.
February 26, 2021
Wyoming Couple Killed By Nebraska Police Also Stole Propane Tanks In Mills
A Casper woman and Evansville man who died as a result of a shootout with Nebraska law enforcement last weekend also stole more than $800 worth of propane tanks in Mills in the days leading up to their deaths, according to authorities.
February 26, 2021
Jimmy Orr: TV Station Reminds Viewers Not To Explore Bear Dens or Feed Bears
"Sometimes you have to wonder if people really need to be reminded about how to act around bears or if reporters are really stupid. Probably both"
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2021
Barrasso: Trump Would Be Front-Runner If He Runs For President in 2024
Sen. John Barrasso said if former President Trump would run for re-election, he would "clearly be the frontrunner."
February 26, 2021
Green River Man Changes Plea In Terroristic Threats Case
A Green River man changed his plea to guilty Wednesday afternoon for calling the Rock Springs Community Health Center and making death threats in January.
February 26, 2021
WYGO Director: Second Amendment Preservation Act Is ‘Must Have’
WYGO Director Aaron Dorr said Biden has declared open season on gun owners and the Second Amendment, and SAPA is the must-have legislation for gun owners.
February 26, 2021
Another Gillette Resident Falls Victim To Phone Scam
A 69-year-old Gillette man is out $1000, after falling prey to an international scammer claiming to be tech support.
February 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Modern Wyoming Parable: Who Moved My Severance Tax Cheese?
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "In a few short words, Wyoming is trying to pay for a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget."
Bill SniffinFebruary 26, 2021
Green River Man Arrested For Cashing in Fake Gambling Tickets
A Green River man was apprehended earlier this week after he was caught cashing in multiple fraudulent gambling tickets.
February 25, 2021
124 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 652 Active
Laboratory-confirmed COVID cases increased by more than 120 on Thursday to push the number of active cases in the state back over 650, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
February 25, 2021
Gordon Keeps Mask Mandate But Relaxes Other Health Orders
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday announced that many of Wyoming's statewide public health orders would be relaxed on March 1, although the statewide mask mandate will continue until at least March 15.
February 25, 2021
State Removes Mask Order for Johnson County; Capacity Orders Also Eliminated
Johnson County received variances from all state health orders joining Washakie County in no longer being required to wear a mask in public places.
February 25, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize Proposed $15 Minimum Wage
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis criticized the proposed $15 minimum wage in the latest coronavirus relief bill, noting it was an inappropriate and irresponsible addition.
February 25, 2021
Saratoga: Frozen Fore A Hole-In-One
The inaugural Carbon County Classic Frozen Fore appeared to be, by all counts, a success for the Saratoga Historical and Cultural Association
February 25, 2021
Dennis Sun: Coal is Still King
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "We learned this past week solar and wind energy alone are not going to cut it. During a normal summer, wind can provide around 60 percent of the power for the state of Texas, but during a harsh winter, its a different matter."
Dennis SunFebruary 25, 2021
Rod Miller: I Am Nate Champion
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "From the Union Pacific, through the cattle boom, the oil boom, the uranium boom and the coal boom, Wyoming has been content to allow ourselves to be colonized by outside interests."
Rod MillerFebruary 25, 2021
Wyoming’s Missing People: Part I
Imagine if your child left one day and never came home. Disappeared into thin air, never to be seen or heard from again.
February 25, 2021
International Scamming Operation Rips Off Gillette Woman
A remote access application scam surfaced in Campbell County Monday with one resident losing nearly $1,600, Gillette Police Department officials said
County 17February 25, 2021
21 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 638 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases increased by 33 on Wednesday as the state reported 44 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases.
February 25, 2021