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Ammo Shortage Continues in Wyoming
Shawn Wagner, the owner of Wagners Outdoor Outfitters in Casper, said he has never seen an ammo shortage like this one.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Let Wyoming & Other Conservative States Lead On Reducing National Debt
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "I recently introduced the Pay Down the Debt Act, a bill that would prevent any federal grant funds refused by a fiscally responsible state government from going to another state."
Sen. Cynthia LummisMay 23, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Economy Is Reason Behind High Grocery, Gas Prices
Just days after U.S. Sen. John Barrasso praised President Joe Biden for his willingness to work with Republicans over an infrastructure deal, the senator reversed course and went back to criticizing the president for the current state of the economy.
May 21, 2021
Wyoming Eliminates College Mask Requirements, Venue Capacity Limits
After more than a year of being implemented, Wyoming has eliminated the college mask requirement and venue capacity limits.
May 21, 2021
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Allowed to Have Open Containers This Year
The Sturgis City Council has agreed to change city ordinances to allow attendees at the town's famed motorcycle rally to drink beer or wine outside of bars or restaurants.
May 21, 2021
Wyoming Rest Areas Busy As They Reopen on Friday
For the first time in nearly a year, Wyoming rest stops opened up on Friday morning and cars were lining up before the 6am opening.
May 21, 2021
Big Boy 4014 to Run Again, Likely In August
Union Pacific Railroads famed Big Boy 4014 locomotive, the worlds largest steam-driven locomotive, will run again this year,
May 21, 2021
Bouchard Releases Video Announcing Teen Pregnancy, Marriage From Florida Days
Congressional candidate Anthony released a video announcing he impregnated and married a teenage girl when he was also a teen living in Florida.
May 21, 2021
Gillette Man Pleads Not Guilty To Abusing Infant Son, Breaking 31 Bones
A Gillette man accused of breaking dozens of his infant sons bones pled not guilty to 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse in District Court this week
County 17May 21, 2021
Park County Will Continue Upkeep For Road to Ghost Town of Kirwin
The ghost town of Kirwin, Wyoming will remain accessible as Park County will continue to maintain a forest road to get there.
May 21, 2021
195 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 618 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said it received reports of 195 new laboratory-confirmed cases Thursday, the largest single-day increase since Feb. 4.
May 20, 2021
Neiman-Owned Sawmill To Shut Down Friday Due To Shortage of Timber
A lumber mill in South Dakota owned by a Hulett, Wyoming family is closing down on Friday due to shortages in available timber.
Wendy CorrMay 20, 2021
National Chicken Wing Shortage Hits Wyoming: Josh Allen’s Favorite Spot Now Selling Thighs
A national chicken wing shortage has caused Josh Allen's favorite wing restaurant in Wyoming -- Weitzels Wings -- to serve thighs instead of wings.
May 20, 2021
Grand Teton Saw Busiest April on Record
Grand Teton National Park saw its busiest April in recorded history this year, with 87,739 recreation visits last month.
May 20, 2021
Wyoming One Of The Most Skeptical States In Country For COVID, Vaccine
A new report from a national think tank showed Wyoming has one of the highest proportions of COVID skeptics in the country.
May 20, 2021
Cheney Backs Independent Commission To Investigate Capitol Invasion
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted in support this week of Congress creating an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
May 20, 2021
Thursday Travel: Thermopolis Hosts Vintage Hat Show This Weekend
The Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center in Thermopolis will host a Vintage Hat Show on Saturday featuring models wearing more than a centurys worth of hats collected by the museum over the years.
May 20, 2021
Riverton Medical District Signs Letter of Intent to Affiliate with Billings Clinic
A group of Riverton business and community leaders on Wednesday announced plans to build a new hospital in Riverton.
May 19, 2021
Highway Patrol To Ticket Drivers Who Pull Over To Look At Bears On Togwotee Pass
What started as a handful of people occasionally watching a grizzly has now turned into large crowds of people getting out of their illegally parked vehicles, creating a serious safety issue along this busy highway.
May 19, 2021
Bureau Of Land Management Offers $1,000 to Adopt Wild Horses
To encourage more people to adopt a wild horse, the Bureau of Land Management is offering an incentive of up to $1,000.
May 19, 2021
No New Covid-19 Deaths, Cases Reported From Wyoming Nursing Homes
Wyoming joined six other states in reporting zero COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes within the most recent four-week period.
County 17May 19, 2021
Suspect Escapes Cops During Early Morning Pursuit In Gillette
As the suspect continued to flee through residential areas, deputies terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns
County 17May 19, 2021
Wyoming’s Numbers Putting Mining Job Losses At 25% Are Misleading, Mining Assoc Says
Losses in coal were exacerbated by the pandemic, but also reflective of the sectors continued decline since 2012 due to market pressure from a decline in coal usage by utilities, along with low natural gas prices, coals biggest competitor
The Center SquareMay 19, 2021
Jeffree Star Offers Up Details About His Casper Car Accident
Makeup mogul and YouTube star Jeffree Star has posted a video blog detailing the car accident that landed him and his best friend in the hospital last month.
May 19, 2021