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Black Hills Energy Warns Customers of Scam Attempts
Black Hills Energy has received reports from customers of attempted scam calls where the customer is told their bill is delinquent and service will be disconnected.
November 12, 2020
Yellowstone Sets Another Milestone With Busiest October In Recorded History
Continuing its trend this fall, Yellowstone National Park smashed another record, seeing its busiest October in recorded history.
November 12, 2020
Gordon Won’t Congratulate Biden, Trump Until Winner Officially Announced
Gov. Mark Gordon has become the first of Wyoming's top elected officials to speak out regarding last week's presidential election, but he didn't offer any congratulations.
November 12, 2020
Wyoming Dept. Of Health Clarifies What To Know Before Taking At-Home COVID Test
Before taking the free, at-home and (mostly) do-it-yourself coronavirus test that the Wyoming Department of Health is offering, there are some things you should know beforehand.
November 12, 2020
Total Active Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming Drop For First Time in Month
For the first time in more than one month, the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined Wednesday, according to Department of Health figures.
November 11, 2020
Cowboy Skill Games Gives $15,000 to Mullen Fire Volunteer Fire Departments
In a brief, brisk, cold, outdoor, socially-distanced, and masked ceremony, Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming on Wednesday donated $15,000 to the volunteer fire departments in southern Wyoming which fought the Mullen Fire earlier this fall.
November 11, 2020
The Second Amendment In A World Of President Biden, VP Harris, And Justice Barrett
Former US Attorney and guest columnist Kip Crofts writes: "It is futile to try to manage human behavior (violence) by trying to control inanimate objects (guns). It just doesnt work."
C.A. “Kip” CroftsNovember 11, 2020
University of Wyoming Moves To Online-Only Classes As Of Monday
University of Wyoming officials, faced with a significant increase in the number of active coronavirus cases among students and staff, will move to online-only classes on Monday
November 11, 2020
Gordon Uses CARES Money To Hire Extra Medical Workers
Wyoming will use federal coronavirus relief funds to bring additional medical personnel to the state to help hospitals deal with steep increases in patient loads caused by the virus.
November 11, 2020
Wyo Business Leaders Tell Gov Gordon: “We Are Losing The Battle” On Covid
While members of Wyoming's chambers of commerce agree something must be done to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state, they disagreed on how to accomplish that goal in an online meeting with Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday.
Bill SniffinNovember 11, 2020
Casper Police Rescue (Very Cute) Abandoned Rat
The Casper Police Department have already kicked off the holiday season by saving an adorable abandoned rat this week.
November 10, 2020
Wyoming Sets Record With 1,131 New Coronavirus Cases; 8,017 Active
A record number of new confirmed coronavirus cases was reported Tuesday as the states counties reported 1,131 new cases.
November 10, 2020
Thirteen Added Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed; 127 Total
Thirteen additional coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed bringing the total up to 127.
November 10, 2020
Resolution Requiring Mask Use In Natrona County Buildings Passes Unanimously
A resolution requiring the use of face masks by all those inside Natrona County buildings was approved unanimously Tuesday by county commissioners.
November 10, 2020
Survey: More Than Half Of Wyomingites Trust Trump’s COVID Leadership
More than half of surveyed Wyomingites approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling the coronavirus pandemic, with 54% strongly or somewhat approving of the way he is handling things.
November 10, 2020
Missing Carbon County Hunter’s Binoculars Found One Year Later
A missing Carbon County hunter's binoculars have been found more than a year after he went missing, but he is still gone.
November 10, 2020
Good News: Wyoming is Not the Fattest State In the Nation
Wyoming is not the fattest state in the nation according to a new survey.
November 10, 2020
Snow, High Winds Hit Portions Of Wyoming On Monday Night
Cold temperatures, wind and light snow hit northwestern and southeastern Wyoming this week as more normal November weather returned to the region.
November 10, 2020
Dave Simpson: Gotta Be A Pony In Here Somewhere…
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It looks like Republicans will likley hold on to the Senate. That throws a monkey wrench into liberal plans to expand the Supreme Court, end the legislative filibuster, add two new states to the union, repeal the Trump tax cuts, and make rich people pay their fair share. Oh yeah, and they want to phase out fossil fuels and put a cork in cows."
Dave SimpsonNovember 10, 2020
Sheridan Police Department to Hunt Deer In Town
The Sheridan Police Department is launching a program again that will harvest deer from the city limits of Sheridan.
November 10, 2020
Jonathan Lange: The Legacy Of Roy Edwards, A Wyoming Man
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "The Wyoming flag has been flying at half-mast all week. This is an honorable and fitting remembrance of Roy Edwards."
Jonathan LangeNovember 10, 2020
Cowboy Skill Games to Give $15,000 to Mullen Fire Volunteer Fire Departments
Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming will donate $15,000 to Mullen Fire area Volunteer Fire Departments on Wednesday to thank them for their heroic efforts.
November 10, 2020
Good News: Facial Recognition Software For Grizzlies Is Coming
Although it may not be as pivotal as a Covid-19 vaccine, if you were wondering when facial recognition software for grizzly bears might be developed, youre in luck.
November 10, 2020
Former Laramie County GOP Chair Says Trump Could Still Win Election
A former Laramie County Republican Chairman says the media is trying to "brainwash" everyone into thinking Joe Biden won the election.
November 10, 2020