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Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunter Indicted For Damaging Yellowstone Cemetery
A man who was on the hunt for the alleged $1 million treasure chest buried by the late Forrest Fenn was indicted last month for damage he caused to Yellowstone National Park.
October 23, 2020
Cheney: Amy Coney Barrett Has “Blown Away Every Democrat Who’s Tried To Trip Her Up”
Liz Cheney said she was so impressed at how Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has held up under partisan attacks.
October 22, 2020
Woman Injured After Jeep Plunges Down Cliff Is Improving
A woman who survived a horrifying Jeep accident near Telluride, Colorado is improving but has an estimated two years of rehab in front of her.
October 22, 2020
Record Number Of Hospitalizations As Active Coronavirus Cases Climb
Figures from individual hospitals in Wyoming show the available space in ICU rooms is beginning to run low.
October 22, 2020
Seven More COVID Deaths Brings Wyoming’s Total To 68
An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for the coronavirus have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 22, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Express Disappointment About Stimulus Package Being Voted Down (Again)
U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso were two of 44 senators that voted to pass the bill through the Senate on Wednesday. It was mostly Republicans who voted to pass the bill, and a majority of Democrats (51 total senators) who voted it down.
October 22, 2020
Laramie Wind Project Protestors Concerned About Turbine Blades Breaking
With reports of wind turbine blades breaking and falling off, some protestors of an Albany County wind project point to that as another example that state and local regulations need to be reconsidered.
October 22, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Anonymous Attacks On A Wyoming Church Are Deeply Wrong
An anonymous attacker has published threats against Open Door Church in Gillette, Wyoming.
Jonathan LangeOctober 22, 2020
Near-Record Rise In New Cases Brings Active Cases To 2,717
Another day of a near-record increase in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming pushed the total number of active cases seen in the state to 2,717.
October 21, 2020
Legislature Will Have To Examine What Services Not To Offer, Gordon Says
The states next round of budget cuts will require the Legislature to carefully examine what services the state should stop providing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
October 21, 2020
Gordon on Covid-19: When We Act Irresponsibly, “Our Patriotism Has Gone Awry”
Gov. Mark Gordon had strong words for people in Wyoming who disregard precautionary measures -- like wearing masks -- designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
October 21, 2020
Wyoming Ranked No. 1 For Business Tax Climate
For the seventh consecutive year, Wyoming has been ranked the top state in the nation by a tax policy group for its business tax climate.
October 21, 2020
Wyoming Submits Plan For Distributing, Administering COVID Vaccine
Wyoming has submitted its initial plan for distributing and administering a coronavirus vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
October 21, 2020
Park County Sheriff’s Office Saves Man From Shoshone River Drainage
Search and rescue personnel in Park County saved a man over the weekend who had fallen into a ravine, broken his leg and could not get out.
October 21, 2020
C.J. Box’s “Big Sky” TV Show Trailer Draws 25 Million Views In First 3 Days
The numbers are in and it seems that people are ready for mid-November for the premiere of "Big Sky," the series adapted from the Cassie Dewell novels by Wyoming author C.J. Box.
October 21, 2020
The Tragedy of 2020 Continues: Charlie Brown Halloween No Longer on TV
For the first time ever, Charlie Brown's annual Halloween show will not be aired on broadcast television.
October 21, 2020
146 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,521 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases increased by 146 on Tuesday, bringing the total seen since the pandemic began to 8,070.
October 21, 2020
Driver, Perhaps With No Functioning Brain, Arrested After Attempting to Elude Troopers In Stolen Vehicle
A South Dakota woman is in custody after trying to elude troopers in a stolen vehicle which did not have the ability to sprout wings.
October 20, 2020
Laramie County Asks For Mandatory Mask Rule
Laramie Countys health officer will ask the state for an order requiring the use of facemasks within the county to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
October 20, 2020
Bear Sings In Tree, Deserves Record Deal
No tourists could be seen trying to bother the bear, so that is likely not the reason the bear was "singing" in the tree last week.
October 20, 2020
Four More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll To 61
Four more coronavirus-related deaths have been confirmed, bringing Wyoming's total death count to 61 since the pandemic began in March.
October 20, 2020
Barrasso: Expansion of Supreme Court Very Real Threat Under Biden
Sen. Barrasso said if Joe Biden wins the presidency, there is a "very real threat" the Supreme Court would be expanded.
October 20, 2020
Travelers From Wyoming Required To Quarantine In 15 States
Wyoming residents visiting 15 states and Washington, D.C. are being asked to keep to themselves for two weeks.
October 20, 2020
COVID Spike Puts Strain On Park County Medical Facilities
In about two weeks, the number of active coronavirus cases in Park County has spiked from 52 to 154. And that surge has put a strain on the services that Cody and Powell medical facilities can offer.
Wendy CorrOctober 20, 2020