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Western Wildfires: ‘Log It, Graze It, Or Watch It Burn’
There's the distinct feeling that unless something changes in the management of our national forest neighbor, watching it burn is a real possibility.
Dave SimpsonOctober 20, 2020
Wyoming’s Unemployment Drops Again, Down To 6.1% In September
Wyoming's unemployment has continued to fall after the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, falling half a percent to 6.1% in September.
October 20, 2020
Don Day: Winter Weather Coming This Weekend To Wyoming
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day said in his Tuesday forecast that a cold front is moving into the state later this week (Thursday and Friday) and a storm system will form over the weekend.
October 20, 2020
Grizzly Bear 399’s Cub Has Limp But Prognosis Good (We Hope)
One of 399's bear cubs apparently has a limp but appears to be doing better.
October 20, 2020
Wyoming State Park Traffic Explodes in 2020; Up By 1.8 Million
So far this year, Wyomings State Parks recorded 4.9 million visitors which is an increase of 1.8 million over last years record an increase of 34%.
October 20, 2020
UW College Of Agriculture Students Learn Hands-On Livestock Slaughter Skills
If you've always wanted to learn how to slaughter a pig, then the University of Wyoming has a class for you.
October 20, 2020
Newcastle Teens Hospitalized After Overdosing on Gummi Bears
Two Newcastle teenagers were flown down to Denver Children's Hospital after overdosing on marijuana-infused gummi bears.
October 20, 2020
Emaciated Black Bear Cub Euthanized in Lander
An emaciated black bear cub who had been separated from his mother was euthanized on Saturday morning in Lander.
October 19, 2020
Record 251 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming on Monday; 2,458 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming hit 2,458 after a record number of cases (251) were reported on Monday.
October 19, 2020
Wyoming Movie Theater Chain To Broadcast 1st Cowboys Game Of Season
On Saturday, the WyoMovies chain (which has locations in Casper, Cheyenne, Laramie and Rock Springs) will broadcast the Wyoming vs. the University of Nevada game on at least one of its screens in every location.
October 19, 2020
Nation’s Largest Muslim Civil Rights Group Condemns Powell Halloween Display
The country's largest Muslim civil rights organizations publicly condemned a Halloween display in Powell that caused an uproar on social media.
October 19, 2020
Mullen Fire Operations Wind Down; Fire At 69% Containment
As of Monday morning, the fire is at a 69% containment rate and just a little more than 800 people are working to combat it.
October 19, 2020
Bill Sniffin: 2020 Will Be Remembered As A Whirlpool Of Strange Events
It seems like we all have been in the middle of a vortex during this crazy year of 2020.
Bill SniffinOctober 19, 2020
Wyoming Voters: How To Turn Off Facebook’s Annoying Voter Reminders
If you are tired of getting bombarded by Facebook's never-ending voting reminders, there's a way to turn it off.
October 19, 2020
194 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 2,341 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased to 2,341 on Sunday with the report of 194 new confirmed cases and 15 new probable cases.
October 18, 2020
Record 248 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,114 Active
A record 248 new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active case amount up to 2,114.
October 16, 2020
Friday Mullen Fire Update: Crews Placing Contingency Lines West Of Centennial
While the Mullen Fire's activity has been low most of this week, fire crews are establishing a fire line west of Centennial to prepare for the worst case scenario, an official said Friday morning.
October 16, 2020
Barrasso: Fracking Is Number One Reason We Should Re-Elect Trump
Barrasso told host Maria Baritromo that Biden's fracking policy, or lack thereof, is the number one reason President Donald Trump should be re-elected.
October 16, 2020
Drug Arrest Prompted By Cracked Windshield Upheld By Wyoming Supreme Court
A cracked windshield was sufficient reason for Wyoming Highway Patrol officers to pull over a suspected drug dealer in a stop that led to his arrest on meth-related charges, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
October 16, 2020
Same-Sex Wapiti Couple Alleges Harassment By Neighbors
A same-sex couple in Wapiti said they had to call the police after a group of individuals who told them to move away from the area wouldn't leave their property.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
Gillette Fugitives Arrested In Utah After Shootout With Police
The Gillette couple, who are now facing a long list of felony charges, eluded authorities for days before shooting at law enforcement officials in Utah.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
Cody Outfitter: Bigots Not Allowed Our Store
Sunlight Sports owners Wes and Melissa Allen took to their business Facebook page this week to condemn those who believe in bigotry, telling any potential customers that if they hate others for things they can't change to not shop with them.
October 16, 2020
Police Called to Investigate Halloween Display in Powell
A Halloween display gone wrong has upset some Park County residents.
October 16, 2020
Seven COVID Cases in UW Sorority House Prompt Shutdown
Because of the cases among members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, all of the students in the house are being told to shelter in place.
October 16, 2020