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Astronomer: “Phenomenal” Peak Viewing of Orionids Meteor Showing Days Away
The Orionids meteor shower is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the year, according to NASA, and are known for their brightness and speed. They can travel at about 148,000 MPH into the Earth's atmosphere.
October 15, 2020
Near-Record 175 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,958 Active
A second day of near-record growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the state pushed the number of those cases seen since the pandemic began over 7,000 on Thursday.
October 15, 2020
Cody Man Tackled In Court After Arrested For Kicking, Spraying Cop With Energy Drink
Cody resident Frank Denbow is facing a felony charge for allegedly kicking a police officer in his chest and spraying him with a carbonated energy drink. He was later tackled in court.
Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2020
Northwest Wyoming Tourism Season A Mixed Bag
Tourism is one of the top industries in Park County - and this summer was a mixed bag for the businesses that depend on visitors.
Wendy CorrOctober 15, 2020
One-Fifth Of Wyoming’s Registered Already Cast Ballots
According to the Secretary of State's office, 55,755 of requested absentee ballots have already been returned, which includes those who have voted in person at an absentee polling place or at their county clerk's office.
October 15, 2020
Sorry, Wyoming’s Horrible Winds Are Not Uncommon For This Time of Year
Although the winds much of the state has been experiencing are terrible, it's not that uncommon.
October 15, 2020
UW’s COVID Testing Procedure To Double
The total number of tests administered weekly is expected to rise from about 6,000 at present to 15,000, making UWs testing program one of the most robust among universities in the nation.
October 15, 2020
Repair Work Main Focus Of Mullen Fire Crews On Thursday
Michael Williams, the public information officer for the Southern Area Blue Team (a type I management group), said that the fire hadn't grown since the Wednesday night update, currently affecting 176,371 acres. It is still at a 34% containment rate.
October 15, 2020
Weekend Mullen Fire Work Pays Off On Slow Wednesday, Official Says
It was a slow Wednesday when it came to Mullen Fire activity, officials confirmed in an evening update.
October 15, 2020
174 New Coronavirus Cases; 2nd Highest Daily Increase in Wyoming
Boosted by the second-highest single-day increase in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases since the illness was first detected in Wyoming, the states number of active cases grew by 133 Wednesday.
October 14, 2020
Wyoming Now Offering Free, At-Home Do-It-Yourself COVID Test Kits
The saliva is collected during a supervised, online telehealth visit with a Vault test supervisor, which requires an internet connection. Results are reported within 48 hours of when the sample arrives at the lab.
October 14, 2020
Wyomingites Still Divided Over Whether COVID Is Real Threat
Wyoming residents surveyed by the University of Wyoming remain divided over whether the coronavirus is a real threat or has been blown out of proportion.
October 14, 2020
911 Call, Tox Reports Released In Fatal South Dakota AG Crash
Jason Ravnsborg quickly told the 911 dispatcher he hit "something...that was in the middle of the road" when he called for help on Sept. 12, according to a transcript of the call released recently by officials.
October 14, 2020
Man Charged With Transporting Meth After Being Pulled Over For Going 92MPH
Two individuals were arrested on Tuesday after the Wyoming Highway Patrol found two pounds of methamphetamine in their car.
October 14, 2020
Bison Herd Keep Tourists Away From Calf In Yellowstone
Tourists managed to avoid being treated like a "Mortal Kombat" character, thankfully, after encountering a herd of bison in Yellowstone recently.
October 14, 2020
Wednesday Mullen Fire Update: Firefighters Battling 75MPH Winds
Firefighters have expanded the containment line around the fire from 30% to 34%.
October 14, 2020
Pittsburgh Family Spots Pack of Wolves; Doesn’t Attempt to Pet or Ride Them
The Campbell family from Pittsburgh, PA spotted a pack of wolves and didn't attempt to pet them or take them home.
October 14, 2020
Dave Simpson: Our Nightmare Year Ain’t Over Yet
We still have two months and a bitter, angry, hateful presidential election to go, that could well be tied up in the courts for weeks, if not months.
Dave SimpsonOctober 14, 2020
Grand Teton National Park Smashes All-Time Visitation Record For September
Park statistics show that September 2020 saw the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of September.
October 13, 2020
112 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,726 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health, said 112 new coronavirus cases were reported Tuesday bringing the total number of active cases up to 1,726.
October 13, 2020
Three Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Coronavirus Toll To 57
The deaths included older adults from Lincoln, Washakie and Albany counties, one of which had been hospitalized.
October 13, 2020
C.J. Box Posts New Trailer For Upcoming TV Show ‘Big Sky’
Wyoming author C.J. Box posted a new trailer on Tuesday for his forthcoming TV show "Big Sky".
October 13, 2020
Report: Wyoming Is One Of Nation’s Most Politically-Engaged States
Personal finance website WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 11 key indicators of political engagement, ranging from the percentage of registered voters in the 2016 presidential election to total political contributions per adult population.
October 13, 2020
Roger Huckfeldt: National Democrats Are No Friends Of Wyoming
Without the Electoral College, a few large cities on the coasts would control virtually everything politically.
October 13, 2020