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VA Dedicates New National Cemetery in Cheyenne
Cheyenne National Cemetery is the first VA national cemetery in Wyoming. At full capacity it will be able to accommodate just over 7,000 interments.
October 08, 2020
Yellowstone Records Busiest September Ever
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Yellowstone National Park has now concluded its busiest September on record.
October 08, 2020
Gordon Gets Flu Shot; Urges Citizens To Do The Same Especially With Covid Threat
Gov. Gordon is urging Wyoming citizens to get a flu shot this year. Wyoming ranks 48th in the country for flu vaccinations
October 08, 2020
Thursday AM Mullen Fire Update: Huge Amounts of Dead Lodgepole Pine Creating Resistance
The cooler temperatures this week have been critical in helping firefighters put water on hot spots and preparing to contain the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, officials announced Thursday morning.
October 08, 2020
Centennial Resident Talks Anxiety, Fears Of Possible Evacuation
Centennial has been under a pre-evacuation notice for a few weeks, with the Albany County Sheriff's Office reiterating over the weekend that the pre-evacuation order still stood: residents should be prepared to leave their homes at a moment's notice.
October 08, 2020
Despite Federal Judge’s Order, William Perry Pendley Remains Head Of Bureau Of Land Management
Two weeks after a federal judge in Montana ruled the Trump administrations choice to direct the Bureau of Land Management rose to his position illegally, William Perry Pendley told an audience in Cody that the decision has changed nothing.
October 08, 2020
Praying For The Guy They Despise?
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill said Friday they are praying for the recovery of the man Joe on the previous Tuesday night called a liar, a racist, a clown, the worst president we've ever had, and who he told to shut up.
Dave SimpsonOctober 08, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Fire Update: Fire Inches Closer To Ryan Park
Firefighters spent much of the day conducting structure assessments, prep work and ordering supplies to keep the Mullen Fire at bay, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 08, 2020
Barrasso: Pelosi Doesn’t Want Coronavirus Stimulus Package Deal
"I don't believe Nancy Pelosi actually wants a deal," he said. "I wish she did. I think she views this as something that would give the president something of a victory prior to the election and she won't do it."
October 07, 2020
Bull Elk Gores Golfer on Colorado Golf Course; Slices Kidney in Half
Almost just like the movie Happy Gilmore, a golfer was attacked by a wild animal and paid the price.
October 07, 2020
115 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,342 Active
The number of people sick with the coronavirus in Wyoming increased to 1,342 on Wednesday with the reporting of more than 100 new confirmed case around the state.
October 07, 2020
Gigantic 1,400 Pound Alaskan Brown Bear Wins Fat Bear Week Championship
The bear that shares its name with a jumbo jet '747' won the most prestigious fat-bear competition in the world.
October 07, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Praises Wyoming’s Scenery, “No B.S.” People
Motley Cruë bassist has continued his praise of Wyoming, hailing the lower cost of living, the outdoor recreation opportunities and the "no B.S. type of people" that you don't normally encounter in Los Angeles.
October 07, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: Aircraft To Drop Retardant On Albany Area
It will look like an airshow in the Albany area on Wednesday, since many aircraft will be coming in to help manage the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 07, 2020
Trump Rare Earth Executive Order Could Be Good News For Wyoming Mining
An executive order aimed at expanding the countrys production of critical minerals could be a boon to both producers of rare earth minerals and uranium, according to a leader in Wyomings mining industry.
October 07, 2020
After Truck Plummets Down Beartooth Pass, Towing Bill Could Reach Six Figures
A Nevada residents borrowed pickup plummeted hundreds of feet over a cliff last month. Now, the driver faces a six-digit bill to have the vehicle removed.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 161k-Acres, Excessive Dead Lodgepole Pine Making Efforts Difficult
Less-than-ideal conditions to fight the blaze will continue for a few more days although Wednesday will see a decrease in wind speeds.
October 07, 2020
Black Bear Breaks Into Estes Park YMCA To Raid Refrigerator
It's 2am. You hear a noise. You decide to investigate. And you see a bear walking down the hall. First thing you do? Grab your phone and film it.
October 07, 2020
91 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; At 1,299 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined slightly Tuesday as the state recorded 146 recoveries from the illness.
October 06, 2020
Gordon Asks Wyo National Guard To Assist In COVID Contact Tracing
Members of the Wyoming National Guard will be assisting the Wyoming Department of Health in its efforts to collect information about people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Moves From 4th to 7th State With Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
Wyoming has moved down two spots in an updated ranking of states that have the fewest coronavirus restrictions in the nation, coming in at number seven.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Mail Carrier Faces Jail After Allegedly Throwing Away Voter Guides
A mail carrier in Fremont County faces up to two years in jail after being accused of throwing away mail, including voter guides, sent to residents of South Pass City and Atlantic City.
October 06, 2020
Tuesday Morning Mullen Fire Update: 161K Acres Affected
Firefighters will spend much of Tuesday working to combat fire "fingers," a small area protruding from the main body of the fire, that have been pushed in various directions inside of Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health To Offer At-Home Do-It-Yourself COVID Tests
The Wyoming Department of Health will soon offer free, at-home saliva coronavirus tests, state public health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist announced during a news conference on Monday.
October 06, 2020