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Hiker Dies On Trail At Glacier National Park
A man died while hiking a trail in Glacier National Park earlier this week, according to the National Park Service.
July 30, 2020
Man Searches For Grizzly, Man Finds Grizzly, Man Gets Attacked by Grizzly
A Choteau, Montana man was attacked by a grizzly bear after successfully searching and finding the grizzly bear.
July 30, 2020
Dubois’ $100 Million National Military Museum To Open On August 7
The $100 million National Museum of Military Vehicles south of Dubois, Wyoming will open on Friday, August 7.
Bill SniffinJuly 30, 2020
Gordon Announces Applications for $225 Million In Business Relief Funding Open On August 4
The Relief Fund and Mitigation Fund make an additional $225 million available to Wyoming businesses and nonprofits.
July 30, 2020
Wyoming’s Budget Picture Improves Slightly, But Still Horrible
Gov. Gordon said although there was a slight improvement, the overall fiscal situation remains dire.
July 29, 2020
39 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 582 Total Active
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 39 new coronavirus cases, both laboratory-confirmed and probable, were reported Wednesday.
July 29, 2020
Officials: Wyoming High School Sports Will Begin As Scheduled
All of Wyoming's fall high school sports will begin as they were originally scheduled, officials announced Tuesday.
July 29, 2020
Chancey Williams To Perform Free Concert In Sturgis During Rally
Wyoming-based group Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band will perform a free concert during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which will be held from Aug. 7-16.
July 29, 2020
One Unexpected (And Stupid) Result From the Coronavirus: More Smoking
Perhaps the stupidest development as a result of the coronavirus is that theres a smoking resurgence in the country.
July 29, 2020
Gordon: If You Want To Kill Wyoming’s Economy, Don’t Wear A Mask
If youre dead set on taking down Wyomings economy, dont wear one of these, he said, indicating his own mask.
July 28, 2020
Wyoming Sees Largest Increase in Coronavirus Cases with 64
The Wyoming Dept of Health said the state on Tuesday saw its largest increase in new laboratory cases since the pandemic began 64.
July 28, 2020
Wyoming Budget Shortfall Improves to Negative $1.4 Billion
In a press conference on Tuesday, Gov Gordon said WYDOT could be eliminated and it wouldn't put a dent in the budget shortfall.
July 28, 2020
Dave Simpson: Up Where Distancing Is No Problem
Nice to know that 2020 isn't nearly as rotten a year if we can just get far enough away from members of our own species.
Dave SimpsonJuly 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Alder Bugs Are Bugging My Trees This Summer
We live along Big Dickinson Creek in Lander and have an abundance of what I thought were River Willow trees along its banks. They are junk trees.
Bill SniffinJuly 28, 2020
Uinta County Man Becomes Wyoming’s 26th Coronavirus Death
A Uinta County man who recently died in another state has been added to Wyoming's total number of deaths related to the coronavirus, bringing the number to 26.
July 28, 2020
Gordon Extends Current Public Health Orders Again, To Last Until Aug. 15
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday afternoon that Wyoming's current public health orders will remain in place until at least Aug. 15 as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state.
July 28, 2020
Sweetwater County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Horses
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department confirmed Tuesday that it was looking into a report of a man sexually abusing horses.
July 28, 2020
Officials Investigating Possible Arson At Glacier National Park
Staff at Glacier National Park and Flathead Crimestoppers are investigating multiple suspected arson fires that started in the North Fork area of the park last week.
July 28, 2020
Sturgis Organizers Expect Lower Turnout After Coronavirus Spike, Band Cancellations
In one week, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has lost six of its headlining performers for the 2020 event.
July 28, 2020
Report: Wyoming One Of The Worst States For Dating
As many Tinder users throughout the state can agree, personal finance website WalletHub has declared Wyoming one of the worst states for dating.
July 28, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Mexican Communist Experiment Worth Remembering
This week marks 100 years since the end of Mexicos revolution (1910-1920). It established a communist constitution that became a model for the USSR.
Jonathan LangeJuly 28, 2020
Wyoming Reports 582 Active Cases Monday As 45 New Cases Surface
Thirteen counties reported new laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus Monday, pushing the number of active cases in the state up to 582.
July 27, 2020
Wyoming Agencies To Provide 500K Masks To State School Districts
Three Wyoming state agencies have partnered to deliver 500,000 face coverings to school districts across the state.
July 27, 2020
Surprised Hiker Captures Video of Grizzly Barreling Down on Two Mountain Goats
No word if the mountain goat survived. The hiker, for some reason, chose not to run after the grizzly to get the footage.
July 27, 2020