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Wyoming Angler Obliterates “White Sucker” Fishing Record
The 5.6 pound fish obliterated the old record of 4.4 pounds and was caught by Edwards on March 20 in the Wind River.
May 11, 2020
Grizzly Bear Relocated From Cody To Dubois
The bear was captured for killing livestock on private lands near the South Fork of the Shoshone River, southwest of Cody. T
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus Cases To 510, Recoveries To 451
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 510 on Monday as six new cases were reported in three counties.
May 11, 2020
Wyoming Bipartisanship on Display in Wall Street Journal
One example of the two parties actually getting along occurred just last week in a Wyoming-focused video published on the Wall Street Journal.
May 11, 2020
Restaurants, Bars Can Open Except in Fremont, Laramie, Platte, And Teton Counties
Every county but Fremont, Laramie, Teton, and Platte have asked for, and received, state approval for exemptions or variances to the health orders put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
May 11, 2020
Newly Discovered Comet Could Be Brightest In Decades
Night sky watchers in May could be rewarded with a look at a bright new comet as well as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, a University of Wyoming staff member said.
May 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Masks, Social Distancing Define The Class Of 2020 Graduations
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, just about every normal graduation in America has been canceled. And in their places are some unique ways to celebrate.
Bill SniffinMay 11, 2020
Casper Turns To Mascot To Encourage Census Response
Buzz, a large bee, has appeared in parades, meetings and on television. In early April, Buzz even rode Caspers transit system, The Bus, to acquaint riders with the importance of completing their Census 2020 forms.
May 11, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Top 500
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 500 on Sunday, with eight new cases being detected, according to the state Department of Health.
May 10, 2020
Gov Gordon, Other GOP Govs, Claim Success In Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
Gov. Mark Gordon and four other GOP governors claimed success in how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic
May 10, 2020
The Press Must Be Allowed In The State Capitol For The Special Legislative Session
In short, reporters, the eyes and ears of the public, need to be allowed into the Capitol to watch this special session.
May 09, 2020
Bill Sniffin: When God Created Mothers; Have A Wonderful Weekend!
A special note to my own 96-year old mother, my wife Nancy and our daughters, Alicia, Shelli and Amber, who are also mothers plus daughter in law Lisa Sniffin and finally, granddaughter Mallory Barnett.
Bill SniffinMay 08, 2020
Wyoming’s Reservation System for Camping May Be Permanent
The state will reassess the reservation system at the end of the summer to determine if it is permanent or not.
May 08, 2020
Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys Open In Lincoln County
Lincoln County has become the states first to be allowed to reopen its movie theaters and bowling alleys.
May 08, 2020
Who Are “Bitter Creek Betty” and “I-90 Jane Doe”?
The news of an Iowa man being arrested in two Wyoming cold cases could mean that the mysteries of "Bitter Creek Betty" and "I-90 Jane Doe" are one step closer to being solved.
May 08, 2020
Restaurants/Bars Open For Indoor Service in Carbon, Converse, Johnson, Natrona, Sweetwater Counties
Restaurants and bars in five more counties will be able to serve their patrons inside under exemptions from the states public health orders approved by state officials.
May 08, 2020
Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild To Hold Virtual Festival Saturday
The festival is acting as a fundraiser for the guild, since in their work to keep Wyoming craft breweries' doors open, they now need to do the same for themselves.
May 08, 2020
New Coronavirus Cases In Fremont County Bring Total To 483
The department, in its daily update on the coronavirus, reported that Fremont County increase pushed the states total of confirmed coronavirus cases to 483.
May 07, 2020
Gordon Opens Wyoming Restaurants And Bars By May 15
All Wyoming restaurants and bars will be allowed to open if they follow certain safeguards to protect against a resurgence of coronavirus.
May 07, 2020
Gordon Keeps In-State Camping Reservation System; Cancels Out-Of-State Camping
Gov Mark Gordon announced Thursday that the in-state camping reservation system will stay put. He also canceled out of state camping in State Parks.
May 07, 2020
Cody Spends $10k On Poop-Testing Coronavirus Machine
The good news is its not something people have to attach to themselves after having a burrito dinner.
May 07, 2020
Dave Simpson: It’s Almost Time To Get Out of Dodge
My inalienable right to get a haircut has only this week been restored by our governor (just in time to avoid a Billy Ray Cyrus mullet).
Dave SimpsonMay 07, 2020
Restaurants/Bars Can Open in Converse, Hot Springs, Washakie, & Sweetwater Counties
Restaurants, bars and coffee houses in four more counties have won approval to operate on a limited basis.
May 07, 2020
Grizzly Captured, Euthanized In Wapiti
A grizzly was bear captured and euthanized in Wapiti earlier this week after repeatedly breaking into a chicken coop.
May 07, 2020