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Winter-Like Storm Closes Wyoming Highways, Leaves Thousands Without Power
A strong winter-like storm left Wyoming highways closed and thousands of Wyoming residents without power on Tuesday as the weekends warm, mild weather was replaced with brisk winds, snow and frigid temperatures.
September 08, 2020
Almost 8K Wyomingites Without Power Due To Snow
Nearly 8,000 Wyomingites across the state are without electricity on Tuesday morning due to the September snow storm that's affecting the entire state.
September 08, 2020
Wyoming’s Winter Weather Shuts Down Multiple Roads Across State
Multiple roadways across Wyoming have been closed due to winter weather, according to updates from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
September 08, 2020
Don Day: Good Weather Coming Up But Not Until the Weekend
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says the wintry weather will stay around for a bit but the weekend should be great.
September 08, 2020
“Cancel Culture” Mob Pressures Wyo Native To Resign After Jacob Blake Tweet; “I Won’t Resign!” She Says
A Cheyenne woman studying journalism in Arizona has found herself at the center of a controversy after what she said was an attempt to add context to the story of a Black man shot by police in Wisconsin.
September 07, 2020
Hanna Residents Back Home After Town Threatened By Wildfire
Hanna residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday after the town was evacuated because of a wildfire burning approached the towns city limits.
September 07, 2020
Gordon Celebrates Louisa Swain, First Woman To Vote In U.S.
Gov. Mark Gordon celebrated women's suffrage on Friday by honoring the first woman to ever cast a ballot in the United States, the late Louisa Swain.
September 07, 2020
Wyoming Weather: Don Day Says This Snowstorm Is “The Real Deal”
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says to be prepared as this is a "very intense storm" for early September.
September 07, 2020
574 Active Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming Sunday
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased slightly on Saturday, growing by four to total 560 with new cases in eight counties.
September 06, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Mountains Jammed Over Labor Day Weekend
With snow predicted Monday night and Tuesday in many parts of the state, this truly signaled the end of the summer in many peoples minds.
Bill SniffinSeptember 06, 2020
Black Hills Energy Works To Return Natural Gas Service To The Town Of Hanna Following A Shut Down Due To Wildfire
At the request of fire officials, Black Hills Energy has safely shut off natural gas service to customers in Hanna.
September 06, 2020
Wyoming Weather: Get Ready For Snow
We had hoped that a change in the weather pattern would divert the wintry grim reaper. Ain't gonna happen.
September 04, 2020
Natrona County Man Becomes 42nd Wyoming Coronavirus Death
A Natrona County man has become the 42nd person to die in Wyoming from the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Friday.
September 04, 2020
Wyoming Highway Patrol Recognizes Wyoming Military Serving Abroad
In recognition of Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.) Friday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol posted a photograph of members of the Wyoming Air Guard who came together at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia.
September 04, 2020
Two LCCC Students Test Positive For COVID
Five Laramie County Community College students are in quarantine after two of the students tested positive for coronavirus, the college announced Friday.
September 04, 2020
Cheney Slams Biden, Pelosi For Not Speaking Out Against Defunding The Police
Cheney blasted Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for not speaking out against the "Defund the Police" movement.
September 04, 2020
Lander: A Microcosm Of Wyoming’s Growing Pains
Like many cities and towns across Wyoming, Lander residents are choosing up sides when it comes to zoning changes proposed for their communities.
Bill SniffinSeptember 04, 2020
Texas Family Searching For Missing Man Last Seen In Laramie
A Texas family is searching for a missing mentally disabled man who was last seen in Laramie in early August.
September 04, 2020
Wyoming Economic Indicators Up from May, Still Down From 2019
The indicators that point to Wyomings economic health improved slightly in June from May, but the states economic health remains worse than it was one year ago, according to a state report.
September 04, 2020
Study: Wyoming’s Favorite Snack Is Doritos
A recent study uncovered that Wyoming does have a favorite snack, and it's apparently Doritos chips, although it wasn't clear if Wyomingites preferred nacho cheese, cool ranch or another particular flavor.
September 04, 2020
28 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 608 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said 28 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases were reported on Thursday.
September 04, 2020
Gordon Releases Study Showing Benefits Of Coal Plant Retrofit
Equipping some Rocky Mountain Power coal-fired generating plants with carbon capture technology would provide greater benefits than simply retiring the plants as the company plans, according to a study released Thursday.
September 03, 2020
Liz Cheney on Nancy Pelosi Hair Salon Scandal: “Hairpocrisy!”
Liz Cheney jumped on Nancy Pelosi's claim that she was 'set-up' by a salon owner.
September 03, 2020
Due to Coronavirus, Wyoming Penitentiary Prisoners Let Out Of Cells 15 Minutes A Day
Inmates at the Wyoming State Penitentiary are on lockdown but are let out of their cells once a day for 15 minutes for a phone call or a shower.
September 03, 2020