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Wyoming Officials Request Early Presidential Debate In Wyoming
Three of Wyomings top elected officials are recommending that Wyoming host an early presidential debate.
August 10, 2020
Wyoming Officials Dedicate Malcolm Wallop Park In Sheridan
Sheridan held a dedication ceremony for the park, with Rob Wallace, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Mike Enzi and former Sen. Al Simpson speaking at the event.
August 10, 2020
Gordon: UW Students Could Receive CARES Funds Due To COVID Impact
University of Wyoming students could receive up to $3,250 in federal coronavirus relief funds to help pay their school expenses in the fall semester, Gov. Mark Gordon announced in a news release Friday.
August 10, 2020
Dead Man Found; Search For Missing Boy Continues In Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County authorities are searching for a missing boy after he and his father disappeared from their campsite over the weekend. The man was found dead on Saturday.
August 10, 2020
Huge Crowd Attends Opening Of National Military Museum In Dubois
Huge crowds attended the grand opening of the 140,000 square foot National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois this weekend.
August 10, 2020
35 New Wyoming Coronavirus Cases; 559Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said 35 new confirmed cases were detected in Wyoming on Sunday, pushing the number of active cases up to 559.
August 09, 2020
Brace For Impact
Before you vote in the Aug. 18 primary, consider who you want in the cockpit at this time of crisis. And after you vote, start thinking about what you are willing to sacrifice and/or contribute to help keep our plane in the air.
Mandy FabelAugust 09, 2020
Black Hills Energy Recognized 811 Day
For every digging project, no matter how large or small, call or click 811, its free, its safe and its the law. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree, and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting.
August 08, 2020
Wyoming Legislators Host Lunch For Disabled Vets at Devils Tower
Crook County legislators Ogden Driskill and Tyler Lindholm on Friday hosted lunch for a group of 20+ disabled veterans who were on their way to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
August 07, 2020
Southeastern, Central Wyoming Under Red Flag Warning Until Late Friday
Much of southeastern Wyoming is under a red flag warning until late Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
August 07, 2020
Update: Video Footage From Casper Police Shootout Released
The Casper Police Department reported a deceased individual was discovered following an exchange of gunfire at a residence in Casper.
August 07, 2020
Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputy Catches Escaped Emu Without Getting a Roundhouse Kick to the Head
A Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy successfully wrangled an escaped emu without getting a Chuck Norris-like roundhouse kick to the head.
August 07, 2020
‘Squaw Teats’ Should Remain On The Map, Park County Commissioners Say
The Park County Commission voted to oppose a proposal that would rename a pair of summits known as 'Squaw Teats' to 'Crow Woman Buttes'.
August 07, 2020
35 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 566 Active
The new confirmed cases were reported in 10 counties: Fremont, Goshen, Laramie, Lincoln, Park, Sheridan, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta and Washakie.
August 06, 2020
State Rep. Andi Clifford: COVID-19 Has Infected Members Of My Family
My family has been infected with COVID-19, personally reminding us that our actions affect the well-being of others.
August 06, 2020
Northern Arapaho Tribe Reports Coronavirus Death
A Fremont County man has died as a result of the coronavirus, bringing to 28 the number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to the illness.
August 06, 2020
Grand Teton Mountain Goat Hunts To Resume in September; Gordon Supports
Gov. Gordon expressed support for Grand Teton National Parks plan to manage mountain goats using volunteers to kill a limited number of the animals.
August 06, 2020
Gordon Launches Wyoming CARES Funds Transparency Website
Gov. Mark Gordon has created a page on the Wyoming Sense budget transparency website to see how the state is utilizing federal dollars awarded through the CARES Act.
August 06, 2020
Two Fires Kick Off Yellowstone Fire Season
Two lightning-ignited wildfires were started in the park earlier this week.
August 06, 2020
Yellowstone Hot Spring Goes Dormant
One of Yellowstone's hot springs has gone dormant, with no real indication of when it will become active again.
August 06, 2020
Ray Hunkins: 100 Years Ago This Month, Wyoming Became The Equality State. Here Is How That Happened
One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, the United States Secretary of State issued a proclamation declaring that thirty-eight states had ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, granting women the right to vote.
August 06, 2020
2020 Continues: Idaho Police Department Wrangles Escaped Alligator
While Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area is dealing with a record number of grizzly bear attacks, Idaho has alligators.
August 06, 2020
Requests For Newest Wyoming Relief Programs Top $100 Million
Requests for more than $100 million in coronavirus relief for businesses were received in the first four hours after applications began being accepted for the latest relief programs.
August 06, 2020
Gordon: Even Counties With Low Coronavirus Rates Need To Follow Health Orders
In his weekly press conference, Gov Mark Gordon said even counties with low rates of the coronavirus need to follow state health orders.
August 05, 2020