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Colorado Wildlife Officials Uncertain Why Black Bear Attacked, Followed Woman

Colorado Wildlife Officials Uncertain Why Black Bear Attacked, Followed Woman

Colorado wildlife agents are trying to determine why a black bear attacked a woman on a hiking trail in Denver and then followed her for 30 minutes despite her shouting and throwing rocks at it. The woman who took video of the encounter said it was "circling her."

Mark HeinzJune 24, 2026

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Rancher Claims Outhouse Dispute The Reason Amish Community Leaving Hulett

A Sheridan rancher says an "asinine, stupid" outhouse crackdown is pushing Amish families out of the Hulett area. He said landowners were threatened with fines of up to $30,000 per day if they failed to comply with outhouse regulations.

Kate MeadowsJune 24, 2026

Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner, who works as a financial advisor, was “discharged” from his broker clearinghouse company in late April on allegations that he “engaged in unapproved outside business activity,” federal filings say.

Wyoming Congressional Candidate Reid Rasner Fired By Clearinghouse

Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner, who works as a financial advisor, was “discharged” from his broker clearinghouse company in late April on allegations that he “engaged in unapproved outside business activity,” federal filings say.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2026

A Casper teen accused of attacking his mother led police to a hidden cache of stolen firearms tucked behind a secret wall in his bedroom.

Casper Teen Charged As Adult After Fight With Mom Leads To Cache Of Stolen Guns

A Casper teen accused of attacking his mother led police to a hidden cache of stolen firearms and credit cards tucked behind a secret wall in his bedroom. Honor Jason Wickert is being charged as an adult with four felonies and several misdemeanors.

Kolby FedoreJune 24, 2026

Adam Fink, the owner of Laird Sanitation LLC (“Got Poop?”) in Greybull, says trying to retrieve anything that's fallen into an outhouse, portable toilet, or vault toilet isn't worth the risk and effort.

Wyoming Outhouse Expert Says Retrieving Sunglasses From Vault Toilets Is Bad Idea

The owner of a Wyoming sanitation company said it's not worth it to jump in a vault toilet to retrieve sunglasses like a man in California did last week. “It's anywhere from 3 to 10 feet deep,” he said. “If you jump in, you may not be touching bottom."

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

Left Hand (left) was 22 years old when he snuck away from the agency at Fort Robinson and ended up fighting with the Sioux and Cheyenne in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

The Arapaho Five: Unsuspecting Braves Who Fought Custer 150 Years Ago This Week

Five young Arapaho braves snuck off from Fort Robinson 150 years ago this week and fought the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, where General Custer met his demise. They later told their story to actor and adopted member of the Arapaho tribe, Tim McCoy.

Jackie DorothyJune 24, 2026

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Boomers Rejoice: McDonald's Iconic Fried Apple Pie Returns To Wyoming For 250th

My assignment was to write a story about the reintroduction of McDonald’s iconic dessert, the fried apple pie, which hasn’t been available under the golden arches since 1992. The pie went on sale a week early in Wyoming, not Tuesday as was nationally advertised.

Kerry DrakeJune 24, 2026

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35 Candidates, Including Two Wyo Gov Hopefuls, Sign Love Your Enemies Pledge

The Wyoming group that launched a civility movement after the killing of Charlie Kirk has gotten 35 candidates to sign a peacemaker pledge to love their enemies. That includes gubernatorial candidates Eric Barlow and Megan Degenfelder.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2026

Microsoft’s land-development manager Rachel Irwing said Microsoft is willing to work with the city in whatever way is beneficial for both the city and the company's project.

Cheyenne OK’s Huge Microsoft Annexation, Rejects $50M Community Benefits Deal

Cheyenne’s City Council moved a massive 3,500-acre data center annexation closer to approval Monday night, rejecting an effort to secure a $50 million community benefits agreement that Mayor Patrick Collins recently described as "extortion."

Renée JeanJune 23, 2026

"Sunrise coming up over Skyline Drive to College Ave in Rock Springs by the hospital."

Now That It's Summer, Wyoming Is Losing Daylight Every Day

Parts of Wyoming saw more than 15 hours of daylight on June 21, the summer solstice. Now the days are getting shorter. “It’s not that noticeable now, but we’ll be losing two minutes per day by the end of July," said UW planetarium's Max Gilbraith.

Andrew RossiJune 23, 2026

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Wyoming Lawmakers Call For Raises For Prosecutors And Judges

Wyoming lawmakers started work Tuesday to lift the upper limit on county prosecutors' salaries from $153,700 to $180,000. The bill would raise Wyoming Supreme Court Justices’ salaries to nearly $225,000 and district court judge salaries to almost $202,000.

Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2026

A number of surveillance cameras on Chris Eberline's ranch property have captured Great Pyrenees dogs she claims have been roaming and attacking livestock and killing calves.

Kinnear Woman Pleads Not Guilty Again To Latest Citation Over Roving Guard Dogs

A Kinnear-area woman embroiled in a years-long feud over roaming livestock guardian dogs pleaded not guilty Tuesday to her latest animal-at-large charge. Several ranchers have alleged her dogs have harassed livestock and contributed to calf deaths.

Kolby FedoreJune 23, 2026

LA BARGE, WYOMING - MAY 28: An aerial view of the Green River can be seen flowing into the Fontenelle Reservoir on May 28, 2026 near La Barge, Wyoming.

Colorado River's Dire Water Picture Expected To Hit Green River Ranchers Hard

At a meeting in Denver on Tuesday, Wyoming's state engineer said 2026 is "one of the worst, if not the worst, hydrologic years on record" due to the dire water situation in the Colorado River's Upper Basin states. He said Green River Basin ranchers will be hit especially hard.

Mark HeinzJune 23, 2026

Inset: Kemmerer resident Kori Seamons addressing the Kemmerer City Council on Monday, June 22, 2026. Main photo: Work is underway on the TerraPower nuclear power plant and its other facilities near Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Kemmerer Lays Groundwork For Possible Man Camp As Residents Object

During a lengthy meeting that grew contentious, the Kemmerer City Council on Monday approved an ordinance establishing regulations for a possible man camp inside city limits. "The groundwork’s been laid,” Kemmerer Mayor Robert Bowen said after the vote.

Kate MeadowsJune 23, 2026

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a Cheyenne-based attorney’s request for an order appointing a special prosecutor to investigate Secretary of State Chuck Gray for handing sensitive voter data to the federal government.

Wyoming Supreme Court Declines To Appoint Prosecutor To Investigate Chuck Gray

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a Cheyenne-based attorney’s request for an order appointing a special prosecutor to investigate Secretary of State Chuck Gray for handing sensitive voter data to the federal government.

Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2026

The boiling water-filled crater created by a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin. This explosion occurred 100 feet away from Black Diamond Pool, which experienced a much larger hydrothermal explosion in July 2024, but wasn't affected by this incident on June 13.

Explosion Creates 20-Foot Crater of Boiling Water in Yellowstone National Park

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory confirmed Tuesday that a hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin that created a 21-foot-wide pool filled with boiling, silty water, a 60-foot fissure, and water spouting 30 feet into the air.

Andrew RossiJune 23, 2026

A Colorado woman, accused of stealing $2,000 worth of pyrotechnics at a fireworks dealer south of Cheyenne, is headed to district court. The 61-year-old woman allegedly, drove toward store employees at a "high rate of speed" to avoid being detained.

Colorado Woman Accused of Stealing $2,000 in Fireworks, Nearly Running Over Employees

A Colorado woman, accused of stealing $2,000 worth of pyrotechnics at a fireworks dealer south of Cheyenne, is headed to district court. The 61-year-old woman allegedly drove toward store employees at a "high rate of speed" to avoid being detained.

Kolby FedoreJune 23, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Quit Throwing Cats In Our Yard

Dear editor: Very young kittens are often thrown in our yard and many are ill or neglected. It is time for locals to take their responsibility and stop the abuse of cats.

June 23, 2026

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