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The daughter of the Rock Springs, Wyoming, police chief was sentenced to 42 days in jail and $2,224 restitution Wednesday for poisoning her roommate’s dog, leading to its having to be put down.

Daughter Of Rock Springs Police Chief Gets 42 Days For Poisoning Roommate's Dog

The daughter of the Rock Springs, Wyoming, police chief was sentenced to 42 days in jail and $2,224 restitution Wednesday for poisoning her roommate’s dog, leading to its having to be put down.

Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2025

Allie Coghan was one of the original seven plaintiffs who sued the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority in 2023, saying it broke faith with its members by admitting a transgender member amid special treatment during the election process the previous autumn. She's pictured here at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver in May 2024.

UW Graduate In Transgender Sorority Member Lawsuit Speaks At White House 

A former University of Wyoming student who sued her sorority for admitting a transgender member spoke Wednesday at a White House education event. She joined a discussion on political bias in U.S. universities.

Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2025

Tucker Bass, 12, of Shoshoni caught this 2-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass in Fremont County. It sets the new world record in the 4-pound line class, junior divison.

Father And Son Named Bass Reel In Wyoming’s First World-Record Largemouth

When John and Tucker Bass moved from Tennessee, they were unsure about Wyoming’s bass fishing. Then Tucker, 12, caught a world record-setting largemouth bass in Fremont County.

Mark HeinzDecember 04, 2025

Former Laramie mayor and lobbyist Andi Summerville is accused of stealing over $31,000 from a Wyoming mental health nonprofit she led, facing eight felony charges after investigators found unauthorized purchases and self-written checks. She's pictured here in a screenshot from a July 18, 2017, city council meeting.

Former Laramie Mayor, Lobbyist Accused Of Stealing From Mental Health Group  

Former Laramie mayor and lobbyist Andi Summerville is accused of stealing over $31,000 from a Wyoming mental health nonprofit she led, facing eight felony charges after investigators found unauthorized purchases and self-written checks.

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2025

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Guest Column: Keeping Public Lands in Public Hands is a Wyoming Value 

Alex Bakken writes, "Here's an invitation for Sens. Barrasso and Lummis and Rep. Hageman to affirm something that already unites this state by joining leaders from neighboring states as members of the Public Lands and Senate Stewardship caucuses."

Guest ColumnDecember 04, 2025

Clients have trashed rooms at Cheyenne’s Journey Center for Families, a nonprofit for the homeless operated by COMEA, forcing the organization to close for the holidays. The center says it won’t reopen until sometime next year.

Residents Trash Cheyenne Homeless Center, Closing It For Holidays

Clients have trashed rooms at Cheyenne’s Journey Center for Families, a nonprofit for the homeless operated by COMEA, forcing the organization to close for the holidays. The center says it won’t reopen until sometime next year.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 04, 2025

The USGS estimates 4.7 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas remains in the Mesaverde-Lance formations in southwest Wyoming. Combined with other recent assessments, federal scientists have identified enough undiscovered gas to supply the country for 18 months.

Feds Say Southwest Wyoming Is Sitting On Trillions Of Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas

The USGS estimates 4.7 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas remains under southwest Wyoming. Combined with other recent assessments, federal scientists have identified enough gas to supply the entire country for 18 months.

David MadisonDecember 04, 2025

Former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Judy Catchpole and her husband Glenn

Former Wyoming Schools Chief Judy Catchpole Dies, Remembered For Humor, High Energy

Wyoming’s leaders, past and present, are mourning the loss of former Superintendent of Public Instruction Judy Catchpole, who died on Thursday at the age of 81. Catchpole is remembered for her boundless energy, sense of humor and advocacy for children.

Jimmy OrrDecember 04, 2025

Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon is part dive bar, part honky-tonk and known for hosting music, boxing and even little people wrestling. That ends this weekend when the Outlaw closes after the bank foreclosed on it to recover $1.7 million owed.

Popular Cheyenne Honky-Tonk Outlaw Saloon To Close, Owes Bank $1.7 Million

Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon is part dive bar, part honky-tonk and known for hosting music, boxing and even little people wrestling. That ends this weekend when the Outlaw closes after the bank foreclosed on it to recover $1.7 million owed.

Greg JohnsonDecember 04, 2025

The Florida trucker — identified as Rabindran Bunsee — arrested by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper near Rawlins could face life in prison on an attempted murder charge during a road rage incident. He’s accused of shooting at a pickup with a toddler in it. 

'Road Rage' Trucker Says Pickup Driver Actually Shot At Him 

A trucker accused of shooting at a pickup with a child inside claims the pickup driver actually fired first in a road rage incident. A judge found probable cause Wednesday to send the case to district court on multiple felony charges.

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2025

In October, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter rescued over 100 animals from an "abhorrent" hoarding situation. Last week, "Carmen San Diego," a female sulcata tortoise, was adopted by a Cheyenne family that already had two similar tortoises in their home.

All 103 Animals Rescued From 'Abhorrent' Cheyenne Hoard Have Been Adopted

After the adoption of Carmen San Diego, a sulcata tortoise, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has found homes for all 103 animals rescued from a hoarding case in October officials called "abhorrent." They're the lucky ones, as 22 dead animals were also found.

Andrew RossiDecember 04, 2025

Colorado’s reintroduced wolves have been closing in on the Denver Metro area, but officials don’t expect trouble — as long as people don’t feed them.

In Colorado, Wolves Are Getting Closer To The Denver Metro Area

Colorado’s reintroduced wolves have been closing in on the Denver Metro area, but officials don’t expect trouble — as long as people don’t feed them.

Mark HeinzDecember 04, 2025

Helicopters are tight to begin with. They’re even more crowded when hauling out game.

Helicopter Hunters Challenge Ranchers Over Access To Landlocked Public Land

To access sections of Wyoming public land surrounded by private property, some hunters are chartering helicopter pilots to fly them in, upsetting adjacent ranchers.

Mark HeinzDecember 04, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: The Great Spam Debate

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "What Honor Wyoming is really complaining about is that the Microsoft Office has a spam filter. Apparently, some of Honor Wyoming’s emails are finding themselves in a spam filter. Honor Wyoming contracts with a bulk emailer for its email service."

Tom LubnauDecember 04, 2025

KeShaun Taylor with his mother, Tracie Harris.

Former Wyoming Football Recruit, 23, Remembered For His Charisma, Talent

KeShaun Taylor, a 23-year-old former University of Wyoming football player and Denver native, died Nov. 26. Friends and family say he was a charismatic leader known for his infectious smile.

Justin GeorgeDecember 03, 2025

A Worland man who riddled his own dog with bullets was was sentenced Wednesday to three years' supervised probation and fined $1,000. Donald “Dudley” Wright, 60, says he’s had death threats over the incident and that that the punishment seems harsh for such a “miniscule” crime.

Worland Man Who Riddled His Own Dog With Bullets Gets Probation, Fines

A Worland man who riddled his own dog with bullets was sentenced Wednesday to three years' supervised probation and fined $1,000. He says he’s had death threats over the incident and that that the punishment seems harsh for such a “miniscule” crime.

Clair McFarlandDecember 03, 2025

Rare Element Resources has already started operations at its rare earths demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming.

$60 Million Wyoming Rare Earth Plant To Challenge China Nears Full Operation

Construction of a $60 million state-of-the-art rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant is complete in Upton, Wyoming. It’s expected to be game-changing in America’s efforts to break China’s rare earth stranglehold.

Kate MeadowsDecember 03, 2025

10-month-old Basil Daly was last seen in Washakie County on Nov. 16. He’s thought to be with his noncustodial mother Madeline Daly, who has absconded with him against court orders. Desperate to find the child, his father is asking for the public's help.

Felony Warrant Issued For Wyoming Mom Who Took Off With 10-Month-Old Baby

More than two weeks after a 10-month-old boy was reported missing, authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for his mother, who’s accused of taking the baby. “I feel like I'm getting robbed of the joys of being a dad,” his father says.

Jen KocherDecember 03, 2025

An aviation consultant whose child custody battle raged for years in Wyoming’s court system sued Jackson Hole News&Guide on Tuesday for $25 million, claiming it falsely labeled him a child abuser despite court documents saying otherwise.

Father Sues Jackson Newspaper For $25 Million Over Child Abuser Claim 

An aviation consultant whose child custody battle raged for years in Wyoming’s court system sued Jackson Hole News&Guide on Tuesday for $25 million, claiming it falsely labeled him a child abuser despite court documents saying otherwise.

Clair McFarlandDecember 03, 2025

Riders in the Tour de Wyoming work their way up Ten Sleep Canyon during the 2023 Tour de Wyoming.

2026 Tour De Wyoming To Cover 400 Miles Through The Bighorn Basin In Six Days

The Tour de Wyoming has announced its route for July 2026, when 250 cyclists will cover 400 miles through the Bighorn Basin, with a brief visit to Montana. It will be the 27th year for what's regarded as one of the best bike tours in the United States.

Andrew RossiDecember 03, 2025

The Ferris-Seminoe bighorn sheep are prized as one of Wyoming’s healthiest, most vibrant herds.

Wyoming Officials Fear Seminoe Power Project Could Ruin Premier Bighorn Herd

Wyoming wildife officials and others fear a Utah-based company’s plan to build a 900-megawatt power project at Seminoe Reservoir could ruin the state's most-prized bighorn sheep herd and a blue-ribbon trout fishery.

Mark HeinzDecember 03, 2025

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