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The Fremont County Library's Riverton branch.

Ousted Library Board Member Files Case Against Fremont County Commission

David Mossburg, ousted from the local library board last week by a surprise Fremont County Commission re-vote, petitioned a court Wednesday to reinstate him. A local newspaper has claimed the secret ballot vote that led to his appointment is illegal.

Clair McFarlandOctober 30, 2025

Kai Montoya in his skeleton outfit for Halloween. He was born with complex congenital heart disease and has his feeding tube placed when he was 21 days old.

Meet Kai, The Laramie 2-Year-Old Who Doesn’t Want Candy On Halloween

Meet Kai Montoya, a 2-year-old Laramie boy who loves Halloween and wearing his skeleton costume. He also is fed through a tube after heart surgery at birth, which means he doesn’t want candy — but he’s thrilled with pencils, stickers, and other toys.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 30, 2025

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Jury Chooses Lighter Penalty For CNA Who Let Dementia Patient Freeze

A jury found a former Gillette assisted living center CNA who lost track of a dementia patient, who then got outside and froze to death, guilty of misdemeanor negligent homicide. But the jury acquitted him of the manslaughter felony he originally faced.  

Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2025

Wyoming hunters say it’s unfair when big game hunting tags in some areas all go to landowners. A legislative committee advanced a bill Wednesday that could cap landowner tag allocations at 40% under some circumstances.

Committee OK's Bill To Cap Landowner Hunting Tags, Leaving More For Public

Wyoming hunters say it’s unfair when big game hunting tags in some areas all go to landowners. A legislative committee advanced a bill Wednesday that could cap landowner tag allocations at 40% under some circumstances.

Mark HeinzOctober 29, 2025

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that Kemmerer Natrium project poses “no adverse impact to the environment.” It is the first advanced commercial facility to receive such a distinction.

Nuclear Panel Says Bill Gates-Backed Kemmerer Project Is Environmentally Safe

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that the Bill Gates-backed Kemmerer Natrium project poses “no adverse impact to the environment.” It is the first advanced commercial facility to receive such a distinction.

Jackson WalkerOctober 29, 2025

Much to the relief of folks in Green River, the westbound Green River Tunnel reopened to traffic on Wednesday. It comes more than eight months after a fiery and fatal 26-vehicle crash that burned and damaged it.

8 Months After Fatal 26-Vehicle Crash, Westbound Green River Tunnel Reopens

Much to the relief of folks in Green River, the westbound Green River Tunnel reopened to traffic on Wednesday. It comes more than eight months after a fiery and fatal 26-vehicle crash burned and damaged it.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 29, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Playing Political Games With Our Safety

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Certain legislators are making a taxation for highway financing a campaign issue, instead of a safety priority. Remember the joys of driving poorly maintained roads when you find yourself in the ballot box next year."

Tom LubnauOctober 29, 2025

A wildlife photographer said she was mesmerized watching Yellowstone’s Wapiti wolf pack devour an elk near a road. At one point, a “runaway dinner" rack of ribs tried to make a getaway down the Yellowstone River, but one persistent wolf went in after it.

‘Runaway Dinner’: Wolf Wades Into Yellowstone River After Floating Rack Of Ribs

A wildlife photographer said she was mesmerized watching Yellowstone’s Wapiti wolf pack devour an elk near a road. At one point, a “runaway dinner" rack of ribs tried to make a getaway down the Yellowstone River, but one persistent wolf went in after it.

Andrew RossiOctober 29, 2025

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a pair of undocumented truck drivers Tuesday for immigration violations. Sheriff Brian Kozak says they’re examples of the work being done by the department’s new immigration task force. One of the drivers got off I-25 at College Avenue in Cheyenne, above.

Laramie County Puts New ICE Task Force To Work, Busts Illegal Truckers

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a pair of undocumented truck drivers Tuesday for suspected immigration violations. Sheriff Brian Kozak says they’re examples of the work being done by the department’s new immigration task force.

Jackson WalkerOctober 29, 2025

An investigation into the June shooting death of a Pine Bluffs crop duster and former university-level rodeo athlete that left friends puzzled for months is now closed. The shooting was self-defense, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

Pine Bluffs Crop Duster's Shooting Death Ruled Self-Defense

An investigation into the June shooting death of a Pine Bluffs crop duster and former university-level rodeo athlete that left friends puzzled for months is now closed. The shooting was self-defense, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2025

In the 1900s in Saratoga, women in an upper-class household, such as the Saratoga woman in this photo, were frightened by unexplained bumps in the night. The men tried to explain away the thumping by saying that the servant girl was bumping her head against her headboard each night when the clock chimed the half-hour. Reports do not say if the women believed this explanation.

Haunted Wyoming: The Headless Woman Of Cheyenne, And Other Terrifying Tales

Young women working the steam laundry in West Cheyenne were terrified by a headless woman who haunted their way to work. As bone-chilling as that was, sometimes the truth is even more bizarre.

Jackie DorothyOctober 29, 2025

A Halloween display in Thermopolis. Trick-or-treaters approaching this home won't have to be scared of the weather, as the forecast for Halloween calls for above-average but still chilly temperatures that evening.

Trick-Or-Treaters Can Load Up: No Snow, Bone-Chilling Wind Expected For Halloween

Some places in Wyoming usually get more snow on Halloween than on Christmas, but not this year. The not-so-frightening forecast for All Hallows' Eve calls for temperatures in the 40s and 50s, no precipitation, and no howling winds.

Andrew RossiOctober 29, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Tough Times For Centenarians, Including Edna Scott, Who Died At 109

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Here are six Wyomingites who lived to be over 100. All died recently including our oldest. Their lives make for interesting stories.”

Bill SniffinOctober 29, 2025

After an eight-year investigation, 10 people have been busted, accused of faking Wyoming residency to get hunting tags in a Sweetwater County scam. Wyoming Game and Fish announced the violations Monday.

After 8-Year Investigation, Hunters Busted Faking Wyoming Residency To Get Tags

After an eight-year investigation, 10 people have been busted, accused of faking Wyoming residency to get hunting tags in a Sweetwater County scam. Wyoming Game and Fish announced the violations Monday.

Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025

Cheyenne residents are debating the level of a joint police-sheriff’s office SWAT response Monday to a man barricaded in a building armed with a knife. Some call it extreme while others say they’re glad to be protected.

Neighbors Watch Large Cheyenne SWAT Response To Barricaded Man With Knife

Cheyenne residents are debating the level of a joint police-sheriff’s office SWAT response Monday to a man barricaded in a building armed with a knife. Some call it extreme while others say they’re glad to be protected.

Jackson WalkerOctober 28, 2025

Jamie Pullos, a 10-year volunteer at St. Joseph's Food Pantry — the largest in Cheyenne — says the organization has been getting more calls recently as people expect SNAP benefits to stop Nov. 1 during the government shutdown.

SNAP Fallout Has Wyoming Dem, Freedom Caucus Saying The Same Bible Verse

On the national scale, the federal government’s suspension of SNAP benefits has blue states suing the Trump administration. In Wyoming, the Freedom Caucus and a prominent Democrat have responded by quoting the same Bible verse.

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2025

“Black cat bias” is a real thing that keeps them from being adopted from Wyoming animal shelters — even during the Halloween season. Despite their reputation, shelter workers say black cats aren’t witches in disguise or bring bad luck.

‘Black Cat Bias’: Even At Halloween, Wyoming Shelters Can’t Find Homes For Them

“Black cat bias” is a real thing that keeps them from being adopted from Wyoming animal shelters — even during the Halloween season. Despite their reputation, shelter workers say black cats aren’t witches in disguise or bring bad luck.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2025

A pack of wolves were the primary consumers of a bull elk carcass near Togwotee Pass.

Death Feeds Life: Cameras Capture Wolves, Other Critters Picking Elk Carcass Clean

A wildlife filmmaker set up his cameras shortly after a bull elk died near Togwotee Pass. The video captured the different animals which moved in to feed on the carcass over a six week period and offers a rare view of how death feeds life in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2025

A rumor that Ukranian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

No, Zelenskyy Isn’t Buying 916,000-Acre Pathfinder Ranches — But Someone Is

A rumor that Ukrainian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

Renée JeanOctober 28, 2025

Two people seen in video near the Capitol about the time an explosive was left there last week have been identified as “subjects of interest” and referred to prosecutors, DCI confirmed Tuesday. The agency says it is “not looking for any other persons."

Two 'Subjects of Interest’ In Explosive Left At Capitol Referred To Prosecutors

Two people seen in video near the Capitol about the time an explosive was left there last week have been identified as “subjects of interest” and referred to prosecutors, DCI confirmed Tuesday. The agency says it is “not looking for any other persons."

Jackson WalkerOctober 28, 2025

Kevin Pino

Burglar Who Shot Riverton Shop Manager Gets 23-30 Years In Prison

The man who robbed a Riverton oil field shop and shot the manager when confronted got 23-30 years in prison Tuesday. “This is what’s wrong with our community,” said the manager’s wife, who was against a plea agreement dropping an attempted murder charge.

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2025

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