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Case Advances Against Dealer Charged With Forging Wyoming Titles For Hail-Damaged Cars

A Utah auto dealer accused of using forged Wyoming titles to turn hail-battered cars into clean-title bargains is now facing 15 felony counts and up to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors say the scheme involved nearly $2 million worth of damaged vehicles.

Kolby FedoreAugust 04, 2026

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Fred Harrison: A Global Blueprint For Chaining The AI Machine

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "We must build a fortress of new AI law that protects our citizens, establishing a dominant legal model the rest of the world can copy to defend its own rights."

Fred HarrisonAugust 04, 2026

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Judge Who Tossed Oil And Gas Leases Declines To Let New Case Move To Wyoming

A Montana U.S. District Court Judge who threw out 1.5 million acres of Wyoming oil and gas leases due to sage-grouse concerns has declined a request to send a newer case to Wyoming. "Wyoming provides no authority” for its argument, he wrote.

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

The National 9 Inn in east Gillette, Wyoming.

Upton Man Denies Pulling Gun, Threating To ‘Put A Bullet In Everybody’s Head’

A 34-year-old Upton man denies he pulled a gun on a group of people at a Gillette hotel Saturday and threatened to “put a bullet in everybody’s head.” Police say the threat was made during a confrontation with his girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

Numerous Wyoming Republicans are claiming some degree of credit for a trans sports ban championed by Sen. Wendy Schuler. Schuler says she's happy if they think they helped but it was the Legislature that got the bill "across the finish line.”

It Seems Like Everyone Is Running On Wendy Schuler’s Trans Sports Ban

Numerous Wyoming Republicans are claiming some degree of credit for a trans sports ban championed by Sen. Wendy Schuler. Schuler says she's happy if they think they helped but it was the Legislature that got the bill "across the finish line.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

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Gillette Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman When She Wouldn’t ‘Submit’

A Gillette man who reportedly grew angry over the weekend when his girlfriend wouldn’t “submit” to him is accused of raising a knife to her and threatening to “kill you and the kids, and all of your extended family.” He could get up to 10 years in prison.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

Moments after fatal crash on Teton Pass on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

After Fatal Dump Truck Wreck & Out-Of-Control RV, Residents Demand Safer Teton Pass

Nearly 200 people showed up Monday to discuss the safety of Teton Pass following a dump truck crash last month that killed two people and an out-of-control RV that barreled down the pass a week later. Crashes have increased by 20% on the roadway in five years.

Kate MeadowsAugust 04, 2026

Sublette County residents came out mostly against a proposed 18-mile mountain bike trail network near Pinedale on Tuesday, telling the county commission it would harm a vital migration route for the prized Sublette mule deer herd.

Sublette Residents Say Mountain Bike Trails Would Harm Famed Mule Deer Migration

Sublette County residents came out mostly against proposed mountain biking trails near Pinedale on Tuesday, telling commissioners they worry about harming a vital migration corridor for some 20,000 mule deer. Proponents say the trails won't overlap.

Mark HeinzAugust 04, 2026

Madeline Daly has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly kidnapping her 11-month-old son, then shooting and killing him when she was about to be caught.

Trial Set For Wyoming Woman Accused Of Kidnapping, Killing Infant During Standoff

Seven months after allegedly kidnapping her 11-month-old son, fleeing the state, then killing the infant during a standoff with law enforcement, a trial has been set for Madeline Daly. “There’s a special kind of evil at work here,” said the baby’s father.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

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Laramie Man Pleads Guilty, Regrets Threat To ‘Assassinate’ Governor In Online Rant

A Laramie man who pleaded guilty Tuesday for saying he might assassinate Gov. Mark Gordon says his Facebook rant has cost him his apartment, job and college future. Today, Dawson Cooley says, "If I could go back and not do that, I would for sure."

Kolby FedoreAugust 04, 2026

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Campbell County Newcomer Gets Video of Lightning That Started 2,700-Acre Fire

Scott Artis was just trying to get a video of a thunderstorm for his dad when he captured the lightning strike that started the Kohns Fire in Campbell County on July 27. “All of a sudden, the fire started roaring,” said Artis, whose wife called 911.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2026

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will attend the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole

New Fed Chief Visits As Two Elite Summits Puts Wyoming At Center Of Money Fight

In the span of a week, Teton County will host a 500-person, invite-only, digital-asset “Davos.” That will be followed by the Federal Reserve’s elite annual retreat. Each event is another round in a high-stakes wrestling match over the future of money.

Renée JeanAugust 04, 2026

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Dave Simpson: Which Candidate Would You Invite To Dinner?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “A guy in Casper had this to say about how Wyoming chooses its governors: 'Wyoming people won't vote for someone for governor that they wouldn't feel comfortable inviting over for dinner.'”

Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2026

The Kalshi app is one of the electronic betting platforms where people can wager on Wyoming's races for governor and U.S. House. The oddmakers so far favor Eric Barlow for governor, top, and Steve Friess for House.

Gambling Sites Favor Steve Friess And Eric Barlow, Bettors Have Wagered $210K So Far

Gambling sites PolyMarket And Kalshi both favor Steve Friess to win the Republican nomination for U.S. House and Eric Barlow to win the GOP nomination for governor. Bettors, so far, have wagered $210,000 on these two Wyoming races.

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.

Worland Man Dies Sunday, Eight Days After Being Ejected From Car In Colorado

Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026

Worland, Wyoming, hits 110 degrees on July 12. It was the hottest day in the state in July 2026.

July Was Wyoming's Hottest Month On Record — And 2026 Is On The Same Pace

For most of Wyoming, July was the hottest month in recorded history. Worland's scorching 110 degrees on July 12 was the hottest, while many towns saw as many 100-degree days in one month as they usually see in several years.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

A Park Service ranger who quit over Trump's policies says removing a placard at the Grand Teton visitor center about a massacre of Blackfeet was censorship. A retired ranger from Wyoming says Trump's just doing away with years of “woke” misguidance.

Ranger Who Quit Over Trump Policies Calls Removing Grand Teton Placard Censorship

A Park Service ranger who quit over Trump's policies says removing a placard at the Grand Teton visitor center about a massacre of Blackfeet was censorship. A retired ranger from Wyoming says Trump's just doing away with years of “woke” misguidance.

Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2026

Sen. Eric Barlow on Monday said attack ads accusing him of voting to allow sex changes and voting to send money to illegal immigrants are not true. he said the bills he voted against were poorly written or rushed and are being twisted against him.

Barlow Says Attack Ads On Sex Changes And Illegal Immigrants Aren't True

Sen. Eric Barlow on Monday said attack ads accusing him of voting to allow sex changes and voting to send money to illegal immigrants are not true. He said the bills he voted against were poorly written or rushed and are being twisted against him.

Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2026

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