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Though they were called to an active shooter incident, the Powell police quickly learned it was actually a person trying to blast a hawk with a roman candle. At some point, a responding officer also accidentally discharged a gun.

Powell Resident Shoots At Hawk With Fireworks

Though they were called to an active shooter incident, the Powell police quickly learned it was actually a person trying to blast a hawk with a roman candle. Meanwhile, the responding officer accidentally discharged a gun.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says she doesn’t trust the U.S. Postal Service’s latest promise to back off its controversial Delivering for America plan and not take away as much mail processing from the Cheyenne and Casper post offices.

Hageman Doesn’t Trust USPS, Wants More Protection For Rural Post Offices

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman doesn’t trust the U.S. Postal Service’s latest promise to not take away as much mail processing from the Cheyenne and Casper post offices. She’s filed a bill that would protect rural post offices.

Renée JeanFebruary 25, 2025

An exchange of roughly 100,000 acres between the federal government and a ranch in southcentral Wyoming would improve recreational access, supporters say. But Cowboy State hunters say the swap would be a raw deal.

Wyoming Hunters Say Proposed 100,000-Acre Land Swap Would Be A Raw Deal

An exchange of roughly 100,000 acres between the federal government and a ranch in southcentral Wyoming would improve recreational access, supporters say. But Cowboy State hunters say the swap would be a raw deal.

Mark HeinzFebruary 25, 2025

Drake Hill with Honor Wyoming testifies in favor of a new abortion trigger bill for the House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

New Trigger Bill Would Ban Abortion If Wyoming’s Earlier Ban Rejected In Court

A new trigger bill moving its way through the Wyoming Legislature aims to ban abortion in the event the Wyoming Supreme Court rules against the state’s 2023 law banning it. Abortion remains legal in the state as the ban is challenged in court.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 25, 2025

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday were pushing 60s on Sunday. That’s a huge 83-degree swing in just four days.

Northern Wyoming Swings 85 Degrees — From Minus 27 To 58 — In Four Days

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday hit 58 on Sunday. That’s a huge 85-degree swing in just four days.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2025

Dones have been reported flying over the Jim Bridger Power Plant, usually at about 2 or 3 a.m.

Bill That Attempts To Stop Mystery Drones From Flying Over Sensitive Areas Moves Forward

A bill that would attempt to stop mystery drones from flying over sensitive areas around Wyoming is nearing the finish line. Meanwhile, a state House committee heard Monday that giant SUV-sized drones are still being spotted.

Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2025

Donald W. Wright, 59, of Worland, Wyoming, has been charged with cruelty to animals, accused of shooting his own dog, Axel, six times. He reportedly said he hoped the dog would "bleed out."

Worland Man Charged With Shooting Own Dog Six Times, Hoping He'd 'Bleed Out'

Axel, a border-collie mix, is recovering after being shot six times by his owner. Donald W. Wright, 59, of Worland, Wyoming, was in court Monday, charged with cruelty to animals and saying he hoped the dog would "bleed out."

Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2025

A fishing guide with a client on the Lewis River in Yellowstone National Park in this file photo.

Bill To Regulate Fishing Guides In Wyoming Clears State Senate

Fishing guides on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado state line voiced support for a bill that could prevent the mobbing of Wyoming’s prized trout waters. The bill to regulate fishing guides cleared the Senate on Monday.

Mark HeinzFebruary 24, 2025

Rep. Tomi Strock, R-Douglas, sponsored House Bill 46, which would allow homeschool parents in Wyoming to not have to submit curricula to local school districts. The bill passed the full Legislature on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

Gov. Gets Bill To Free Homeschool Parents From Submitting Plans To School Districts

A bill that would lift a requirement that homeschool parents submit curricula to local school districts easily passed the Wyoming Senate 28-2 on Monday. The bill moves on to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 24, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Rep. Styvar Is Not Attending Committee Meetings

Dear editor:  I ran in the GOP primary against Rep. Styvar to represent House District 12. It’s easy to say that, had I won, I would have committed to the job and showed up when I was supposed to, because Rep. Styvar’s behavior is unprecedented...

February 24, 2025

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Josh Allen To Be Inducted Into Wyoming Cowboys Hall Of Fame

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen, fresh off being named the MVP of the NFL earlier this month, has another accolade upcoming: The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced him as part of the Class of 2025.

Justin GeorgeFebruary 24, 2025

State Sen. Charles Scott, R-Casper, left, and Gov. Mark Gordon's chief of staff, Drew Perkins, discuss a plan Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, that would make University of Wyoming board of trustees elected, not appointed.

Senate Committee Rejects Proposal To Make UW Trustees Elected, Not Appointed

The Senate Education Committee rejected a proposal Monday that would have required University of Wyoming trustees be elected instead of appointed. Those recommending “do not pass” say they think it would be unconstitutional.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2025

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The American West: Solomon Butcher – Nebraska’s Prairie Photographer

Solomon Butcher didn’t want to be a homesteader, but he clearly admired those with the grit and gumption to build a home of sod and a life on the land so he made a career traveling the prairie and making photographs.

Candy MoultonFebruary 24, 2025

The Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne is a gun-free zone, but a bill is moving through the Legislature that could lift the designation.

Letter To The Editor: 'Gun Free Zones' Are Foolishly Naive

Dear editor: Have you ever heard of a case, even in “The Lancet” where a person who woke up in the morning prepared and intending to go to a school to use his gun to kill people, has been deterred upon getting there and seeing a sign that says, “Gun Free Zone"?

February 24, 2025

President Donald Trump (R) meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office at the White House on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Letter To The Editor: Has Donald Trump Become King?

Dear editor: Trump has usurped both the law-making and appropriations powers of Congress like kings do. Trump has installed the legal basis of monarchy (“The King can do no wrong”) by obtaining immunity from criminal prosecution.

February 24, 2025

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Thermopolis Woman Accused Of Taking At Least $15,000 From FFA Alumni Pleads Guilty

A Thermopolis woman accused of stealing at least $15,000 from a Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni group pleaded guilty last week to felony charges. The special prosecutor on the case is now asking for no more than 30 months in prison.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2025

The crew at Industrial Screen and Maintenance, a fabrication shop in Casper, were having fun with a Texas red chili made from brisket. Owner Lindsey Robinson was among those helping serve the chili, at far right.

Texas Red Chili Wins Popular Casper Chili Cook-Off For Fifth Time

A Texas red chili was voted No. 1 at the popular API Chili Cook-Off in Casper on Saturday. It’s the fifth time Norman Jackson’s secret recipe has won, as thousands of people packed the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper for the 32nd annual event.

Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2025

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Dave Simpson: My Wife Is Working Me Like A Pack Mule

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Back then, the burden fell on my wife, who had to pick up 'all the things I do around here.' That was then. This is now.”

Dave SimpsonFebruary 24, 2025

Mia the Walmart dog is a favorite with the store's customers, especially kids.

Meet Mia The Walmart Dog — Casper’s Tutu-Wearing Celebrity K-9

When Casper Walmart greeter Billy Welch started bringing his service support dog Mia to work with him, he didn’t expect the pit bull-mastiff mix would become a local celebrity. Now the tutu-wearing K-9 has her own social media with thousands of followers.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 23, 2025

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Montana Man Recovers Lost Stories Of Chinese Who Helped Build The American West

Chinese immigrants flocked to the American West in the 1800s to help build railroads and amid a mining boom. Many of their experiences have largely been forgotten by history, but a Montana man is helping recover their stories.

Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 23, 2025

For 50 years, Jerry Kintzler has been designing flower arrangements from his store, Jerry’s Flowers, in downtown Riverton, Wyoming.

Meet Jerry Kintzler: 55 Years Of Designing Flower Arrangements — And Saving Lives

Jerry Kintzler has been designing flower arrangements for 55 years in Riverton and has even saved lives with his flower knowledge. At least twice, he warned people that premature dead flowers were a sign they had gas leaks in their homes.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025

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