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Powell Man Accused Of Beating Woman When He Didn’t Believe How Many Steps She Walked

A 37-year-old Powell man could get 10 years in prison for allegedly attacking a woman when he got angry over not believing how many steps she walked that day. "Now you're going to see how it feels to be beat," the woman told police he said to her.

Kolby FedoreAugust 07, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Here Comes The Wyoming State Fair

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The 114th Wyoming State Fair will be held Aug. 11-15 in Douglas. As always, it will be a celebration of Wyoming agriculture, and the ag industry is proud to show off its importance to the rest of Wyoming."

Dennis SunAugust 07, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and President Donald Trump.

Wyoming Scores 'Win' In Landmark Gun Rights Case Against Trump Administration

A federal judge overturned parts of the National Firearms Act this week after Wyoming and other plaintiffs sued the Trump administration, which had defended the act. Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday called it a "great win for gun owners across the country."

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

A bison walks past a throng of visitors who had just watched the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park in this file photo.

Bison Tosses, Tourons And Cowboys: Why Yellowstone Is No. 1 National Park Online

Yellowstone is America’s No. 1 national park on Google, passing the Grand Canyon. Bison tossing people and bad-behaving visitors help, as people can’t seem to get enough of would-be wildlife paparazzi crowding animals that only appear to be docile.

Renée JeanAugust 07, 2026

John Smallbone of Douglas, facing 72 charges relating to child sex abuse and porn, will spend at least the next month in a San Francisco after a court hearing there Thursday, Aug. 6, 2029. John Smallbone indicated he intends to fight being sent back to Wyoming.

Wyoming Man Facing 72 Child Sex-Related Charges To Stay In San Francisco Jail

A Douglas man facing 72 charges relating to child sex abuse and pornography will spend at least the next month in a San Francisco jail after a court hearing there Thursday. John Smallbone indicated he intends to fight being sent back to Wyoming.

Greg JohnsonAugust 07, 2026

A motel-style "vacancy" sign flashes red over the north door of the Laramie County jail at the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and 20th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

Oops! Man Running From Cheyenne Cops Tries To Break Into Laramie County Jail

A man trying to run from police in Cheyenne early Thursday morning made the chase easy by unknowingly trying to break into the Laramie County jail. “You ever wonder what happened to that kid that always lost at hide-and-seek?” the sheriff asked.

Greg JohnsonAugust 07, 2026

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Rod Miller: Changes Around The Ol’ Campfire

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was a hot, sultry night in the Red Desert, without a breath of cooling breeze. All that could be heard was the grumbling of the exhausted cowboys and rattlesnakes copulating in the sagebrush."

Rod MillerAugust 07, 2026

President Donald Trump endorsed governor candidate Megan Degenfelder for the fourth time Thursday, in a rally held by phone. Trump touted Degenfelder as a staunch conservative and said, people would look back and say, "President Trump gave me a good idea."

For His Fourth Endorsement Of Degenfelder, Trump Holds Virtual Rally

President Donald Trump endorsed governor candidate Megan Degenfelder for the fourth time Thursday in a rally held by phone. Trump touted Degenfelder as a staunch conservative and said voters would look back and say, "President Trump gave me a good idea."

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

After Treasurer Curt Meier, below, said Secretary of State Chuck Gray's potential vote to block access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. Gray said he was assured the access permit doesn't pertain to wind, solar or data centers.

Gray Changes Mind On Power Station Access After Spat With Curt Meier

After Curt Meier said of State Chuck Gray's announced vote to block Tri-State Generation's access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. They supply "power to practically every irrigator and farmer in the state," Meier said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

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Guest Column: Why We're Endorsing Steve Friess For U.S. House

Wyoming State Sens. Dockstader, Boner & Olsen write, "On election Day, send a message that Wyoming values substance over spectacle. Vote Steve Friess for Congress."

Guest ColumnAugust 06, 2026

This bull bison, suffering with a massive abscess on his right rear quarter, was seen early Wednesday in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park. (

Bison Rancher: Yellowstone Bull With Gigantic Abscess Will Be OK Once It Gushes

A massive abscess on a Yellowstone bull bison’s right rear quarter likely is the result of an infected wound from a rut battle. When it ruptures, “a 5-gallon bucketful of stuff” will gush out, a top bison rancher says, adding the bison should be fine.

Mark HeinzAugust 06, 2026

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Lincoln County Students Face $25 Fines If They Keep Bringing Phones To School

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

The Montana Department of Livestock said it could take action against Meadow Gold Dairy Products of Billings after "black mold" in cartons and prematurely spoiled milk were reported. Meadow Gold also stocks shelves in northwest Wyoming.

Montana Dairy That Sells In Wyoming Under Fire For Moldy Cartons, Spoiled Milk

The Montana Department of Livestock said it could take action against Meadow Gold Dairy Products of Billings after "black mold" in cartons and prematurely spoiled milk were reported. Meadow Gold also stocks shelves in northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiAugust 06, 2026

Though campaigning against data centers, Chuck Gray, left, voted yes on a data center generation facility easement in June. Gray indicated Thursday that his aye-vote was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a barn," Gordon responded.

Gordon: Gray Sounds Like 'Jackass In A Tin Barn' For Blaming Data Center Vote On Gov

Chuck Gray, who campaigns against data centers, indicated Thursday that his aye-vote on an easement for a data center generator was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a tin barn," Gordon responded.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

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Huge 500-MW Solar Project Wants To Build Natural Gas Power Plant Near Glenrock

At 500 megawatts, the Dutchman Solar Project under development in Converse County would be Wyoming’s second largest. Now the Florida-based company behind it also wants to build a natural gas power plant near Glenrock.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

Wyoming is among 27 states to be hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

More Explosive Diarrhea: Wyoming Hit By Salmonella From Mexican Jalapeños

Wyoming is among 27 states that were hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

Kolby FedoreAugust 06, 2026

Armed with new technology and a major mining partner, Visionary Metals is ready to probe just how big — and how valuable — a nickel discovery at Jeffrey City is. If realized, it will be a first of its kind in the Western U.S. since the 1940s.

Wyoming’s First Nickel Discovery Heads Into High-Tech, High-Stakes Drilling Phase

Armed with new technology and a major mining partner, Visionary Metals is ready to probe just how big — and how valuable — a nickel discovery at Jeffrey City is. If realized, it will be a first of its kind in the Western U.S. since the 1940s.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Wallop Family’s Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch For Sale After 135 Years For $24.5M

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

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