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Wyoming Republicans Pony Up $500,000 For Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Some Wyoming residents and officials are already getting out their checkbooks donating nearly $500,000 to former President Donald Trump, along with supporting other Republicans who’ve announced for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Casper Man Hurt In Explosion While Making Homemade Fireworks
The Casper Police Department says a local man suffered severe burns and nonlife-threatening injuries from an explosion “in an attempt to produce homemade fireworks.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Sorority Members Say They Won’t Back Off Transgender Lawsuit
Six University of Wyoming sorority members suing their sorority for allegedly bending its own rules to admit a transgender member say they won't back down in response to the sorority calling their lawsuit “frivolous,” and the transgender member saying it's “vicious.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
UW First Amendment Expert Says Message Behind Judge Order On Social Media Is Biden Administration Can't Be Trusted
George Mocsary, a First Amendment expert and University of Wyoming law professor, said by issuing such a broad order, "The court is effectively saying that the executive branch can’t be trusted, based on its past actions, to make any ‘suggestions’ to social media platforms."
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Lander’s Legendary Fourth Of July Party Draws Visitors From All Over The US
Once dubbed one of the best displays in the nation, Lander’s Fourth of July fireworks and party gets bigger every year, drawing visitors from around the United States.
Renée JeanJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming Republican Groups Already Taking Campaign Donations For ’24 Elections
Groups working on behalf of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and Wyoming Caucus have rolled out some of the first Republican marketing efforts of the 2024 election season in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming Could Be One Mistake Away From Land-Walking "Frankenfish" Invasion
All it would take is somebody dumping northern snakeheads into one Wyoming waterway and the state could be infested with the so-called “frankenfish.”
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Casper Children Who Watched Dogs Die In Trapper’s Snares Can't Sue For Emotional Damages
A Casper family, including two children, sued a Wyoming trapper after the family's three dogs died in snares despite the children trying frantically to free them, but the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Wednesday can't claim emotional distress.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Planned Wyoming Mine May Help Avoid Copper Supply ‘Train Wreck’
A billionaire financier of the mining industry warns that the supply of copper won’t keep up with an accelerated demand, leading to a “train wreck.” Fortunately, a copper mine west of Cheyenne is in the permitting process.
July 05, 2023
Jackalopes Are Real … Sort Of: Viruses Can Cause Bunnies To Grow ‘Horns’
Like many tall tales, the legend of Wyoming’s favorite mythical creature, the jackalope, might be based in reality. Viral infections can cause rabbits to develop horn-like growths on their heads.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Chilly Fourth Of July Sets Records, Cools Off Celebrations Across Wyoming
Cold front leads to record low high temperatures on the Fourth of July, but does nothing to cool the patriotism of Fourth of July revelers across Wyoming.
July 05, 2023
Wright Man Beats Neighbor Boy, 11, And Father With Baseball Bat After Fireworks Dispute, Undersheriff Says
A 64-year-old Wright man allegedly took an aluminum baseball bat to a 37-year-old father and his 11-year-old son Tuesday after a dispute about fireworks hitting a home in their shared neighborhood.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Big Horn County Family Receives Surprise $742,000 Wyoming Unclaimed Property Payout
A family in Big Horn County had no idea it was owed more than $742,000 from Wyoming’s Unclaimed Property Division, which paid out a record $10.6 million this past fiscal year.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Woman Found Dead In Car In Yellowstone Died By Suicide
Federal authorities confirmed Wednesday that Catheryn Griffin, 38, died by suicide from a single gunshot wound while traveling through Yellowstone, which the woman's family had announced in May.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Drugged-Up Teen Holds Woman Hostage, Leads Police On 100 MPH Chase Through Lander
A 17-year-old from Lander held a young woman hostage in a car while speeding 100 mph at times through the town during its Fourth of July celebration, police say.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Alcova Marina Building Burns Down, Officials Asking For Help
Natrona County authorities are investigating an early morning fire which broke out at the Alcova Marina on Tuesday. The general manager of the marina said the building "burnt down."
Jimmy OrrJuly 05, 2023
Powerful Storm Topples Trees At Lake Yellowstone Hotel In Yellowstone National Park
A powerful storm knocked down trees and damaged the famed Lake Yellowstone Hotel in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. Cars were also damaged and power outages reported.
Jimmy OrrJuly 05, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Supreme Court Reminds Grumpy Joe Biden Of Our Nation's Founding Principles
Charlie Spiering writes, "The rulings affirmed foundational values of our country right before Americans celebrate Independence Day. All men are created equal, the power of the executive branch of government is limited, and freedom of religion remains an unalienable right."
Charlie SpieringJuly 04, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: The Needless Same-Sex Wedding Website Ruling And Wyoming’s Connection to the Case
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court granted permission for Lorie Smith, a Colorado website designer, to refuse to create wedding websites for gay couples in a case that never should have been heard by the nation’s highest court."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 04, 2023
For $150 You Can Get On A Waiting List For A Flying Electric Vehicle
California-based Alef Aeronautics is taking orders for a flying electric car. The FAA granted the company a certificate for development. A Wyoming engineer who has been through the process said it will take some time.
July 04, 2023
Now Biden Wants Study To Block The Sun To Fight Global Warming
Once considered a fringe idea, the White House has expressed support to study putting aerosols into the stratosphere to block sunlight in an effort to fight global warming.
July 04, 2023
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Saves Beagles from Illegal Chinese Meat Trade
The Fourth of July was Independence Day for four beagles that gained their freedom after being rescued from the underground Chinese meat trade by Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary.
Jen KocherJuly 04, 2023
Two Young Boys Find Body Under Lander Bridge
Two young boys found a deceased body Saturday under a bridge in Lander, according to police.
Clair McFarlandJuly 04, 2023
Dave Simpson: Chipmunks Are Cute. Mice, Not So Much.
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "What Chip and Dale did for chipmunks, Mickey certainly hasn't accomplished for the public perception of mice. Cartoon Mickey is cute, but let's face it, he's vermin."
Dave SimpsonJuly 03, 2023