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Suspects Roll Car After Leading Law Enforcement On 30-Mile High Speed Chase In Albany/Laramie Counties
Suspects involved in a theft out of Laramie led Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Albany County Sheriff's department on a 30-mile high speed chase before rolling their car because they couldn't handle the exit ramp.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
EMTs Hit By Truck Honored With Motorcade By Carbon County Emergency Responders
A motorcade of emergency vehicles in Carbon County on Monday honored EMTs Tyeler Harris and Tiffany Gruetzmacher. Harris was killed and Gruetzmacher suffered serious injuries when a semi-truck hit them in a snowstorm as they were responding to a two-vehicle accident.
Leo WolfsonDecember 27, 2022
Although Dept Of Corrections Wanted Child Sex Abuser On Probation, Wyo Supreme Court Says No
Although state corrections officials recommended a 22-year-old Riverton man who reportedly coerced a 5-year-old girl into oral sex be released from prison, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled to keep him in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
Top Education Official Out; Hopes Wyomingites Don’t Politicize Schools
Chad Auer, Wyomings outgoing deputy superintendent of Public Instruction, says he's fine with Degenfelder appointing her own Deputy and said warned that "partisan politics" can harm education.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
Thermopolis Concerned With Dangerous Ice Floe Crushing Parts Of Community
In conditions similar to 2014 where a boat dock near Thermopolis was destroyed by ice buildup, last weeks deep freeze caused rising water and dangerous ice floes on the Big Horn River.
Wendy CorrDecember 27, 2022
Dave Simpson: And Another Year Goes Belly Up
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Ever had a job where you could fail to submit a budget on time for 26 years, run up a huge debt, and still remain employed? Me neither."
Dave SimpsonDecember 26, 2022
Casper’s Tom Browning Pitched At Highest Levels Of Baseball, Remained Humble Son Of Wyoming
The Cincinnati Reds' Tom Browning, the World Series champ who pitched the 12th perfect game in Major League Baseball history, is remembered by Wyoming friends and family as the same guy theyd known their whole lives.
Leo WolfsonDecember 26, 2022
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Service But Wyoming Still Not On List
Although there are still technical challenges to drone-delivery like when a pilot lost control of an Amazon drone earlier this year and it crashed, causing a fire. Walmart is expanding its drone delivery into 34 new markets by the end of the year. Wyoming hasn't made the list yet.
December 26, 2022
Gillette’s Frontier Auto Museum Stuffed Full Of Rare And Vintage Cars Restored To Show-Quality Perfection
Jeff Wandler of Gillette bought an old Ford dealership and turned a family love of collecting into a world-class auto museum.
Renée JeanDecember 26, 2022
Rod Miller: Cold Snaps I Have Survived
Columnist Rod "Santa Claus" Miller writes: "Ive loved Christmas ever since I was a bundled up little kid, standing out in the windblown yard forty miles from town with snot frozen on my upper lip, listening for sleigh bells. Merry Christmas, y'all. Stay warm!"
Rod MillerDecember 25, 2022
Wyoming Sues Teton County Over Land-Use Argument
The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners filed a lawsuit against the Teton County Commission, asking a district court to block the county from enforcing land-use restrictions against businesses that have won permits to develop on state trust lands.
Clair McFarlandDecember 24, 2022
Greg Johnson: You’re Never Too Old To Believe In Santa
Greg Johnson writes: If theres one universal tradition thats consistent year after year, its giving. Thats because the holidays arent about the stuff, theyre about the spirit behind the stuff. I count myself lucky I grew up in a house where giving outweighs the getting.
Greg JohnsonDecember 24, 2022
A Lump Of Coal From Santa Was Once A Positive Thing, Then People Started Taking Energy For Granted
A stocking full of coal wasnt always a bad thing. Back when energy sources weren't as plentiful, coal was viewed as a positive gift. Then people took it for granted and coal became demonized.
December 24, 2022
More Than 1 Million Reasons To Enjoy The Christmas Season In Gillette
This northeast Wyoming citys free Festival of Lights at its Cam-plex Park has grown into an event that attracts thousands of cars each year for a free display that features multiple scenes, holiday music and even a drive-in Christmas theater.
Renée JeanDecember 24, 2022
With One EMT Killed and Another Critical, Wyoming Responds With ‘Broken Hearts’
Less than 36 hours after a semitrailer plowed into a Carbon County ambulance, killing one EMT and critically injuring another, a pair of GoFundMe efforts have raised more than $70,000.
Greg JohnsonDecember 24, 2022
Woman Dies Day After Hitting Tree In Cheyenne
A woman died Thursday after hitting a tree in inclement weather the day before near downtown Cheyenne. The Cheyenne police department is investigating the accident.
Jimmy OrrDecember 24, 2022
Need A Last Minute Christmas Gift? Restaurant In Gillette Has A $23,000 Bottle Of Wine
Good news, last minute Christmas shoppers! A 2013 vintage Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée Conti bottle of wine from Burgundy France is available from the Prime Rib restaurant in Gillette for only $23,000.
Renée JeanDecember 23, 2022
Bill Sniffin: This Christmas, Let’s Remember Two Heroes Who Also Became Victims
Bill Sniffin writes: The people of Wyoming need to give thanks to first responder Tyeler Harris, 29, of Saratoga and to Safety Officer Bruce Lang, 68, of Pine Haven, who lost their lives trying to save others.
Bill SniffinDecember 23, 2022
A Gathering Of Faiths: Rabbi Celebrates Hanukkah With Cheyenne Unitarians
I am a very unusual rabbi, said Rabbi Moshe Halfon. I play drums, I dance with Nigerians, I meditate with Buddhists and Ive been with pagans.
Leo WolfsonDecember 23, 2022
Dave Walsh: University Of Wyoming Sports Gives Fans Plenty For The Holidays
Dave Walsh writes: The Wyoming Cowboys will be opening their Christmas present next Friday in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Bowl is their gift, and the Ohio Bobcats are their challenge.
Dave WalshDecember 23, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Staff Recall Lovely, And Weird, Christmas Memories
From trying to bribe Santa to age-inappropriate explosive chemistry sets, the Cowboy State Daily team shares some of their strangest, and most endearing, holiday memories.
Wendy CorrDecember 23, 2022
Rough Week For Wyoming Livestock, But Nothing Like The ‘Big Die-Up’ Of 1886-87
Although Wyoming is experiencing a severe winter storm, from a ranching perspective its nothing like the Big Die-Up of 1886-87, when hundreds of thousands of cattle perished across Wyoming and the West.
Mark HeinzDecember 23, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Declines To Hear Abortion Lawsuit
Abortion remains legal in Wyoming as challenge to states trigger ban law sent back to Teton County court.
Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2022
Flamethrowers, Long-Distance Rifles, Chainsaws: 10 Last-Minute Gifts For The Outdoors-Person You Love
How about a flamethrower for Christmas? Or maybe a Krapp Strapp for that someone special? Perhaps a grizzly-proof suit? Outdoors writer Mark Heinz presents his top-10 gift ideas for the Christmas season.
Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2022