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Rock Springs Mayor Accused Of Attempting To Land City Deal For His Own Business
Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo is accused of attempting to use his position as mayor to land a contracting deal for his own business.
August 05, 2022
Survivors Of Fatal Lightning Strike In Teton Wilderness Return To Lander
The survivors of a lightning strike that killed one man and injured another Tuesday at a remote campsite in the Absaroka Mountains were back in Lander Thursday.
Mark HeinzAugust 05, 2022
Long, Strange Trip: Cheyenne Man Returns To City After Forty Years
George Jay Wienbarg, a Cheyenne native, recently returned to his hometown to connect with his roots and legacy as a relative of Buffalo Bill.
August 04, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming’s 1988 Football Team Heading To Hall Of Fame
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "The 1988 Cowboy football team is a most worthy entrant into the Hall of Fame. Many will say that it has earned the right to be considered the greatest Cowboy team ever."
Dave WalshAugust 04, 2022
Dick Cheney Calls Trump Coward In New Ad Supporting Liz
In a campaign video released on Thursday, former Vice President Dick Cheney called former President Trump a "coward" and said a "real man wouldn't lie to his supporters."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Rammell Tries To Get Opponent Kicked Out Of Gov Race By Filing Lawsuit Against Wyoming SOS
Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Rex Rammell said he was filing a lawsuit against the Wyoming Sec of State for "dereliction of duty" in hopes that he can get fellow candidate Brent Bien kicked out of the race.
August 04, 2022
Harry Potter Fans Agree: Wyoming Is Not A Hufflepuff State
Wyoming is apparently a Hufflepuff state, but Harry Potter fans in the Cowboy State do not agree.
August 04, 2022
Barrasso Introduces Bill To Block Biden From Selling U.S. Oil Reserves To China
After the U.S. agreed to sell one million barrels of oil to China, Sen. John Barrasso introduced legislation that would prohibit the Biden administration from selling any future oil reserves to China.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
Harriet Hageman Calls 2020 Presidential Election “Rigged” And “Travesty”
For the first time, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has taken a firm stance on the 2020 Presidential election. Hageman told a crowd in Casper on Wednesday that the election was "absolutely rigged."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Cheyenne’s Brandon Nimmo Named Mets Winner Of Heart & Hustle Award; Could Be Team Captain
Cheyenne's Brandon Nimmo was just named the recipient of the 'Heart and Hustle' award for the team. More notably, however, he could be named team captain
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Advocates Ask Judge To Block Abortion Ban Longer
Abortion advocates suing the state of Wyoming over its abortion ban asked a state court on Thursday to block the ban throughout the court proceedings.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
“Yellowstone: Invasion Of The Idiots” Has Unlimited Content Because People Are Idiots
The creators of the popular Facebook page "Yellowstone: Invasion of the Idiots" say there is unlimited content for their page because people are truly idiots.
Wendy CorrAugust 04, 2022
Hageman Bashes Kevin Costner As Pretend Rancher In Hollywood TV Show
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman on Thursday mocked Kevin Costner's support of Liz Cheney calling the Yellowstone actor a "pretend rancher in a Hollywood production."
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Lummis Defends Vote Against PACT Act “Burn Pit” Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Lummis voted against the PACT Act, which allocates health care funds for veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, citing the cost of the legislation and expansion of illnesses included.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
“The Laramie Project” Tackles Hard Issues in a Conservative Community
In a community as conservative as Cody, putting on "The Laramie Project" that highlights controversial social issues was a challenge, according to director Bethany Sandvik.
Wendy CorrAugust 04, 2022
Maxfield: Chuck Gray’s $10,000 Income “Doesn’t Link Up” With $300,000 Campaign Spending
Former Secretary of State Max Maxfield said he finds it both ironic and troubling that a candidate raising claims about the 2020 elections being fraudulent, may have committed election fraud themselves.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Ranch Once Owned By Walt Disney Family On Market For $71 Million
The Diamond G Ranch, which sets 17 miles west of Dubois, was the wilderness playground for Morton Salt Company executives until and later sold to the Walt Disney family.
August 04, 2022
Lightning Strike In Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountains Kills One, Injures Another
A 22-year-old man was killed and another man suffered severe injuries in a lightning strike Tuesday evening in the Absaroka Mountains, according to Teton County Search And Rescue.
Mark HeinzAugust 04, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Tara Nethercott An Insider? Yes- Thank Heavens
Dear editor: Unlike Senator Nethercott, Chuck Gray has not been assigned to chair a committee. Perhaps this sheds some light on the lack of confidence multiple House leaders have in his leadership capacity and ability to work with others.
August 03, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook Latest To Offer Sports Betting In Wyoming
Caesars Sportsbook is now the fourth company to unveil online sports betting in Wyoming. The Wyoming Gaming Commission says it wont be the last. The commission anticipates a total of 10 by 2023.
August 03, 2022
Wyoming Game and Fish, Guides Warn Against Fishing In Hot Weather
Catch-and-release fishing is common among trout enthusiasts who relish having a good scrap in picturesque settings without depleting fisheries, but experts cautioned that during hot spells it can harm or even kill fish.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.88 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.42 per gallon.
August 03, 2022
Former President Trump Endorses Brian Schroeder For Superintendent
Former President Trump has endorsed Brian Schroeders candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Schroeders campaign confirmed Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Rock Springs Filmmaker To Host Screening Of Documentary At Dubois Military Museum
A Rock Springs filmmaker will host a documentary about his grandfather, a World War II prisoner of war, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles on Saturday.
August 03, 2022