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Electrocuted Florida Man Who Walked On Yellowstone Thermals Gets No Jail Time
Matt Manzari, who has 16 screws and three plates in his face and massive scars on his body from an electrocution he narrowly survived in his youth, received a $2,000 fine and no jail time for walking on Yellowstone thermals earlier this year.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2022
Little Known “Outlaw Trail” Near Cody Gets $50,000 Grant For Upgrades From T-Mobile
A non-profit organization in Cody received a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile to upgrade a little-known -- yet to those who know how to find it -- "spectacular" trail outside of Cody.
Wendy CorrNovember 03, 2022
Sergio Maldonado: The Equality State and the Moral Imperative
Guest columnist Sergio Maldonado writes: "Is it not the moral imperative within the Equality State to vote for the best qualified candidate? Is there congruence between the Equality State and the Moral Imperative?"
Sergio MaldonadoNovember 03, 2022
Cheyenne Brothers Build Multi-Million Dollar International “Slime” Business
What started as a hobby for Cheyenne brothers Mark and Joe Whiteaker has turned into a multi-million dollar international "slime" business. Their products sell in more than 800 locations across the world.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Increased U.S. Coal-Fired Power Production Leads To Solid Third Quarter For Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy, which operates three Powder River Basin thermal coal mines, reported its Wyoming operations were in the black by $38 million as rail shortages eased and power plants built up stockpiles.
Greg JohnsonNovember 03, 2022
State-Level Candidates Break Wyoming Records For Raising, Spending Money
The race for Jacksons House District 23 has shattered records for individual candidates, and together, Republican Paul Vogelheim and Democrat Liz Storer report raising more than $180,000.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2022
Riverton Schools Consider Conceal-Carry Policy; Police Department Says Yes With Proper Training
Police in Riverton say they favor arming public school teachers with proper training. Fremont County School District 25 met with the public on Wednesday to discuss the proposed policy.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2022
Energy Watchdog Group Compiles List Of 125 Actions Biden Has Taken Against Oil Industry
President Biden blames American oil companies and the Ukraine war for high energy costs but the American Energy Alliance outlined 125 actions that Biden has taken against the oil industry that they say is responsible for skyrocketing prices.
November 02, 2022
Bird Flu Won’t Hurt Waterfowl Season, Say Wyoming Hunters
Widespread outbreaks of bird flu this year have wiped out some domestic flocks and killed wild waterfowl, but Wyoming duck and goose hunters says theyre not concerned about it having any impact.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Goodbye Clarene Law and Nancy Shelton – Leaders In Wyoming Tourism And Journalism
Bill Sniffin writes: What a pair of great Wyoming gals. Two of my favorite people in my two chosen careers left us recently."
Bill SniffinNovember 02, 2022
Stopping A Grizzly Attack: What Works Better — Bear Spray Or A Gun?
Its a question that has swirled for decades among outdoors enthusiasts in grizzly country, are you better off with bear spray or a firearm?
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Vote Yes On Amendment A
Dear editor: Constitutional Amendment A will give counties another option to manage their budgets wisely in a skillful way to help counties thrive and allow for the responsible growth of funds with oversight.
November 02, 2022
Where’s The Promised Support For Wyoming’s Coal Workers?
As Wyomings coal industry declines, many promises have been made about providing support for displaced workers in the industry. After years of being passed over, small gains are being made to address their needs.
November 02, 2022
Wyoming National Guard Details Spike In Sexual Assault Reports
Wyoming National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter told a legislative committee on Wednesday that the number of sexual assaults reported in the Guard more than doubled.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2022
With 28,000 Job Openings And 9,000 Job Seekers, Help Wanted All Over Wyoming
Tim Giersch with Papa Johns in Cheyenne would hire 20 full- and part-time people today if he could. But like many other Wyoming businesses, a lack of available workforce has forced the stores to cut hours and close earlier.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Inflation In Wyoming Sees Largest Jump In 41 Years
Inflation in Wyoming continues to post double-digit increases for transportation and food, based on Wyomings latest cost-of-living report. The inflation rate of 10.1% is the highest increase since 1981.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Riverton Police Find Three Naked Children, 30 Snakes Responding To Call About ‘Erratic’ Woman
Police on Tuesday arrested a combative 33-year-old mother in Riverton who threatened to shoot officers with a crossbow, and rushed her three unclothed children, her geckos, dog, cat and 30 snakes to safe places.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2022
With No Federal Govt. Involvement, Gold Mine West Of Cheyenne Could Be Operational By 2025
Without any federal land or federal bureaucracy to worry about, the CK Gold Project is trimming years off the permitting process and could begin mining by 2025.
November 02, 2022
Mountain Lion Takes A Snooze In Wyoming Couple’s Window Well
Game and Fish wardens tranquilized the mountain lion in the window well and took her out through the house.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2022
Three Deaths In County Jail Loom Over Albany County Sheriff’s Race
Whichever candidate wins the election for Wyomings Albany County Sheriff will face a tall order of continuing to reform the sheriffs office and rebuilding its reputation with the public.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2022
Now Cheney Endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan For U.S. Senate
Another day, another Democrat. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday endorsed Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate over Republican candidate J.D. Vance.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Forced to Diversify, Wyoming Ranchers Launch USDA-Certified Meat Processing Plant
Last year, with the help of investors, the Kerns, sixth generation ranchers in Sheridan County, launched Western Heritage Meats -- the third USDA-certified meat processing plant in the state of Wyoming.
Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2022
Casper Teen Dies In Head-On With Dump Truck
A 15-year-old driver died west of Casper on Monday after crashing the vehicle he was driving into a dump truck.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2022
Although Medical Aid In Dying Is Expanding In North America, Wyoming’s GOP Legislature Unlikely To Follow
Although Rep. Cathy Connolly (D-Laramie) sponsored a medically-assisted suicide bill in 2015, she said because Wyoming's legislature has grown even more conservative, it is unlikely it would ever pass a euthanasia bill.
Greg JohnsonNovember 01, 2022