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Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, June 20, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24 per gallon, was found in Laramie.
June 21, 2022
Wyo Public Health Doc Says Children And Infants Should Get COVID Vax
Dowell said people pointing to the fact that Dr. Anthony Fauci tested positive for COVID as proof the vaccine doesnt work are misinformed and havent done proper research.
Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2022
Only Memories Remain For Park Service Workers Who Lived In Doomed Yellowstone Home
On the evening of Monday, June 13, Tim Glover's home fell into the Yellowstone and floated down the river, carrying with it years of memories and thousands of dollars of personal property.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
New Yellowstone License Plate Entry System “Sucks,” According To Critics
One Airbnb owner said Yellowstone's new entry system into the park "sucks." The temporary fix which is based on even and odd license plate numbers, was designed to control access to keep the southern loop from becoming overwhelmed.
Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2022
Move Over Grizzlies, Golden Eagles Are Most Dangerous Predator In Bighorn Basin
Although grizzlies occasionally make it down to the Bighorn Basin, the real apex predator in the area is the golden eagle. A new documentary show these 7-foot wingspanned raptors in a new light.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
Man Sentenced To Life For Threatening Woman With Knife And Raping Her Loses Appeal
During the attack, he told the woman that Ted Bundy had worn a severed head on top of his head while driving across three states and then asked the woman if she thought he could reach California while wearing her head.
June 20, 2022
Yellowstone Gets $50 Million To Fast-Track Opening; Northern Loop To Open In 2 Weeks
All parts of Yellowstone will be opening much more quickly than expected as the park is receiving $50 million in emergency funds to repair damages immediately.
June 20, 2022
Woman Attacked By Bison At Same Location Where Tourist Was Depantsed Two Years Ago
A woman was attacked by a bison late last week in Custer State Park, home of the infamous depantsing of two years ago, after being surprised by the woman's dog.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Wyo State Sen. Schuler Says International Transgender Swimming Ban Good For Her Bill
Wyoming state Sen. Wendy Schuler applauded the decision by the international swimming federation to ban transgender athletes from women's swimming competitions. She said it will help her "Fairness In Women's Sports" bill when it is introduced next year.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Wyoming Reservoirs Fill Rapidly After Historic Yellowstone Flooding
Earlier this spring, Buffalo Bill Dam was only at 60% capacity and was not expected to fill up. After the storms, it will not only hit capacity, but water will have to be released.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, June 19, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson Wyoming at with $5.68 per gallon, an increase of 14 cents from Saturday. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 19, 2022
Rod Miller: Death and Bureaucracy in Wyoming — My Father’s Day Column
Columnist Rod Miller outlines 7 points in his updated living will including: "Before any dirt is tossed on top of my faithful meat suit, I want to hear the Grateful Deads 'Ripple' and Bob Marleys 'Redemption Song' played loud enough to wake the dead."
Rod MillerJune 19, 2022
Wyo Dem Leaders Prefer Crossover Voting To Continue
Merav-Ben David, a former Congressional candidate and current candidate for the state House of Representatives, said nearly every Democrat she knows is planning to cross over this year.
Leo WolfsonJune 19, 2022
Yellowstone To Open On Wednesday; Three Of Five Entrances
Yellowstone officials on Saturday announced that the south loop of Yellowstone will open to visitors on Wednesday, June 22 at 8.am. This includes the East, West, and South entrances.
Wendy CorrJune 18, 2022
Riverton Brothers Shot Multiple Times In Alley Friday Night; Life-Flighted To Casper
In an alley behind a Riverton gas station at about 3:30 a.m., one man was shot at least three to four times, while his brother was shot between two and three times, according to the police.
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2022
Grizzly 399: Still An Imposing Bear At The Old Age of 26
Wildlife photographer Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven observed Grizzly 399 and her boyfriend Bruno last week for more than four hours. She is still an imposing bear but her teeth show her age.
Jorn VangoidtsenhovenJune 18, 2022
State Of Wyoming Appealing BLM’s Massive Land Purchase Near Casper
The state of Wyoming is appealing a massive land acquisition the Bureau of Land Management received in May south of Casper, Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Friday.
June 17, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, June 17, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 per gallon in Laramie.
June 17, 2022
Cheyenne Residents Worried After Fentanyl, Cocaine Bust In House Across From Elementary School
After a Cheyenne man was arrested for trafficking fentanyl across the street from a Cheyenne elementary school, a resident in the area told Cowboy State Daily the neighborhood was struggling and in steep decline.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Yellowstone Biologist: Animals Will Survive Flooding, Don’t Worry
Wildlife officials are assuring citizens that animals in Yellowstone know how to handle the flooding and there is no plan to round up grizzlies, moose, bison, and other animals and place them in pens until the waters recede.
June 17, 2022
Communities Near Yellowstone Worried About Economic Impact Of Closure
Business owners in northwest Wyoming are concerned about the economic impact of the Yellowstone floods during tourist season.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2022
Rivertonites Spar Over Student Cell Phone Ban
A ban on cell phones in classrooms at a Riverton school is being met with strong objections in the face of a recent rash of school shootings nationwide.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Beartooth Highway Closed Again: Flooding Will Keep Road Shut Down For Undetermined Time
For the third time since the grand opening in late May, the Beartooth Highway has been closed down again. This time it's due to the significant flood damage on the Montana portion of the roadway.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
Drunken Cheyenne School Bus Driver Charged With 19 Counts, Trial Set For August
A Cheyenne school bus driver who was arrested earlier this year for driving a bus full of children while intoxicated is facing 19 misdemeanor charges and will go to trial in July, court filings showed.
June 17, 2022