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Idaho Police Were Surprised At White Supremacist Group’s Preparation, Equipment
The amount of preparation a white supremacist group put into starting a riot at a LGBT Pride event in Idaho this weekend shocked law enforcement, the local police chief said on Monday.
June 14, 2022
Now Grand Teton National Park Reinstates Federal Mask Mandate
Because Teton County has moved into the "high risk" category for COVID, Grand Teton National Park has reinstated a federal mask mandate.
June 14, 2022
Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby, Started By C.J. Box, Canceled Because All Fish To Be Killed This Fall
The 40th annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled for 2023 as the Wyoming Game and Fish Dept must kill the entire stock due to people dumping illegal yellow perch in Saratoga Lake.
June 13, 2022
Yellowstone Closed Down: Families Looking For Hotel Rooms After Being Evacuated
Due to rampant flooding, mudslides and road collapses in Yellowstone, the park removed all of the parks visitors Monday, completely closing the park for what at least one former official believes is the first time in the parks history.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2022
Captured Black Bear Released From Casper To Bighorn Mountains
A young black bear spotted in a Casper neighborhood was safely transported away on Sunday evening, a Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokeswoman said.
June 13, 2022
Dave Simpson: Worth The High Price Of Gasoline…
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Maybe something strong from the brewery can help us forget Joe's $4.69 gasoline. Wyoming's at it's best this time of year. It's worth the price of gasoline to get out and about."
Dave SimpsonJune 13, 2022
Huge Flooding Forces Evacuation Of Yellowstone National Park; Wild Videos Show Destruction
Visitors in Yellowstone National Park were forced to evacuate on Monday as continued rains exacerbated flooding that forced the closure of all of the parks entries earlier in the day.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2022
The Very First “Friday Night Lights” Happened In Midwest, Wyoming In 1925
The tiny town of Midwest, Wyoming has a little-known claim to fame it was the location of the very first high school football game played at night under electric lights.
Wendy CorrJune 13, 2022
Cheney: Trump Campaign Knew There Was No Legitimate Argument To Overturn Election
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said, "The Trump campaign legal team knew there was no legitimate argument fraud, irregularities, or anything to overturn the election. And yet, President Trump went ahead with his plans for Jan. 6 anyway.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2022
Yellowstone Closed Through Wednesday Due To Massive Rockslides, Flooding
Some visitors were evacuated from Yellowstone National Park on Monday as heavy rains fell on melting snowpack causing "extremely hazardous" conditions, according to the National Park Service.
June 13, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, June 12, 2022
The highest gasoline price/s in Wyoming on Friday were in Jackson Wyoming for the high, with $5.48 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price is the Tumbleweed Express at 4700 Bluebird Ln in Laramie, posting $4.19 per gallon.
June 13, 2022
Rod Miller: Hometown Knucklehead Makes National News
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "I see that a hometown knucklehead got some national ink by being busted with the Patriot Front in Idaho. These stalwart patriots (small p) were crammed into a U-Haul trailer as they were on their way to disrupt a Pride parade..."
Rod MillerJune 12, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Cheney Is A Statesman, Not A Politician
Dear Editor: When I stop, pay attention and review the list of Lizs accomplishments over the past 6 years, it reinforces the fact Liz is a statesman, not a politician. -- Dee Bott, Torrington, Wyoming
June 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Can Liz Cheney Campaign Rise From The Political Ashes?
Bill Sniffin writes: Liz Cheney has become one of the most high-profile politicians in America. She is the darling of the mainstream media, which universally hates Trump.
Bill SniffinJune 12, 2022
Cheyenne Man Arrested In Hate Group Conspiracy To Riot At Gay Pride Event In Idaho
A Cheyenne man has been identified as one of 31 alleged members of a white supremacist group arrested Saturday and accused of conspiring to riot at an Idaho gay pride event.
Jimmy OrrJune 12, 2022
Game And Fish Capture Bear In Casper Sunday Morning
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured a bear in Casper early Sunday morning according to the Casper Police.
Jimmy OrrJune 12, 2022
Wyoming Democrats Call For End To Electoral College at Democratic State Convention
The Wyoming Democratic Party on Saturday approved a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to end the Electoral College.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2022
Wyoming Artist Creates “How-To-Die In Yellowstone” Coloring Book
A Wyoming artist has created a helpful coloring book for tourists thinking about visiting Yellowstone. The artist warns that some pages are graphic and includes scenes of disembowelment, dismemberment, electrocution, and immolation.
Jimmy OrrJune 11, 2022
Gov Mark Gordon: The Energy Crisis of Tomorrow Can Be Averted Today
In a guest column, Gov Mark Gordon writes: "There should be absolutely no reason for blind dependency on China and Russia when we have the resources and capabilities to mine both critical minerals and uranium on American and Wyoming soil..."
Gov. Mark GordonJune 11, 2022
Teton County Urges Indoor Mask Use While Glacier National Park Reinstates Mask Mandate
The Teton County Public Health Officer is urging indoor mask use after COVID levels have surged in the county. This comes a day after Glacier National Park reinstated a federal mask mandate.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Wilde Focuses On Water
Wilde, a veteran U.S. Army paratrooper and retired cabinet maker, has never held a political office before. He does have experience running for office, as this will be his third attempt at running for governor.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Dept Of Interior Says No To Plastic Bottles in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued a federal mandate that will eliminate the sale of all plastic bottles in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
June 10, 2022
Worker Sues Railroad After Breaking Through Plexiglass And Nearly Getting Run Over
A Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad employee is suing his employer after falling through Plexiglass and coming within 18 inches of being run over.
June 10, 2022
Missing Indiana Man’s Car Spotted Deserted In Park County
Park County authorities launched a search for a missing Indiana man on Thursday after finding his jeep parked in an area northwest of Cody.
June 10, 2022