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State Investigative Board Clears Two Reservation School Administrators Of Harassment Allegations
Although a federal agency implicated two Wind River Indian Reservation school administrators in a sweeping misconduct report which detailed an alcohol-fueled party with a topless student dancer, a state investigative committee last week cleared the pair of wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
One Last Ride For Deceased Rider at Wyoming’s Tom Horn Days; Suicide Prevention Group Formed
A suicide prevention group called "No More Empty Saddles" has been formed for rodeo and agriculture communities after the passing of bronc rider John Beer. Beer was honored this past week at Tom Horn Days in Bosler, Wyoming.
August 18, 2022
Large Bull Elk Poached Off Highway Near Wheatland; Head, Antlers Sawed Off
A large bull elk was illegally shot earlier this month near Wheatland along a highway that runs between two of southeast Wyomings premier elk hunt areas. It's head and antlers were sawed-off while the carcass was left to rot.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2022
Human Foot Found Floating In Yellowstone Hot Spring; Witness Says “Awful Feeling”
Law enforcement officials are investigating a human foot that was found floating in a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, officials announced on Thursday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Tom Lacock Wins As Best Wyoming Election Guesser
Bill Sniffin writes: Lacock just missed the Drew Perkins-Bob Ide State Senate Race in Casper but guessed the total vote would be 180,000. The actual number was unofficially 171,000.
Bill SniffinAugust 18, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.24 per gallon.
August 18, 2022
Pro-life Legislators, Group Ask To Defend Wyoming Trigger Ban, Say AG Hasn’t Done Enough
Saying the state isnt representing the pro-life argument fully in a lawsuit against its abortion ban, two state representatives have asked to join the lawsuit challenging the bans legality.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
Huge Crossover Presence In Wyoming Primary Election: 94% Of Ballots Republican
Tuesday primary election statistics appear to show huge numbers of Democrats crossed over to vote Republican in the primary.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
Crossover Voting Did Not Have Big Impact On Wyoming’s U.S. House Primary Race
Crossover voting did not have as large of an effect as some members of the Republican Party feared and predicted for Tuesdays U.S. House primary race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2022
Shooting The Breeze With Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit: Post-Election Punditry
In discussing the Wyoming Republican primary, columnists Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit say there wasn't a "Red Tsunami," Wyoming's GOP has a far larger tent that Frank Eathorne would prefer, and how the Dorr brothers had an awful election night.
Rod MillerAugust 17, 2022
Mustangs vs. Muleys: Wild Horses Out-Competing Mule Deer For Food, Water
Mustangs, or wild horses -- which some people consider to be feral animals could be hurting mule deer herds in parts of Wyoming, as they compete with the deer for food and water.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Red Wave Targets Incumbent Legislators In Wyoming Primary — Many Get Capsized
Many incumbent Wyoming legislators had a target on their back in this years primary election, advancing to the general election, in some cases, only by the skin of their teeth, if at all.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
13 Votes Separate Candidates In Eastern Wyoming Race; Only Election To Get Recount
One legislative race from the 2022 Wyoming primary will be headed for a recount. Only 13 votes separate State Rep JD Williams and challenger Allen Slagle in House District 2.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
No Albino Moose Lately In Wyoming But There Has Been An Albino Catfish And Albino Antelope
Because they are so rare, wild albino animals cause a stir when theyre spotted. A video of an albino Moose in Sweden has gone viral and viewed millions of times. In recent years, an albino antelope and an albino catfish were found in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Hunting Forecast: Elk Exceptional This Fall; Deer, Antelope Should Be Good Too
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department released its annual hunting forecast and elk is at the top of the list for good hunting followed by deer and antelope.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Incumbent Sandy Newsome Hangs On To Beat Nina Webber In House District 24
Incumbent Sandy Newsome had to wait late into the evening until the votes showed she beat challenger Nina Webber by less than 100 votes.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Degenfelder Only Candidate To Beat Trump Endorsee; Moves On To Superintendent Race In General
Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Megan Degenfelder was the only Wyoming candidate to defeat an opponent who had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Dan Laursen To Jump From House To Senate With Big Win In Senate District 19
Rep. Dan Laursen will successfully jump from the House of Representatives to the State Senate after a victory over incumbent R.J. Kost and former legislator Ray Peterson.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Another Incumbent Loses: Shelly Duncan Beaten By Lingle’s Scott Smith In Goshen County.
Lingle man Scott Smith defeated incumbent Rep. Shelley Duncan on Tuesday in the Republican Primary for the state House district representing Goshen County.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Public Radio’s Bob Beck To Retire After 34 Years
For 34 years, listeners of Wyoming Public Radio have listened to the voice of Bob Beck. The popular news director is hanging up his microphone and moving to the Syracuse-area (a place even snowier than Laramie) to retire.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Sen. Ogden Driskill Survives GOP Primary Election, Edging Past Two Foes
Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, won the Republican primary in Senate District 1 on Tuesday night. Driskill will likely be the next senate president but is taking nothing for granted.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Longmire Days Begins On Thursday: What To Know Before You Go!
Excitement is building in Buffalo, as townspeople gear up for an influx of fans from all over the world for "Longmire Days" which begins on Thursday.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Degenfelder Beats Schroeder In Republican Superintendent Race
Megan Degenfelder has won the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction, taking down incumbent Brian Schroeder.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Incumbent Sen. Cale Case Wins Squeaker In Wyoming Republican Primary
In a squeaker, incumbent state Sen. Cale Case won the Republican Primary Election for his Lander district.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022