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Wyoming Dept Of Health Ordered To Turn Over Details Of Lander Eye-Gouging Investigation
The Wyoming Health Department has been ordered to disclose details of its investigation into a 2020 hospital eye-gouging incident that resulted in a womans death.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022

Rawlins Hospital Stopping Labor And Delivery Services, Will Save $2M
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins will soon discontinue obstetrics services, hospital spokeswoman Stephanie Hinkle told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
May 02, 2022

Sec. of State Buchanan Says State Will Challenge Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) Ruling
Buchanan and the state attorney generals office on Friday notified the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the states intent to challenge a federal court ruling that allowed the firearms advocacy group Wyoming Gun Owners to keep a list of its contributors private.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022

Wyoming Cops Say Physical Fitness Is Important But Measuring Waistlines Not The Way To Do It
A Texas program which penalizes law enforcement officers for waistlines exceeding 40 inches is not the way to promote physical fitness, according to Wyoming law enforcement leaders.
Jimmy OrrMay 02, 2022

Wheatland Wild Horse Facility Still Closed Due To Highly Contagious Equine Illness “Strangles”
The wild horse facility in Wheatland is still closed to the public due to a number of the horses being infected with a viral infection known as "strangles" and a horse advocacy group is calling on the BLM to rethink its housing methods.
May 02, 2022

Riverton Police Seek Help In Finding Man Sought In Shooting
The Riverton police department on Monday announced it had identified the man believed responsible for a shooting last week in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022

Trump Schedules ‘Save America’ Rally At Casper’s Ford Center On May 28
Former President Donald Trump will stage a Save America rally at Caspers Ford Center on Saturday, May 28.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022

Cheyenne Mayor, Former Police Chief Frustrated Over ‘Tragic’ Levels Of Property Crime
In contrasting the levels of crime in Wyoming, former Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak said Natrona County had 24 home burglaries last year while Laramie County reported 154.
May 02, 2022

Delta Stops Cody Airport Service Because Of Pilot Shortage; Air Service Cut In Half
A shortage of pilots has caused Delta Airlines to cancel all of its flights in and out of Cody. This means air traffic will be reduced by nearly half this summer.
Wendy CorrMay 02, 2022

Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, May 1, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Worland, at $4.69 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.78 per gallon.
May 02, 2022

Dennis Sun: Wyoming Stock Growers Celebrating 150 Years
The Wyoming Stock Growers Association has been in business for 150 years serving its members and other stock growers on a state and national level. Its longevity is unmatched here in the state.
Dennis SunMay 02, 2022

Gold Team Captures 26-22 Win Over Brown In Wyoming’s Annual Spring Game
It was a Spring Game that featured an exciting day of football, with numerous big plays on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and five lead changes before the Gold Team secured a 26-22 win over the Brown Team on Saturday
Jimmy OrrMay 01, 2022

Eating Wyoming: Cattleguard Steakhouse & Saloon in Buffalo, Wyoming
Food columnist Tim Mandese, who grew up the son of a butcher and was a butcher himself for 20 years, says the Cattleguard Steakhouse and Saloon in Buffalo is well on its way to being the premier steakhouse in Wyoming.
May 01, 2022

Wyoming Superintendent Candidates Want Return to American Values
Each of the three Republicans running for Superintendent of Public Instruction say they want to return American values to the classroom and to run the job with a conservative mindset.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2022

University of Wyoming’s Chad Muma Selected By Jacksonville Jaguars In 2022 NFL Draft
Former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Chad Muma was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 70th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday night.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2022

Rod Miller: The Wyoming GOP Is Its Own Worst Enemy, And Its Becoming Ours
Columnist Rod Miller writes: I am sick and tired (and I hope you are, too) of reading headlines about who in his party Frank Eathorne considers a RINO. With so much serious work remaining undone, that just makes the GOP look like blithering idiots.
Rod MillerApril 30, 2022

Corner Crossing Hunters Found Not Guilty On All Counts In Carbon County Court
Four hunters from Missouri were found not guilty on Friday afternoon by a Carbon County jury of all criminal trespassing charges filed against them for allegedly crossing into the airspace of a private ranch.
April 29, 2022

EPA Denies Sinclair’s Exemption For Ethanol Content
One of Wyomings three oil refineries is among 36 nationally to have its request to be exempted from biofuel blending rules refused.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2022

Expect Delays: Road Construction From Cody To Yellowstone About To Begin
Travelers going to Yellowstone from Cody will need to plan ahead as major road construction starts next week.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2022

Wyoming-Based Taco John’s Suing Minnesota Restaurant Taco Chon For Trademark Infringement
Wyoming-based restaurant corporation Taco John's is suing a Minnesota restaurant, Taco Chon, for infringing on the former company's trademark by calling itself a similar sounding name.
April 29, 2022

Harley Rally In June Expected to Generate Millions in Revenue for Cody
The impending arrival of 1,000 bikers converging in Cody in late June is expected to generate more than $2 million in economic impacts for the community.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2022

Rock Springs Rep Proud Of Bestiality Bill, Hopes He Never Has To Work On It Again
While a state representative from Rock Springs is proud his work spearheading a new law criminalizing bestiality in Wyoming, he said he has no desire to work on the topic further.
April 29, 2022

Pandora Papers: Legislators Debate Strengthening Wyo Laws To Prevent Stashing of Foreign Billions
Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday discussed strengthening laws that would help prevent the state from being a haven for illicit activity. A Russian billionaire hid a private jet and lands through a LLC & trust in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2022

Driver Crashes Into Cheyenne Bus On Thursday; Students Unharmed
The Cheyenne Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a vehicle collided into a local school bus on Thursday afternoon.
April 29, 2022
