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Investigation Underway As Parents, Players Accuse Cheyenne Football Coach of Bullying, Retaliation
Legislators and parents have asked Laramie School District No. 1 to look into allegations of bullying and excessive verbal abuse by a coach toward student athletes at Central.
January 24, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Cheney Has “Very Conservative” Voting Record; More Conservative Than Other Republicans
Far right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Liz Cheney not only had a "very conservative" voting record but was more conservative than other Republican members.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 24, 2022
Two Educators, Former Legislator Named Finalists For Wyo Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two educators and a former legislator have been nominated as candidates to fill the vacancy in the state superintendent of public instructions office left with the resignation of Jillian Balow.
January 23, 2022
Cowboys Down Lobos In Wild Shootout, 93-91; Pokes Off To Best Start In 7 Years
The Wyoming Cowboys downed the New Mexico Lobos in a wild shootout inside the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday evening by a score of 93-91.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 23, 2022
1,519 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 1,132 Recoveries; 8,088 Active
The state reported 1,519 new laboratory-confirmed and 355 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 8,088 active cases for Friday.
January 23, 2022
Riverton Residents First Ever To Pilot Hot Air Balloon Down Wind River Canyon
Riverton's Andy Samuelson and Chris Jones became the first two people believed to have ever piloted a hot air balloon through the Wind River Canyon.
January 23, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Ten Years Normally Seems Like A Long Time, But 2012 To 2022 Was A Blur
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: Ten years ago, I felt, at the age of 65, my time might be running out."
Bill SniffinJanuary 22, 2022
Dennis Sun: Agriculture Is Changing And Everything Is Political In Our Daily Lives
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: From a pandemic to religion to throughout our daily lives, everything is political."
Dennis SunJanuary 22, 2022
FBI: Laundrie Took Responsibility In Notebook For Killing Gabby Petito
The fiance of a woman who was found dead in Bridger-Teton National Forest last fall admitted to killing her in a notebook he left behind after dying by suicide, the FBI confirmed on Friday.
January 21, 2022
2021 Was Yellowstone’s Busiest Year Ever
2021 was Yellowstone National Park's busiest year on record, park officials announced on Friday.
January 21, 2022
Former Legislator Goodenough Seeks Superintendent Job
A former state legislator who joined Wyomings Republican Party several years ago has signed up to seek the states open superintendent of public instruction job.
January 21, 2022
12 Candidates Apply For Superintendent Of Schools; Wyoming GOP To Narrow To 3
At least a dozen candidates have applied to replace former Wyoming superintendent of schools Jillian Balow, who abruptly resigned from her elected position last week.
January 21, 2022
Gillette Council Appoints City Of Cheyenne To Review Former Mayor’s Texts
The Gillette City Council this week approved a resolution to allow the City of Cheyenne to review claims made by the former city administrator regarding the former mayor.
January 21, 2022
1,029 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 1,127 Recoveries; 7,346 Active
The state reported 1,029 new laboratory-confirmed and 321 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 7,346 active cases for Thursday.
January 21, 2022
Hageman Tells Hannity That Liz Cheney Is Just The Same As Nancy Pelosi
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said Liz Cheney is no better than Nancy Pelosi and the Jan 6 Committee is a witch hunt for Donald Trump.
January 21, 2022
Wyoming’s Delegation Unimpressed With Biden’s Second News Conference
President Joe Biden's recent news conference missed the mark on foreign relations, and the economy, according to the members of Wyoming's congressional delegation.
January 20, 2022
BLM Calls Gathering Of Wyoming Wild Horses An “Overwhelming Success”
The wild horse round-up that took place near Rock Springs over the last few months concluded this week, and a U.S. Bureau of Land Management spokesman called the gather an "overwhelming success."
January 20, 2022
Former Albany County Sheriff’s Deputy Sues For Racial Discrimination
A former Albany County sheriff's deputy is suing a sergeant in the department for racial discrimination, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.
January 20, 2022
1,041 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 1,110 Recoveries; 7,123 Active
The state reported 1,041 new laboratory-confirmed and 551 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 7,123 active cases for Wednesday.
January 20, 2022
Rod Miller: Frank Eathorne Is On The Wrong Side Of History
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Eathornes credentials as a secessionist were recently bolstered when leaked documents revealed that he is a member of the Oath Keepers, the paramilitary organization whose leaders were just indicted for their role in inciting that attack on our capitol on January 6."
Rod MillerJanuary 20, 2022
California Man Sentenced To Nine Months In Jail After Assaulting Cops In Yellowstone
A California man was sentenced to nine months in jail this week after pleading guilty to assaulting police officers in Yellowstone National Park.
January 20, 2022
How Wyoming’s Birth Rate Compares to the Nation
In the continuation of a longer-term trend stretching back over a decade, the number of births in the U.S. fell by 4% in 2020, pushing the birth rate to its lowest point on record.
The Center SquareJanuary 20, 2022
UW Names Building After Worland Native, Archaeologist George Frison
The University of Wyoming's Anthropology Building now bears the name of George Frison, a Worland native and UW graduate who achieved international acclaim as an archaeologist during a lengthy career as a university faculty member.
January 19, 2022
Wyoming’s Graduation Rate Slightly Increased In 2021
Wyoming saw a slight uptick in its graduation rate for 2021, the eighth consecutive year the state has seen an increase in students graduating from high school.
January 19, 2022