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Gillette Men Face Life In Prison After Being Caught With 7,000 Fentanyl Pills, 10 Pounds Of Meth
Two Gillette men face life in prison sentences after being caught earlier this month with pounds of methamphetamine and thousands of fentanyl pills.
January 19, 2022
Yellowstone To Use Anniversary To Highlight Tribal Values
Indigenous people of America will play a central role in the celebration of Yellowstone National Parks 150th anniversary this year.
Wendy CorrJanuary 19, 2022
Bone Found In Nebraska Likely Not That Of Missing Moorcroft Man
An arm bone found near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, last year likely does not belong to a missing Moorcroft man, according to Nebraska authorities.
January 19, 2022
3,097 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 1,859 Recoveries; 6,641 Active
The state reported 3,097 new laboratory-confirmed and 988 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 6,641 active cases for Tuesday.
January 19, 2022
Wyo Man Faces 25 Years For Beating Up 82-Year-Old Man & Stealing His Car on Thanksgiving
A Wyoming man is facing 25 years in prison for assaulting and then stealing and 82-year-old man's car on Thanksgiving.
January 18, 2022
Dave Simpson: The Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em State GOP
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "How I feel about Liz Cheney isn't influenced by how many county Republican party groups censure her, fail to recognize her walking down the street, or take back her secret GOP decoder ring. What they do has nothing to do with how this former supporter feels about Liz (it's not good)..."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 18, 2022
Deaths Of Another 13 Wyoming Residents Tied To Coronavirus
The number of Wyoming deaths blamed on the coronavirus since it was first detected in the state has increased to 1,601, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
January 18, 2022
Lander Not Immune From Lawsuit In Lost Bat Case, Supreme Court Rules
The Wyo Supreme Court ruled that City of Lander is not immune from a lawsuit because a police officer lost a bat which bit a family.
January 18, 2022
More Than $20K Raised For Wyoming Animal Shelters In Honor Of Betty White
More than $20,000 was raised on Monday for Wyoming animal shelters in honor of late actress Betty White, who was a known animal lover.
January 18, 2022
Sisters, Widow Of Fallen Wyoming Marine Suing Alec Baldwin For Instagram Defamation
The sisters and widow of a Wyoming Marine killed in the line of duty in August are suing actor Alec Baldwin for defamation, accusing him of making false allegations on his Instagram account about their involvement in the invasion of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 18, 2022
Former Lander City Employee Sues For Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
A former Lander city employee is suing the city and its public works director, alleging he was discriminated against due to his military status and was improperly fired.
January 18, 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: PBR’s Pendelton Whisky Velocity Tour Bucks Back to Casper for 4th Time in History on April 2
For the fourth time in history, PBRs (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Casper, Wyoming, returning to the Ford Wyoming Center on April 2 with the PBR Casper Invitational.
January 18, 2022
Dennis Sun: Livestock Producers Need To Keep An Eye On Restaurant Trends
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: Around half of all restaurant owners/operators surveyed will place greater emphasis on comfort and healthy food, which means more beef and lamb I hope.
Dennis SunJanuary 18, 2022
Trump Says Cheney Polling At 16% As Jan. 6 Committee Continues To Investigate
Former President Donald Trump attacked one of his favorite targets, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, during a rally in Arizona over the weekend, claiming her approval rating is at 16%.
January 17, 2022
Bill To Exempt Outfitters From Wyoming Lodging Tax Basically ‘Cleanup Legislation,’ Industry Group Says
State representatives plan on introducing a bill to once again make backcountry guides and outfitters exempt from Wyomings lodging tax.
January 17, 2022
Family ‘Lost’ After Casper Marine’s Death
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jerrod Warden was buried just over a week ago. His death has left a permanent hole in the close-knit Casper family.
January 17, 2022
Judge Tells Fish And Wildlife Service To Reconsider Ruling Yellowstone Bison As Endangered
A U.S. District Court judged has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider its denial of evidence keeping bison in Yellowstone National Park from being listed as endangered.
January 17, 2022
Wyoming Feels Shockwave From Tonga Volcano; Could Affect Weather
Gasses from the largest volcanic eruption in 30 years -- some 6,200 miles from Wyoming -- may affect our weather in the coming weeks.
January 17, 2022
Forest Service Works To Prevent Wyoming Wildfires
Managing the materials that fuel out-of-control wildfires is the key to making sure they do not have to be fought, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
Multiple Wyoming School Districts, Harrist Removed From Mask Mandate Lawsuit
A number of parties, including the state's public health officer, have been removed from a lawsuit filed over face mask requirements earlier this year at place at some of the state's schools.
January 17, 2022
Yellowstone Supervisor Uses 150th Anniversary To Reflect On Lessons Learned
Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly recently used the announcement of celebration plans for the parks 150th anniversary to reflect on the lessons learned about ecosystem management.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
1,127 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 594 Recoveries; 4,428 Active
The state reported 1,127 new laboratory-confirmed and 355 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,428 active cases for Friday.
January 17, 2022
Rex Arney: Liz Cheney Deserves Profile In Courage Award
Columnist Rex Arney writes: "In Liz Cheney, we have someone who stood on principle - the Constitution, at the expense of popularity or her political career."
Rex ArneyJanuary 16, 2022
Suspect Killed By Gillette Police After Allegedly Swinging Weapon At Them
A person was killed by Gillette police on Sunday after allegedly swinging a large weapon at officers, the city of Gillette announced.
January 16, 2022