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Cody Man Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot
More than one year after it took place, a Cody man has been charged with participating in the riot on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol.
January 14, 2022
Popcorn Trailer Explodes in Gillette Due to Propane Leak
A popcorn food trailer was destroyed on Thursday when an explosion resulted from a propane leak.
January 14, 2022
Yellowstone Prepares To Celebrate 150th Anniversary
The approach of the 150th anniversary of the nations first national park provides an opportunity for those involved with the park to look to the future, according to Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly.
Wendy CorrJanuary 14, 2022
Correnti Cites ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Against Assault Charge
According to a police report, Joey Correnti, chairman of Carbon Countys Republican Party, shot a gun in the air after a man punched him in the head after accusing Correnti of being in a relationship with the man's wife.
January 14, 2022
Cheyenne Man Who Was Pepper Sprayed By Mailman Faces 5 Years In Prison
A man who assaulted a mail carrier and was pepper sprayed for his efforts has been charged with possession of stolen mail, according to U.S. District Court documents.
January 14, 2022
Lummis Blocks Biden’s Pick For EPA Enforcement Chief Over Power Plant
U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis stalled confirmation of President Joe Biden's choice to enforce federal environmental rules due to the agency's handling of coal power plants in Wyoming.
January 14, 2022
Report: Gillette Police Officer Justified In Shooting Dog
A Gillette police officer has been found to be justified in shooting a dog last month after it attacked a police K-9, an internal review has shown.
January 14, 2022
Cheyenne, Casper Teens Charged In July Murder Of 14-Year-Old
Two teenagers have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old that took place last summer, the Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday.
January 14, 2022
946 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 966 Recoveries; 3,540 Active
The state reported 946 new laboratory-confirmed and 297 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,540 active cases for Thursday.
January 14, 2022
Supreme Court Halts Vaccine Mandate, Wyoming Officials Rejoice
At least three Wyoming officials celebrated the news of the U.S. Supreme Court halting the implementation of the federal vaccine mandate on Thursday.
January 14, 2022
Wyoming Officials Thank Balow For Her Service To State
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Education Association thanked Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow on Thursday for her service to the state's education system after she announced her resignation.
January 13, 2022
Triton Tough: Wyoming Boy In Hospice Continues To Surprise Family
Its safe to say that the last 10 days have been a whirlwind for the family of the 11-year-old Hudson boy who went on hospice care as a result of his rare and untreatable cancer.
January 13, 2022
Balow Resigns As Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow is resigning from her position to take a similar one in Virginia, she announced Thursday.
January 13, 2022
Cheney Says House Minority Leader ‘Clearly Trying To Cover Up’ What Happened On Jan. 6
U.S. House Minority Leader U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy is "clearly" trying to hide information he has about the Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the Capitol by refusing to cooperate with a House committee investigating the incident, according to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
January 13, 2022
Jonathan Lange: In Today’s World, Do You Suppose That Pandora’s Box Unleashes War?
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: That, I think, is why the song is so famous. It captured a feeling in the air. While revolutionary events are in process, few contemporaries notice. Stills did, and his words beckon us to do the same.
Jonathan LangeJanuary 13, 2022
New York Times Columnist Suggests Cheney, Biden Team Up For 2024 Election
A New York Times columnist this week suggested that President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney team up for a bipartisan presidential ticket in 2024.
January 13, 2022
Tax Returns Show Teton County Has Highest Average Income In Nation
The average income for Teton County residents is the highest in the nation at $312,442.
January 13, 2022
Grizzly 399 Will Likely Kick Out Cubs This Spring
Grizzly 399 will likely kick her four cubs out of the den this spring, since they are now 2.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2022
743 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 1,014 Recoveries; 3,263 Active
The state reported 743 new laboratory-confirmed and 246 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,263 active cases for Wednesday.
January 13, 2022
Wyo Sec of State Calls On Lummis, Barrasso To Stop Biden From Federalizing Elections
Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is seeking the help of U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis to oppose efforts to give the federal government more control over elections nationally.
January 13, 2022
Dave Simpson: Clowns To The Left, Jokers To The Right
Columnis Dave Simpson writes: "Let's tie up some loose ends as last year disappears over the horizon, and the new year lumbers ominously into place"
Dave SimpsonJanuary 12, 2022
Organizations Have Mixed Reaction To Gordon’s Attempt To Delist Grizzlies
Conservation organizations had a mixed response to Gov. Mark Gordon's petitioning to remove Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bears from the endangered species list.
January 12, 2022
Increasing Law Enforcement Calls Put Strain On Wyoming Officers
Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reporting significant increases in the number of calls they have responded to over the last year.
Wendy CorrJanuary 12, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Man’s Assault Conviction
A mans conviction on a charge of aggravated assault and battery must be overturned because testimony another dispute with his wife should not have been heard at his trial, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
January 12, 2022