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Dave Simpson: Not A ‘Fit Night Out For Man Or Beast’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Has there ever been a better time to stay home than this time of year in Wyoming? To put your favorite chair in front of the fireplace, open a good book, and put a pot of chili on the stove for dinner?"
Dave SimpsonJanuary 05, 2022

Cheney’s January 6 Committee Asks Sean Hannity To Cooperate With Investigation
The Jan. 6 House committee investigating the events of the storming of the U.S. Capitol building one year ago has officially asked Fox News host Sean Hannity to cooperate with its examination.
January 05, 2022

Wyoming Dept of Health Reports 46 More COVID-Linked Deaths
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to the coronavirus has grown to 1,572, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
January 04, 2022

Wyoming Man Tells William Shatner He Saw Bigfoot In Wind River Mountains
A Wyoming man told William Shatner on The History Channel that he spotted Bigfoot in the Wind River Mountains.
January 04, 2022

SPONSORED CONTENT: Wind Works for Wyoming Communities
Home to some of the best inland wind resources in the country and with an experienced energy industry, Wyoming has reaped the benefits of wind energy development.
January 04, 2022

Rock Springs Juvenile Arrested For Making Terroristic Threats On Social Media
A Rock Springs youth was recently arrested and charged with making terroristic threats, the Rock Springs Police Department announced.
January 04, 2022

Gordon Commutes Sentence Of Gillette Man Convicted Of Robbery, Assault
Gov Mark Gordon shortened the sentence for a Gillette man who broke into the wrong home and and confronted two men over what was believed to be a failed drug deal and then assaulted the men to force them to turn over money they did not have
January 04, 2022

“Scariest Experience of my Life!” Jackson Man Buried By Avalanche While Snowmobiling
A Jackson man escaped injury over the weekend after being partially buried by an avalanche while snowmobiling.
January 04, 2022

Rod Miller: Jackasses vs. Carpenters
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "January 6 was the Feast of the Jackasses when the cornerstone of our republic, every citizens right to self-determination through voting, was attacked by a horde of non-carpenters just because their guy lost an election."
Rod MillerJanuary 04, 2022

Lawsuit Against Buffalo Bill Center Dismissed, Plaintiff To Continue Efforts
A lawsuit against Cody's Buffalo Bill Center of the West that alleged age and gender discrimination against a former employee has been dismissed by a federal judge.
Wendy CorrJanuary 04, 2022

$3.8 Million Wildlife Crossing Being Constructed Over I-25 Between Buffalo & Kaycee
With vehicles hitting wildlife in Wyoming more than 6,000 times per year, elevated wildlife crossings are being built to bring that number down.
Wendy CorrJanuary 04, 2022

800 New COVID Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 1,104 Recoveries; 1,228 Active
The state reported 800 new laboratory-confirmed and 205 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,228 active cases on Monday.
January 04, 2022

Wyoming Man Who Shot Another Over Song On Radio Sentenced To 7 Years
An Arapahoe man who shot another man over a dispute about a song on the radio was sentenced to seven years in prison late last month.
January 04, 2022

Wyoming Congressional Candidate Changes Party Affiliation From GOP To Constitution
Riverton resident Marissa Selvig announced her intention to switch her affiliation from the Wyoming Republican Party to the Wyoming Constitution Party over the weekend.
January 03, 2022

Three Wyomingites Charged With Kidnapping After Woman Found Dead Near Denver
Three Wyoming residents have been charged with kidnapping and will likely be charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found near Denver on Friday.
January 03, 2022

Manlove Drops Argument That Charges Against Her Are Because Of Her Position on Mask Mandate
The beleaguered Laramie County D.A. has dropped her argument that charges against her are a result of her position on mask mandates.
January 03, 2022

Cheney Says Trump’s Daughter & Staff Pleaded With Him To Stop Capitol Rioting
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told two national news programs on Sunday that President Trump's daughter and members of his staff were pleading with him to go on television to tell people to stop rioting as he watched the riots from the dining room.
January 03, 2022

Wyoming Woman Convicted In Kidnapping Eligible For Parole In 2025
A woman who has spent more than half her life in prison for her role in the kidnapping of an elderly couple near Gillette will be eligible for parole in 2025 after having her sentence commuted by Gov. Mark Gordon.
January 03, 2022

SPONSORED CONTENT: Are You Considering A Side Gig In 2022?
If you live in the Casper area youll want to add January 5th to your calendar now because the Ford Wyoming Center is hosting a Hiring Fair.
January 03, 2022

Bill Sniffin: From Biden Silliness To Enzi Death To Loss Of Football Players — 2021 Was A Big Loser
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: I call 2021 the beginning of the 'silly season'. Literally, it has been a time when every progressive professor has gotten to unleash his or her 'silly' scheme on the rest of the country.
Bill SniffinJanuary 02, 2022

Dennis Sun: So What Does 2022 Mean To The Ag Community? We Are Cautious
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: We have to realize whatever this administration does we call it making mistakes their actions are 100 percent intentional."
Dennis SunJanuary 02, 2022

Powell Man Recognized For Worldwide Stamp Collection
His early and persistent interest in Hungarian stamps has landed him in an unusual position. Working from his study in his Powell home, Learned serves as treasurer of the Society of Hungarian Philately.
January 02, 2022

316 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 189 Recoveries,
The state reported 316 new laboratory-confirmed and 80 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,327 active cases.
January 02, 2022

Ray Hunkins: Loyalty And The “Transfer Portal”
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "The effect of the transfer rule is to discourage loyalty and unity in team sports and encourage, or at least allow, victimization and abuse of young athletes by the unscrupulous."
December 31, 2021
