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Two Fires Break Out in Natrona County; One Person Dead, Two Jailed
Two separate fires in Natrona County burning this week ultimately left one person dead, one person jailed for strangulation and one person jailed for arson.
December 22, 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: Merry Christmas From Carbon County!
For the second year in a row, the City of Rawlins is producing a holiday display map identifying the best lights throughout the municipality so that citizens can take themselves on a Christmas tour.
December 22, 2021
Make-A-Wish Wyoming Helps Dubois Cancer Patient Get His Own YouTube Channel
12-year-old Oughen Karn from Dubois was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and thanks to Make-A-Wish Wyoming, his dream of having his own YouTube channel has come true.
Wendy CorrDecember 22, 2021
Hero Bridger Walker Gets To Hang Out With Tom Holland On ‘Spider-Man’ Set
Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker got the opportunity of a lifetime earlier this year when he visited the set of the latest Marvel film, "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
December 22, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Explode for 52 Points to Capture 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship
The Wyoming Cowboys concluded their 2021 season with their biggest offensive performance of the season, scoring 52 points in a 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Tuesday
Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2021
Powell Woman Charged With Two DUIs In Three Days
Prosecutors say the woman knocked down a light pole in Cody that afternoon before causing a head-on crash in Powell that evening.
December 22, 2021
Rex Arney: How Wyoming Dealt With the Roe v. Wade Decision in 1973
Rex Arney was a freshman in the Wyoming State Legislature when the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision was made.
Rex ArneyDecember 22, 2021
No More Mask Mandates In Wyoming Beginning Jan. 1 After Cities Let Orders Expire
No city or town in Wyoming will be under a mask mandate beginning in the new year after Jackson will let its requirement expire at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31.
December 21, 2021
Cheyenne Couple’s 60-Foot Pine Tree Smashes Neighbor’s House in Wind Gust
A Cheyenne couple were awakened at 4:30am when their 60-foot pine tree smashed into their neighbors' homes. The neighbors didn't seem to mind.
December 21, 2021
Number Of Wyoming COVID-Linked Deaths Rises By 24
The Wyoming Department of Health said the deaths of 24 people in October, November and December were connected to the illness.
December 21, 2021
105 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 117 Recoveries; 854 Active
The state reported 105 new laboratory-confirmed and 39 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 854 active cases for Tuesday.
December 21, 2021
Dave Simpson: A Cherry Pie And A Loaf Of Bread
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It was only after the obituary I wrote for my mother had appeared in the newspaper six years ago that I learned a fascinating detail: She once baked a cherry pie for Amelia Earhart."
Dave SimpsonDecember 21, 2021
Buffalo Bill Exhibit Shows What Lies On Bottom Of Yellowstone Lake
A new display at the Buffalo Bill Center in Cody is allowing the public to share in the details uncovered by a research project about what lies at the bottom of Yellowstone Lake.
Wendy CorrDecember 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: The Longest Night Of Wyoming’s Year
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: This time of year, the sun going down at 4:15pm is a shock to the system. In Lander, we lose 20 extra minutes of daylight because the afternoon sun sets behind the Wind River Mountains to our southwest.
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2021
Tennessee Woman Recovering From Semi Crash Near Rawlins; Dog Still Not Found
After more than a week, a Tennessee couple who were involved in a semi-trailer crash outside of Rawlins have still not found their missing Boston Terrier.
December 21, 2021
Casper Man Charged With Possessing, Producing Child Porn With Daughter
A Casper man was charged this month with possession and producing child pornography with his toddler daughter and faces up to life in prison if convicted.
December 21, 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: Get Your West On in Carbon County, Wyoming!
You won't want to miss a chance to explore the backroads and byways of Carbon County because that's where you will find the best views
December 21, 2021
Wyoming to Play in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Today (Tuesday) at 1:30pm
The Wyoming Cowboys will be making their fourth bowl appearance in six seasons and their second appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl when they face the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Alberstons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
Jimmy OrrDecember 21, 2021
Sleeping Giant Forced To Wait For Snow
Northwest Wyoming has yet to see enough precipitation and freezing temperatures to make snow at the ski lodge
December 21, 2021
151 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 334 Recoveries; 851 Active
The state reported 151 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 851 active cases for Monday.
December 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: If Desperate, Buy A Man A Cordless Drill, Other Last Minute Gift Tips
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: Remember the three rules of shopping locally first, it helps the economy; second, you will see all your friends; and third, you will be stunned to see the outstanding selection being carried by your local stores.
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2021
Eating Wyoming: Accomplice Beer Company Right On Track
Owner Rory Sandoval opened Accomplice Beer Company in 2016 and the restaurant was founded on the belief that great craft beer should be complimented with excellent food and customer service.
December 21, 2021
Fourth Man Charged With Murder In Riverton Double Homicide
A fourth person has been charged with murder in connection with the 2019 shooting of two Riverton residents.
December 20, 2021
Man Walks Into Street, Hit By Vehicle In Cheyenne; 7th Fatality This Year
A man was killed Sunday after he walked into a busy street in Cheyenne and was struck by a vehicle.
December 20, 2021