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Wyoming Cowboys Make NCAA Tournament As 12th-Seed; Face Indiana in First Four on Tuesday
The University of Wyoming men's basketball team was tabbed as a 12th seed and will face Indiana on Tuesday in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio.
Jimmy OrrMarch 13, 2022
Paul Ulrich: Spring Camping In Wyoming — Remember Not To Be An Idiot
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "Several inches of snow have fallen in the past day and more coming as I stare out the window and daydream of pulling my camper to the Wyoming Range for a weekend of fishing, hiking, campfires and solitude."
Paul UlrichMarch 13, 2022
Rod Miller: A Long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, or The Decline of Romeo Bouchard
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "When the Wyoming Senate voted the other day to strip Sen. Anthony 'Romeo' Bouchard of his committee assignment, the vote wasnt close at all. In political terms, it was a landslide."
Rod MillerMarch 13, 2022
Powell Grad Gets Grammy Nomination For Best Chamber Music Performance
Former Powell resident Monte Nickles has been nominated with the JACK Quarter for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category.
Wendy CorrMarch 12, 2022
Dennis Sun: Hats Off To Legislators, We Appreciate Their Work
Dennis Sun writes: We understand world and national events have dominated the news in past weeks, but the issues during the state legislature are going to affect us for years to come, too.
Dennis SunMarch 12, 2022
Legislators Concerned Police Put Themselves Above The Law; Prosecutors Disagree
While discussing a gun rights bill that he believed was weak, Rep. Bob Wharff said he knows of two instances where county prosecutors refused to charge police officers implicated in wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2022
Retired Sheridan Teacher Shares Experience From “People’s Convoy”
The 73-year-old retired teacher from Sheridan joined the convoy because she saw it as a vehicle to help unite a very divided country by gathering under one common flag and calling for freedom.
March 12, 2022
53 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 48 Recoveries; 254 Active
The state reported 53 new laboratory-confirmed and five new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 254 active cases for Friday.
March 11, 2022
Soaring Gas Prices Hitting Wyoming Residents In The Pocket
Wright resident Crystal OBryan said higher fuel costs have already taken a toll on her family. Its really hit us hard, she said. Our medical expenses have skyrocketed just from the price of gas alone.
March 11, 2022
Kidnapped Utah Teen Discovered In Back of Semi In Cheyenne Truck Stop
A Utah teenager who was kidnapped by a Florida man she met online was discovered in the back of a semi at a truck stop by Cheyenne police on Thursday and rescued, officials announced.
March 11, 2022
Wyo Hospital Association President Lodges Complaint Against Bouchard
The president of the Wyoming Hospital Association has filed a complaint against Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and described him as "combative" and "disrespectful."
March 11, 2022
Republican National Committee Sues Cheney, Jan. 6 Committee
The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her fellow legislators that sit on the committee investigating the events of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
March 11, 2022
Former CFO Of Wyo Catholic College Facing Federal Charges For Wire Fraud
Paul McCown, former CFO for Wyoming Catholic College, is being charged with wire fraud in connection with allegations he improperly applied for and received more than $800,000 in federal coronavirus assistance.
March 11, 2022
Rod Miller: A Rumor Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The rumor around the ol campfire is that were fixin to get a visitor! Word has it that Oath Keepin Frank Eathorne, titular head of the Wyoming Republican Party, has announced that ex-president Donald Trump will grace the Cowboy State with his presence."
Rod MillerMarch 11, 2022
Wyoming Virtual Currency Plan Clears House
A plan to make Wyoming the first state with its own virtual currency won final approval from the House on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Rally Late to Defeat UNLV in Quarterfinals
A pair of Brendan Wenzel free throws with three seconds to go put the Cowboys up 59-56 to win a quarterfinal victory over UNLV Thursday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Bill Sniffin: UW Fans Out-Yelled UNLV Fans As Team Snaps 19-Game Losing Streak In Vegas
Bill Sniffin writes: "Wyoming fans literally raised the roof Thursday afternoon as their UW Cowboys defeated UNLV, 59-56. And boy, were these fans ever having a lot of fun."
Bill SniffinMarch 11, 2022
65 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 62 Recoveries, 245 Active
The state reported 65 new laboratory-confirmed cases and was left with 245 active cases for Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Sen. Bouchard Removed From Committee Assignments After Tense Vote
By nearly a 2 - 1 vote on Thursday, Wyoming State Sen. Anthony Bouchard was removed from his committee assignments after a number of serious charges -- including threatening others members -- were levied against him by Senate leadership.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean To Headline 2022 Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Night Shows
Officials at Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday announced the concert lineup for this year's 10-day festival. Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, and Dierks Bentley are just three of the headliners.
March 11, 2022
Nuclear Power Plant, Storage Bill Passes Wyoming Senate, Headed Back To House
A bill that would adjust the state's rules for regulating nuclear power plants and waste storage facilities, prepared in anticipation of the construction of a nuclear power plant near Kemmerer, cleared the Wyoming Senate on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Has More Than 160 Homes For Sale Over $1 Million; Realtors Say This Is Becoming More Common
Wyoming has more than 160 homes for sale with an asking price of more than $1 million, a figure realtors say is becoming more and more common.
March 10, 2022
Former Game Show Host Left L.A. & Nashville For Life In Cody, Wyoming
Although Cody resident Dan Miller said being a game show host was the "perfect job in television," he left the bright lights of Hollywood and the big stars of Nashville 20 years ago for a quieter life in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMarch 10, 2022
Pinedale Woman Continues Search For Missing Sister; Over Two Years Now Without A Trace
Emily believes something was going on in those final two weeks in jail when Anne stopped communicating. Emily fears whoever that person might be trafficking her. Or perhaps her sister has overdosed and has yet to be found.
March 10, 2022