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Woman Files Lawsuit Against BNSF Over Wind River Crash That Killed Her Father
A woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company regarding a vehicle crash that killed her father in the Wind River Canyon last summer.
February 25, 2022
127 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 141 Recoveries; 480 Active
The state reported 127 new laboratory-confirmed and eight new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 480 active cases on Thursday.
February 25, 2022
Wyoming Businessman With Business in Ukraine Says War With Russia is Just “Step One”
Nick Piazza, a Cody native whose business is in Ukraine, said in many ways, whats happening in Ukraine has great meaning to people in Wyoming, as the Ukranians are taking steps to defend themselves.
Wendy CorrFebruary 25, 2022
Wyo Health Officials Don’t Know When COVID Will Stop Being Public Health Issue
Health officials said they are pleased to see fewer cases and hospitalizations compared to recent weeks, but stopped short of saying when COVID-19 might no longer be a public health issue.
February 24, 2022
Powell Public Works Employee Claims Gender Discrimination In Lawsuit
A Powell public works department employee is suing the Park County Board of Commissioners and the Park County Public Works Department for allegedly paying her less than her male counterparts due to her gender.
February 24, 2022
Video Of Incident Between Sens. Driskill and James Released
The Capitol Police on Thursday released video footage showing the incident between Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James on the floor the senate Tuesday evening.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2022
Jon Krakauer’s Book ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven,’ Partially Set in Cheyenne, Gets TV Adaptation
A nonfiction book that depicted two brothers' brutal murder of a young woman and her young daughter in Utah and their subsequent arrest in Cheyenne will get the small screen treatment later this year.
February 24, 2022
Natrona School District’s Lawsuit Against E-Cig Maker Juul Takes National Stage
The Natrona County School Districts lawsuit against e-cigarette giant JUUL Labs has been selected as one of 12 to indicate how attorneys should proceed with more than 250 similar lawsuits filed across the country.
February 24, 2022
Lander Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Producing Child Porn, Despite Government Requesting Longer Sentence
A Lander man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child pornography and traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, despite the government asking for a longer sentence.
February 24, 2022
Ukrainian Families Share Invasion Fears With Wyoming Relatives
Casper resident Lisa McDonald has been in close contact with her family in Ukraine and said the Russians are forced to fight whereas the Ukrainians will fight because they love their country.
Wendy CorrFebruary 24, 2022
86 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday, 166 Recoveries; 486 Active
The state reported 86 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving the state with 486 active cases.
February 24, 2022
Bills Restricting Abortions Clear Wyoming House Committee
Two bills aimed at restricting abortions advanced through the House Labor Committee on Wednesday morning with strong support.
February 24, 2022
Senate Passes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory, Now Headed To House
A bill that would prevent the teaching of critical race theory in Wyoming has now passed through the Senate and is now headed for introduction in the House of Representatives.
February 24, 2022
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel Didn’t Film In Wyoming Due To Lack Of Film Incentive
The lack of a film incentive program in Wyoming was one of the reasons the production company behind the "Yellowstone" prequel series, "1883," chose to not film in Natrona County last year.
February 24, 2022
Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo Visits Wyoming; Not Likely To Tend Cattle
Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo visited Jackson on Tuesday and promoted her special western look. Wyoming outdoorspeople expressed some concern, however.
February 24, 2022
Retired 73-Year-Old Sheridan Teacher To Join National “Freedom Convoy”
Retired 73-year-old teacher Kerry Eblen said she is joining the "Freedom Convoy" because "patriotism, freedom, and pride in one's country mean something to her."
February 23, 2022
After Bus Driver Fails DUI Test, Cheyenne Schools Implementing New Training
The Cheyenne school district is implementing a new round of mandatory drug and alcohol awareness training after one of its bus drivers was arrested last week for driving under the influence while transporting students out of state.
February 23, 2022
Driskill Apologizes For Bumping Into Sen. James; Says It Was An Accident
Sen. Ogden Driskill on Wednesday apologized on the senate floor for "accidentally bumping into" Sen. Tom James after a heated debate on gun legislation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Senate Ag Committee Unanimously Supports Crossover Voting Bill
A measure aimed at keeping voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections won unanimous support Wednesday from the Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee.
February 23, 2022
State Senators Get Heated Following Contentious Debate On Gun Bill
Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James were involved Tuesday evening in what some are calling an altercation on the Senate Floor, after a heated debate regarding a gun bill.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Kevin Killough: Following The Science Means Acknowledging Lockdowns Were Ineffective
Guest columnist Kevin Killough writes: "One of the key lessons from the pandemic is that politicized science is glaringly unreliable, and when that happens, questioning experts is not inherently anti-science."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 23, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Wyoming Wildlife Advocates Deceives to Support Wolf Relisting
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: The Wyoming Wildlife Advocates' assertion that here in Sublette County we are killing wolves ahead of any conflicts is pure fallacy, as is the assertion that lethal control wouldnt be needed "if livestock producers were using preventative, non-lethal methods to avoid losses."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 23, 2022
29 New Deaths Associated With Covid Virus in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health said the deaths of 29 people in January and February have been linked to the Covid virus.
February 23, 2022
Milwaukee Brewers Sue Wyoming Sauce Company
The Milwaukee Brewers are seeking more than $200,000 from the Wyoming Sauce Co., alleging the company is guilty of breach of contract.
February 23, 2022