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Schroeder Appointed To Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction until January 2023, his office announced Thursday.
January 27, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Applaud Withdrawal Of Failed Biden Vaccine Mandate
Both U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis praised the decision made by President Biden to withdraw his federal vaccine mandate earlier this week.
January 27, 2022
Wyoming Man Was Sex-Trafficked Several Times As Boy By Family To Pay Debts; Sadly, Not Unusual
Both his mother and stepfather took drugs and got in financial trouble with a motorcycle gang. To pay off their debts, his mother offered up Charlie, then 8 years old.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2022
Torrington Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing 102 Files Of Child Porn
A Torrington man pleaded guilty earlier this month to possession of child pornography after he was accused last summer of possessing more than 100 files of the illegal material.
January 27, 2022
Gordon Opposes Halt On Superintendent Pick, Says He’s Upholding The Law
Gov. Mark Gordon is asking a federal court to allow him to follow Wyoming law and proceed with the appointment of a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 27, 2022
Homeless Man Stabs Another At Hotel In Casper Wednesday
A homeless man was arrested Wednesday evening after stabbing another man at a hotel in Casper, the Casper Police Department announced.
January 27, 2022
Jim Hicks: Ice Fishing And Those Handy Power Tools
Columnist Jim Hicks writes: But those battery-operated tools made it possible for every amateur to mess things up by trying to do jobs better left to a professional.
Jim HicksJanuary 27, 2022
1,247 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 1,597 Recoveries; 3,990 Active
The state reported 1,247 new laboratory-confirmed and 382 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,990 active cases for Wednesday.
January 27, 2022
Flu Cases Remain Low Compared to Prior Seasons in Wyoming
Wyomings influenza season appears to be off to a mild start, with cases markedly lower than prior flu seasons.
January 27, 2022
Paul Ulrich: What I Love About Wyoming
Noted Wyoming outdoorsman Paul Ulrich writes: "I looked to the soul of Wyoming and the values we hold dearest. I sought examples and boy did I find them."
Paul UlrichJanuary 27, 2022
Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Making Child Porn With Daughter
A Casper man pleaded guilty earlier this month to four counts of child pornography production after being accused of making child pornography with his toddler daughter.
January 26, 2022
Eathorne Calls Plaintiffs In Superintendent Lawsuit “RINOs,” “Cheney Supporters”
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne lashed out Wednesday at the multiple plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit against the party over the way it selected nominees for an open statewide office, calling them "RINOs" and "Cheney supporters."
January 26, 2022
Most Cheyenne Hospital COVID Patients Are Vaccinated; Harrist Says Vaccine Is Still Effective
Most people in the Cheyenne hospital being treated for Covid have been vaccinated. Despite this, the state's public health officer said the vaccine is still effective.
January 26, 2022
Supreme Court Orders Sentence Adjustment For Casper Man Who Killed Mother
A Casper man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother was improperly sentenced to another 10 to 15 years in the burglary that led to the killing, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Romney To Stump For Cheney At Fundraiser In March
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will help raise money for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney at a fundraiser in March, according to reports released Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Federal Judge Tells Governor Not To Appoint New Superintendent
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Gov. Mark Gordon not to appoint a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 26, 2022
Storefronts Filling Up in Wyoming’s Small Towns
The landscape of forlorn, empty storefronts on Main Street are a thing of the past for many small towns in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: Valentine’s Dinner At Hogadon Lodge
Valentines Day is on February 14th. Spectra Venue Management at Hogadon Basin Lodge is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special Valentines Dinner to celebrate.
January 26, 2022
John Hoak: Cheney Not Responsive, Responsible, Nor a Patriot
Sheridan reader John Hoak writes: "Ms. Cheney may well be a conservative, but she is neither a responsive & responsible representative of Wyomings voters, nor is she a patriot."
January 26, 2022
1,172 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 5,375 Recoveries; 3,958 Active
The state reported 1,172 new laboratory-confirmed and 416 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,958 active cases for Tuesday.
January 26, 2022
Wyoming COVID-Related Deaths Increase By 24; 1,625 Total
The Wyoming Department of Health said another 24 deaths that occurred in December and January are being blamed on the illness.
January 25, 2022
Wyoming GOP Sued By Former Speaker of House & Others Over Process to Replace Balow
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau and 15 other plaintiffs allege the process Frank Eathorne used to replace the Superintendent of Public Instruction was unconstitutional.
January 25, 2022
Former Casper Cop Charged With Reckless Endangering After Fight
A former Casper police officer has been charged with reckless endangering this week after getting into a fight with a man last fall, the Casper Police Department announced Tuesday.
January 25, 2022
Questions Surround Death Of Cody Woman
Rachel was found in Cody curled up in a sleeping bag with her tent and campsite intact around her.
January 25, 2022