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Family ‘Lost’ After Casper Marine’s Death
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jerrod Warden was buried just over a week ago. His death has left a permanent hole in the close-knit Casper family.
January 17, 2022
Judge Tells Fish And Wildlife Service To Reconsider Ruling Yellowstone Bison As Endangered
A U.S. District Court judged has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider its denial of evidence keeping bison in Yellowstone National Park from being listed as endangered.
January 17, 2022
Wyoming Feels Shockwave From Tonga Volcano; Could Affect Weather
Gasses from the largest volcanic eruption in 30 years -- some 6,200 miles from Wyoming -- may affect our weather in the coming weeks.
January 17, 2022
Forest Service Works To Prevent Wyoming Wildfires
Managing the materials that fuel out-of-control wildfires is the key to making sure they do not have to be fought, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
Multiple Wyoming School Districts, Harrist Removed From Mask Mandate Lawsuit
A number of parties, including the state's public health officer, have been removed from a lawsuit filed over face mask requirements earlier this year at place at some of the state's schools.
January 17, 2022
Yellowstone Supervisor Uses 150th Anniversary To Reflect On Lessons Learned
Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly recently used the announcement of celebration plans for the parks 150th anniversary to reflect on the lessons learned about ecosystem management.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
1,127 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 594 Recoveries; 4,428 Active
The state reported 1,127 new laboratory-confirmed and 355 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,428 active cases for Friday.
January 17, 2022
Rex Arney: Liz Cheney Deserves Profile In Courage Award
Columnist Rex Arney writes: "In Liz Cheney, we have someone who stood on principle - the Constitution, at the expense of popularity or her political career."
Rex ArneyJanuary 16, 2022
Suspect Killed By Gillette Police After Allegedly Swinging Weapon At Them
A person was killed by Gillette police on Sunday after allegedly swinging a large weapon at officers, the city of Gillette announced.
January 16, 2022
Cody Man Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot
More than one year after it took place, a Cody man has been charged with participating in the riot on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol.
January 14, 2022
Popcorn Trailer Explodes in Gillette Due to Propane Leak
A popcorn food trailer was destroyed on Thursday when an explosion resulted from a propane leak.
January 14, 2022
Yellowstone Prepares To Celebrate 150th Anniversary
The approach of the 150th anniversary of the nations first national park provides an opportunity for those involved with the park to look to the future, according to Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly.
Wendy CorrJanuary 14, 2022
Correnti Cites ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Against Assault Charge
According to a police report, Joey Correnti, chairman of Carbon Countys Republican Party, shot a gun in the air after a man punched him in the head after accusing Correnti of being in a relationship with the man's wife.
January 14, 2022
Cheyenne Man Who Was Pepper Sprayed By Mailman Faces 5 Years In Prison
A man who assaulted a mail carrier and was pepper sprayed for his efforts has been charged with possession of stolen mail, according to U.S. District Court documents.
January 14, 2022
Lummis Blocks Biden’s Pick For EPA Enforcement Chief Over Power Plant
U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis stalled confirmation of President Joe Biden's choice to enforce federal environmental rules due to the agency's handling of coal power plants in Wyoming.
January 14, 2022
Report: Gillette Police Officer Justified In Shooting Dog
A Gillette police officer has been found to be justified in shooting a dog last month after it attacked a police K-9, an internal review has shown.
January 14, 2022
Cheyenne, Casper Teens Charged In July Murder Of 14-Year-Old
Two teenagers have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old that took place last summer, the Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday.
January 14, 2022
946 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 966 Recoveries; 3,540 Active
The state reported 946 new laboratory-confirmed and 297 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,540 active cases for Thursday.
January 14, 2022
Supreme Court Halts Vaccine Mandate, Wyoming Officials Rejoice
At least three Wyoming officials celebrated the news of the U.S. Supreme Court halting the implementation of the federal vaccine mandate on Thursday.
January 14, 2022
Wyoming Officials Thank Balow For Her Service To State
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Education Association thanked Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow on Thursday for her service to the state's education system after she announced her resignation.
January 13, 2022
Triton Tough: Wyoming Boy In Hospice Continues To Surprise Family
Its safe to say that the last 10 days have been a whirlwind for the family of the 11-year-old Hudson boy who went on hospice care as a result of his rare and untreatable cancer.
January 13, 2022
Balow Resigns As Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow is resigning from her position to take a similar one in Virginia, she announced Thursday.
January 13, 2022
Cheney Says House Minority Leader ‘Clearly Trying To Cover Up’ What Happened On Jan. 6
U.S. House Minority Leader U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy is "clearly" trying to hide information he has about the Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the Capitol by refusing to cooperate with a House committee investigating the incident, according to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
January 13, 2022
Jonathan Lange: In Today’s World, Do You Suppose That Pandora’s Box Unleashes War?
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: That, I think, is why the song is so famous. It captured a feeling in the air. While revolutionary events are in process, few contemporaries notice. Stills did, and his words beckon us to do the same.
Jonathan LangeJanuary 13, 2022