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Search Continues For Casper Man Missing Since June
His family fears that Schroeder is in danger, his sisters said, and they are gravely worried about his safety and ask the public for help.
August 23, 2021
Wyo Dept Of Health Calls Pfizer FDA Approval “A Step Forward”
The Wyoming Department of Health called the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine "a step forward" on Monday.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Unemployment Rate Down Sharply in July
Wyomings unemployment rate dropped sharply in July as more people took seasonal jobs in the states leisure and hospitality and construction industries, according to a state report.
August 23, 2021
Moose Calf Rescued From Burned Out Basement, Reunited With Mother
A moose calf was rescued from a burned out basement and reunited with its mother in northern Colorado late last week, officials announced Monday.
August 23, 2021
Woman Breaks Fremont Lake Open Swim Record
Five hours, 5 minutes and 10 seconds after plunging into the lake on Monday, Aug. 2, Book completed the swim across one of the countrys oldest, and deepest, lakes. She beat Rules record by nearly 25 minutes.
August 23, 2021
Powell’s Used Fire Trucks Are A Hard Sell
Unfortunately, even if the vehicles were sitting out front with a for sale sign in the window, used equipment is a hard sell.
August 23, 2021
Jackson Woman Gets 15-20 Years In Fatal New Year’s Day Wreck Of Pinedale Man
After hearing from defendant Jade S. Jewkes herself and from family and friends of the Pinedale man she killed, 9th District Court Judge Marv Tyler sentenced Jewkes to 15 to 20 years in prison.
August 23, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney Is Putting Wyoming In National Media Spotlight
Bill Sniffin writes: "Both 60 Minutes and USA Today were doing major pieces on Liz Cheney last week because of her continued bashing of former President Trump."
Bill SniffinAugust 23, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Car Warranty Scams
While extended warranties might be a sensible investment for some, its a product that you should research rather than react to, and only with verified and trustworthy sources.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Counties That Backed Trump Have Lower Vaccination Rates
Following a national trend, Wyoming counties that had the lowest vaccination rates had the strongest support for former President Trump.
August 23, 2021
408 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 392 Recoveries, 2,781 Active
The state reported 408 new laboratory-confirmed and 113 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,781 active cases.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Ranks Third For Most Dependent On Outdoor Economy
Wyoming is the third most dependent state on the outdoor recreation economy, according to a recent analysis.
August 20, 2021
Geologist: Wyoming’s Coal Production Bump Is Good, But Not Sign Of Recovery
After years of decline, Wyomings coal industry recently saw a bump in production.
August 20, 2021
399 And Cubs Spotted in Park; Tour Bus Passengers Go Berserk
Tourists went berserk on Wednesday after celebrity grizzly 399 and her four cubs crossed a traffic-jammed highway in Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2021
Teton County Moves Back Into Red COVID Risk Level
Despite having the highest vaccination rate in Wyoming, Teton County is again adjusting its COVID risk level back to red, the highest level, due to rising COVID cases in the county and state.
August 20, 2021
Laramie County School District Says No To Mask Mandate
After a contentious board of trustees meeting on Monday night, the Laramie County School District 1 officials have decided to strongly recommend, but not require, masks once the school year begins next week.
August 20, 2021
Montana Man Arrested For Stealing Cars, Injuring Wyoming Trooper
A Montana resident is in custody following a late-night pursuit where he allegedly stole several vehicles and injured three people including a Wyoming trooper
County 17August 20, 2021
Grizzly Bear Deaths On The Rise In 2021
Its been a tough year for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As of Wednesday, 27 individuals had been euthanized due to conflicts with humans, killed by other bears, hit by cars or drowned in canals so far in 2021.
August 19, 2021
Yellowstone Saw 1 Million Visitors In July, Breaking Another Visitation Record
Yellowstone National Park saw 1,080,767 recreation visits in July, making it the most-visited July on record.
August 19, 2021
Karen Budd Falen: Is Your Local Government a Champion for its Citizens?
Columnist Karen Budd Falen writes: "One of the greatest dangers to our rural way of life is allowing people on the coasts (people who often have never visited, much less lived in, our communities) make decisions in an ideological vacuum regarding our local natural resources, economies, customs and culture, and property rights."
Karen Budd FalenAugust 19, 2021
Record Visitation Puts Strain On Yellowstone Resources
Record visitor numbers in Yellowstone National Park in July have strained the parks staff and services in ways not seen in the Parks 149-year history
Wendy CorrAugust 19, 2021
234 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 328 Recoveries, 2,652 Active
The state reported 234 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,652 active cases.
August 19, 2021
Climbing Accident Was Cause of Death For Cheyenne Doctor, Say Authorities
A Cheyenne anesthesiologist whose body was found in the Wind River Mountains earlier this week apparently died from a fall, officials said Thursday.
August 19, 2021
Gordon ‘Not Interested’ In Accepting Afghan Refugees Into Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon "has no interest" in accepting Afghan refugees into Wyoming, his spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
August 19, 2021