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Online Predators On The Rise in Wyoming
Cases of grooming are rising rapidly in Wyoming, particularly in Casper, where the police department issued a public service announcement on its Facebook book page this week warning of a rise in sexual grooming between adults and adolescents.
July 16, 2021
Cheyenne Mayor Disappointed In Biker Bar’s Sale Of Anti-LGBTQ Shirts
The mayor of Cheyenne on Friday expressed his disappointment in a local biker bar that was selling threatening anti-LGBTQ t-shirts up until this week.
July 16, 2021
Report: Wyoming’s Nursing Home Staff Rank Below National Average For COVID Vaccinations
Wyoming has ranked below the national average when it comes to nursing home staff who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, a new AARP report said.
July 16, 2021
‘Restaurant: Impossible’ Eyeing Cheyenne Locations To Remodel, Improve
A Food Network television show is currently scouting possible restaurant locations in Cheyenne.
July 16, 2021
Wyoming Rodeo Hero Chris LeDoux Celebrated With Statue At Cheyenne Frontier Days
Chris LeDoux is being forever memorialized at the Daddy Of Em All this year with a bronze statue celebrating his career placed at Frontier Park in Cheyenne.
Wendy CorrJuly 16, 2021
Barrasso, Lummis Ask Biden To Not Revoke Ability To Expel Immigrants From Infectious Countries
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are asking President Biden to leave in place a rule allowing the U.S. to expel undocumented immigrants who came to America from countries with high coronavirus infection rates.
July 16, 2021
Gillette Teens Charged With Felonies For Stolen Pickup, Causing $40k In Damage
Two juvenile males now face felony charges after a late-night joy ride in a stolen pickup resulted in over $40,000 in damage to public and private property
County 17July 16, 2021
Broncho Grillhouse: Southern Cooking In The Middle of Wyoming, Made The Right Way!
Columnist Tim Mandese recently made a trip to Torrington and had a fantastic meal while there.
July 16, 2021
Obituaries: July 7 – 14, 2021
Heres a list of recent deaths of Wyoming residents and those with close affiliations to the state for the week of July 7 - 14. Our condolences to family and friends:
July 16, 2021
104 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 111 Recoveries, 657 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus case count increased by 13 from Wednesday to Thursday.
July 15, 2021
Trans Magician Responds To Messages Of Love Following Cancellation Of Gillette Show
An Iowa magician who canceled her appearances in Gillette this week following threats about her gender identity has been experiencing a "whirlwind" of emotions after receiving messages of support.
July 15, 2021
Yellowstone Sees Best June On Record With Almost 1M Visitors
Yellowstone National Park has continued to smash its visitation records this summer, marking its best June on record, according to park officials.
July 15, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Ability Of Nurses To Switch Companies
Companies cannot use non-compete clauses to protect themselves against ordinary business competition, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
July 15, 2021
Fort Washakie Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Minors
A Fort Washakie man was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison this week for sexually abusing minors on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
July 15, 2021
82 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 9 Recoveries, 644 Active
The state reported 82 new laboratory-confirmed and 14 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 644 active cases.
July 15, 2021
Bill Sniffin: On The Road In Wyoming: Folks, This Is Construction Season
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes about the construction he saw during a recent trip to Jackson and Pinedale.
Bill SniffinJuly 15, 2021
Climb Wyoming Celebrates 35 Years Of Launching Single Moms On Careers
The job training and placement program has grown in national acclaim, with many government organizations and other entities clamoring to share its job training methods to improve their programs.
July 14, 2021
Former Casper Businessman Denies Sex Assault Allegations
A former Casper businessman is denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and is asking that a lawsuit filed against him by the woman be dismissed.
July 14, 2021
Lummis Praises Court’s Decision To Allow People Under 21 To Buy Guns
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has praised the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision this week to allow adults under the age of 21 to own a handgun.
July 14, 2021
Hughes Charitable Foundation Matching Up To $1M For WyoGives Wednesday
The Hughes Charitable Foundation will match up to $1 million on Wednesday during the 24-hour WyoGives campaign.
July 14, 2021
Trans Magician Cancels Gillette Library Appearance Over Death Threats
An Iowa magician canceled her performance at the Campbell County Public Library in Gillette this week after receiving death threats because of her gender identity.
July 14, 2021
Wyoming Road Trips May Be Slightly Delayed By Road Work
Its summertime and time to take to the road in Wyoming, but travelers on some highways and interstates will experience a lot of hurry up and wait this week.
July 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Please Donate On WyoGives Today
Across the Cowboy State, folks are making donations on Wednesday, July 14, which is known as WYOGIVES to non-profits.
Bill SniffinJuly 14, 2021
76 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 88 Recoveries, 557 Active
The state reported 76 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 557 active cases, the same as the total seen Monday.
July 14, 2021