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Luke Duke From ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ To Appear In Wheatland This Weekend
Actor Tom Wopat, best known for his role as Lucas "Luke" Duke on the hit TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard," will appear at the Blue Mountain Car Show in Wheatland this weekend.
July 07, 2021
What Are the Odds on The Wyoming Cowboys This Fall?
Craig Bohl isnt close to being fired as the Wyoming head coach. He has created a solid foundation for long-term development. But sometimes even the best of plans get sidetracked.
Tracy RingolsbyJuly 07, 2021
Wyoming Highway Projects Continue To Delay Traffic Across The State
Those thousands of visitors making their way to the states top tourist destinations may be getting a break home, but they wont get much in the way of a break from highway construction delays this week.
July 07, 2021
Hughes Charitable Trust Donates $10 Million Toward Private Housing in Teton County
The $10 million dollar gift made by the Hughes Charitable Foundation is the single largest private donation toward affordable housing in the history of Teton County.
July 07, 2021
Dave Simpson: In Defense Of Prissy Fussbudgets
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "If a guy took you to a golf tournament and every time a golfer hit the ball he screamed IN THE HOLE! would you ever go out with that person again? "
Dave SimpsonJuly 07, 2021
Sublette County Shows Western Hospitality To Kids In Fatal Bus Crash
The motorcyclist was killed instantly and the high school students were left on the side of the road, uninjured but traumatized. That's when Pinedale residents stepped up.
Wendy CorrJuly 07, 2021
Mother Nature Puts On Real Fireworks Show On July Four
Wyoming photographer Tim Mandese had a dilemma on July 4: keep his camera on the fireworks or take photos of the show Mother Nature was putting on...
July 07, 2021
Wyoming’s $7.4 Million Payout For Unclaimed Property Sets Record
A Sweetwater County woman was no doubt surprised when she was notified of the pending arrival of a check for more than $582,000.
July 07, 2021
Rod Miller: “We the People”, Mob Rule and Wyoming Town Halls
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Way too many of us stop reading the U.S. Constitution after the first three words. Thats like closing the Bible after the first three words. You miss the point entirely."
Rod MillerJuly 07, 2021
COVID Cited In Four More Deaths in Wyoming
Coronavirus is being blamed in the deaths of four more Wyoming residents, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
July 07, 2021
125 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 257 Recoveries, 476 Active
The state reported 125 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 476 active cases.
July 07, 2021
Yellowstone, Grand Teton Officially Have Busiest First Quarter Ever
The claims that both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are seeing more visitors than ever before this summer have been confirmed by a state report.
July 06, 2021
14-Year-Old Cheyenne Male Shot And Killed In Apparent Homicide
A 14-year-old Cheyenne male was killed early Monday morning in an apparent homicide.
July 06, 2021
Wyoming’s Mining Employment Drops By More Than 25% In One Year
Wyomings mining industry lost more than one-quarter of its jobs in the first quarter of this year compared to 2020, according to a state report.
July 06, 2021
Firefighters Battle Lightning-Caused Fire In Drought-Stricken Campbell County
Firefighters in drought-stricken Campbell County continued Tuesday to battle a lightning-caused wildfire that was ignited Monday.
July 06, 2021
Bouchard, Gray Call For NPR, Public Media to Be Defunded
Two of Wyoming's legislators and current congressional candidates made calls for defunding National Public Radio and other public media over the holiday weekend.
July 06, 2021
Grizzly Kills Camper In Montana, Officials Still Hunting For Animal
A person was killed early Tuesday morning by a grizzly bear in a small town in Montana, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials.
July 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney For President? Destiny Calls. Here Is A Scenario That Sees Her Leaving Wyoming Behind
Bill Sniffin writes: "The clout that Liz has been able to tout over her three terms has been diminished. The dominant Trump wing of the Republican Party is trying to bury her."
Bill SniffinJuly 05, 2021
AARP: Fraud Watch Network — Protect Your Device, Protect Yourself
Many scams originate right at your fingertips through your computer or smartphone.
July 05, 2021
Federal Unemployment Benefits End, But Wyoming Tourism Worker Shortage Persists
As Wyoming gears up for another summer of increased visitation, tourism-reliant businesses are still struggling to find enough workers to operate fully.
July 05, 2021
74 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 74 Recoveries, 540 Active
The state reported 74 new laboratory-confirmed and 18 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 540 active cases.
July 05, 2021
Northwest Wyo Fire Officials Urge Residents To Avoid Fireworks
Extremely dry and hot conditions have fire officials in northwestern Wyoming asking residents to stay away from fireworks this Fourth of July, even there there is no official ban on the explosives in the county.
Wendy CorrJuly 03, 2021
Lander Pastor Makes Emergency Landing On Wyoming Highway After Airplane Engine Blows Up
A Lander pilot successfully landed on a highway near Lander after the engine on his plane blew up at 12,000 feet.
Bill SniffinJuly 03, 2021
Raccoon-Hat-Wearing Maine Man Banned From Yellowstone For Trespassing Onto Old Faithful
A Maine man was sentenced this week for trespassing onto a thermal area at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
July 02, 2021