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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
U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal To Move To Semi-Retirement In Federal Court
U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal will take senior status, a form of judicial semi-retirement, next year after 11 years on the federal bench in Wyoming.
July 02, 2021
Cheney Votes to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol, Lummis Calls Vote ‘Distraction’
Rep. Cheney voted to remove all Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol while Sen. Lummis called the vote a "distraction".
July 02, 2021
Cheney Challengers Criticize Congresswoman’s Jan 6 Committee Assignment
Candidates who are running against Liz Cheney in 2022 bashed the congresswoman for her appointment to House committee that will investigate the January 6 attacks on the Capitol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2021
Jim Hicks: What To Do When A “Two-Holer” Is In The Passing Lane
So when Larry had the opportunity to assume ownership of two outhouses that were in fairly good shape . . . he jumped at it.
Jim HicksJuly 02, 2021
Cheyenne Police Says Social Media Makes It Appear There Are More Runaways
The Cheyenne Police Department said its use of social media makes it appear there are more runaways than there really are.
July 02, 2021
No Fireworks Shows Within 100 Miles Of Gillette For Fourth Of July Weekend
Fire bans outlawing fireworks in Campbell County and the surrounding area means residents will need to travel if they want to see any professional fireworks displays this coming Fourth of July.
County 17July 02, 2021
44 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 93 Recoveries, 522 Active
The state reported 44 new laboratory-confirmed and 19 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 522 active cases.
July 01, 2021
Gordon Evaluating U.S. – Mexico Border Situation For Ways To Help
While South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sent 100 troops to the U.S. - Mexico border, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is evaluating ways Wyoming can help.
July 01, 2021
Fire Restrictions Take Effect As Fourth Nears
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in affect for at least 10 counties in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2021
Trailer Drops For New Season of ‘Yellowstone’ Series
The trailer for the latest season of the "Yellowstone" drama series starring Kevin Costner has dropped this week.
July 01, 2021
Montana On High Alert For Invasion of Feral Swine From Canada; Wyoming Not Concerned Yet
While Montana is on high alert for an invasion of destructive feral swine from Canada, Wyoming isn't concerned about it yet.
July 01, 2021
Wyoming Discus Thrower Ready To Represent U.S. At Olympics
Hes 6 feet, 8 inches tall. He is 335 pounds. He was a theater major at the University of Wyoming. Now Mason Finley is heading to Tokyo to represent the United States in the Summer Olympics.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2021
Pelosi Puts Cheney On Committee to Investigate Jan 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was appointed Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on a special House committee formed to look into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
July 01, 2021
Off-The-Grid Trapper Kills Himself After Law Enforcement Searches Property For Missing Woman
A Sublette County man who described himself as a trapper who "lived completely off grid" killed himself while law enforcement authorities were searching his property for a missing woman.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2021
62 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 92 Recoveries, 552 Active
The state reported 62 new laboratory-confirmed and 33 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 552 active cases.
June 30, 2021
Statement From Former VP Dick Cheney & Dr. Lynne Cheney on Passing of Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
Former VP Dick Cheney and Dr. Lynne Cheney expressed their condolences on Wednesday with the passing of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
June 30, 2021
Laramie County DA Gets More Time To Respond To Incompetence Charge
Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove has been given more time to address allegations that she has failed to competently perform the duties of her office.
June 30, 2021
Cheney Votes For House Select Committee To Investigate Attacks On January 6
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney voted in favor of a House Select Committee to investigate the events surrounding the attacks on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
Drunken Man Who Attacked Yellowstone Rangers Pleads Guilty, Banned From Park For 5 Years
A man who drunkenly fought rangers and security guards in Yellowstone has pleaded guilty and will be banned from the Park for 5 years.
June 30, 2021
40th Anniversary of “Stripes” This Week; Could ‘Razzle-Dazzle Scene Actually Happen?
As it's the 40th anniversary of the movie Stripes, we asked the former Commander of F.E. Warren AFB if the iconic graduation scene could actually happen.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
Expert: Wyo Gas Prices Already Much Higher Than National Average Will Keep Going Up
Gas prices in Wyoming -- which are already much higher than the national average -- will continue to increase leading up to the 4th of July weekend.
June 30, 2021
Woman Rescued By Helicopter After Horse “Ejected” Her Down Park County Canyon
A woman was rescued in Park County last week after being thrown from her horse while out riding with her family.
June 30, 2021
Podcast Covers Wyoming’s Most Famous Alien Abduction
A recent podcast episode has detailed some of Wyoming's weirdest stories, including a Rawlins man's claim he was abducted by aliens in the 1970s.
June 30, 2021