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21 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 455 Active
The state reported 81 new laboratory-confirmed and 67 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 455 active cases.
June 28, 2021

Supreme Court Will Not Hear Wyoming Coal Port Lawsuit Against Washington
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon said the Supreme Court's decision allows one state to block another state from selling goods.
June 28, 2021

Casper Animal Shelter Employee Charged With Felony Theft
An employee of the City of Casper's Metro Animal Shelter has been charged with felony theft following an investigation.
June 28, 2021

Black Bear Killed After Breaking Into Montana Home
A young female black bear was killed last week after it broke into a Montana home looking for food, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials.
June 28, 2021

Barrasso: Biden’s Eco-Terrorist BLM Nominee Should Be Removed
U.S. John Barrasso already hadn't been a fan of President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management, but a recent discovery of her eco-terrorist ties have led him to say her nomination should be revoked.
June 28, 2021

AARP FraudWatch Network Scam Alerts: Door to Door Scams
Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services.
June 28, 2021

Bill Sniffin: Uden Murder Mystery Solved – Some Day We Will Learn About Amy Bechtel
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 27, 2021

Looking For A Home In Wyoming And Have $70 Million, There’s A House For You
If you are looking for a new home in Wyoming and your budget restricts you to no more than $70 million, there are some properties you should investigate.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2021

Gigantic Cat-Sized Flying Squirrels Unlikely To Move To Wyoming Says Squirrel Expert
John Koprowski, a UW professor and world-renowned squirrel scientist, said the giant Himalayan flying squirrel is unlikely to infiltrate Wyoming.
June 27, 2021

Shootout Leaves Suspect Killed, Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Injured
A shootout in Lander, Wyoming during a traffic stop on Friday left a suspect dead and a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper injured.
Jimmy OrrJune 27, 2021

Rod Miller: Political Espionage & History
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The revelation by the New York Times that the ultra-right wing of the Republican Party sent political spies to infiltrate their opponents in both parties wasnt a surprise. Just a disappointment."
Rod MillerJune 26, 2021

Wyomingites Featured On TV Show About Solved Cold Case Uden Murders
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 26, 2021

Grizzly Relocated In Grand Teton Due to People Feeding It
A young adult male grizzly bear had to be relocated within Grand Teton National Park this week due to it receiving food rewards in two incidents earlier this month.
June 25, 2021

Black Tooth Brewing Created Official Beer of Wyoming: 307 Lager
Wyoming now has an official beer, and it is brewed by one of the state's most popular companies.
June 25, 2021

Wyoming Dealing With Fireworks Shortage, Another COVID Side Effect
Fireworks are in short supply this year and a Cheyenne fireworks supplier had to drive to Powell just to get more this week.
June 25, 2021

Wyoming Democratic Party Infiltrated By Political Spies; “We Will Press On,” Spokeswoman Says
With the New York Times reporting Friday that the Wyoming Democratic Party was infiltrated by a pair of political operatives, the party's spokeswoman said they aren't intimidated by this move.
June 25, 2021

Fremont County Coroner Accuses State Agency Of Changing Death Certificates
Wyoming death certificates, including listed causes of death, are being improperly changed by a state agency in a violation of public trust, according to Fremont Countys coroner.
June 25, 2021

C.J. Box Reveals More ‘Joe Pickett’ Casting, ‘Big Sky’ Sheriff Jumping to New Series
Wyoming author C.J. Box has been regularly teasing out new information about the long-awaited "Joe Pickett" series, and this week, he noted an actor coming to the show will be familiar to viewers of another Box-related production.
June 25, 2021

Alexis Garrett Named 2020 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
The Wyoming Council for Women announced Alexis Lexie Garrett as the 2020 Woman Entrepreneur Award winner.
June 25, 2021

58 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 476 Active
The state reported 58 new laboratory-confirmed and 13 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 476 active cases.
June 25, 2021

Former Casper Businessman Sued Over Sex Assault Allegations
A woman who accused former Casper businessman Tony Cercy of sexually assaulting her in 2017 has filed a federal lawsuit in the incident.
June 25, 2021

Sam Lightner: Climbing Is Booming And Lander Is The Center Of Its Growth
Columnist Sam Lightner writes: "Mountaineers from Europe, Africa, Asia, and of course North America, make Lander their home, and far more come to visit."
June 25, 2021

Marti Halverson: Gender Wage Gap Is Bogus
Wyoming is not worst for women. Generally speaking, Wyoming women in the workforce are doing the jobs and working the hours they want. The legislature has nothing to do here.
June 25, 2021

Authorities Arrest Bridger Man, Allege He Started Robertson Draw Fire
A Bridger, Montana, man was arrested on allegations that he started the 28,600-acre Robertson Draw Fire while off-trail on his motorcycle.
June 25, 2021
