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Bill Sniffin: Thank You Foster Friess For Being Such A Kind And Generous Human Being
"You could sum up Foster Friess in one word: Generous. He did more for more people than anyone I have ever known. He and Lynn gave away $500 million in their lifetimes. Amazing."
Bill SniffinMay 27, 2021
Foster Friess, Philanthropist And Businessman, Dies At 81
Foster Friess, a businessman and philanthropist who once sought the office of Wyoming governor, died Thursday at the age of 81.
May 27, 2021
Wyoming Philanthropist & Businessman Foster Friess Died Thursday
Wyoming businessman and philanthropist Foster Friess, who was once named 'Humanitarian of the Year' died on Thursday at the age of 81.
May 27, 2021
Cheyenne, Laramie Brewing Company Hailed For Having Best Bar Food In Wyoming
A beer company that has locations in Cheyenne and Laramie has been hailed for having the best bar food in Wyoming, according to a recent report.
May 27, 2021
74 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 532 Active
The state reported 74 new laboratory-confirmed and 17 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 532 active cases.
May 27, 2021
Rusty Rogers: A Burning Question About Liz Cheney For Rod Miller
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "Liz is forcing people to choose a path and patron earlier than they would normally have too. I think her hatred of Donald J Trump is far more basic."
Rusty RogersMay 27, 2021
Gillette Residents Launch Private Investigation Into Stolen Pickups
As Gillette police ramp up their investigation into a trio of pickups stolen and found abandoned Monday, one group of residents have decided to take the investigation into their own hands.
County 17May 27, 2021
Beartooth Highway: One of the Most Scenic Roads in the World Opens Friday
Beartooth Highway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, will open on Friday, May 28 at 8am.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2021
Niobrara County Tops in Wyoming For Smokers; Double National Average
The percentage of smokers in Wyomings smallest county is almost twice the state average and is more than double the national average, according to a state report.
May 26, 2021
Colorado Giving Away $5 Million As Incentive For People To Get Vaccinated; Wyoming Not So Much
Colorado is giving away $5 million as an incentive for people to get vaccinated. Wyoming is not planning on following suit.
May 26, 2021
Wyoming Rancher Sues Biden Administration Claiming Racial Discrimination
A Wyoming rancher is suing the Dept of Agriculture claiming race discrimination over a federal loan forgiveness program that bars her from participating because she is white.
The Center SquareMay 26, 2021
Solicitor General Says Wyoming Lacks Reason To Sue Over Coal Port Because of Terminal Bankruptcy
Gordon said the issue of whether Washington can use its laws to block trade by Wyoming must be settled regardless of the status of the terminal.
May 26, 2021
Thursday Tourism: Cowboy Carnival Back On In Hyattville
A full day of old-fashioned family fun, complete with live music, foot races, a pie contest, a barbecue and a sharpshooter contest is on tap in Hyattville on Sunday as the towns community center sponsors its annual Cowboy Carnival.
May 26, 2021
Grizzly Bear Spotted In Southwestern Wyoming Near Utah, Idaho
This is the farthest south grizzly bears have been verified since well before recovery efforts began in the 1970s
May 26, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Drop Mask Order On June 1; Last Day Of School is June 3
Cheyenne's school district has dropped its mask order effective June 1. The last day of school is June 3.
May 26, 2021
Buford Is The Only Place You Can’t Buy Skittles, According to Skittles
In case you were curious, the only place you can't buy Skittles (gummies) is Buford, Wyoming.
May 26, 2021
54 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 462 Active
The state reported 54 new laboratory-confirmed and 19 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 462 active cases
May 26, 2021
Sublette County Experiences Drop In Initial Census Count
Sublette Countys estimated population fell by 4 percent, according to the latest numbers published along with the first 2020 Census results.
May 26, 2021
Opinion: Plant-Based Meat Producers Need To Stop Misleading Consumers About Beef
Kevin Killough writes: "Jessie Becker, Impossible Foods senior vice president of marketing, said the companys ultimate goal is to eliminate animal agriculture by 2035.
May 26, 2021
Thrift Stores: “We Don’t Need Barbie Dolls With Missing Limbs Or Trash”
Many Wyoming thrift stores have seen a boost in questionable donations as people used their cooped-up time at home to clean out closets or garages.
May 26, 2021
Wyoming’s Biggest Drinkers Live in Albany And Teton Counties
When it comes to tipping back a drink or five Albany County ranks as the states booziest according to figures compiled by the State of Wyoming's Economic Analysis Division
May 25, 2021
National Park Service Investigating Woman Charged By Grizzly In Yellowstone
A woman described as "heavyset" and in her mid-30s is under investigation for approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrMay 25, 2021
Dave Simpson: Advice You Won’t Hear At Graduation
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Sprinkle this advice in with the boring stuff you get during your commencement ceremony, and maybe you won't buy an expensive time-share at some resort."
Dave SimpsonMay 25, 2021
Cheyenne Airport Won’t Open For Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne's airport will not be open in time for the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo because the airport will not be able to complete a runway construction project due to a cement shortage.
May 25, 2021