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Teton County Has Lowest Percentage Of Obese People
Teton County is the slimmest county in the state with only 12.2% of Teton County residents having a body mass index higher than 30.
May 25, 2021
Wyomingites Can See Lunar Eclipse Early Wednesday
A lunar eclipse known as the Super Flower Blood Moon can be seen from Wyoming early Wednesday morning.
May 25, 2021
Bouchard Claims Driskill Trying to Remove Him From Committee Assignments
Sen. Driskill said Sen. Bouchard's claim that he wants to remove him from committee assignments "is another series of misinformation and lies."
May 25, 2021
Casper Businesses Being Targeted By Phone Scammers
Thieves posing as corporate officials in a phone scam have stolen money from at least six Casper businesses in recent weeks, the Casper Police Department announced this week.
May 25, 2021
Several Wyoming Hunting Applications Due June 1
June 1 is a big day for Wyoming hunters; its the deadline to submit applications for many fall hunts for residents and nonresidents.
May 25, 2021
Signs Of Summer: WYDOT To Open Highway 14A in Northern Wyoming on Friday
The Wyoming Dept of Transportation will open US 14 A, a 22-mile stretch of scenic mountain road in northern Wyoming, at noon on Friday, May 28.
May 25, 2021
Dennis Sun: The Good And Not So Good Times – This Is Normal In The World Of Livestock
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Maybe the meat shortages during the pandemic and the farm or ranch-to-plate businesses that have started up around the country makes for more demand."
Dennis SunMay 25, 2021
Blake Shelton Sells Out Cheyenne Frontier Days Concert
Blake Shelton's concert no longer had tickets available as of Monday, following in the steps of fellow CFD headliner Garth Brooks, whose concert sold out in under an hour when tickets went on sale last month.
May 25, 2021
UW Drops Requirements for Masks, Distancing
Effective Monday, the University of Wyoming has dropped requirements for social distancing and the wearing of masks.
May 24, 2021
109 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 460 Active
The state reported 109 new laboratory-confirmed and 28 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 460 active cases
May 24, 2021
Lander Woman Sentenced For Making False Sex Assault Accusations
A Lander woman was sentenced this week for making false accusations about being sexually assaulted.
May 24, 2021
Bouchard Upset At Sen. Driskill For Criticism; Driskill Calls Bouchard “Predator”
Sen. Ogden Driskill called congressional candidate Anthony Bouchard a "predator" after his revelation that he impregnated a 14-year-old when he was 18.
May 24, 2021
Wyoming Sees Seasonal Unemployment Drop In April
Wyomings unemployment rate fell in April from March, following annual seasonal trends, according to the state Department of Workforce Services
May 24, 2021
Buffalo Bill Center Exhibit Features Cowboys Of Color
A new exhibit at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West showcases the role of Black cowboys in the American West.
Wendy CorrMay 24, 2021
53 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 532 Active
The state reported 53 new laboratory-confirmed and 17 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 532 active cases
May 24, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Saying Goodbye To My Father – Seems Like Yesterday
Bill Sniffin writes: "Dad was an Irishman. He had freckles and always a twinkle in his eyes and a great sense of humor. And especially in his old age, he had become the perfect grandfather figure."
Bill SniffinMay 23, 2021
Rod Miller: Romeo Bouchard and Politics 101
Rod Miller writes: "Romeo Bouchard has consistently styled himself as a champion of transparency, when hes not waving a gun around and channeling Aaron Dorr. But he is about the least transparent politician in the Wyoming landscape. Up until now."
Rod MillerMay 23, 2021
Ammo Shortage Continues in Wyoming
Shawn Wagner, the owner of Wagners Outdoor Outfitters in Casper, said he has never seen an ammo shortage like this one.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Let Wyoming & Other Conservative States Lead On Reducing National Debt
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "I recently introduced the Pay Down the Debt Act, a bill that would prevent any federal grant funds refused by a fiscally responsible state government from going to another state."
Sen. Cynthia LummisMay 23, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Economy Is Reason Behind High Grocery, Gas Prices
Just days after U.S. Sen. John Barrasso praised President Joe Biden for his willingness to work with Republicans over an infrastructure deal, the senator reversed course and went back to criticizing the president for the current state of the economy.
May 21, 2021
Wyoming Eliminates College Mask Requirements, Venue Capacity Limits
After more than a year of being implemented, Wyoming has eliminated the college mask requirement and venue capacity limits.
May 21, 2021
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Allowed to Have Open Containers This Year
The Sturgis City Council has agreed to change city ordinances to allow attendees at the town's famed motorcycle rally to drink beer or wine outside of bars or restaurants.
May 21, 2021
Wyoming Rest Areas Busy As They Reopen on Friday
For the first time in nearly a year, Wyoming rest stops opened up on Friday morning and cars were lining up before the 6am opening.
May 21, 2021
Big Boy 4014 to Run Again, Likely In August
Union Pacific Railroads famed Big Boy 4014 locomotive, the worlds largest steam-driven locomotive, will run again this year,
May 21, 2021