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Former Albany County Sheriff’s Deputy Sues For Racial Discrimination
A former Albany County sheriff's deputy is suing a sergeant in the department for racial discrimination, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.
January 20, 2022

How Wyoming’s Birth Rate Compares to the Nation
In the continuation of a longer-term trend stretching back over a decade, the number of births in the U.S. fell by 4% in 2020, pushing the birth rate to its lowest point on record.
The Center SquareJanuary 20, 2022

More Than $20K Raised For Wyoming Animal Shelters In Honor Of Betty White
More than $20,000 was raised on Monday for Wyoming animal shelters in honor of late actress Betty White, who was a known animal lover.
January 18, 2022

Sisters, Widow Of Fallen Wyoming Marine Suing Alec Baldwin For Instagram Defamation
The sisters and widow of a Wyoming Marine killed in the line of duty in August are suing actor Alec Baldwin for defamation, accusing him of making false allegations on his Instagram account about their involvement in the invasion of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 18, 2022
Former Lander City Employee Sues For Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
A former Lander city employee is suing the city and its public works director, alleging he was discriminated against due to his military status and was improperly fired.
January 18, 2022

Trump Says Cheney Polling At 16% As Jan. 6 Committee Continues To Investigate
Former President Donald Trump attacked one of his favorite targets, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, during a rally in Arizona over the weekend, claiming her approval rating is at 16%.
January 17, 2022

Family ‘Lost’ After Casper Marine’s Death
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jerrod Warden was buried just over a week ago. His death has left a permanent hole in the close-knit Casper family.Â
January 17, 2022

Judge Tells Fish And Wildlife Service To Reconsider Ruling Yellowstone Bison As Endangered
A U.S. District Court judged has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider its denial of evidence keeping bison in Yellowstone National Park from being listed as endangered.
January 17, 2022

Popcorn Trailer Explodes in Gillette Due to Propane Leak
A popcorn food trailer was destroyed on Thursday when an explosion resulted from a propane leak.
January 14, 2022

Correnti Cites ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Against Assault Charge
According to a police report, Joey Correnti, chairman of Carbon Countys Republican Party, shot a gun in the air after a man punched him in the head after accusing Correnti of being in a relationship with the man's wife.
January 14, 2022

Report: Gillette Police Officer Justified In Shooting Dog
A Gillette police officer has been found to be justified in shooting a dog last month after it attacked a police K-9, an internal review has shown.
January 14, 2022

Triton Tough: Wyoming Boy In Hospice Continues To Surprise Family
Its safe to say that the last 10 days have been a whirlwind for the family of the 11-year-old Hudson boy who went on hospice care as a result of his rare and untreatable cancer.
January 13, 2022

Tax Returns Show Teton County Has Highest Average Income In Nation
The average income for Teton County residents is the highest in the nation at $312,442.
January 13, 2022

Blood Shortage Being Seen In Wyoming, Nationwide
Wyoming, like every other state in the nation, is seeing an unprecedented shortage in donated blood, prompting a call for anyone who can donate blood to do so.
January 12, 2022

Wyoming Becomes First State To Allocate Money For Tribal Rent Assistance
Wyoming became the first state in the nation on Monday to reallocate federal emergency rental assistance funding for a Native American tribe, the Wyoming Department of Family Services announced.
January 11, 2022

Gillette Mayor Resigns Following Leaked Text Controversy
The mayor of Gillette resigned late Thursday almost one week after a number of disparaging text messages between her and the former city administrator were leaked.
January 07, 2022

Cheyenne Animal Shelter Stops Accepting Dogs Because It Is Full
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has implemented a temporary wait list for people wishing to surrender their dogs because there is no space for the animals at the shelter.
January 06, 2022

Dick Cheney Appears With Liz On House Floor; Rips GOP For Response to Jan 6
Former Vice President Dick Cheney expressed his disappointment with many members of the Republican Party on Thursday for their failure to recognize the grave nature of the attack on the U.S. Capitol one year ago.
January 06, 2022

Employees Sue Cheyenne, Douglas Hospitals Over Vaccine Policy
A number of employees from the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Memorial Hospital of Converse County are suing their employers due to their respective COIVD vaccination policies.
January 05, 2022

11-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Writes Farewell Book As He Enters Hospice
Just over one week ago, the Hudson, Wyoming boy went into hospice care. After five years of fighting cancer, his body has thrown in the towel.Â
January 05, 2022

Gillette Mayor Apologizes For Leaked Texts Bashing Council Members
The mayor of Gillette apologized late Tuesday regarding text messages that were leaked, revealing disparaging comments she made about local city council members and others.
January 05, 2022

Woman Whose Body Was Found In Cody Identified As Missing Texan
The body of a Texas woman missing since December has been found in Cody, according to the Cody Police Department.
January 05, 2022

Powell Couple Hires Local Contractor To Build House; Begins To Collapse As They Move In
Dan and Jenny Catone hired a local contractor to construct their dream home near Powell, but it began to collapse as soon as they moved in.
January 05, 2022

Cheney’s January 6 Committee Asks Sean Hannity To Cooperate With Investigation
The Jan. 6 House committee investigating the events of the storming of the U.S. Capitol building one year ago has officially asked Fox News host Sean Hannity to cooperate with its examination.
January 05, 2022
