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Funds Raised In One Day For Headstone For Sheridan Undersheriff Killed In 1921
A fundraising drive to buy a headstone for a Sheridan County undersheriff killed in the line of duty almost 100 years ago managed to meet its goal within 24 hours.
September 27, 2021
Wyoming Funeral Directors Open To Body Composting In Addition to Cremation, Burial
The Wyoming Funeral Directors Association said they were open to body composting if there was a demand for it. Colorado legalized the practice earlier this year.
September 27, 2021
Resilient Cowboys Move to 4-0 With Another Exciting Comeback Victory
The Wyoming Cowboys once again showed their resilience and comeback ability on Saturday, as they improved to 4-0 on the season
Tim HarkinsSeptember 26, 2021
Cheyenne Tavern Donates $1,600 To Wyoming Equality After Eagle’s Nest Controversy
More than two months after offering "Wyoming Pride" shirts in response to another bar's sale of offensive shirts, a Cheyenne bar has donated more than $1,600 to Wyoming Equality this week.
September 24, 2021
Sheridan Museum Raising Funds To Buy Headstone For Cop Killed In Line Of Duty In 1921
Museum at the Bighorns is currently trying to raise $850 to purchase a headstone for Undersheriff William McPherren, who was killed in the line of duty in October 1921.
September 24, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Make First Trip to Connecticut to Face UConn Huskies
It will be a rare trip to the east coast for the 3-0 Wyoming Cowboy Football team when they fly to Connecticut to play the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 24, 2021
Eating Wyoming: Jackson’s “Gather” Offers Well-Curated Menu
Food critic Tim Mandese explores "Gather" in Jackson. "WOW! The first thing to strike me is the presentation of the ribs. After all, we eat as much with our eyes as we do with our mouth."
September 24, 2021
Body Found Near Unincorporated, Desolate Community of Hiland, Wyoming
A body was found earlier this month near Hiland, Wyoming an unincorporated community in western Natrona County on state highway 20/26.
September 23, 2021
C.J. Box’s “Big Sky” Returns For Second Season Next Week
The wait is almost over, as "Big Sky," the series based on C.J. Box's Cassie Dewell novels, will return for its second season next week.
September 23, 2021
Pumpkin Watch 2021: Worland Man’s Biggest Pumpkin Nearing 1,600 Pounds
A Worland man growing giant pumpkins is preparing for the official state weigh off in less than two weeks, and his largest gourd is estimating a weight of nearly 1,600 pounds.
September 22, 2021
More Than $1M Raised For Rylee McCollum’s Wife, Newborn Baby
As of Monday, nearly $1.1 million has been raised for the family of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum of Jackson through various fundraisers and GoFundMe campaigns.
September 20, 2021
Wyoming Airmen Help Afghan Refugee Family Deliver Baby
Two Wyoming airmen delivered a baby last week for an Afghan refugee family while on duty, the Air Force announced this week.
September 20, 2021
Former Police Chief: “Cheyenne Is A Sanctuary City For Criminals”
Crime has increased so much in Cheyenne and Laramie County that the city has become a sanctuary for criminals, former Cheyenne police chief and current Laramie County sheriff's candidate Brian Kozak claimed over the weekend.
September 20, 2021
Wyoming Cowboy Defense Scores Two Pick Sixs on Way to 45-12 Victory
Wyoming starts season 3-0 with convincing home win over Ball State.
September 19, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Implementing Photo ID Policy To Keep Visitors From Flouting Rules
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will soon require all visitors to present a physical, government-issued photo identification at the screening desk before being allowed to enter the hospital. The new policy will be implemented on Sept. 20.
September 15, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Baby Is Born
Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces.
September 14, 2021
Gillette Drunk Driver Smashes Into Pet Store
A 22-year-old male heard the initial crash and came outside to see a Ford Mustang coming directly at him.
County 17September 14, 2021
Former Guernsey Police Chief Wins Lawsuit, $300K Settlement Reached
A federal jury has awarded Guernseys former police chief more than $300,000 in her lawsuit alleging that her reports of misconduct within the towns government resulted in her firing.
September 13, 2021
Worland Man’s Giant Pumpkin Crosses 1,500 Pound Mark; Should Break State Record
A Worland man believes his giant pumpkin now weighs 1,554 pounds. If it holds up until the weigh-off on Oct 2, it will be a new state record.
September 13, 2021
Nearly $1M Raised For Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Family
Nearly $1 million has been raised for the family of a recently killed Marine from Jackson.
September 13, 2021
Cardiac Cowboys Improve to 2-0 with Road Win at Northern Illinois
For the second straight week, the Wyoming Cowboys scored the winning touchdown of the game within the final two minutes of play and the Pokes improved their record to 2-0 on the season with a 50-43 road win at Northern Illinois.
Tim HarkinsSeptember 12, 2021
Cowboy Skill of Wyoming Presents $5,000 Check to Wyoming National Guard Association
Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming presented a $5,000 check to the Wyoming National Guard Association to support the annual Wild West Air Show.
September 11, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum Receives Hero’s Welcome In Jackson
Fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum received a hero's welcome in his hometown of Jackson on Friday afternoon, with a police-escorted funeral process through downtown.
September 11, 2021
School Bus Drivers Shortage Hits Sweetwater County School District No. 1
Educators are teaching and students are learning but Sweetwater County School District No.1 is facing a shortage on school bus drivers.
September 10, 2021