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The mother of the man who killed a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for giving him at least one gun. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's widow Karla said she deals with feelings of "rage and bitterness."

Widow Of Slain Sheridan Officer Feels ‘Rage And Bitterness’ As Killer’s Mom Sentenced

The mother of the man who killed a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for giving him at least one gun. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's widow Karla said she deals with feelings of "rage and bitterness."

Jackson WalkerOctober 01, 2025

The Casper Police Department says a false reporting charge may come from Tuesday’s hourslong search of the North Platte River after a man claimed his brother fell in. The brother was found safe “at his residence” and he was never in the river.

False Reporting Charge May Come From Bogus Claim Man Fell Into Casper River

The Casper Police Department says a false reporting charge may come from Tuesday’s hourslong search of the North Platte River after a man claimed his brother fell in. The brother was found safe “at his residence” and was never in the river.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 01, 2025

More than 300 people filed into the Cam-plex Heritage Center Theater on Tuesday night for a presentation from BWXT about its proposed nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Gillette.

BWXT Pitches Nuclear Fuel Plant In Gillette As Locals Wrestle With Mixed Emotions

BWXT officials promise a $500 million nuclear fuel plant will bring more than 200 jobs to Gillette without creating or storing nuclear waste there. But residents told the company Tuesday they're wrestling with the idea of a nuclear future.

David MadisonOctober 01, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: ‘Heal Up And Hair Over?’ Early Yellowstone Visitors And A Cheyenne Bell Ringer

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One of the benefits of writing a statewide column is all the mail I get from readers with lots of interesting perspectives. Here are just a few of them.”

Bill SniffinOctober 01, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Barrasso, Lummis, & Hageman Are To Blame

Dear editor: Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman, having not fulfilled their oaths of office should resign their offices immediately – before drawing one more paycheck.

October 01, 2025

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Guest Column: UW School of Energy Resources Thanks Wyoming For Building The Future Of Energy

Holly Krutka, executive director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming, writes, "Wyoming is one of the few places where academia, government and industry can work together constructively."

Guest ColumnOctober 01, 2025

Wyoming’s members of Congress blame Democrats for not voting with Republicans to keep the government open. From the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso said a shutdown would be a result of the “idiocy” of Democrats.

Wyoming Delegation Pins Likely Federal Shutdown On ‘Idiocy’ Of Democrats

Wyoming’s members of Congress blame Democrats for not voting with Republicans to keep the government open. From the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso said a shutdown would be a result of the “idiocy” of Democrats.

Sean BarryOctober 01, 2025

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Wyoming Supreme Court Reverses Seizure Of $54K From 76-Year-Old Caught With Drugs

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a judge's order that the state could take $54,226 from a retired Wamsutter trucker. The state claimed the money was part of a drug conspiracy, but the judge let the state have it too easy in court.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2025

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing for deeper property tax cuts after championing a 25% cut this year. Meanwhile, Sheridan County may drop its property tax deferral program because only two people have signed up in 10 years.

Sheridan County May Drop Tax Deferral That Only 2 Have Signed Up For In A Decade

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing for deeper property tax cuts after championing a 25% cut this year. Meanwhile, Sheridan County may drop its property tax deferral program because only two people have signed up in 10 years.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 30, 2025

A safety watchdog group says Wyoming leads the nation in trucking fatalities, but state industry leaders dispute the ranking, blaming harsh weather and per capita math for skewed stats. Most crashes involve out-of-state drivers on dangerous highways.

Wyoming Tops List Of Deadliest Trucking States, Industry Group Says It’s Skewed

A safety watchdog group says Wyoming leads the nation in trucking fatalities, but state industry leaders dispute the ranking, blaming harsh weather and per capita math for skewed stats. Most crashes involve out-of-state drivers on dangerous highways.

Scott SchwebkeSeptember 30, 2025

Baiting big game with corn, salt licks and other treats is illegal and frowned upon as unethical across the West. But it didn’t used to be, and was once standard practice in Wyoming. It’s still allowed in other places, such as Texas.

Baiting Elk With Salt Licks Was Once OK Wyoming, But Is Now Illegal

Baiting big game with corn, salt licks and other treats is illegal and frowned upon as unethical across the West. But it didn’t used to be, and was once standard practice in Wyoming. It’s still allowed in other places, such as Texas.

Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2025

Tuesday morning's STEVE as seen from the Goldeneye Reservoir near Casper. STEVEs are different from auroras, but they are only known to occur during auroras, making them rare to see and photograph.

Aurora Joined By Rare, Super-Hot Band Of Colorful Plasma Across Wyoming Sky

A rare phenomenon called STEVE was seen across Wyoming's dark skies around midnight Tuesday. It's a super-hot streak of plasma that manifests during intense auroras, and several Wyoming photographers got good shots of it.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2025

Six Wyoming lawmakers attended the 50 States One Israel trip this month. From left, Sen. Dan Laursen, Rep. Daniel Singh, Sen. Stephan Pappas, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, and Sen. Tim Salazar.

Wyoming Legislators Criticized For Israel Visit Say Trip Was Worth It

Six Republican state lawmakers were criticized by some for their visit to Israel this month, where they toured the ruins of the Hamas attack and spoke with officials. Those who went say they found many themes relevant to Wyoming.

Steve BohnelSeptember 30, 2025

While touting her work in returning $10.6 million to Wyoming residents through her negotiations between people and federal agencies, Rep. Harriet Hageman called out the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs for lacking transparency and efficiency.

While Touting Her Work With Feds, Hageman Calls Out Bureau Of Indian Affairs

While touting her work in returning $10.6 million to Wyoming residents through her negotiations between people and federal agencies, Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday called out the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs for lacking transparency and efficiency.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 30, 2025

A bighorn sheep ram spotted on the Moss Ranch near Lovell. This ram has a unique genetic mutation where one of its horns seems to have grown much faster than the other, creating a lopsided look that's common in this population.

Bighorn Sheep With Rare, Weird Horn Mutations Keep Showing Up Near Lovell

A number of bighorn sheep rams in the foothills of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains exhibit a rare genetic mutation where one horn grows faster than the other. That's why people keep seeing weird-horned bighorns near Lovell.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2025

A Natrona County Sheriff’s Office deputy talks with members of the Search and Rescue Team along the North Platte River.

Missing Casper Man Found Alive After 10-Hour Search Along North Platte River

A 10-hour, multi-agency search along the North Platte River early Tuesday for a Casper man who fell in was called off a little after noon. Casper police say he was found alive and “unharmed,” but gave little other information.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 30, 2025

Exporting Wyoming coal to Asian markets could help the state make up for lost revenues with federal royalty rates dropping from 12.5% to 7%, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. He also said AI and data centers present huge potential for the state.

Gordon: Coal Exports, Production Boost Could Make Up For Lower Revenues

Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said exporting Wyoming coal to Asian markets could help the state make up for lost revenues with federal royalty rates dropping from 12.5% to 7%. He also said AI and data centers present huge potential for the state.

David MadisonSeptember 30, 2025

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Five Fined Over Supercar Drag Race In Grand Teton, YouTube Star Still In Court

Five men were fined, and four were banned from Grand Teton National Park for two years, after a supercar drag race in the park in June. A YouTube influencer also arrested for the race is still facing charges, with a hearing in October.  

Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2025

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