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A Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office training exercise on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Wednesday turned into a real rescue for five deputies and a K-9. When the boat took on water and flipped, deputies acted quickly to save one of their own and a K-9.

Sheriff’s Office Training On Flaming Gorge Reservoir Turns Into Real Water Rescue

A Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office training exercise on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Wednesday turned into a real water rescue for five deputies and a K-9. When the boat took on water and flipped, deputies acted quickly to save one of their own and a K-9.

Greg JohnsonAugust 13, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Pornography, Eric Barlow, Attempts To Shut Me Up

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rest assured, efforts to restrict my constitutional rights will not silence this column. If I am not allowed to speak in the legislative forum, I will speak elsewhere."

Tom LubnauAugust 13, 2025

Sharp-eyed Buffalo Bills fans may have noticed “University of Wyoming Red Zone” flash on their screens during Saturday’s preseason game. It’s part of a $300,000 branding partnership UW has made with the team to capitalize on being Josh Allen’s alma mater.

UW Spending $300,000 For Buffalo Bills Branding Partnership

Sharp-eyed Buffalo Bills fans may have noticed “University of Wyoming Red Zone” flash on their screens during Saturday’s preseason game. It’s part of a $300,000 branding partnership UW has made with the team to capitalize on being Josh Allen’s alma mater.

Jackson WalkerAugust 13, 2025

A Wyoming legislative committee chair, Christopher Knapp, R-Gillette, left, booted former House speaker and public records expert Tom Lubnau from a committee agenda, citing Lubnau's confrontational political columns and concerns over maintaining decorum after recent heated legislative meetings.

Former House Speaker Booted From Committee Schedule Over Column

A Wyoming legislative committee chair booted former House speaker and public records expert Tom Lubnau from a committee agenda, citing Lubnau's confrontational political columns and concerns over maintaining decorum.  

Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2025

After years of competing at the 4-H Dog Show and Showmanship at the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, 4-H senior Karen Ulmer and her dog Keona walked away with the Grand Championship for Showmanship. Ulmer said it took 3 hours of grooming and $300 in grooming products to get her pup ready for the annual show and that the effort was well worth it with the win.

Dog Eat Dog: 4-H Competitions Hit Their Peak At Wyoming State Fair

The Wyoming State Fair is the big show for scores of Wyoming 4-H Club kids who spend a whole year raising and training animals. At Tuesday’s dog show, young competitors say the chaos of the state fair is the ultimate test of discipline and obedience.

Jackie DorothyAugust 13, 2025

Another huge Wyoming ranch is for sale. At 1.1 million acres, Midland Ranch is more than five times bigger than New York City and larger than the state of Delaware.

Another Huge Wyoming Ranch For Sale; More Than 5 Times Bigger Than New York City

Another huge Wyoming ranch is for sale, larger than the 900,000-acre Pathfinder Ranches that recently made international headlines. At 1.1 million acres, Midland Ranch is more than five times bigger than New York City and larger than the state of Delaware.

Renée JeanAugust 13, 2025

The owner of the company chosen by the state to operate the Star Plunge in Thermopolis — former Alaska U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, left — drew heat from locals Monday as the historic hot springs remains closed. In the meantime, the former operator and state remain embroiled in litigation.

New Operator Who Wants To Reopen Star Plunge Draws Heat From Locals

The owner of the company chosen by the state to operate the Star Plunge in Thermopolis drew heat from locals Monday as the historic hot springs remains closed. In the meantime, the former operator and state remain embroiled in litigation.

Renée JeanAugust 13, 2025

South Cheyenne rancher Ed Prosser looks north of his farmland off of Chalk Bluff Road where 1.2 million solar panels will be visible after Canadian energy giant Enbridge builds the $1.2 billion project starting next year.

Wyoming Board OKs 50% Battery Storage Increase For Laramie County Solar Project

In a 4-2 vote, state regulators approved Canadian energy company Enbridge’s request to expand battery storage for a massive solar farm project near Cheyenne. The OK came despite objections from a local rancher who said the land will never be the same.

Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2025

A dragline moves coal at the Black Butte mine in Sweetwater County.

Expansion Speeds Up As Federal Regulators Accelerate Black Butte Mine Expansion

The Department of the Interior announced Tuesday it is accelerating a federal review of Black Butte Mine expansion in Sweetwater County, setting a 28-day timeline for completing an environmental impact statement that typically takes years to finish.

David MadisonAugust 13, 2025

Eight rural communities across Wyoming are without their legacy hometown newspapers after parent company News Media Corp. abruptly closed them without notice Wednesday morning. Employees said they were blindsided, and the move is “devastating.”

Local Buyers Revive Shuttered Wyoming Newspapers, Keep Staff And Operations

Six days after News Media Corp. abruptly closed eight Wyoming newspapers, Buffalo Bulletin owners Robb and Jen Hicks, along with former publisher Rob Mortimore, have acquired the papers, pledged to retain all employees and resumed publication.

Justin GeorgeAugust 12, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Is Full Of Scenic Drives – Here Is A Favorite

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One of Wyoming’s major north-south routes, which follows the BNSF Railroad Line, is a pleasure to drive this time of year. Lots of wonderful towns and small cities.”

Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump shows crime statistics as he delivers remarks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House August 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Wyoming’s Delegation Rallies Behind Trump’s Decision to Mobilize Troops in D.C. 

Wyoming’s all-Republican delegation said Trump’s decision to federalize the nation’s capital is a smart approach to crime. “President Trump has made it clear that lawlessness and chaos will not be tolerated in our nation's capital or in any American city,” Hageman said.

Jackson WalkerAugust 12, 2025

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Wyoming Timber Industry Set For Huge Comeback, More Sawmills Needed, Officials Say

Long-term success of expanding the Wyoming timber industry hinges on building back the “local timber industry,” instead of trucking logs to mills in other states, Bighorn National Forest Supervisor Andrew Johnson told a legislative committee on Tuesday.

Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2025

A proposed change to the Wyoming Constitution that would make state Supreme Court nominees clear senate confirmation died Tuesday – after numerous attorneys brought fierce debate to the Judiciary Committee.

Wyoming Lawmakers Scrap Plan To Have Senate Confirm State Justices

A proposed change to the Wyoming Constitution that would make state Supreme Court nominees clear senate confirmation died Tuesday – after numerous attorneys brought fierce debate to the Judiciary Committee.

Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2025

Campbell County Republican Eric Barlow on Tuesday announced he’s running for governor in 2026.

Barlow Says If GOP Primary For Wyoming Governor Gets Ugly, It Won’t Come From Him

Even the opening prayer at state Sen. Eric Barlow’s announcement for governor cautioned it could be an ugly campaign. But Barlow said if it gets ugly it's not going to come from him and he won’t get caught up in smear and misinformation campaigns.

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2025

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Guest Column: 200 days of Progress: Republican Wins for America’s Future

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman writes, "We recently reached the 200-day mark of the new congressional session, and I am proud to reflect on Republicans’ remarkable progress in delivering results for the American people."

Guest ColumnAugust 12, 2025

Campbell County Republican Eric Barlow on Tuesday announced he’s running for governor in 2026.

Wyoming State Senator Eric Barlow Announces Run For Governor

Campbell County Republican Eric Barlow on Tuesday announced he’s running for governor in 2026. The state senator and former Wyoming House speaker says he was motivated to preserve the state’s independent spirit and to “keep Washington, D.C., out of Wyoming’s business.”

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2025

Evanston has worked on creating an attractive downtown to draw tourists from Utah. They're also drawing retirees, who decide they don't just want to visit, they want to live there.

Retirees From Utah Are Moving To Evanston Because Of Home Prices, Tax Advantages

Retirees from Utah are moving to Evanston, Wyoming, because of low home prices, tax advantages, and plenty of recreation. One broker said home prices in Salt Lake City are nearly double that of Evanston.

Renée JeanAugust 12, 2025

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