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A wolf in Wyoming gets a drink in this file photo.

Colorado Wildlife Agents Target Sheep-Killing Wolf That Might Be From Wyoming

A wolf that killed three sheep in Colorado is safe for now, as wildlife agents can’t go after it because of a wildfire. Meanwhile, locals say it’s a wolf that wandered in from Wyoming in February.

Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2025

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Wyoming Ranchers Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Wyoming Corner-Crossing Case

The Wyoming Stock Growers and other agricultural groups want the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a Wyoming corner-crossing case. They say the high court should finally settle whether corner-crossing is legal.

Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2025

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The Roundup: A Conversation With Brent Weigner

Retired Cheyenne teacher Brent Weigner has set world records - not for his teaching, but for his marathon running! In this episode, host Wendy Corr chats with Weigner about running, teaching, and lifelong adventuring.

Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2025

George Nelson, 41, of Casper, convicted of trying solicit sex from teen girls, has been caught again. While awaiting sentencing, he was caught by a vigilante group propositioning 13-year-old girls. He waived a preliminary hearing on the new charges Thursday.

Casper Man Convicted Of Seeking Sex From Teens Caught Again By Vigilante Group

A 41-year-old Casper man convicted of trying to solicit sex from teen girls has been caught again. While awaiting sentencing, he was caught by a vigilante group propositioning whom he thought were 13-year-old girls.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Sticker Shock for All

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For all those in the business of providing beef to consumers, prices have never been higher. Beef producers and feedlot operations are cautiously happy, as they realize commodity prices can go south at anytime."

Dennis SunAugust 08, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: No Government Should Define Church Doctrine

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “A government with the power to judge between religion and politics is a government with the power over both.”

Jonathan LangeAugust 08, 2025

Squaw Creek Road, which runs up to the base of Casper Mountain near a proposed gravel mining site, was included on the list.

Natrona County Bans Big Trucks On 26 Roads Amid Gravel Mine Controversy

Natrona County commissioners aren’t done taking action that could impact a controversial gravel mining operation proposed for the base of Casper Mountain. This week, they voted to ban heavy trucks on 26 roads, including one near the disputed mine.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025

The family of Rielly Smith, right, plan to celebrate his life on Saturday. He died as the result of injuries in an ATV crash.

After Son Dies In ATV Crash, Cheyenne Family Pleads: ‘Always Wear A Helmet’

The family of a 16-year-old Cheyenne boy who died from brain injuries after a July 17 ATV crash on Elk Mountain will celebrate his life Saturday. His dad says he was someone who “always made everyone smile” and pleads for others to “always wear a helmet.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025

University of Wyoming officials say they’re open to a naming rights deal for the Arena-Auditorium, and just how much that could cost is “undetermined.” But there are no plans to consider a name change for War Memorial Stadium.

University Of Wyoming Open To Selling Naming Rights To Arena-Auditorium

The University of Wyoming is open to offers for naming rights to the Arena-Auditorium, the Cowboys’ college basketball arena. Known as the “Double A,” the Arena-Auditorium has been corporate-name free since it opened in 1982.

Justin GeorgeAugust 08, 2025

A drilling rig operates in a natural gas field near Pinedale, Wyoming.

Southwest Wyoming Oil Patch Nearly Depleted After 100 Years Of Production

After a century of oil production, a new federal report finds only 3 million barrels of undiscovered oil left in southwest Wyoming’s Phosphoria Formation. Scientists are now shifting focus to the formation’s potential for critical minerals like phosphate.

David MadisonAugust 08, 2025

Staff at the Platte County Record-Times and Guensey Gazette spent part of Friday retrieving the bound newspaper archives in the wake of their parent company shutting the papers down.

Potential Buyers Emerge For Closed Wyoming Newspapers

In the wake of the shutdown of eight Wyoming newspapers, potential buyers are emerging for at least some of them. The former Pinedale Roundup editor says she’s already secured money to buy the paper, and there’s reportedly interest in at least two others.

Greg JohnsonAugust 08, 2025

Dawn Norton, the city administrator of Greybull, was also working remotely for a city in Connecticut

Greybull City Administrator Resigns From $210K Remote Second Job In Connecticut

The city administrator for Greybull was also working remotely for a city in Connecticut as its chief financial officer. She quit that $210,000 per year position last week after town officials there learned she was also working in Wyoming. Greybull’s mayor says the town knew about the other job and was fine with it.

Renée JeanAugust 08, 2025

The parent company of eight Wyoming hometown newspapers closed them with no notice Wednesday after a deal to sell fell through. That’s no excuse for the “unconscionable” way employees were suddenly fired, longtime journalism industry leaders say.

Shutdown Of Wyoming Newspapers Triggered By Missed Deadline To Sell Company

The parent company of eight Wyoming hometown newspapers shut them down with no notice Wednesday after a deal to sell them fell through. Industry leaders say that’s no excuse for the “unconscionable” way employees were treated.

Greg JohnsonAugust 08, 2025

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Man Sentenced To 24+ Years for Deadly DUI Crash That Dismembered Motorcyclists

A 26-year-old Mexican national whose pickup “catastrophically dismembered” two motorcycle riders in Goshen County two years ago while driving while under the influence of methamphetamine was sentenced Thursday, to between 24.25 and 27 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2025

File photo: The Cowboy Coaster can hit speeds of 26 mph.

Wyoming Man Sues Ski Resort After Roller Coaster Seatbelt Allegedly Fails

Juan Camacho claims he was ejected from a roller coaster at a Jackson resort when his seatbelt failed, leading to injuries. He is suing Snow King Mountain Resort and manufacturer Wiegand Sports for alleged negligence and defective equipment.

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2025

Freddy Boss tries to yank Sierra Greathouse's top back down during the judging of the burnout. To no avail. The crowd cheered loudly for her anyway.

Wyoming Woman Bares All, Then Promptly Wins 50th Sundance Burnout Contest

The Sundance Burnout is a Wyoming tradition during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. A Gillette woman won the 50th Burnout this week, in part by boldly lifting her top to bare it all to win it.

Renée JeanAugust 07, 2025

Microreactor manufacturer Radiant has signed a deal to deliver a mass-produced microreactor to power U.S. Air Force bases and promote energy independence. The company wants to make them in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases

Microreactor manufacturer Radiant has signed a deal to deliver a mass-produced microreactor to power a U.S. Air Force base and promote energy independence. The company wants to make them in Natrona County, Wyoming.

David MadisonAugust 07, 2025

Steven Marler, left, and attorney John Hummel leave the Natrona County District Court during Marler’s April trial.

Former Award-Winning Foster Dad Gets Max Of 178 Years For Sexual, Physical Abuse Of Kids

The former award-winning foster dad from Casper was sentenced to 178 years in prison Thursday for sexual and physical abuse of children in his care. One mother said Marler left his victims “damaged,” while he denied the abuse and said he was a “good father.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 07, 2025

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