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Cheyenne Man Faces Charges After Drinking, Firing Handgun At Guy On Scooter

A 49-year-old Cheyenne man was in jail Friday, facing criminal charges after drinking and firing shots from his garage. He’s accused of shooting at a neighbor on a scooter, and also hitting a vacuum and the radiator of a car.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 26, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Don't Expect High Beef Prices To Fall Anytime Soon

These are especially exciting times for cattle producers and feeders. In fact, during the week of Sept. 15, lightweight steer calves brought over seven dollars a pound while 1,000-pound yearling steers brought $3.35 a pound.

Dennis SunSeptember 26, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Ruth Neely - First Amendment Champion

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Ruth Neely was harassed at home, at work, in the national press and most appallingly, by vicious lawfare waged by the Wyoming Bar. But Ruth Neely willingly took those arrows because she knew that one small candle can light up a dark room.”

Jonathan LangeSeptember 26, 2025

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Probation For Former East High Student Who Caused Evacuation Of Speech Tournament

A 22-year-old Cheyenne man who stormed the stage of the National Speech and Debate tournament in June in Des Moines, Iowa, prompting the evacuation of panicked participants, has been sentenced to a year of probation as part of a plea deal.

Scott SchwebkeSeptember 26, 2025

A squirrel in California’s San Fransico Bay area has gone rouge, attacking at least five people, sending two to the emergency room. Wyoming biologists say squirrels may look cute but can be meaner than people realize. Isabel Campoy suffered severe scratches to her arm.

‘Attack Squirrel’ Terrorizes California Neighborhood, Sending Two To Hospital

A squirrel in California’s San Francisco Bay area has gone rogue, attacking at least five people, sending two to the emergency room. Wyoming biologists say squirrels may look cute, but can be meaner than people realize.

Mark HeinzSeptember 26, 2025

With threats of another government shutdown looming, Wyoming Republicans say Democrats will be to blame if Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed. A veteran tour guide says it won’t squash a big season for tourism in the parks.

Tour Guide Says Fed Shutdown Won't Squash Tourism In Yellowstone, Grand Teton

With threats of another government shutdown looming, Wyoming Republicans say Democrats will be to blame if Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed. A veteran tour guide says it won’t squash a big season for tourism in the parks.

Mark HeinzSeptember 26, 2025

Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Sublette County Celebrates Opening Of Its First Hospital, Ending 100-Year Wait for Local Care

Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 26, 2025

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One Dead In ATV Collision With Truck Near Encampment

Carbon County Sheriff's deputies and other first responders responded to a fatal collision between an ATV and a commercial truck near Encampment Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Alex Bakken said preliminary reports indicate the ATV was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

A body believed to be that of a 58-year-old Marine, elite endurance athlete and Cheyenne resident James “Dingo” Dominguez was found Wednesday. He disappeared in July when his rowboat capsized in a storm on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Body Recovered From Montana Lake Believed To Be Missing Cheyenne Marine

A body believed to be that of a 58-year-old Marine, elite endurance athlete and Cheyenne resident James “Dingo” Dominguez was found Wednesday. He disappeared in July when his rowboat capsized in a storm on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Scott SchwebkeSeptember 25, 2025

Comet SWAN isn't the biggest or brightest comet that can be seen from Earth, but it could be the last one until Halley's Comet comes back in July 2061. The newly-discovered comet will be visible over Wyoming through October.

Newly Discovered Comet Will Be Visible Over Wyoming Through October

Comet SWAN isn't the biggest or brightest comet that can be seen from Earth, but it could be the last one until Halley's Comet comes back in July 2061. The newly-discovered comet will be visible over Wyoming through October.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2025

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Evansville Man On Parole For Sex Abuse Of Girl Now Faces 22 Child Porn Charges

A 26-year-old Evansville man convicted of sexually abusing a girl was released on parole last December. Now he faces 22 charges for allegedly uploading hundreds of child porn files beginning less than a month after he was let out.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

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Gillette Man Says Stabbing Brother In The Spleen Was Self-Defense

A Gillette man accused of stabbing his brother so that the latter's spleen had to be removed told a judge Thursday that he was defending himself. Aaron Duane Smith could face up to life in prison if convicted of attempted murder.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz said he joined 21 other states in asking the FDA to investigate an abortion-inducing drug because of a noteworthy safety report. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agrees, saying it's time for a study. 

RFK Jr. Tells Wyoming, Other States It's Time For Abortion Drug Safety Study

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz said he joined 21 other states in asking the FDA to investigate an abortion-inducing drug because of a noteworthy safety report. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agrees, saying it's time for a study. 

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has set up dumpsters in several locations in the Sheridan-Buffalo area, where hunters can dump big game carcasses.

Carcass Dumpsters Keep Landscape From Being Littered With Rotting Animal Parts

Wyoming Game and Fish has set up carcass dumpsters for hunters to dispose of their kills after dressing them out. The hope is to keep the landscape from being littered with rotting animal parts.

Mark HeinzSeptember 25, 2025

Corinna Schade feeds turkeys on her farm in Albany County. She said her heritage turkeys are resilent and is keeping an eye out for any issues regarding the bird flu.

More Than 420,000 Turkeys Killed In South Dakota As Bird Flu Marches West

More than 420,000 turkeys have been destroyed so far in South Dakota as bird flu moves west. Officials say South Dakota is the national epicenter of this season’s outbreak.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

Laramie County Community College is considering a name change. A name change would be costly, in the six figure range, but would better represent what the college offers, including bachelor's degrees, a residence hall, and cultural activities like community orchestra and theater.

Laramie County Community College In Cheyenne Is Getting Renamed

Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne says it’s time for a rebrand, which will include a new name that won’t have “community” in it. With a new name, perhaps the unofficial nickname "Last Chance Cowboy College" will be no more.

Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Benefits Of Renewable Energy Are Exaggerated

When the governor speaks of "trying to balance the state’s energy needs with residents’ desire to keep Wyoming the way it is," the energy contribution of wind farms is often highly exaggerated.

September 25, 2025

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Albany County Is Creating An Anti-Terrorism Task Force

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 25, 2025

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