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17-Year-Old Lander Boy Charged As Adult For 100 MPH Chase Through Town On July 4
Lander police say Evan Smith, 17, was high on methamphetamine when he allegedly sped through the town at 100 mph, tried to ram a patrol vehicle and crashed into two more cars during the townâs Fourth of July celebration. Â
Clair McFarlandJuly 07, 2023
Five Years After Officer-Involved Shooting, Laramie Creates Police Advisory Board
After years of requests, deliberations and public debate since Robbie Ramirez, 39, was shot and killed by an Albany County Sheriffâs deputy, Laramie City Council on Wednesday approved creating an advisory board for city police.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
Dave Walsh: It May Not Be A âSport,â But Downing 62 Hot Dogs In 10 Minutes Is Impressive
Dave Walsh writes, âI never would have believed that any human could eat and put that many hot dogs into a human stomach. I donât know if this is a sport or if competitive eaters are athletes. Any way you look at it, thatâs quite a physical feat for Joey Chestnut.â
Dave WalshJuly 06, 2023
CDC Says Itâs OK For Trans Women To âChestfeedâ Babies, Wyo Dept of Health Wonât Comment
While the Wyoming Department of Health wonât comment on the CDCâs position that itâs safe for transgender women to âchestfeedâ babies, Rep. Dan Zwonitzer is âhopeful and optimisticâ the discussion doesnât come here anytime soon.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Man Who Killed Man And Had Naked Brawl With Cop To Stay In Prison
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the felony convictions of a Cheyenne man who killed a 61-year-old man, shot a woman in the hip and attacked police after his arrest while wearing nothing but a blanket and handcuffs.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Loves Hunting, But Denver And California May Be Bringing Approval Ratings Down
Urban population centers in Denver, Salt Lake City and California could be to blame for the West having some of the nationâs lowest approval ratings for hunting among the general public.
Mark HeinzJuly 06, 2023
University Of Wyoming Gets Its First Exclusive NIL Group To Pay Student-Athletes
The first name, image and likeness (NIL) collective to legally pay student-athletes at the University of Wyoming launched Thursday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Highest Global Temperature Ever? No, Records Only Go Back To 1979
Sensational headlines report that the highest average global temperature on record was reached this week, but is it proof of catastrophic climate change? Experts say no.
July 06, 2023
Poachers Kill Wyoming Angus Calf, Steal Meat And Leave Carcass To Rot
Somebody killed a yearling calf near Rock Springs, Wyoming, took most of the prime cuts of meat and left the rest of the carcass to rot. The Sweetwater County Sheriffâs Office is looking for suspects.
Mark HeinzJuly 06, 2023
Hageman Thinks Biden Appeal On Social Media Order Likely To Fail
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman says people should expect President Bidenâs appeal of a federal judgeâs ruling to ban the federal government and agencies from suppressing free speech on social media to fail.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Pony Up $500,000 For Trumpâs 2024 Campaign
Some Wyoming residents and officials are already getting out their checkbooks donating nearly $500,000 to former President Donald Trump, along with supporting other Republicans whoâve announced for the partyâs 2024 presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Casper Man Hurt In Explosion While Making Homemade Fireworks
The Casper Police Department says a local man suffered severe burns and nonlife-threatening injuries from an explosion âin an attempt to produce homemade fireworks.â
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Sorority Members Say They Wonât Back Off Transgender Lawsuit
Six University of Wyoming sorority members suing their sorority for allegedly bending its own rules to admit a transgender member say they won't back down in response to the sorority calling their lawsuit âfrivolous,â and the transgender member saying it's âvicious.â
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
UW First Amendment Expert Says Message Behind Judge Order On Social Media Is Biden Administration Can't Be Trusted
George Mocsary, a First Amendment expert and University of Wyoming law professor, said by issuing such a broad order, "The court is effectively saying that the executive branch canât be trusted, based on its past actions, to make any âsuggestionsâ to social media platforms."
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Landerâs Legendary Fourth Of July Party Draws Visitors From All Over The US
Once dubbed one of the best displays in the nation, Landerâs Fourth of July fireworks and party gets bigger every year, drawing visitors from around the United States.
Renée JeanJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming Republican Groups Already Taking Campaign Donations For â24 Elections
Groups working on behalf of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and Wyoming Caucus have rolled out some of the first Republican marketing efforts of the 2024 election season in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming Could Be One Mistake Away From Land-Walking "Frankenfish" Invasion
All it would take is somebody dumping northern snakeheads into one Wyoming waterway and the state could be infested with the so-called âfrankenfish.â
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Casper Children Who Watched Dogs Die In Trapperâs Snares Can't Sue For Emotional Damages
A Casper family, including two children, sued a Wyoming trapper after the family's three dogs died in snares despite the children trying frantically to free them, but the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Wednesday can't claim emotional distress.Â
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Planned Wyoming Mine May Help Avoid Copper Supply âTrain Wreckâ
A billionaire financier of the mining industry warns that the supply of copper wonât keep up with an accelerated demand, leading to a âtrain wreck.â Fortunately, a copper mine west of Cheyenne is in the permitting process.
July 05, 2023
Jackalopes Are Real ⊠Sort Of: Viruses Can Cause Bunnies To Grow âHornsâ
Like many tall tales, the legend of Wyomingâs favorite mythical creature, the jackalope, might be based in reality. Viral infections can cause rabbits to develop horn-like growths on their heads.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2023
Chilly Fourth Of July Sets Records, Cools Off Celebrations Across Wyoming
Cold front leads to record low high temperatures on the Fourth of July, but does nothing to cool the patriotism of Fourth of July revelers across Wyoming.
July 05, 2023
Wright Man Beats Neighbor Boy, 11, And Father With Baseball Bat After Fireworks Dispute, Undersheriff Says
A 64-year-old Wright man allegedly took an aluminum baseball bat to a 37-year-old father and his 11-year-old son Tuesday after a dispute about fireworks hitting a home in their shared neighborhood.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Big Horn County Family Receives Surprise $742,000 Wyoming Unclaimed Property Payout
A family in Big Horn County had no idea it was owed more than $742,000 from Wyomingâs Unclaimed Property Division, which paid out a record $10.6 million this past fiscal year.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Woman Found Dead In Car In Yellowstone Died By Suicide
Federal authorities confirmed Wednesday that Catheryn Griffin, 38, died by suicide from a single gunshot wound while traveling through Yellowstone, which the woman's family had announced in May.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023