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Supporters gather at a theater next to the courthouse to watch the court proceedings for the nation's first youth climate change trial at Montana's First Judicial District Court in Helena, Montana.

Court Hears Closing Arguments In Case Of Youth Suing Montana Over Climate Impacts Of Fossil Fuels

A Montana court listened to closing remarks Tuesday in a case where 16 young people are suing Montana for not stopping fossil fuel projects. The case could impact energy policies across the U.S.

June 20, 2023

One of Yellowstone Park’s famed grizzlies, “Raspberry,” right, recently separated from her 3-year-old cub, “Jam.”

Wyoming Grizzlies With Cuddly Names Are Cute — Until Somebody Gets Mauled

As Wyoming’s grizzlies are named and gain social media fan clubs, a Wyoming fishing outfitter said he worries it’s giving the bears a “cuddly” reputation. A wildlife photographer said naming bears is a practical way to identify them.

Mark HeinzJune 20, 2023

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Murder Charge For Cheyenne Man Accused Of Strangling Woman Because She Bit His Finger

After his girlfriend died over the weekend, Laramie County DA on Tuesday charged Charles Rees Karn of Cheyenne with first-degree murder for allegedly strangling her because she bit his finger.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2023

Laramie County deputies responded to 515 W. Prosser in Cheyenne at about 2:48 a.m. Sunday. A deputy was stabbed and a suspect detained and hospitalized.

Laramie County Deputy Stabbed, Suspect In Hospital With Charges Pending, Police Say

Cheyenne police aren’t identifying a suspect who allegedly stabbed a Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy in the shoulder early Sunday morning, but confirmed the suspect is hospitalized and could soon be charged with a crime. 

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2023

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U.N. Wants Nations To Do More To Police Online ‘Disinformation’

The United Nations wants member nations to do more to police what it says is online disinformation. This includes what it calls “hate speech” and anything that would derail efforts to mitigate climate change.

June 20, 2023

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Cat Urbigkit: Hey, Keyboard Coward, Here’s Your Invitation To Enter The Arena

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: “With few exceptions, I’m too thick-skinned to be bruised by words, but when vulgar emails are combined with an illegal impersonator on a news site last month 
 my hackles are raised.”

Cat UrbigkitJune 20, 2023

Todd Schmidt covers the name of a transgender sorority member on a sign on his table in the UW Student Union in December.

University Of Wyoming Free Speech Task Force Doesn’t Consider Church Elder’s Ban From Campus

A University of Wyoming free speech task force didn’t consider the case of a Laramie church elder who was publicly banned from the student union in making recommendations on how to improve free speech at UW.

Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2023

Gloria and Mike Stevens have been all over the country for the past three decades cooking their chili. Gloria's green chili won this year's Chugwater Chili Cookoff.

Chugwater, Wyoming, Puts On A Giant Chili Cookoff That Attracts World Champs

For one day a year, Chugwater, Wyoming, and its 175 residents explodes with 3,000 chili lovers for the town’s annual chili cookoff, which attracts serious, world-champion chili cooks.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2023

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Wyoming Sheep Shearer Who Killed Boyfriend Texted ‘I’m About To Stab’ Him Hours Before She Did

A sheep shearer from New Zealand has claimed self-defense for stabbing her boyfriend to death, but prosecutors say new evidence shows she texted a coworker “I’m going to stab” him 18 hours before she did.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2023

Making 10 gallons of salsa required a few adjustments. Instead of a hand mixer, Jeremy Hugus uses this paint mixer instead, cleaned and sanitized first, of course.

Chugwater Chili Cookoff’s Seven-Time Fan Favorite Salsa Only Available One Day A Year

Jeremy Hugus' salsa won Chugwater Chili Cookoff for the seventh time Saturday. But it’s not for sale anywhere else in the world. It’s only available one day a year.

Renée JeanJune 19, 2023

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Despite Soggy Spring, Experts Say Jury’s Out On Huge Mosquito Season For Wyoming

Many parts of Wyoming have become waterlogged this spring, but experts say it’s still too early to tell whether that means we’re in for a terrible mosquito season.

June 19, 2023

Jam, right, is a 3-year-old grizzly in Yellowstone that is finally separating from her mother, Raspberry, left.

Famed Wyoming Grizzly Cub Jam Separates From Mom Raspberry; 399’s New Cub Still Unnamed

“Jam,” a famed Yellowstone bear, has finally separated from her mother “Raspberry,” while Grizzly 399’s cub still doesn’t have a name.

Mark HeinzJune 19, 2023

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Dave Simpson: More Evidence It’s Best Not To Leave The Sane Boundaries Of Wyoming

Dave Simpson writes: If Moms for Liberty is an extremist hate group, who's next? The Little Sisters of the Poor?

Dave SimpsonJune 19, 2023

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Judge Dismisses Inmate's $2 Million Sexual Harassment Claims Against Platte County Jail Deputy

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by convicted stalker Johnny Emmanuel Otero, who claimed a Platte County jail deputy touched his chest in a sexual manner and drew on his neck with a pen. 

Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2023

Brent Sweem competes in the men’s axe throwing competition during the Woodchoppers Jamboree in Encampment on Saturday.

Screaming Chainsaws And Flying Axes Serenade Crowds At Wyoming Woodchoppers Jamboree

Chainsaws screamed and axes flew during the Woodchoppers Jamboree in Encampment over the weekend as the Cowboy State carries on tradition of timbersports.

Mark HeinzJune 19, 2023

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University Of Wyoming Hall Of Fame Basketball Coach Jim Brandenburg Dies At 87

Those who met former UW men's basketball head coach Jim Brandenburg remember him as a tough coach who expected a lot out of his teams and got results. He died Sunday at age 87.

Leo WolfsonJune 19, 2023

Peter Inells of Cheyenne is Jackalope Jack at the Chugwater Chili Cookoff. He brought his signature Jackalope Juice hot sauces to the event.

Created By Cheyenne Plumber, Jackalope Juice Hot Sauces Heat Up Chugwater Chili Cookoff

Peter Inells is a Cheyenne plumber by trade, but his true passion is hot sauce. He’s created his own Wyoming line of Jackalope Juice hot sauces, which he featured in Saturday’s Chugwater Chili Cookoff.

Renée JeanJune 19, 2023

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Dave Walsh: Remembering Former UW Men's Hoops Coach Jim Brandenburg As A Tough, Hands-On Leader Who Won — A Lot

Dave Walsh writes: “It was my privilege to call the last three seasons coach Brandenburg was at Wyoming. In those final three seasons under Brandenburg, the Cowboys would win 59 games, win a conference championship and make NIT and NCAA tournament appearances.”

Dave WalshJune 19, 2023

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