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Emergency Services Getting Inundated By New iPhones That Call 911 When Skiers Fall Down
A new feature on Apple phones and watches that calla 911 when skiers fall down is causing chaos in many areas of the country. Wyoming authorities have reached out to Apple but have heard nothing.
Mark HeinzDecember 28, 2022
Ice-Fishing In 60 Degree Weather With Pooling Water Is ‘Just Fine,’ Or Is It?
Although the open water, 60-degree temperatures, and warm winds could appear to make for unsafe ice-fishing conditions, ice-anglers say it was more than safe.
Jimmy OrrDecember 28, 2022
Plane Slides Off Runway At Rock Springs Airport After Encountering Black Ice Conditions
Icy conditions led a near-capacity United flight with nearly 50 people on board to slide off a runway while landing at the southwest Wyoming airport Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonDecember 28, 2022
Watching Gov Ed Herschler On C-SPAN In 1985 Is Like Deja Vu; Same Issues, Same Conversations
Has anything changed in four decades? Although it's Wyoming Gov Ed Herschler speaking in a 1985 C-SPAN interview, the issues and the conversations seem to be pretty much the same as they are today.
Leo WolfsonDecember 28, 2022
On The Turnoff To Devils Tower, Donna’s Diner Is The Place To Be In Moorcroft
A Moorcroft community hub for nearly 60 years, Donnas Diner is for sale, but regulars confident the towns only café still has plenty of life left.
Renée JeanDecember 28, 2022
Colorado Doctor’s Estate Denies He Botched Cody Woman’s Spinal Surgery
After Cody resident Sylvia Hutton claimed in a lawsuit that deceased Dr. Clinton Devin disabled her with a bungled spinal surgery, Devins estate denied her claims this week and said she didnt follow Colorado probate law in filing her lawsuit.
Clair McFarlandDecember 28, 2022
Wyoming Company Has Made Components For NASA, Now Expanding To Nuclear Innovation
L&H Industrial in Gillette has grown from a machine shop of six to a multinational company employing 387 people. Its built parts for NASA and now has its focus on a new space the nuclear power sector.
Renée JeanDecember 28, 2022
In Wake Of FTX Disaster, Crypto Expert Says Wyoming Has A Solid Gameplan
Former Wall Street executive and current Wyoming cryptocurrency champion Caitlin Long was on a panel with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried last year. She said she told him that his business was going to fail."
Renée JeanDecember 28, 2022
Pay Fines With Food? Interesting Idea, Say Wyoming Courts and Food Banks
A municipal court in Butte, Montana, allows some criminal offenders to donate to food banks in lieu of paying fines. Some Wyoming authorities say its a good idea but it wouldn't necessarily but in a town's interest because they need the money.
Wendy CorrDecember 28, 2022
Electrical Co-Op Says Parts Of Wyoming Came Close To Blackouts During Last Week’s Storm
Some areas of Wyoming nearly faced blackouts during the Arctic storm last week, but the electrical cooperative turned to its fossil fuel and hydroelectric resources to keep the power on.
December 28, 2022
South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem Gets Flamethrower For Christmas. Will It Start Arms War Among Govs?
In what could be the start of a flaming arms race among Western politicians, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is showing off a flamethrower her staff gave her for Christmas.Â
Mark HeinzDecember 27, 2022
Father Dedicates Wyoming Elk Hunt To Fallen Warrior Son: ‘I Promise You He Was There’
Brent Sibley and his son, Forrest, had for many years dreamed of hunting elk together in Wyoming. Forrest was killed in combat in Afghanistan before they got the chance, so Brent dedicated his elk hunt this fall to his fallen son.
Mark HeinzDecember 27, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Love Your Library in the New Year
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "The Big Piney Library is hosting its re-opening celebration, with suggested Big Piney Black Tie attire for this community event in a town with a population of less than 500."
Cat UrbigkitDecember 27, 2022
Suspects Roll Car After Leading Law Enforcement On 30-Mile High Speed Chase In Albany/Laramie Counties
Suspects involved in a theft out of Laramie led Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Albany County Sheriff's department on a 30-mile high speed chase before rolling their car because they couldn't handle the exit ramp.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
EMTs Hit By Truck Honored With Motorcade By Carbon County Emergency Responders
A motorcade of emergency vehicles in Carbon County on Monday honored EMTs Tyeler Harris and Tiffany Gruetzmacher. Harris was killed and Gruetzmacher suffered serious injuries when a semi-truck hit them in a snowstorm as they were responding to a two-vehicle accident.
Leo WolfsonDecember 27, 2022
Although Dept Of Corrections Wanted Child Sex Abuser On Probation, Wyo Supreme Court Says No
Although state corrections officials recommended a 22-year-old Riverton man who reportedly coerced a 5-year-old girl into oral sex be released from prison, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled to keep him in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
Top Education Official Out; Hopes Wyomingites Don’t Politicize Schools
Chad Auer, Wyomings outgoing deputy superintendent of Public Instruction, says he's fine with Degenfelder appointing her own Deputy and said warned that "partisan politics" can harm education.
Clair McFarlandDecember 27, 2022
Thermopolis Concerned With Dangerous Ice Floe Crushing Parts Of Community
In conditions similar to 2014 where a boat dock near Thermopolis was destroyed by ice buildup, last weeks deep freeze caused rising water and dangerous ice floes on the Big Horn River.
Wendy CorrDecember 27, 2022
Dave Simpson: And Another Year Goes Belly Up
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Ever had a job where you could fail to submit a budget on time for 26 years, run up a huge debt, and still remain employed? Me neither."
Dave SimpsonDecember 26, 2022
Casper’s Tom Browning Pitched At Highest Levels Of Baseball, Remained Humble Son Of Wyoming
The Cincinnati Reds' Tom Browning, the World Series champ who pitched the 12th perfect game in Major League Baseball history, is remembered by Wyoming friends and family as the same guy theyd known their whole lives.
Leo WolfsonDecember 26, 2022
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Service But Wyoming Still Not On List
Although there are still technical challenges to drone-delivery like when a pilot lost control of an Amazon drone earlier this year and it crashed, causing a fire. Walmart is expanding its drone delivery into 34 new markets by the end of the year. Wyoming hasn't made the list yet.
December 26, 2022
Gillette’s Frontier Auto Museum Stuffed Full Of Rare And Vintage Cars Restored To Show-Quality Perfection
Jeff Wandler of Gillette bought an old Ford dealership and turned a family love of collecting into a world-class auto museum.
Renée JeanDecember 26, 2022
Rod Miller: Cold Snaps I Have Survived
Columnist Rod "Santa Claus" Miller writes: "Ive loved Christmas ever since I was a bundled up little kid, standing out in the windblown yard forty miles from town with snot frozen on my upper lip, listening for sleigh bells. Merry Christmas, y'all. Stay warm!"
Rod MillerDecember 25, 2022
Wyoming Sues Teton County Over Land-Use Argument
The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners filed a lawsuit against the Teton County Commission, asking a district court to block the county from enforcing land-use restrictions against businesses that have won permits to develop on state trust lands.Â
Clair McFarlandDecember 24, 2022