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Wyoming Health Department Reports Another 49 Deaths Linked To COVID
The Wyoming Department of Health said the deaths of 49 more Wyoming residents that occurred in October and November were linked to the illness.
November 16, 2021
Interstate 25 Closed For Nine Hours After Gunfight Erupts South of Wheatland
Part of Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland was closed for more than nine hours early Tuesday morning after a high-speed chase ended with a gunfight south of Wheatland.
Wendy CorrNovember 16, 2021
Kemmerer Selected As Location For Nuclear Power Plant Project
Kemmerer has been selected as the preferred site for the proposed nuclear power plant project, officials from TerraPower announced on Tuesday.
November 16, 2021
Laramie Man Sentenced To Prison For Threatening Lummis, Barrasso, Bouchard
A Laramie man was sentenced this week to prison for threatening four state and national political figures earlier this year.
November 16, 2021
Wyo Mining Association: Climate Coal Agreement Is Meaningless to Wyoming
Despite claims to the contrary, the climate agreement made in Scotland this month will have little effect on Wyoming or the rest of the country, according to the president of the Wyoming Mining Association.
November 16, 2021
Dave Simpson: Calling Up The Guard, This Time
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I wouldn't want to be on that jury in Kenosha. But experience tells me that whatever happens is in the best possible hands the hands of 12 jurors."
Dave SimpsonNovember 16, 2021
Gillette Man Arrested For Pointing Gun At Neighbor While Drunk, Endangering Daughter
A Gillette man was arrested this past weekend after he reportedly pointed a gun at his neighbor while intoxicated and left the firearm within reach of his 9-year-old daughter
County 17November 16, 2021
Wyoming GOP No Longer Recognizes Liz Cheney As a Republican
The Republican State Central Committee on Saturday voted by a 31 - 29 margin for a resolution that states that it will no longer recognize her as a member of the Republican Party.
Jimmy OrrNovember 16, 2021
Jonathan Lange: The Wyoming State Bar should be accountable to voters.
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "The Wyoming Bar Association seems obsessed with overruling Cheyenne voters."
Jonathan LangeNovember 16, 2021
Barrasso Disagrees With Trump Over ‘Hang Mike Pence’ Chant
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso did not agree with former President Donald Trump commenting that rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 chanting "Hang Mike Pence" was "common sense."
November 16, 2021
Cody Healthcare Workers Protest Vaccine Mandate
More than 50 people most of them healthcare workers protested outside Cody Regional Health over a federal vaccine mandate
November 16, 2021
413 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming; 1,002 Recoveries; 2,150 Active
The state reported 413 new laboratory-confirmed and 207 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,150 active cases for Monday.
November 16, 2021
Lander Residents Divided Over ‘Giant Ladder’ For Climbing Debate
The proposed addition of an iron climbing path to Sinks Canyon in Lander has got much of the city's residents divided.
November 15, 2021
Gordon Proposes Budget $500 Million Below Current Levels
Gov. Mark Gordon is proposing a two-year budget for Wyoming that will reduce state spending by about $500 million while setting aside money for future financial woes, he announced Monday.
November 15, 2021
Wyoming To Experience Near-Total Lunar Eclipse on Friday at 2:00 A.M.
The longest near-total lunar eclipse in 700 years will occur this Friday at 2:00 a.m. here in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrNovember 15, 2021
Casper Man Arrested For Shooting, Killing Relative
A Casper man was arrested Friday evening for shooting and killing another man that morning, the Casper Police Department announced Monday.
November 15, 2021
Woman Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Fireworks Store in Evanston
A woman in her 60s died on Sunday after crashing her vehicle at an Evanston fireworks warehouse.
November 15, 2021
Mother Of Missing Sheridan Man Still Hopeful After Four Years
Kyle Ellis disappeared after being dropped off at a gas station in Greybull four years ago.
November 15, 2021
Wyoming’s Cost of Living Soars; Prices Won’t Stabilize For At Least a Year
Prices for food and other consumer items probably will remain higher than average for at least a year, according to an economist with the University of Wyoming.
November 15, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
Cowboy State Daily is featuring a new animal every week who is up for adoption at the Kindness Ranch in Hartville, Wyoming. Say hello to Wyatt!
Jen KocherNovember 15, 2021
Bill Sniffin: ‘Taking Chance’ Is Wonderfully Sincere Movie About The Death Of Wyoming Marine – One Of My All-time Favorites
Publisher Sniffin writes: It is the story about a young Marine from Dubois named Chance Phelps, who was killed on Good Friday, April 9, 2004, in Iraq. The movie is about Lt. Col. Mike Strobls journey in bringing the young mans body home to Wyoming.
Bill SniffinNovember 15, 2021
594 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 1,038 Recoveries, 2,532 Active
The state reported 594 new laboratory-confirmed and 191 new probable cases between Wednesday and Friday, leaving Wyoming with 2,532 active cases for Friday.
November 14, 2021
Yellowstone-Area Grizzly Deaths Approach Record
n 2018, a record 32 grizzly bears were euthanized in Wyoming in management decisions by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That record could be challenged this year.
November 14, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Come Up Short in Boise, Drop 23-13 Decision to Boise State
The game followed a similar script as Wyoming's recent appearances against Boise State as the game was another close one.Â
Jimmy OrrNovember 13, 2021