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Former Park County Legislator Alan Jones Dies
Former state Rep. Alan Jones of Powell died early Sunday morning at Powell Valley Hospital.
September 30, 2021
2023 International Airstream Rally To Be Held At Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs
Over 1,800 people from 49 states and Canadian providences will be flocking to the Sweetwater Events Complex in June 2023.Â
September 30, 2021
Report: Wyoming Ranks 3rd For Fiscal Health, Gets ‘A’ Grade
Wyoming has a tax surplus of more than $19,500 per resident which ranks as the third-highest surplus in the country. Only 11 states have enough money to pay all their fiscal obligations
September 30, 2021
Weird Frankenstein-Looking Truck/Airplane Combo Spotted on Interstate 80
Motorists on Interstate 80 on Wednesday spotted an airplane/truck Frankenstein-looking vehicle on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2021
446 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 163 Recoveries; 4,034 Active
The state reported 446 new laboratory-confirmed and 89 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,034 active cases for Tuesday.Â
September 29, 2021
Disney Grandson Headed To Wyoming Supreme Court To Block Sale Of Family Ranch
The grandson of Walt Disney is asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to block the sale of his family's ranch in Teton County until his appeal of a lower court's decision on the issue can be heard.
September 29, 2021
Cheney Applauds Gen. Milley For Loyalty To Constitution; Blasts GOP Colleagues For Condemning Him
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday thanked Gen. Mark Milley for his loyalty to the Constitution while condemning man GOP colleagues for telling him he should resign.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Casper Police Lieutenant Died By Suicide, Department To Treat It As Line Of Duty Death
A Casper police lieutenant committed suicide earlier this week and the Casper Police Department will treat his death as resulting from line-of-duty actions, officials announced Wednesday.
September 29, 2021
Lummis Slams Yellen For IRS Proposal Mandating Every Transaction Over $600 Be Reported
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis told Treasury Sec Janet Yellen that "banks are not subjects to the federal government" and not to expect Wyoming citizens would comply with a controversial IRS proposal.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Report: Man Found Dead In Yellowstone Last Week Died Of Hypothermia; Brother Still Missing
A man found dead in Yellowstone National Park last week died of hypothermia, park officials said. His half-brother is still missing.
September 29, 2021
GoFundMe Campaign Launched For Children Of Texas Man Found Dead At Teton Pass
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the education and future of the children of a Texas man found dead near Jackson on Tuesday after not being seen for more than a month.
September 29, 2021
Man Tased, Sedated After Allegedly Attacking Rangers, Damaging Yellowstone Hotel
A California man who had to be subdued with a taser and sedatives after allegedly attacking park rangers and damaging Yellowstone National Parks Lake Hotel now faces four charges in federal court.
September 29, 2021
272 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 499 Recoveries; 3,662 Active
The state reported 272 new laboratory-confirmed and 223 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,662 active cases, a decline of 45 from Monday.Â
September 29, 2021
Law Enforcement Receives New Tips About Missing Moorcroft Man; Reward Money Increased
The reward for a Moorcroft man who has been missing for more than two years has been raised to $12,000, thanks to a recent donation, while Nebraska authorities continue their investigation into his disappearance. Â
Jen KocherSeptember 29, 2021
Oops, Woman Forgets to Lock Car Door; Bear Remembers How to Open Car Door
We should be grateful that dopes don't take the advice of wildlife officials to lock their car doors because we would never see videos like these...
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Carbon County GOP Chair Condemns Park County Commiteeman For Obscene & Violent Email
Carbon County GOP chair Joey Correnti asked the Wyoming Legislature to pass legislation that would allow political parties in Wyoming to regulate themselves.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
41 More Wyoming Deaths Linked to Covid
Another 41 Wyoming deaths have been linked to the coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
September 28, 2021
Four Animals Hit on Sublette County Roads in Less Than An Hour; Cow Survives
After recording four accidents with wildlife in less than an hour on Tuesday morning, the Sublette County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to be vigilant.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 28, 2021
Remains Found Matching Missing Texas Man’s Description At Teton Pass
The remains of a person matching the description of a man last seen in late August near Jackson were found on Tuesday, the Teton County Search and Rescue announced.
September 28, 2021
Gillette Hospital Board Pushes Back Against Vaccine Mandate: We Don’t Like The Feds Telling Us What To Do
The board of trustees for the hospital in Gillette made it clear late last week that it would not be pushed around by the federal government regarding a vaccine mandate.
September 28, 2021
Pumpkin Watch 2021: Worland Man With 1,500-Pound Pumpkin Prepares For Wyoming Championship This Weekend
Jay Richards' 1,500-pound pumpkin is clinging for life with a compromised vine but he said he's ready for the state championship this weekend.
September 28, 2021
Hamster Outperforms Warren Buffet in Cryptocurrency Stock Market
A Wyoming crypto expert wasn't too surprised to learn that a hamster is outperforming billionaire Warren Buffet in the cryptocurrency stock market.
September 28, 2021
Wyoming Truckers Allowed Increased Drive Time To Deliver Hay During Drought
Wyoming truckers are praising an executive order allowing them extra drive- time to deliver much needed hay during the drought
September 28, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Yellowstone’s Favorite Haunts Just As Special Today As Over Past 150 Years
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: Like No Place on Earth was the official slogan for Wyomings tourism division a few years ago. I liked the slogan but thought it referred more to Yellowstone National Park than anywhere else in the state.
Bill SniffinSeptember 28, 2021