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Body Found At Grand Teton National Park; Body “Consistent” With Description of Gabby Petito
Law enforcement authorities announced on Sunday that a body consistent with the description of 22-year-old Gabby Petito was found in Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 19, 2021
Should The Wolf Be Relisted? Feds Considering The Question
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it will study whether gray wolves in Wyoming and elsewhere in the West should be relisted as a threatened or endangered species.
September 19, 2021
Wyoming Cowboy Defense Scores Two Pick Sixs on Way to 45-12 Victory
Wyoming starts season 3-0 with convincing home win over Ball State.
September 19, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Drop To Under 200
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations have dropped to fewer than 200 this week, after the state saw its second-highest peak earlier this month.
September 17, 2021
Laramie County Community College Implements Mask Mandate For Staff
The Laramie County Community College campuses in Cheyenne and Laramie will require its employees to wear masks due to a little more than half of its staff being vaccinated against the coronavirus.
September 17, 2021
University Of Wyoming Indefinitely Extends Mask Mandate
The University of Wyoming has extended its mask mandate for an indefinite period of time, the university announced on Friday.
September 17, 2021
Wyo Dept Of Health: Outdoor Events Aren’t Focus Of COVID Transmission
Despite reports of a few new COVID cases among students, the Wyoming Department of Health has no data to support the idea that the season's first University of Wyoming home football game was a virus "super spreader."
September 17, 2021
Gordon Confident Gray Wolves Will Remain Off Endangered Species List
Wyoming's gray wolves will probably stay off of the endangered species list, said Gov. Mark Gordon.
September 17, 2021
Gabby Petito Investigation: Brian Laundrie Still Not Cooperating; Sister Defends Him
The fiance' of Gabby Petito, the woman who officials believe disappeared in Grand Teton National Park, is still refusing to speak to authorities.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 17, 2021
UW Law Professor: Biden Vaccine Mandate Is Likely Constitutional
A University of Wyoming law professor explained that President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers is likely constitutional.
September 17, 2021
Rod Miller: Wyoming’s “No Mas” Politicians and the Code of the West
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "We are seeing several declared candidates for Wyomings lone U.S. House seat quit the race because a former president endorsed someone else. These no mas politicians have choked as ignominiously as Roberto Duran."
Rod MillerSeptember 17, 2021
Motherless Grizzly Cubs In Danger On North Fork Highway
Motorists have killed at least two bears in the past week on the road to Yellowstone.
September 17, 2021
Gillette: Man On Drugs Arrested After Causing Disturbance At Elementary School
A Gillette man was arrested on Wednesday morning for using drugs after he was reported for erratic behavior at Sunflower Elementary School
County 17September 17, 2021
Gordon Optimistic Grizzlies Will Be Removed From Endangered Species Act
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday said he was confident the grizzly bear would be delisted and Wyoming would regain management of the animal.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 17, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Against Man Convicted Of Strangling, Stabbing Girlfriend
A man convicted of strangling his girlfriend and stabbing her with a pen was properly denied the opportunity to plead guilty to some of the charges against him, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
September 17, 2021
Yellowstone Employee Severely Burned At Old Faithful
A woman was life-flighted to an Idaho hospital on Thursday after receiving thermal burns at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
September 17, 2021
583 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 560 Recoveries; 4,339 Active
The state reported 583 new laboratory-confirmed and 163 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,339 active cases on Thursday.Â
September 16, 2021
Gordon Mourns Loss of the 8 UW Athletes Killed By a Drunk Driver 20 Years Ago
Gov. Mark Gordon said his son wrestled against a brother of one of the 8 UW cross country students killed by a drunk driver on September 16, 2001.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2021
UW President: University’s Endowment Worth Almost $800M
The University of Wyoming's endowment is worth almost $800 million, university president Ed Seidel said during his State of the University speech this week.
September 16, 2021
Hageman Won’t Acknowledge Biden’s Presidency In Interview
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman declined to acknowledge the presidency of Joe Biden several times in an interview with CNN this week.
September 16, 2021
Powell “Free AR-15 Roofing Company” Still in Business; Co-Founder Pushes Back Against Social Media Attacks
The co-owner of a Powell roofing company that drew national attention for offering a free AR-15 with every roof job said the company is still in business and contracts are all being honored, despite rumors to the contrary.
Wendy CorrSeptember 16, 2021
608 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 88 Recoveries, 4,153 Active
The state reported 608 new laboratory-confirmed and 186 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,153 active cases for Wednesday.Â
September 16, 2021
Wyoming Dept Of Health Reports Rare Human Case of Pneumonic Plague
The Wyoming Department of Health on Wednesday announced the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County resident.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2021
Cheyenne Starts Work on New 80-Acre “Hitching Post Plaza”
The City of Cheyenne announced on Wednesday that work has begun on the new 80-acre "Hitching Post Plaza".
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2021