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Campbell County Firefighters Head To California To Help Fight Caldor Fire
Three firefighters from Campbell County have been dispatched to the Caldor Fire in Eldorado County, California.Â
September 15, 2021
Anti-Biden Vaccine Mandate Special Legislative Session Would Cost At Least $118K
An in-person, three-day special legislative session to discuss possible reactions to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate would cost the state around $118,000, the Legislative Service Office told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
September 15, 2021
Teton, Laramie County GOP Reject Anti-Cheney Resolution
Resolutions proposing that U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys Republican Party affiliation be rescinded have been rejected by Republican parties in Laramie and Teton counties.
September 15, 2021
Lincoln County GOP Cancels Cheney; 8th County To Do So
The party overwhelmingly, but not unanimously, passed a resolution on Tuesday evening to rescind Cheney's Republican status, county party chairman Marti Halverson told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
September 15, 2021
Gordon To Memorialize Eight UW Students Killed In Crash 20 Years Ago
Gov. Mark Gordon will speak at the Memory of the 8 event in Gillette this week, honoring eight University of Wyoming students who were killed in a car crash 20 years ago.
September 15, 2021
Sand Creek Fire Expands to 907 Acres; 30 Percent Contained
Fire officials say the next two days are critical and the cooling weather on Friday should help firefighters with the blaze.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Encourages Parents To Reject Critical Race Theory
The Wyoming Republican Party chairman is encouraging parents and community members to contact their local school boards and elected officials to protest the use of critical race theory in schools.
September 15, 2021
Stepfather Of Missing 22-Year-Old New York Woman Arrives in Wyoming To Help With Search
The stepfather of a New York woman who reportedly disappeared while at Grand Teton National Park has flown out to Wyoming to help in the search.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
Police: Missing Douglas Woman Is Alive; Private Investigator Says “Very Complex Case”
Douglas police said Amy Needham, the former director of a domestic violence facility, is alive.
Jen KocherSeptember 15, 2021
Gordon Prepares For Two-Prong Attack On Biden Mandate
Gov. Mark Gordon is preparing for both legislative and legal action to block the vaccination mandate issued last week by President Joe Biden, he announced Wednesday.
September 15, 2021
Air Force Reserve Lands C-130J Super Hercules on Highway Near Rawlins
The Air Force Reserve landed a C-130J Super Hercules on a highway near Rawlins today as part of a week long training exercise.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
371 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 468 Recoveries; 3,807 Active
The state reported 371 new laboratory-confirmed and 267 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,807 active cases.Â
September 15, 2021
39 More Wyoming Deaths Linked To Coronavirus
The deaths of 39 more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
September 15, 2021
Dave Simpson: Still Think 2021 Has To Be Better?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "So I've learned my lesson well. We prefer doddering, incomprehensible incompetence over mean tweets. Jot that down."
Dave SimpsonSeptember 15, 2021
Driskill: 90% Chance of Special Session To Combat Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Wyoming Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill said a special session is necessary so Wyoming can employ numerous strategies to battle President Biden's sweeping vaccine mandate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Implementing Photo ID Policy To Keep Visitors From Flouting Rules
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will soon require all visitors to present a physical, government-issued photo identification at the screening desk before being allowed to enter the hospital. The new policy will be implemented on Sept. 20.
September 15, 2021
Wyoming Education Association Concerned About Critical Race Theory Bill’s Consequences
The Wyoming Education Association said the draft bill addressing critical race theory is "unrealistic" and not practical.
September 15, 2021
Lummis Honors Slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum on Senate Floor
Noting that slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum's daughter was born on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis honored the life of slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2021
Crook County No Longer Recognizing Cheney As Republican
The Crook County Republican Party central committee unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to rescind recognition of Cheney as a Republican.
September 14, 2021
Blood-Sucking Midges Lead To Disease In Wyoming White-Tail Deer And AntelopeÂ
The drought hitting Wyoming through the summer has not only wreaked havoc on the ag industry and fishermen, its also led to an outbreak of a wildlife disease caused by tiny, blood-sucking parasites that are attacking ungulates in at least three Wyoming counties.Â
September 14, 2021
Wyoming Hospitality, Retail Tax Collections Up Over Pre-Pandemic Levels
Wyomings hospitality and retail sectors were the high spots in the states economy in August and have been for the last two years, according to figures released by a state agency.
September 14, 2021
U.S. House Candidate Chuck Gray Suspends Congressional Campaign
State Rep. Chuck Gray on Tuesday announced he is suspending his U.S. congressional campaign but did not offer an endorsement to any other candidate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Baby Is Born
Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces.
September 14, 2021
Gillette Drunk Driver Smashes Into Pet Store
A 22-year-old male heard the initial crash and came outside to see a Ford Mustang coming directly at him.
County 17September 14, 2021