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Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors In Wyoming Natural Gas Schemes
A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from two schemes to defraud investors in Wyoming and around the United States, officials announced Friday.
May 28, 2021
Update: Skittles Gummies Actually Sold In Buford
In a twist of events, it turns out Skittles Gummies are actually sold in Buford, Wyoming, proving the candy company wrong.
May 28, 2021
Wyoming Game and Fish: Don’t Fight Grizzlies
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding people that no matter how tough they might think they are, a grizzly bear is tougher.
May 28, 2021
Hiker Injured By Bear In Yellowstone, First Incident of 2021
A man was injured Friday morning by a bear while hiking through Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.
May 28, 2021
Authorities Continuing To Investigate Death Outside Of Frannie, Wyoming
Joshua Klebenstein had blood on his hands when he was contacted, but no apparent injuries to his person, Ehlers wrote in a later application for a search warrant. He said that Klebenstein was uncooperative and did not answer questions.
May 28, 2021
Wyoming Wolf, Originally Thought to Be Male, Is Female and Bonded With Colorado Wolf
A wolf found in Wyoming that was originally thought to be a male is actually a female and has bonded with a male wolf in Colorado.
May 28, 2021
Jury Finds Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Rammell Guilty Of Not Having Brand Inspections
Rock Springs veterinarian and gubernatorial candidate Rex F. Rammell was found guilty Wednesday of not having brand inspections.
May 28, 2021
Dispute Over Song On Radio Leads To Shooting On Reservation
Federal charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting another over a song on a pickup truck radio.
May 27, 2021
Wyoming COVID Cases Rise As Restrictions Eased
As pandemic fears ease, public health rules are relaxed. But the easing of those restrictions comes at a cost - more COVID-19 cases in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMay 27, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Thank You Foster Friess For Being Such A Kind And Generous Human Being
"You could sum up Foster Friess in one word: Generous. He did more for more people than anyone I have ever known. He and Lynn gave away $500 million in their lifetimes. Amazing."
Bill SniffinMay 27, 2021
Foster Friess, Philanthropist And Businessman, Dies At 81
Foster Friess, a businessman and philanthropist who once sought the office of Wyoming governor, died Thursday at the age of 81.
May 27, 2021
Wyoming Philanthropist & Businessman Foster Friess Died Thursday
Wyoming businessman and philanthropist Foster Friess, who was once named 'Humanitarian of the Year' died on Thursday at the age of 81.
May 27, 2021
Cheyenne, Laramie Brewing Company Hailed For Having Best Bar Food In Wyoming
A beer company that has locations in Cheyenne and Laramie has been hailed for having the best bar food in Wyoming, according to a recent report.
May 27, 2021
74 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 532 Active
The state reported 74 new laboratory-confirmed and 17 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 532 active cases.
May 27, 2021
Rusty Rogers: A Burning Question About Liz Cheney For Rod Miller
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "Liz is forcing people to choose a path and patron earlier than they would normally have too. I think her hatred of Donald J Trump is far more basic."
Rusty RogersMay 27, 2021
Gillette Residents Launch Private Investigation Into Stolen Pickups
As Gillette police ramp up their investigation into a trio of pickups stolen and found abandoned Monday, one group of residents have decided to take the investigation into their own hands.
County 17May 27, 2021
Beartooth Highway: One of the Most Scenic Roads in the World Opens Friday
Beartooth Highway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, will open on Friday, May 28 at 8am.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2021
Niobrara County Tops in Wyoming For Smokers; Double National Average
The percentage of smokers in Wyomings smallest county is almost twice the state average and is more than double the national average, according to a state report.
May 26, 2021
Colorado Giving Away $5 Million As Incentive For People To Get Vaccinated; Wyoming Not So Much
Colorado is giving away $5 million as an incentive for people to get vaccinated. Wyoming is not planning on following suit.
May 26, 2021
Wyoming Rancher Sues Biden Administration Claiming Racial Discrimination
A Wyoming rancher is suing the Dept of Agriculture claiming race discrimination over a federal loan forgiveness program that bars her from participating because she is white.
The Center SquareMay 26, 2021
Solicitor General Says Wyoming Lacks Reason To Sue Over Coal Port Because of Terminal Bankruptcy
Gordon said the issue of whether Washington can use its laws to block trade by Wyoming must be settled regardless of the status of the terminal.
May 26, 2021
Thursday Tourism: Cowboy Carnival Back On In Hyattville
A full day of old-fashioned family fun, complete with live music, foot races, a pie contest, a barbecue and a sharpshooter contest is on tap in Hyattville on Sunday as the towns community center sponsors its annual Cowboy Carnival.
May 26, 2021
Grizzly Bear Spotted In Southwestern Wyoming Near Utah, Idaho
This is the farthest south grizzly bears have been verified since well before recovery efforts began in the 1970s
May 26, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Drop Mask Order On June 1; Last Day Of School is June 3
Cheyenne's school district has dropped its mask order effective June 1. The last day of school is June 3.
May 26, 2021