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Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Thanks So Much To Our Donors!
Thanks for helping us continue our mission of keeping Wyomingites informed. In a year when information literally saved lives, we came through, thanks in no small part to your loyalty, which means so much.
Bill SniffinMay 01, 2021
Former Sweetwater County Senator Arrested In Prostitution Sting
A former legislator was arrested this week on charges of soliciting an act of prostitution and interfering with a police officer.
April 30, 2021
Wyo Health Department Data Breach Leads to Fraudulent Calls Across State
The Wyoming Department of Health is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department in connection to a recently announced health information breach.
April 30, 2021
Moorcroft Man’s Disappearance Remains Mystery Nearly Two Years Later
Mystery continues to surround a Moorcroft's man disappearance in Nebraska two years ago.
Jen KocherApril 30, 2021
Grand Teton Opening Facilities For Summer
Grand Teton National Park is opened up its seasonally-operated facilities for the summer over the next couple weeks.
April 30, 2021
Teton County to Rescind Mask Order Early, Barring Spike In COVID Cases
Teton County's mask order is expected to end May 7 instead of May 17 as originally planned, the county health department announced Thursday.
April 30, 2021
Cheney On Fist Bump Backlash: “We’re Different Political Parties, Not Sworn Enemies”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday fired back at those who criticized her for fist bumping President Joe Biden before his joint congressional speech earlier this week.
April 30, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Legislature Fails on Education Again
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "As usual, the Wyoming legislature has adjourned without doing much to stabilize education funding in the Cowboy State."
Harlan EdmondsApril 30, 2021
Fatal Crash: Speed, Substance Use, And Equipment Failure Identified As Possible Causes
A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred Wednesday morning that was possibly caused by driver fatigue, alcohol/drug use, and equipment failure, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
County 17April 30, 2021
Full Buses Back at Yellowstone (If Tourists Are Vaccinated or Tested Immediately Before Trip)
Park officials announced that there will be no restrictions on group sizes for tour buses whose passengers have either been vaccinated or tested for coronavirus immediately before their trip.
Wendy CorrApril 30, 2021
Man Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone Committed Illegal Act; Park Service Investigating
A man who is trying to hit a golf ball in every state committed an illegal act and is under investigation for hitting golf balls in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2021
Man’s 2nd Appeal Of $50 Child Support Payment Rejected By Wyoming Supreme Court
Wyomings Supreme Court has for the second time denied a mans challenge of his $50 per month child support payment.
April 29, 2021
Wyo Company Offering Free AR-15 With New Roof Getting International Attention; Calls From England & Russia
A Wyoming company which is offering a free AR-15 with every new roof job has received international attention for its promotion including inquiries from England & Russia.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2021
Cheney Fists Bumps Biden; Bouchard, Gray Respond With Impeachment Calls
A fist bump exchanged between U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and President Joe Biden before Biden's joint address to Congress on Wednesday night has drawn the ire of Cheney's congressional opponents.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Fire Management Officer On 2021 Wildfire Risk: “It’s Not Looking Good”
The wildfire outlook for the 2021 season isn't positive, according to the Wyoming State Forestry Division's fire management officer.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Game and Fish Resuming Bear Capture, Collaring Operations
Beginning this spring and continuing through early fall, department biologists will conduct grizzly bear trapping operations in both front and backcountry areas. All trap sites will be posted with area closure signs in the direct vicinity.
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Obituary: W.J. “Jack” Nicholas
Jack was born in Gillette in 1927 to Thomas Arthur and Mary Margaret Nicholas. He spent much of his time on the family ranch north of Gillette until his family moved to Casper.
April 29, 2021
Jim Hicks: So, What’s Wrong With A Little “Sick” Humor Once In A While ?
"We knew the big computers, humming away in some far-off building, were keeping track of every web-site you visit, every purchase you make over the internet, all the activity of your credit cards, and lots of data about your health condition."
April 29, 2021
Wyoming Will Use A $2.5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Tourism Marketing
Wyoming will put $2.5 million of a federal grant toward marketing the Cowboy States tourism opportunities this year.
April 29, 2021
Cheney On Biden’s First 100 Days: “An Unfortunate Time For Wyoming”
Cheney said the president's first 100 days have been "unfortunate" and criticized him for stopping construction on the border wall.
April 28, 2021
95 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 517 Active
The state reported 95 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 517 active cases. This is the first time that cases have topped 500 since March 1.
April 28, 2021
Wyoming Schools Plan In-Person Graduation As COVID Loosens Its Grip
Theres not been a lot thats happened over the last 14 months in Wyoming that could be considered normal. But in the last few weeks, conditions have inched a little closer.
Wendy CorrApril 28, 2021
Wyoming’s Hospitality Industry Can’t Find Workers; Especially Dire in Northwest Wyoming
Wyoming's restaurants and hotels are desperately looking for workers as tourism season approaches. The situation is especially "dire" in Teton County.
April 28, 2021
Officials Investigate Death Near Frannie, Wyoming
Big Horn and Park County officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Monday near Frannie.
Wendy CorrApril 28, 2021