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Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Praises Wyoming’s Scenery, “No B.S.” People
Motley Cruë bassist has continued his praise of Wyoming, hailing the lower cost of living, the outdoor recreation opportunities and the "no B.S. type of people" that you don't normally encounter in Los Angeles.
October 07, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: Aircraft To Drop Retardant On Albany Area
It will look like an airshow in the Albany area on Wednesday, since many aircraft will be coming in to help manage the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 07, 2020
Trump Rare Earth Executive Order Could Be Good News For Wyoming Mining
An executive order aimed at expanding the countrys production of critical minerals could be a boon to both producers of rare earth minerals and uranium, according to a leader in Wyomings mining industry.
October 07, 2020
After Truck Plummets Down Beartooth Pass, Towing Bill Could Reach Six Figures
A Nevada residents borrowed pickup plummeted hundreds of feet over a cliff last month. Now, the driver faces a six-digit bill to have the vehicle removed.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 161k-Acres, Excessive Dead Lodgepole Pine Making Efforts Difficult
Less-than-ideal conditions to fight the blaze will continue for a few more days although Wednesday will see a decrease in wind speeds.
October 07, 2020
Black Bear Breaks Into Estes Park YMCA To Raid Refrigerator
It's 2am. You hear a noise. You decide to investigate. And you see a bear walking down the hall. First thing you do? Grab your phone and film it.
October 07, 2020
91 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; At 1,299 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined slightly Tuesday as the state recorded 146 recoveries from the illness.
October 06, 2020
Gordon Asks Wyo National Guard To Assist In COVID Contact Tracing
Members of the Wyoming National Guard will be assisting the Wyoming Department of Health in its efforts to collect information about people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Moves From 4th to 7th State With Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
Wyoming has moved down two spots in an updated ranking of states that have the fewest coronavirus restrictions in the nation, coming in at number seven.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Mail Carrier Faces Jail After Allegedly Throwing Away Voter Guides
A mail carrier in Fremont County faces up to two years in jail after being accused of throwing away mail, including voter guides, sent to residents of South Pass City and Atlantic City.
October 06, 2020
Tuesday Morning Mullen Fire Update: 161K Acres Affected
Firefighters will spend much of Tuesday working to combat fire "fingers," a small area protruding from the main body of the fire, that have been pushed in various directions inside of Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 06, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health To Offer At-Home Do-It-Yourself COVID Tests
The Wyoming Department of Health will soon offer free, at-home saliva coronavirus tests, state public health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist announced during a news conference on Monday.
October 06, 2020
Monday Night Mullen Fire Update: 157k Acres, Fires Very Active
Firefighting officials said the weather coupled with excess fuel loads are making fighting the 157k-acre very difficult.
October 06, 2020
Doug Gerard: Why Would Matt Micheli “Turn All Hillary” On Us
Guest columnist Doug Gerard writes, "I'd never thought I'd see the day when a former Wyoming Republican Chairman would act more like Hillary Clinton than Ronald Reagan, but here we are."
Doug GerardOctober 06, 2020
Wyoming’s Irma Hotel Restaurant and Bar Closed by COVID
The restaurant and bar in Cody's iconic Irma Hotel have been closed down because of a cluster of positive coronavirus cases.
Wendy CorrOctober 06, 2020
Gordon Says Mullen Fire Shows Need For Proper Forest Management
Gordon said the 151,000-acre Mullen Fire is proof that proper forest management is not happening.
October 05, 2020
New Surgical and Cardiovascular Center Opens in Lander
The new Western Wyoming Medical Ambulatory Surgery Center will open Tuesday in Lander.
October 05, 2020
Wyoming’s Economy At Risk Because Of Rising COVID Numbers, Gordon Says
Gordon said if the state continued its pace of seeing 98 new laboratory-confirmed cases per day, people would stop leaving their homes and contributing to economic growth.
October 05, 2020
114 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,304 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming went up by 13 on Monday as the number of recoveries offset the number of new cases.
October 05, 2020
Barrasso: If President Can Get Coronavirus, Any Of Us Can
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso called on his medical training on Monday morning when he appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss President Donald Trump's recent coronavirus diagnosis.
October 05, 2020
UW Could Close For Semester If COVID Cases Don’t Subside, President Says
University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel is warning students that if coronavirus cases continue to rise among university students and staff, in-person classes may end early for the semester.
October 05, 2020
Yellowstone Sees Surge In Employee Coronavirus Cases Over September
After seeing only four positive coronavirus cases over the summer, Yellowstone National Park employees have seen an uptick in positive virus cases over the last month.
October 05, 2020
Monday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Is Now 151,700 Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is now at 14% containment level and has grown to 151,700 acres, officials announced on Monday morning.
October 05, 2020
Mullen Fire Sunday Night Update: Fire Very Active “No Relief This Week”
The Mullen Fire is expected to be "very active" this week as above average temperatures and dry conditions continue.
October 05, 2020