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University Of Wyoming K-9 Passes Away
UW Police Department K-9 officer Enzo unexpectedly passed away this week at the age of 10, the department announced on Facebook. Enzo served the UWPD since 2012, alongside his handler Sgt. Chad Bade.
September 30, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: 29 Houses Lost, Fire Almost To 100K Acres
Fire activity is expected on Wednesday. Crews are working to slow fire progression along the North Platte River and a fleet of 20 aerial resources have been critical in cooling the fire's edge and assisting with structure protection.
September 30, 2020
Retired Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Passes Away
Lou was a narcotics detection dog and was paired up with WHP Trooper Josh Hardee in 2009. He worked his entire career assigned to the Division B in Casper, retiring in June 2015 due to chronic health concerns with his joint and hips.
September 30, 2020
Study: Wyoming Residents Don’t Need Loans (As Much)
According to personal finance website WalletHub, Wyoming was ranked 49th of 50 states and the District of Columbia when it came to states whose residents needed some type of loan the most due to the coronavirus.
September 30, 2020
Wyoming Stimulant Use Below National Average, But Arrests, Deaths On The Rise
The use of stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine among Wyomings residents is below or the same as the national average, according to a University of Wyoming study.
September 30, 2020
Teton County Residents Live Longer Than Almost Anyone Else in the U.S.
Teton County residents are expected to live longer than most of the people in the United States
September 30, 2020
University of Wyoming to Allow 7,000 Fans for Season Opener
UW Athletics will be allowed to have 7,000 fans in attendance for the season opener based on current COVID-19 data.
September 30, 2020
Dave Simpson: I Had To Pry It Out Of Her Little Hands
Look up from your cell phone now and then. There's a whole world out there that isn't on the screen of your dopey little device. Give it a try, Skippy.
Dave SimpsonSeptember 29, 2020
Wyoming “Off-Track” When It Comes To Road Safety, Mental Health
Wyoming is off-track when it comes to roadway safety and mental health services, a recent National Safety Council summary revealed.
September 29, 2020
67 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,069 Active
67 new cases of coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Tuesday bringing the active number to 1,069.
September 29, 2020
Gov Gordon Loosens Restrictions on Wyoming Restaurants
Restaurants are no longer required to space out seating in booths and increases the number of persons permitted at a table from six to eight.
September 29, 2020
Wyoming Volunteers Build Beds For Needy Kids
The Bighorn Basin Chapter of 'Sleep in Heavenly Peace' has organized build days about once a month to construct beds that will be distributed throughout the region.
Wendy CorrSeptember 29, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 60 Buildings Damaged, Dry Windy Weather to Continue
Fire crews will use retardant on the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest to strategically pre-treat areas adjacent to values at risk.
September 29, 2020
Wyoming Sales Down In Second Quarter, But Up In Retail
Sales in the retail sector in the period from April through June actually increased by 6% due largely to new laws requiring the collection of sales taxes on online sales.
September 29, 2020
18 Bears Captured In Northwest Wyoming Over Summer
The captures are part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
September 29, 2020
Look To The Skies For Northern Lights Sighting Tonight
Wyomingites will have an opportunity to see the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on Tuesday night.
September 29, 2020
Mullen Fire Back Down To 0% Containment
Although Monday was expected to be a big day when it came to combating the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, the fire is now back down to 0% containment, the U.S. Forest Service announced late Monday.
September 29, 2020
Two Grizzlies Fight Over Elk Carcass Like Walmart Shoppers on Black Friday
Two grizzlies fought over an elk carcass like Walmart shoppers battling over a TV on Black Friday.
September 28, 2020
117 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,091 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases stood at 1,091 Monday, the 200th day since the illness was first diagnosed in Wyoming.
September 28, 2020
Cheyenne City Building Closed Due To Employee With COVID
The city of Cheyenne municipal building is now closed for the week due to an employee testing positive for the coronavirus.
September 28, 2020
Wyoming Lost 25K Jobs During Second Quarter Of 2020
Wyoming lost more than 25,000 jobs in the second fiscal quarter of 2020, a recent analysis confirmed.
September 28, 2020
Gov. Gordon Directs State Resources to Provide Support on Mullen Fire
Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire.
September 28, 2020
Black Hills Energy Spotlights Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates During National Drive Electric Week
With rebates covering the majority of the cost of a home charger, owning an electric vehicle, or EV, has never been easier.
September 28, 2020
Two Grizzlies Killed in Separate Incidents With Archery Hunters in Northwest Wyoming
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating two conflicts regarding grizzly bears and archery hunters.
September 28, 2020