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City of Cheyenne Releases Time Lapse Video Showing Construction of New Courthouse
The City of Cheyenne released a time-lapse video which shows the construction of its new courthouse.
August 11, 2020

Casper Police Release Report On Shooting Which Left One Person Dead
The Casper Police Department released their accounting of what happened during a gunfight which left one person dead on Friday morning in Casper
August 11, 2020

Gordon’s Million Acre Land Purchase On Hold
Occidental Petroleum has selected a bidder other than the state of Wyoming as a potential buyer for its land and mineral rights in southern Wyoing, putting the the state's pursuit of the property on hold, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday.
August 11, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; I Thought Michelle Obama Would Be Veep Pick
I sure thought Michelle Obama would be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could have propelled him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020

UW Bus Facility To Get Upgrade With $4.2M Federal Grant
U.S. Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Authority will award $4.2 million in transit infrastructure funding to improve the safety and reliability of Wyoming's bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders.
August 11, 2020

Pilot Bails Out With Parachute To Survive Plane Crash In Star Valley
A single-engine plane crash on Monday left a pilot with minor injuries after he bailed out of the aircraft while still in flight, using a parachute.
August 11, 2020

Wyoming Ranks 4th In States With Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
Wyoming is tied with Idaho in a ranking of states with the fewest coronavirus-related restrictions, according to the finance website Wallethub.
August 11, 2020

29th Wyoming Resident Dies From Coronavirus
A Uinta County man has become the 29th Wyoming resident to die from coronavirus, the Wyoming Health Department reported Tuesday.
August 11, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; Watch Out For Michelle Obama
I think Michelle Obama will be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could propel him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020

Plane Crashes in Star Valley
According to initial reports, the pilot parachuted out of the plane prior to impact.
August 11, 2020

SOURCES: Mountain West Cancels All Fall Sports; Will Look Toward Spring
The 124th season of Wyoming football will have to wait. The Mountain West Conference Monday canceled all fall sports due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
August 11, 2020

Metallica Comes to Wyoming (Via Drive-In Theatre)
Just like Garth Brooks did a month ago, Metallica will be coming to the big screen for a drive-in theatre show in August.
August 11, 2020

32 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 533 Active
The number of confirmed cases reported in the state increased by 32 on Monday.
August 10, 2020

Badass Mama Grizzly Bear Stands Up To Pack Of Wolves Harassing Her Cubs
The guide was out on a safari in Yellowstone where she filmed what she called the most epic bear-wolf interaction [shes] ever seen.
August 10, 2020

Uinta County Authorities Investigating Arrow Shoved Down Puppy’s Throat
Uinta County authorities are investigating an incident where an arrow was shoved down a puppy's throat last week.
August 10, 2020

Parents Accidentally Abandon Child On Interstate 80
Each parent thought the child was with the other parent. Instead, he was left out on Interstate 80 by himself.
August 10, 2020

Wyoming Officials Request Early Presidential Debate In Wyoming
Three of Wyomings top elected officials are recommending that Wyoming host an early presidential debate.
August 10, 2020

Wyoming Officials Dedicate Malcolm Wallop Park In Sheridan
Sheridan held a dedication ceremony for the park, with Rob Wallace, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Mike Enzi and former Sen. Al Simpson speaking at the event.
August 10, 2020

Gordon: UW Students Could Receive CARES Funds Due To COVID Impact
University of Wyoming students could receive up to $3,250 in federal coronavirus relief funds to help pay their school expenses in the fall semester, Gov. Mark Gordon announced in a news release Friday.
August 10, 2020

Dead Man Found; Search For Missing Boy Continues In Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County authorities are searching for a missing boy after he and his father disappeared from their campsite over the weekend. The man was found dead on Saturday.
August 10, 2020

Huge Crowd Attends Opening Of National Military Museum In Dubois
Huge crowds attended the grand opening of the 140,000 square foot National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois this weekend.
August 10, 2020

35 New Wyoming Coronavirus Cases; 559Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said 35 new confirmed cases were detected in Wyoming on Sunday, pushing the number of active cases up to 559.
August 09, 2020

Brace For Impact
Before you vote in the Aug. 18 primary, consider who you want in the cockpit at this time of crisis. And after you vote, start thinking about what you are willing to sacrifice and/or contribute to help keep our plane in the air.
Mandy FabelAugust 09, 2020

Black Hills Energy Recognized 811 Day
For every digging project, no matter how large or small, call or click 811, its free, its safe and its the law. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree, and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting.
August 08, 2020
