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Wyoming Legislators Host Lunch For Disabled Vets at Devils Tower
Crook County legislators Ogden Driskill and Tyler Lindholm on Friday hosted lunch for a group of 20+ disabled veterans who were on their way to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
August 07, 2020
Southeastern, Central Wyoming Under Red Flag Warning Until Late Friday
Much of southeastern Wyoming is under a red flag warning until late Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
August 07, 2020
Update: Video Footage From Casper Police Shootout Released
The Casper Police Department reported a deceased individual was discovered following an exchange of gunfire at a residence in Casper.
August 07, 2020
Laramie County Sheriffâs Deputy Catches Escaped Emu Without Getting a Roundhouse Kick to the Head
A Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy successfully wrangled an escaped emu without getting a Chuck Norris-like roundhouse kick to the head.
August 07, 2020
âSquaw Teatsâ Should Remain On The Map, Park County Commissioners Say
The Park County Commission voted to oppose a proposal that would rename a pair of summits known as 'Squaw Teats' to 'Crow Woman Buttes'.
August 07, 2020
35 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 566 Active
The new confirmed cases were reported in 10 counties: Fremont, Goshen, Laramie, Lincoln, Park, Sheridan, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta and Washakie.
August 06, 2020
State Rep. Andi Clifford: COVID-19 Has Infected Members Of My Family
My family has been infected with COVID-19, personally reminding us that our actions affect the well-being of others.
August 06, 2020
Northern Arapaho Tribe Reports Coronavirus Death
A Fremont County man has died as a result of the coronavirus, bringing to 28 the number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to the illness.
August 06, 2020
Grand Teton Mountain Goat Hunts To Resume in September; Gordon Supports
Gov. Gordon expressed support for Grand Teton National Parks plan to manage mountain goats using volunteers to kill a limited number of the animals.
August 06, 2020
Gordon Launches Wyoming CARES Funds Transparency Website
Gov. Mark Gordon has created a page on the Wyoming Sense budget transparency website to see how the state is utilizing federal dollars awarded through the CARES Act.
August 06, 2020
Two Fires Kick Off Yellowstone Fire Season
Two lightning-ignited wildfires were started in the park earlier this week.
August 06, 2020
Yellowstone Hot Spring Goes Dormant
One of Yellowstone's hot springs has gone dormant, with no real indication of when it will become active again.
August 06, 2020
Ray Hunkins: 100 Years Ago This Month, Wyoming Became The Equality State. Here Is How That Happened
One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, the United States Secretary of State issued a proclamation declaring that thirty-eight states had ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, granting women the right to vote.
August 06, 2020
2020 Continues: Idaho Police Department Wrangles Escaped Alligator
While Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area is dealing with a record number of grizzly bear attacks, Idaho has alligators.
August 06, 2020
Requests For Newest Wyoming Relief Programs Top $100 Million
Requests for more than $100 million in coronavirus relief for businesses were received in the first four hours after applications began being accepted for the latest relief programs.
August 06, 2020
Gordon: Even Counties With Low Coronavirus Rates Need To Follow Health Orders
In his weekly press conference, Gov Mark Gordon said even counties with low rates of the coronavirus need to follow state health orders.
August 05, 2020
39 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 575 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus went up by 39 on Wednesday for a total of 575 active cases.
August 05, 2020
Harrist: People Who Think Wyoming School Health Orders Are âInsidiousâ Make Me Sad
Wyoming public health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said she was saddened by people who think that current public health orders, especially those in places for K-12 students, during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
August 05, 2020
Devils Tower To Experience Dramatic Increase in Traffic Due to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Even with the coronavirus pandemic, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will draw more than 250,000 people and that traffic will impact Devils Tower.
August 05, 2020
National Trucking Company Announces They Wonât Deliver to Towns That Defund The Police; Wyoming Likely Unaffected
Wyoming would likely not be affected by the trucking company's decision although Laramie and Jackson have had protest groups supporting the defunding of law enforcement.
August 05, 2020
Gordon Allocates Federal Funds To Pay For College For Un(der)Employed Adults
Adults who are unemployed or underemployed due the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for a grant to fund their education at one of the state's community colleges of the University of Wyoming.
August 05, 2020
Wind River Hotel & Casino Will Attempt To Reopen Again on Friday
The Wind River Hotel & Casino is will attempt to reopen for a second time on Friday, August 7 at 10am.
August 05, 2020
National Park Service Recommends Not Pushing Your Friend Down in Case of Bear Attack
The National Park Service is recommending not "pushing your slower friends down" if a bear is attacking.
August 05, 2020
Wyoming Experiencing Above Average Fire Season
In the midst of plague, bear attacks and other catastrophes, Wyoming is also experiencing an above average fire season, according to the state's Forestry Division.
August 05, 2020