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Court Ruling: Yellowstone Grizzly Trophy Hunts To Be Disallowed
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Montana on Wednesday affirmed a federal court decision ruling disallowing trophy hunts in Wyoming and Idaho.
July 08, 2020
Enzi Co-Sponsors Bill To Increase Government Efficiency
U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, has signed on to legislation that aims to create more efficiency in the federal government.
July 08, 2020
Wyoming Department of Corrections To Test All Inmates, Staff For Coronavirus
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is planning to test all of its staff, contract employees and inmates beginning next week for the coronavirus, due to a spike in cases in the state.
July 08, 2020
Gordon Accepts “Wear A Mask” Challenge From Colorado Governor, Challenges Idaho
Gov. Mark Gordon took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to tell the world why he wears a mask to protect the spread of the coronavirus.
July 08, 2020
C.J. Box Announces Latest Joe Pickett Novel
"Dark Sky" is the 21st book in the series following the fictional Wyoming game warden.
July 08, 2020
Dave Simpson: Remember, Always Lie to Pollsters
The late, great Chicago columnist Mike Royko had this advice when exit polling was first introduced: Always, always lie to pollsters. It's the only defense we have against people who are relentlessly distorting our election process.
Dave SimpsonJuly 08, 2020
Wyoming Economy: Shortest But Most Severe Recession in History
March through May will be the shortest in recession-dating history, but it will be among the most severe.
July 07, 2020
Health Department Reports 21st Coronavirus Death in Wyoming
A Laramie County man has become the 21st Wyoming resident to die as a result of the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
July 07, 2020
Laramie Protest Over Wind Energy Regulations Slated For Wednesday Morning
A number of Albany County residents will host a peaceful protest rally at the county courthouse at 8 a.m. Wednesday to challenge county regulations regarding wind, solar and other energy projects.
July 07, 2020
Central Wyoming College Unveils Reopening Plan For Fall
Central Wyoming College, which has four location across the state, has released its reopening plan for the fall, transitioning from virtual learning back to in-person in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
July 07, 2020
29 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Wyoming on Tuesday
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 29 new confirmed cases were reported in 10 counties on Tuesday.
July 07, 2020
Get Off The Grid in Sweetwater County
Looking for a truly unplugged, raw trip full of gorgeous scenery, untouched trails and some good-old-fashioned peace and quiet? Look no farther than Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
July 07, 2020
43 Residents, 15 Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus At Montana Nursing Home
The results showed that 43 residents and 15 staff tested positive for the virus, seven residents and 25 staff tested negative and nine residents and 15 staff are awaiting results. Two of the 43 residents who tested positive have been admitted to the hospital, while the other 41 remain at the nursing facility.
July 07, 2020
New Bike Route Stretches From Yellowstone To Minneapolis
A new bike route mapped out by the Adventure Cycling Association will lead cyclists on an adventure through Yellowstone National Park all the way to Minneapolis -- nearly 1,300 miles.
July 07, 2020
Douglas Police Chief Retires With Emotional Service Call
Casalenda spent the majority of his career at the Douglas Police Department, 39 years in total, with two years prior at another agency. He worked the special task force with the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, was the town's first school resource and D.A.R.E. officers, a sergeant and finally chief of police.
July 07, 2020
Motley Cruë’s Nikki Sixx Loves Wyoming
Motley Cruë bassist Nikki Sixx shared his love for Wyoming on Monday by saying he feels close to God when he's here.
July 07, 2020
Kanye West Building 52,000 Square Foot Mega-Mansion Outside of Cody
Kanye West received the OK from Park County to begin construction on a 52,000 sq. ft. mansion.
July 07, 2020
Rock Springs Police Test Positive for Coronavirus
The Rock Springs Police Department announced Monday that two of its officers have tested with the coronavirus.
July 07, 2020
Wyoming Top Officials Authorize Bid For 1 Million Acres of Occidental Land
Wyoming's top elected officials voted unanimously to authorize the state to move ahead with a bid for 1 million acres of land and 4 million acres of mineral rights currently owned by Occidental Petroleum.
July 07, 2020
Record New Number of Coronavirus Cases Reported
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 37 new confirmed cases were reported on Monday, setting a new one-day record.
July 07, 2020
4 Million Acre Occidental Land Purchase Could Have 7.25% Return
The states purchase of 4 million acres of mineral rights in southern Wyoming could generate a long-term return of about 7.25% if the state purchased the rights to trona in that land as well
July 07, 2020
Central Wyoming Under Red Flag Fire Warning Until Wednesday
Central Wyoming, particularly Natrona County, is under a red flag warning for the first half of the week.
July 06, 2020
Pets Killed In Pinedale, Sheriff’s Office Investigating
A string of pet deaths in Pinedale has led the Sublette County Sheriff's Office to speculate that they might be connected.
July 06, 2020
Yellowstone’s Biggest Vendor Now Requiring Masks
The largest vendor in Yellowstone National Park will now require visitors to wear face coverings while in its facilities until further notice.
July 06, 2020