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‘Life threatening:’ NWS warns of flash flooding in major portions of Wyoming Friday

Check the National Weather Service for up-to-date advisories. CASPER, Wyo. — Major portions of Wyoming are under flash flood advisories or warnings Friday evening due to heavy rain from “numerous slow-moving thunderstorms,” said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. “Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life,” NWS said.  NWS also […]

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Yesness pond temperatures ‘near lethal’ for trout; officials urge anglers to adjust practices

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday that high water temperatures are resulting in “some trout mortality” at Yesness Pond. According to the Game and Fish Casper Regional Office release, the temperature in the pond was 75 degrees Monday morning, which is “near the lethal temperature for trout.” “We had several […]

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COVID patients at WMC double over weekend, 148 new cases confirmed statewide

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 148 new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday during its 3 p.m. Monday, July 26 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,920 since the pandemic began. 52 additional probable cases were reported Monday, bringing the total to 10,531. There are 542 active confirmed cases in Wyoming. […]

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Air quality alert extended into Monday for western and central Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to impact Wyoming into next week, leading to poor air quality and reduced visibility. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality alert for a most of southwestern Wyoming through 1:00 p.m. Monday. Central and northern areas area also impacted. The […]

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Laramie County DA: ‘no material or legal basis’ for removal from office

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove issued a statement Wednesday evening denying the charge made by the Wyoming State Bar that asserted she showed “incompetence and lack of professionalism” in her position. The formal charge against Manlove was filed June 11, 2021 with the State Bar’s Board of Personal Responsibility by Special […]

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Casper Theater Company offering four workshops in August

CASPER, Wyo — The Casper Theater Company is offering four separate workshops this August, according to a release from the company’s director Donna Fisher this week. Workshops cover prop work, body autonomy, interpersonal expectations, and tech work. Fisher and longtime Company stage mavericks, as well as an instructor from Casper College, will teach the workshops. The […]

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Air quality alert extended in Wyoming as wildfire smoke settles over state

CASPER, Wyo. — Wildfire smoke from California and surrounding states will continue to settle over Wyoming this weekend, leading to poor air quality and decreased visibility. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality alert for a large part of the state through 1:00 p.m. Sunday. The elderly, young children, and individuals […]

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CNCHD: there is no current or planned door-to-door vaccination campaign

CASPER, Wyo. — After fielding “numerous calls from concerned citizens,” the Casper-Natrona County Health Department said Friday it is no way involved in door-to-door canvassing or other campaigns related to COVID vaccinations. “The CNCHD does not make unsolicited home visits under any circumstances,” the release by Public Information Officer Hailey Bloom said. “And if someone […]

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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wyoming rise by 8 Friday, active case count rises by 21

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 98 new confirmed COVID-19 cases during their 3 p.m. Friday, July 23 update. The additional confirmed cases brought Wyoming’s total to 53,772 since the pandemic began. 12 additional probable cases were reported Friday, bringing the total to 10,479. There are 600 active confirmed cases in Wyoming. 179 of […]