Author: Greg Hirst

Documents detail push to manage Yellowstone bison as cattle

September 19, 2020 BRETT FRENCH Billings Gazette BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — In May 2018, Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent was ordered by then-Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to manage the... Read more »

09/19/20 10:07 AM

Wyoming plans for high school basketball to start on time

September 18, 2020 CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming High School Activities Association says it plans for high school basketball and wrestling to start on time. The association said Thursday the state... Read more »

09/18/20 5:05 PM

WDOC: 5 active COVID-19 cases in Wyoming prisons, 33 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Corrections said in a release Friday, September 18, that there are 5 active cases of COVID-19 within the Wyoming prison system. That includes... Read more »

09/18/20 4:56 PM

Trick-or-treat called off downtown, Science Zone to host at Events Center

CASPER, Wyo — County and city officials have decided not to host trick-or-treating at their respective facilities this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Natrona County Commissioners discussed how... Read more »

09/18/20 4:19 PM

County commissioners split on rezoning of “illegal subdivision” west of Casper

CASPER, Wyo — The proposed rezoning of a 43-acre parcel off of Poison Spider Road west of Casper was the subject on an unusual amount of consternation for the Natrona... Read more »

09/16/20 8:40 AM

Mop-up stage ongoing on I-25 fire north of Casper Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County Fire District (NCFD) said that crews have managed a fire that burned near Midwest at milepost 222 on Interstate 25 Tuesday and were currently... Read more »

09/15/20 6:45 PM

8 new cases of COVID-19 listed at UW, but no “pause”

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming (UW) listed 8 additional active-cases of COVID-19 on its Campus Health Summary dashboard Tuesday, September 15. There had been 93 active cases listed... Read more »

09/15/20 6:13 PM

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

CASPER, Wyo. – The twelfth continuation of Wyoming’s Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 taking effect Wednesday, September 16 “removes the indoor close contact group activity restrictions for gymnasiums,” according the... Read more »

09/15/20 2:48 PM

Thiem 1st since 1949 to win US Open after ceding 1st 2 sets

September 14, 2020 By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open unlike any other finished unlike any other — with an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker as... Read more »

09/14/20 8:29 PM

Former Cowboy and Bills’ starter Josh Allen gets his own cereal

CASPER, Wyo — UW touchdown record-tie holder and third-year NFL quarterback Josh Allen announced last Friday via tweet that his own edition of red-and-blue frosted cereal will be available in... Read more »

09/14/20 8:02 PM

Trump spars with officials, Biden over climate’s role in western wildfires

September 14, 2020 By JONATHAN LEMIRE, AAMER MADHANI, WILL WEISSERT and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday traveled to Northern California to be... Read more »

09/14/20 7:09 PM

Rochester police chief out in fallout over Prude death

September 14, 2020 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren fired the police chief and suspended her top lawyer and communications director Monday in the continuing upheaval over the... Read more »

09/14/20 6:51 PM

Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ becomes target of politicized backlash

September 14, 2020 By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The backlash to the French independent film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” started before it had even been released because of a poster... Read more »

09/14/20 6:19 PM

Changes to family residency program among items on UW Trustees meeting agenda this week

CASPER, Wyo — Updates on the University of Wyoming’s COVID-19 response, fall semester enrollment and state budget reductions are on the agenda for the UW Board of Trustees during its... Read more »

09/14/20 4:37 PM

After extended pause, UW resumes phased on-site operations Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming (UW) will resume its phased fall return plan Tuesday, following a nearly two-week pause that helped stem an outbreak of COVID-19 among the... Read more »

09/14/20 3:13 PM

UW researchers receive grant to develop fast, portable coronavirus test

CASPER, Wyo — Two University of Wyoming (UW) chemical engineering researchers have received a one-year grant to develop a highly-sensitive, highly-replicable, and portable diagnostic assay for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that... Read more »

09/14/20 2:24 PM

Winds a worry as death toll reaches 33 from West Coast fires

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SARA CLINE Associated Press BEAVERCREEK, Ore. (AP) — Nearly all the dozens of people reported missing after a devastating blaze in southern Oregon have been accounted... Read more »

09/13/20 4:10 PM

Fire danger upgraded to Red Flag status for Monday in western, central Wyo

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton on Sunday upgraded Monday’s fire weather Watch for portions of western and central Wyoming to critical Red Flag Warnings. Unseasonably... Read more »

09/13/20 2:28 PM

(PHOTOS) Firefighters carry out rescue training exercises in downtown Casper Sunday

CASPER, Wyo — Casper Fire-EMS Station 1 conducted rescue truck training operations in downtown Casper Sunday, giving newer firefighters experience in the bucket with the boom at its full 105-foot... Read more »

09/13/20 1:26 PM

(PHOTOS) Natrona County firefighters swap posts on Colorado fires

CASPER, Wyo — In addition to responding to dozens of wildfires in the county this summer, the Natrona County Fire District (NCFD) has been called to assist with wildfires in... Read more »

09/13/20 11:47 AM

Whistleblower’s claims on Russian interference fit pattern

September 13, 2020 By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A whistleblower’s allegation that he was pressured to suppress intelligence about Russian election interference is the latest in a series of... Read more »

09/13/20 10:34 AM

Forecast: rising temps and dry conditions bring fire danger back to Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast for the western and central Wyoming regions through at least Thursday by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. Low humidities, higher... Read more »

09/13/20 9:46 AM

Sunday: 44 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 22 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health added 44 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the state’s total on its daily update at 9:22 am Sunday, September 13. That... Read more »

09/13/20 9:31 AM

Smoke chokes West Coast as wildfire deaths keep climbing

September 12, 2020 By ANDREW SELSKY and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Wildfire smoke that posed a health hazard to millions choked the West Coast on Saturday... Read more »

09/12/20 7:28 PM

Harshmallow: Virus prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats

September 12, 2020 BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Peeps treats are going on hiatus for several months — another consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. Just Born Quality Confections said it won’t... Read more »

09/12/20 2:41 PM

Smoke from west coast fires returning to Wyoming Sunday

CASPER, Wyo — Smoke from the wildfires in California and Oregon is forecast to move eastward and into northwest Wyoming by early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service... Read more »

09/12/20 2:21 PM

App developed for search-and-rescue will soon be available in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo — Smartphone users who face an emergency in the Natrona County’s backcountry will soon be able transmit their situation and location to emergency dispatchers with only a few... Read more »

09/12/20 1:42 PM

Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, dead at 77

September 12, 2020 By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Toots Hibbert, one of reggae’s founders and most beloved stars who gave the music its name and... Read more »

09/12/20 12:11 PM

Wyoming Army National Guard activated to assist wildfire fight in California

CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon on Thursday activated Wyoming Army National Guard aviation resources to California to assist the nearly 15,000 firefighters battling 28 major wildfires in that state’s... Read more »

09/12/20 11:43 AM

Casper temps will rise to near 70 after cold temps lingered

CASPER, Wyo — Temperatures will continue to warm across the western and central Wyoming region today, with some areas reaching as high as the 80s, according to the National Weather... Read more »

09/12/20 10:20 AM

Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial

September 12, 2020 LONDON (AP) — Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine that it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after being paused due to... Read more »

09/12/20 9:59 AM

Saturday: 30 new coronavirus cases statewide, 14 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health added 30 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the state’s total on its daily update at 9:22 am Saturday, September 12. That... Read more »

09/12/20 9:41 AM

Wyoming Highway Patrol honors life of Gillette officer Stinson

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Highway Patrol today honored Gillette Port of Entry officer Myriah Stinson in a celebration of life. Stinson died from injuries sustained in an off duty... Read more »

09/11/20 9:42 PM

Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel

September 11, 2020 By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalize relations with Israel, becoming the latest Arab nation to do so as... Read more »

09/11/20 8:38 PM

(PHOTO GALLERY) Citizens mark 9/11 anniversary with flag cruise across Casper

CASPER, Wyo — Citizens of Casper marked the nineteenth anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed more than 3,000 people in New York City with a display of patriotism that... Read more »

09/11/20 8:23 PM

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Author: Greg Hirst

Documents detail push to manage Yellowstone bison as cattle

Mustangs continue 4-win streak at 55th Oil Bowl in Casper

Red Flag Warnings and Air Quality Alerts across Wyo this weekend

No injuries, one in custody after shot fired in west Casper

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Trump and Biden hit unlikely battleground state of Minnesota

Wyoming plans for high school basketball to start on time

WDOC: 5 active COVID-19 cases in Wyoming prisons, 33 recoveries

Trick-or-treat called off downtown, Science Zone to host at Events Center

County commissioners split on rezoning of “illegal subdivision” west of Casper

Mop-up stage ongoing on I-25 fire north of Casper Tuesday

8 new cases of COVID-19 listed at UW, but no “pause”

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

Thiem 1st since 1949 to win US Open after ceding 1st 2 sets

Former Cowboy and Bills’ starter Josh Allen gets his own cereal

Trump spars with officials, Biden over climate’s role in western wildfires

Rochester police chief out in fallout over Prude death

Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ becomes target of politicized backlash

Changes to family residency program among items on UW Trustees meeting agenda this week

After extended pause, UW resumes phased on-site operations Monday

UW researchers receive grant to develop fast, portable coronavirus test

Winds a worry as death toll reaches 33 from West Coast fires

Fire danger upgraded to Red Flag status for Monday in western, central Wyo

(PHOTOS) Firefighters carry out rescue training exercises in downtown Casper Sunday

(PHOTOS) Natrona County firefighters swap posts on Colorado fires

Whistleblower’s claims on Russian interference fit pattern

Forecast: rising temps and dry conditions bring fire danger back to Wyoming

Sunday: 44 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 22 recoveries

Smoke chokes West Coast as wildfire deaths keep climbing

Harshmallow: Virus prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats

Smoke from west coast fires returning to Wyoming Sunday

App developed for search-and-rescue will soon be available in Natrona County

Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, dead at 77

Wyoming Army National Guard activated to assist wildfire fight in California

Casper temps will rise to near 70 after cold temps lingered

Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial

Saturday: 30 new coronavirus cases statewide, 14 recoveries

Wyoming Highway Patrol honors life of Gillette officer Stinson

Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel

(PHOTO GALLERY) Citizens mark 9/11 anniversary with flag cruise across Casper

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Trump expected to announce conservative Barrett for court

Teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition

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Juvenile justice cuts could increase youth detentions, costs

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Clark, Meyer, Jr., Langdon, II

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Obituary: Donelle K. Lowham

Obituaries: Driscoll, Lowham, Armijo

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Community

AP

Virus cases rise in US heartland, home to anti-mask feelings

Evacuations ordered for Foxborough area, Albany Friday due to Mullen Fire

Pennsylvania hunters, robbed last week, bring loaned gear and pizza to Casper PD

3 new cases of COVID-19 reported at Natrona Schools Friday

CDC: Costume masks not a substitute for face coverings during Halloween; other tips

Wyoming

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Evacuations ordered for Foxborough area, Albany Friday due to Mullen Fire

Judge removes Trump’s public lands boss after governor sued

Pennsylvania hunters, robbed last week, bring loaned gear and pizza to Casper PD

3 new cases of COVID-19 reported at Natrona Schools Friday

CDC: Costume masks not a substitute for face coverings during Halloween; other tips

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