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1,000+ acre wildfire forces closure of US 20/26 between Casper and Moneta

CASPER, Wyo. — A wildfire has forced the closure of US 20/26 between Casper and Moneta, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The closure went into effect at 6:27... Read more »

08/13/20 8:47 PM

Wyoming K9 teams place 1st, 3rd in regional U.S. Police Canine Association event

08/13/20 5:04 PM

WMC says $157 million sale of hospital assets to Banner Health will benefit residents

08/13/20 3:32 PM

WDH adds 27 new lab-confirmed COVID cases, 1 death on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health added 27 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their daily update on Thursday afternoon. The total number of lab-confirmed cases stand at... Read more »

08/13/20 3:17 PM

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

The death of a Big Horn County man who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths linked to the virus, according to a... Read more »

08/13/20 3:08 PM

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

A Wyoming law enforcement office is reporting that a dog left in a hot vehicle led to the discovery that the vehicle was “hot” in another way. The Rawlins Police... Read more »

08/13/20 2:51 PM

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Here is your entertainment line-up for the Wyoming State Fair

The Wyoming State Fair is thrilled to announce this year’s 2020 Grandstand Entertainment Lineup, Live Music Showcase and Live Strolling Acts and Entertainment. Events kicked off yesterday, August 11, with... Read more »

08/13/20 1:57 PM

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters, including Pathfinder

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality listed new recreational use advisories for five reservoirs or bodies of water in the state on Thursday, Aug. 13. The advisories... Read more »

08/13/20 1:44 PM

NCSD’s Lab Preschool accepting new students

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District said on Thursday, Aug. 13 that their Lab Preschool, which is located at Pathways Innovation Center, is accepting new students. “The NCSD... Read more »

08/13/20 12:59 PM

UW Virtual town hall to discuss revised return plan, grants

The University of Wyoming has announced a virtual town hall style meeting Thursday evening to discuss the school’s recently announced revised return plan. Scholarships are also being discussed. “Aiming to... Read more »

08/13/20 12:36 PM

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

CASPER, Wyo. — A Salmonella Newport outbreak associated with red onions has led to 640 illnesses across the country, including 16 in Wyoming, according to the United States Food and... Read more »

08/13/20 12:02 PM

US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

The figures show that the crisis continues to throw people out of work just as the expiration of an extra $600 a week in federal jobless benefits has deepened the hardship for many — and posed another threat to the U.S. economy.

08/13/20 11:46 AM

Casper Events Center: 307 Fest will offer food trucks, activities

The Casper Events Center staff and management company Spectra have announced 307 Fest for late August.

08/13/20 11:38 AM

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Air resources helped slow a fire burning near the Painter Gas Plant in southwest Wyoming on Wednesday night, according to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance. “Several retardant... Read more »

08/13/20 11:34 AM

VIDEO: Falcon defends nest from swift fox in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Laramie Region shared a video on Aug. 10 which captured an encounter between a prairie falcon and a swift fox in... Read more »

08/13/20 10:36 AM

The Breeze – Early birds get more than worms

Hopefully, you are awake by now. Regardless, you should be reading this in some sort of state of consciousness. In today’s Breeze, there’s a brand new early morning spin... Read more »

08/13/20 10:27 AM

Oil City Police Calls (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call; as the call was first received.

08/13/20 10:16 AM

Recent Arrests (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.

08/13/20 9:24 AM

Obituaries: Jaramillo, Shultz, Allison

Michael Anthony Jaramillo: December 13, 1956 ~ August 10, 2020 (age 63) Casper resident and Rawlins native, Michael Anthony Jaramillo, died on August 10, 2020 after a lengthy illness in Casper, Wyoming. He... Read more »

08/13/20 5:16 AM

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

The motorcycle left the right side of the roadway and collided with a delineator post before overturning.

08/12/20 7:53 PM

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s health officer says COVID cases in the state will continue through the fall, but she doesn’t believe they’ll be related to school openings. “I did say... Read more »

08/12/20 4:29 PM

Biden introduces VP choice Harris; much history, no crowd

The event began an hour late. A momentous candidacy aside, the surreal nature of the scene was not only a woman of color stepping into the role of would-be national executive but doing so in a mostly empty high school gym.

08/12/20 3:40 PM

Wednesday: 16 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, Zero in Natrona Co.

Statewide probable cases maintained on Wednesday at 489.

08/12/20 3:18 PM

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

The Governor is scheduled to be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, during the briefing.

08/12/20 2:45 PM

Riverton hosts Wyoming Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Aug. 22

A public reception will be held immediately following the memorial service at the Wyoming Fire Academy.

08/12/20 2:37 PM

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

The University of Wyoming has announced changes for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The University is facing opening under the pressures of social distancing amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Aiming... Read more »

08/12/20 2:24 PM

U.S. Senate candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

CASPER, Wyo — “If we want to change Washington, we cannot send the same tired politicians who are beholden to the special interest,” Robert Short said in an email to... Read more »

08/12/20 1:41 PM

Wyoming Governor extends health orders

Public Health Order No. 1 includes a requirement that students wear face coverings in schools in situations where 6 feet of separation cannot be maintained. Specific exemptions are listed in the order.

08/12/20 11:16 AM

U.S. Senate candidate Lummis: too many ‘sacred cows’ in Congress

CASPER, Wyo— Cynthia Lummis served as Wyoming’s lone U.S. House delegate from 2009-2017, and is now running fill the U.S. Senate seat being retired by Mike Enzi. As a congressman,... Read more »

08/12/20 11:16 AM

U.S. Senate candidate Miller wants to end ‘litigation agenda’ on Wyoming.

CASPER, Wyo — “The fear that has gripped our entire federal government, not to mention our Wyoming government, regarding COVID-19 borders on mass hysteria,” said Brian Miller in an email... Read more »

08/12/20 11:14 AM

Bison t-bones other bison on Yellowstone roadway (VIDEO)

The Yellowstone National Park website advises to never approach animals in the park.

08/12/20 10:50 AM

Gentle Breeze, makes you feel fine

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Breeze! It’s a pretty simple one today. We have a couple of stories that might spark interest, a full review from Kelly on... Read more »

08/12/20 10:15 AM

Oil City Police Calls (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld.

08/12/20 10:12 AM

Recent Arrests (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time period.

08/12/20 8:14 AM

Traffic stop leads to felony arrest of man in Cheyenne

An affidavit filed in the case says that an officer with the Cheyenne Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the suspect during the evening hours of August 7th, 2020.

08/12/20 7:19 AM

Man arrested in 2016 Laramie County meth case

The suspect made his initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court on Friday, August 7th, 2020 to hear the felony charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture, Deliver or Possess Methamphetamine read to him.

08/12/20 7:16 AM

NWS: Red Flag Warning covers much of state on Wednesday and Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. – Most of Wyoming continues to experience hot, dry and windy weather this summer. The National Weather Service in Riverton has put the central and southwestern sections of... Read more »

08/12/20 6:57 AM

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1,000+ acre wildfire forces closure of US 20/26 between Casper and Moneta

PHOTOS: Wildfire ‘moving fast’ west of Casper; at over 1,000 acres

Trump’s EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

Wyoming K9 teams place 1st, 3rd in regional U.S. Police Canine Association event

WMC says $157 million sale of hospital assets to Banner Health will benefit residents

WDH adds 27 new lab-confirmed COVID cases, 1 death on Thursday

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Here is your entertainment line-up for the Wyoming State Fair

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters, including Pathfinder

NCSD’s Lab Preschool accepting new students

UW Virtual town hall to discuss revised return plan, grants

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

Casper Events Center: 307 Fest will offer food trucks, activities

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

VIDEO: Falcon defends nest from swift fox in Wyoming

The Breeze – Early birds get more than worms

Oil City Police Calls (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Recent Arrests (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Obituaries: Jaramillo, Shultz, Allison

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

Biden introduces VP choice Harris; much history, no crowd

Wednesday: 16 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, Zero in Natrona Co.

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

Riverton hosts Wyoming Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Aug. 22

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

U.S. Senate candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

Wyoming Governor extends health orders

U.S. Senate candidate Lummis: too many ‘sacred cows’ in Congress

U.S. Senate candidate Miller wants to end ‘litigation agenda’ on Wyoming.

Bison t-bones other bison on Yellowstone roadway (VIDEO)

Gentle Breeze, makes you feel fine

Oil City Police Calls (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

Recent Arrests (8/11/20 – 8/12/20)

Traffic stop leads to felony arrest of man in Cheyenne

Man arrested in 2016 Laramie County meth case

NWS: Red Flag Warning covers much of state on Wednesday and Thursday

Crime

Animals

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Oil City Police Calls (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Recent Arrests (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Cheyenne Police Department seek information on Burglary suspects

Man faces Burglary charge after shopping with allegedly stolen card

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Jaramillo, Shultz, Allison

Obituaries: Wray-Ross, Stowe,

Obituaries: Hackley, Guenther, Dodge, Bay, Jr.

Obituaries: Darnall, Loftin, Grant

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Community

Community

Wyoming K9 teams place 1st, 3rd in regional U.S. Police Canine Association event

WMC says $157 million sale of hospital assets to Banner Health will benefit residents

WDH adds 27 new lab-confirmed COVID cases, 1 death on Thursday

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Wyoming

Latest News

1,000+ acre wildfire forces closure of US 20/26 between Casper and Moneta

PHOTOS: Wildfire ‘moving fast’ west of Casper; at over 1,000 acres

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

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Events

Here is your entertainment line-up for the Wyoming State Fair

Toy Town’s annual Lego competition taking place this week

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

History Repeats Itself: The Story of Steve Emery

Nonprofit agency looking for a program manager

Galleries

Galleries

Photo Gallery: COVID-era puts new spin on YMCA spin class

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain