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Oklahoma slaying leads to arrest of Texans in Wyoming

BLANCHARD, Okla. (AP) — A Texas woman and her adult son have been arrested in Wyoming on murder warrants in connection with the slaying of a central Oklahoma man, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Friday.

10/22/21 2:23 PM

Sheriff: Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed woman

By MORGAN LEE and WALTER BERRY Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A prop firearm discharged by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is producing and starring in a Western... Read more »

10/21/21 10:38 PM

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

NEW YORK (AP) — Some investors aren’t waiting to see if former President Donald Trump’s plans for a media company to challenge the likes of Facebook, Twitter and even Disney can actually become reality — they’re all in.

10/21/21 4:31 PM

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

CASPER, Wyo. — An announcement from a Federal Bureau of investigation office in Denver is confirming that human remains found in Florida belong to Brian Laundrie. The FBI Denver Division... Read more »

10/21/21 4:24 PM

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, according to a new monthly survey of bankers in the region. Bankers from... Read more »

10/21/21 1:56 PM

Minneapolis cop gets nearly 5 years in killing of 911 caller

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape happening behind her home was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison — the most the judge could impose but less than half the 12½ years he was sentenced to for his murder conviction that was overturned last month.

10/21/21 12:22 PM

White House, Dems hurriedly reworking $2 trillion Biden plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Democrats are hurriedly reworking key aspects of President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion domestic policy plan, trimming which social services and climate change programs to include and rethinking new taxes on corporations and the wealthy to pay for a scaled-back package.

10/21/21 12:18 PM

CDC: Toss onions if not sure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending people throw out their whole onions if they aren’t sure where they came from. According to USA Today, 652 people have been infected... Read more »

10/21/21 8:49 AM

Casper man enters “not guilty” plea to federal child pornography charge

A man facing allegations that he was in possession of child pornography has entered a plea of “not guilty” to those charges in Federal Court.

10/20/21 12:27 PM

Reports: Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie’s possessions in Florida

Human remains have been located in a Florida reserve near Brian Laundrie’s possessions, according to an NBC News report. Laundrie is considered a “person of interest” in the case of... Read more »

10/20/21 12:26 PM

Yellowstone to cease monitoring wildlife reactions to OSV use, seeks comment

"In the future, the park may explore other methods for monitoring wildlife impacts," officials say.

10/20/21 11:33 AM

Food-conditioned grizzly euthanized in Teton park

A female grizzly bear at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming has been euthanized after park officials say the bear became food-conditioned.

10/20/21 9:29 AM

Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection voted unanimously to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress after the longtime ally of former President Donald Trump defied a subpoena for documents and testimony.

10/20/21 5:35 AM

Study: Fossil fuel plans would far overshoot climate goals

LONDON (AP) — The world needs to cut by more than half its production of coal, oil and gas in the coming decade to maintain a chance of keeping global warming from reaching dangerous levels, according to a U.N.-backed study released Wednesday.

10/20/21 4:36 AM

Two Montanas? New maps highlight state’s split personality

CASCADE, Mont. (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the Census has awarded Montana a second seat in Congress. On paper, that leaves the state's redistricting commission with the easiest task of all its counterparts across the country: Divide the expansive state in half.

10/20/21 4:33 AM

N Korea confirms missile test designed for submarine launch

October 19, 2021 By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea announced Wednesday that it had tested a newly developed missile designed to... Read more »

10/19/21 8:22 PM

Group files objection to halt sale of Casa Bonita to South Park creators

The strange Casa Bonita story rages on as the group “Save Casa Bonita” announced that it objects to the sale of the business to the South Park creators, according to an article from Westword.com.

10/19/21 1:36 PM

Hiphop superstar and former part-time Wyo resident Kanye West legally renamed Ye

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye is now Ye. A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from... Read more »

10/19/21 1:30 PM

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus.

10/19/21 8:31 AM

Energy crunch hits global recovery as winter approaches

Power shortages are turning out streetlights and shutting down factories in China. The poor in Brazil are choosing between paying for food or electricity. German corn and wheat farmers can't find fertilizer, made using natural gas. And fears are rising that Europe will have to ration electricity if it's a cold winter.

10/19/21 4:39 AM

Wyoming governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff across the state in honor of Colin Powell. Powell, a former U.S. Secretary of State... Read more »

10/18/21 12:22 PM

Colin Powell has died at age 84 from COVID complications

Former secretary of state Colin Powell has died at age 84, according to the New York Times. The Times cited Powell’s family, who said Powell died from COVID-19 complications. He... Read more »

10/18/21 6:23 AM

Crunch time: Biden faces critical next 2 weeks for agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is entering a crucial two weeks for his ambitious agenda, racing to conclude contentious congressional negotiations ahead of both domestic deadlines and a chance to showcase his administration’s accomplishments on a global stage.

10/18/21 4:40 AM

New technology offers anonymous way to report abuse, doping

A college basketball player hatched the idea after seeing a discrimination case nearly implode his own team, then wondering why nobody had done anything about it sooner.

10/18/21 4:37 AM

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios

October 17, 2021 By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 11th-hour deal was reached Saturday, averting a strike of film and television crews that would have... Read more »

10/17/21 10:11 AM

Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists

October 16, 2021 By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press An obstacle to large-scale bitcoin mining is finding enough cheap energy to run the huge, power-gobbling computer arrays that create and transact... Read more »

10/16/21 8:47 AM

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing concern that... Read more »

10/15/21 6:00 PM

Watchdog: Psaki violated ethics law by promoting McAuliffe

October 15, 2021 By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog group said Friday that it had filed an ethics complaint against White House press secretary Jen... Read more »

10/15/21 5:53 PM

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to redraw the geographic boundaries of political districts from which representatives are elected, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee... Read more »

10/15/21 1:55 PM

Q&A: La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of dry West

Oct 14, 2021 By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer For the second straight year, the world heads into a new La Nina weather event. This would tend to dry out... Read more »

10/15/21 9:06 AM

White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change, issuing a 40-page report Friday on government-wide plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets and the savings of American families.

10/15/21 5:22 AM

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Oklahoma slaying leads to arrest of Texans in Wyoming

EXPLAINER: Where does Gabby Petito slaying probe go next?

Baldwin: Killing of cinematographer was ‘tragic accident’

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx

Laundrie family hopes for answers after remains found

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids

Sheriff: Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed woman

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

Minneapolis cop gets nearly 5 years in killing of 911 caller

White House, Dems hurriedly reworking $2 trillion Biden plan

CDC: Toss onions if not sure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

Casper man enters “not guilty” plea to federal child pornography charge

Reports: Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie’s possessions in Florida

Yellowstone to cease monitoring wildlife reactions to OSV use, seeks comment

Food-conditioned grizzly euthanized in Teton park

Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt

Study: Fossil fuel plans would far overshoot climate goals

Two Montanas? New maps highlight state’s split personality

N Korea confirms missile test designed for submarine launch

Group files objection to halt sale of Casa Bonita to South Park creators

Hiphop superstar and former part-time Wyo resident Kanye West legally renamed Ye

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

Energy crunch hits global recovery as winter approaches

Wyoming governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell

Colin Powell has died at age 84 from COVID complications

Crunch time: Biden faces critical next 2 weeks for agenda

New technology offers anonymous way to report abuse, doping

Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios

Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Watchdog: Psaki violated ethics law by promoting McAuliffe

Natrona County legislative redistricting work session to be held Monday

Q&A: La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of dry West

White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

Wyoming district where student arrested extends mask mandate

Lucy in the sky: Spacecraft will visit record 8 asteroids

Deere & Co. workers go on strike after rejecting contract

A more comfortable goodbye? Vets bring pet euthanasia home

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Oil City Police Calls (10/20/21 – 10/22/21)

Natrona County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

Natrona County Arrests (10/20/21 – 10/21/21)

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Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Casper Parks & Rec: Aquatic Center leisure pool to remain closed

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Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

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