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Top Iran leader: Trump is a ‘clown’ who will betray Iranians

By AMIR VAHDAT and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader said President Donald Trump is a “clown” who only pretends to support the Iranian people... Read more »

01/17/20 5:33 AM

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Liz Cheney announced via Twitter on Thursday, Jan. 16 that she will not be running for Wyoming’s open United States Senate seat, choosing instead to for reelection... Read more »

01/16/20 10:08 AM

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Statehouse would join a small number of others around the country with outdoor monuments dedicated to real women in U.S.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:24 AM

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Center for Disease Control is saying that the outbreak of E. coli, linked to some Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits appears to be over. “Contaminated... Read more »

01/16/20 6:04 AM

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died.... Read more »

01/16/20 4:59 AM

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

By EMILY McFARLAN MILLER Religion News Service (RNS) — The 16 United Methodist bishops and advocacy group leaders who negotiated a recent proposal to split the denomination explained their reasoning... Read more »

01/16/20 4:52 AM

Weinstein lawyers: ‘Circus’ atmosphere, juror tweets unfair

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As if picking a jury for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial wasn’t complicated enough, some potential jurors have been posting on... Read more »

01/16/20 4:45 AM

House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate

By LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the... Read more »

01/15/20 6:49 PM

Pelosi names Schiff, Nadler as prosecutors for Trump trial

By LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi named House prosecutors for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday ahead of votes to send the charges to... Read more »

01/15/20 10:09 AM

Democrats disclose new documents ahead of impeachment trial

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have released documents they obtained from a close associate of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy... Read more »

01/15/20 8:10 AM

Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal: researchers

By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. cybersecurity company says Russian military agents have successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the scandal... Read more »

01/15/20 4:50 AM

Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

By THOMAS BEAUMONT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DES MOINES (AP) — Some key takeaways from Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:... Read more »

01/15/20 4:40 AM

Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump

By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas will no longer accept the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump... Read more »

01/15/20 4:30 AM

Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate

By LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment... Read more »

01/14/20 1:20 PM

Case of 2 missing kids grows to include deaths, cult rumors

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two dead spouses, two missing children and rumors of a cult. Confusion is growing around a series of mysterious deaths and... Read more »

01/14/20 5:00 AM

US troops in Iraq got warning hours before Iranian attack

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and ALI ABDUL-HASSAN Associated Press AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AP) — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in... Read more »

01/14/20 4:53 AM

Anger in Iran over jet’s downing; gunfire disperses protests

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Popular anger swelled Monday in Iran over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and the government’s attempt to... Read more »

01/14/20 4:45 AM

Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed... Read more »

01/13/20 9:47 PM

Design of AR-15 could derail charges tied to popular rifle

By JAKE BLEIBERG and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A subtle design feature of the AR-15 rifle has raised a technical legal question that is derailing cases against... Read more »

01/13/20 4:03 PM

Barrasso calls Pelosi’s handling of Trump impeachment process a ‘political stunt’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Senator John Barrasso criticized U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 13. “Pelosi’s... Read more »

01/13/20 12:48 PM

Are young crusaders and heroes fair game for critics?

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The point where childhood ends and adulthood begins isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Add the limelight and things can get... Read more »

01/13/20 2:59 AM

Rare salt formations appear along the Great Salt Lake

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rare salt formations have been documented for the first time on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, and they... Read more »

01/13/20 2:55 AM

Bankrupt coal company Blackjewel accuses former CEO of fraud

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Attorneys for bankrupt coal company Blackjewel LLC and its creditors are asking a federal judge to let them examine the finances of former CEO Jeff Hoops,... Read more »

01/13/20 2:50 AM

Montana woman runs draft horse sanctuary near Livingston

By SHAYLEE RAGAR Bozeman Daily Chronicle LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — When Deborah Derr enters the pasture, she’s immediately flanked by two massive draft horses looking for attention. She knows the... Read more »

01/13/20 2:47 AM

Wyoming ranks as most conservative state in the country, Hawaii the most liberal

CASPER, Wyo. — A data and analytic organization says that Wyoming is the most conservative state in the country. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Hawaii, which HomeSnacks... Read more »

01/10/20 10:42 AM

US dismisses Iraq request to work on a troop withdrawal plan

By SAMYA KULLAB and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s caretaker prime minister asked Washington to start working out a road map for an American troop withdrawal, but... Read more »

01/10/20 9:02 AM

US adds 145,000 jobs; unemployment holds at 3.5%

By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers downshifted on hiring in December, adding 145,000 jobs, with steady spending by Americans continuing to steer economic growth heading... Read more »

01/10/20 8:53 AM

Verified videos show plane in Iran struck before fiery crash

TAMER FAKAHANY undefined LONDON (AP) — In the pitch black, pre-dawn sky on the outskirts of the Iranian capital Tehran, a tiny fast-moving light can be seen racing up through... Read more »

01/10/20 8:15 AM

Iran denies downing plane, says West should share evidence

By NASSER KARIMI and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday denied Western allegations that one of its own missiles downed a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed... Read more »

01/10/20 5:55 AM

Pelosi to ‘soon’ send impeachment articles for Senate trial

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will “soon” transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump,... Read more »

01/10/20 5:48 AM

Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Boeing employees knew about problems with flight simulators for the now-grounded 737 Max and apparently tried to hide them from federal regulators, according to... Read more »

01/10/20 5:39 AM

Bill would impact transgender athletes, requiring they play on team matching biological birth

A bill has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly that would impact transgender elementary and secondary students in the state. It would require that student athletes “participate in school-sanctioned... Read more »

01/09/20 3:34 PM

Cheney: Trump’s hands should never be tied, says Democrats working to weaken president

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Representative Liz Cheney reiterated her support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize an airstrike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. She also... Read more »

01/09/20 3:14 PM

U.S. Army: text messages notifying individuals of military draft are fake

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Army say they have received multiple reports about text messages that claim to notify individuals they’ve been selected for a military draft. The Army... Read more »

01/09/20 11:30 AM

South Dakota voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana

CASPER, Wyo. — 11 states have already legalized recreational marijuana after Illinois did so to kick off 2020. In addition to Colorado, another state bordering Wyoming is considering legalizing recreational... Read more »

01/09/20 10:29 AM

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Top Iran leader: Trump is a ‘clown’ who will betray Iranians

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Cheney calls Democrats ‘giddy,’ Barrasso says impeachment is a distraction

Rep. Cheney says no to Senate run, plans on seeking House re-election

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

CDC: E. coli outbreak linked to bagged salad ‘appears to be over’

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

United Methodist leaders explain plan to split denomination

Weinstein lawyers: ‘Circus’ atmosphere, juror tweets unfair

House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate

Pelosi names Schiff, Nadler as prosecutors for Trump trial

Democrats disclose new documents ahead of impeachment trial

Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal: researchers

Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump

Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate

Case of 2 missing kids grows to include deaths, cult rumors

US troops in Iraq got warning hours before Iranian attack

Anger in Iran over jet’s downing; gunfire disperses protests

Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles

Design of AR-15 could derail charges tied to popular rifle

Barrasso calls Pelosi’s handling of Trump impeachment process a ‘political stunt’

Are young crusaders and heroes fair game for critics?

Rare salt formations appear along the Great Salt Lake

Bankrupt coal company Blackjewel accuses former CEO of fraud

Montana woman runs draft horse sanctuary near Livingston

Wyoming ranks as most conservative state in the country, Hawaii the most liberal

US dismisses Iraq request to work on a troop withdrawal plan

US adds 145,000 jobs; unemployment holds at 3.5%

Verified videos show plane in Iran struck before fiery crash

Iran denies downing plane, says West should share evidence

Pelosi to ‘soon’ send impeachment articles for Senate trial

Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA

Bill would impact transgender athletes, requiring they play on team matching biological birth

Cheney: Trump’s hands should never be tied, says Democrats working to weaken president

U.S. Army: text messages notifying individuals of military draft are fake

South Dakota voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana

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FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual assault suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

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