Wyoming

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Food trucks. Wi-Fi. Hot showers. Those campground upgrades could be coming to a national park near you. The Interior Department is... Read more »

10/19/19 7:22 AM

Casper veteran wants to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate

CASPER, Wyo. — Casperite Josh Wheeler is a Wyoming Army National Guard veteran who was twice deployed to Iraq. He now hopes to serve in another capacity. Wheeler, a Republican,... Read more »

10/17/19 4:36 PM

Bankers survey shows improved rural economy in October

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states showed an improved rural economy this month, but the ongoing trade disputes... Read more »

10/17/19 4:08 PM

Details released in Douglas stabbing

DOUGLAS, Wyo. — Court documents have been released in the case against a Casper man who is accused of 2nd Degree Murder in Converse County, Wyoming. The stabbing victim in this... Read more »

10/17/19 3:41 PM

Judge blocks Trump attempt to ease energy rules in US West

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to ease some rules on mining, drilling and grazing across millions of acres in seven U.S.... Read more »

10/17/19 10:37 AM

Two Casper men identified in fatal Douglas stabbing

CASPER, Wyo. — Douglas Police officials have released the names of two Casper men, one a suspect and one a victim, in a fatal stabbing incident from early October. The stabbing... Read more »

10/16/19 12:30 PM

Cheyenne Police arrest robbery suspect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department says that they’ve arrested a suspect in an armed robbery that took place in the Capital City on Monday. The Cheyenne PD says that... Read more »

10/16/19 11:56 AM

Can Wyoming law delay coal plant closures?

October 15, 2019 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile A new Wyoming law aimed at extending the life of coal-fired power plants is coming to its first test, even as the Wyoming Public Service... Read more »

10/16/19 9:22 AM

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

CASPER, Wyo. — The 49th annual “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine contest gives outdoor photographers a chance to have their photos featured in the magazine and win other prizes. “Winning entries will... Read more »

10/14/19 5:25 PM

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

CASPER, Wyo. — With about 2,600 students riding the bus each day along with approximately 610 field trips and 1,300 activity trips, the Natrona County School District wants to ensure... Read more »

10/14/19 5:09 PM

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District has four high schools. Natrona County, Kelly Walsh and Midwest High Schools are considered traditional high schools while Roosevelt High School is... Read more »

10/14/19 4:40 PM

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission is expected to provide $12.1 million to expand broadband coverage to rural parts of Wyoming over the next decade. The Wyoming Tribune... Read more »

10/13/19 4:21 PM

Judge nears decision on Nichols UW records lawsuit

October 9, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Judge Tori Kricken heard arguments Tuesday over whether records related to the demotion of former University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols should be released to... Read more »

10/11/19 11:31 AM

With coal plants set to close early, federal money injected into Kemmerer’s economy

CASPER, Wyo. — PacifiCorp operates Naughton No. 1 and 2 coal plants in Kemmerer. Those plants are looking at early closures as PacifiCorp looks to shift toward renewables. The proposed... Read more »

10/11/19 10:51 AM

UW researcher: Wind blows controversy, but may become world’s primary energy source

CASPER, Wyo. — Wind energy is a source of controversy in Wyoming, but it may also become the world’s primary power source. That is according to Jonathan Naughton, a mechanical... Read more »

10/11/19 9:57 AM

Close call for emergency responders as car skids on black ice (Video)

A Wyoming Highway Patrol state trooper and Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy ran for cover as a passing car lost control on black ice yesterday. In a dramatic dashcam video posted... Read more »

10/11/19 9:07 AM

Federal grant offered to help Kemmerer as coal-fired plants face closure

The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded a grant to the City of Kemmerer to support its revitalization as economic uncertainty looms. According to a release from the office of Governor... Read more »

10/10/19 4:08 PM

Moorcroft police add details, seek info on Shayna Ritthaler case

The Moorcroft Police Department is looking for help in the case of Shayna Ritthaler, who went missing on October 3 and who was found dead in Sturgis, South Dakota, on... Read more »

10/10/19 2:43 PM

Midwest forfeits rest of football season

CASPER, Wyo. — Midwest’s junior high and high school football teams will be forfeiting the rest of the season. The school issued an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 9. “Midwest School,... Read more »

10/10/19 9:01 AM

Body of man found near Sinclair identified

The body of a man found on October 4 has been identified by the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, Robert Wayne Kelley, 44, of Springfield, Missouri,... Read more »

10/10/19 8:43 AM

WYDOT: ‘Be prepared for very poor travel conditions’ as storm moves through state

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning of deteriorating travel conditions as a storm makes its way through much of Wyoming on Wednesday through Thursday. According... Read more »

10/09/19 3:40 PM

US nuclear, uranium mining industries hope for Trump bailout

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, FELICIA FONSECA and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A plea from uranium mining companies and nuclear power plant operators for tax breaks and other federal... Read more »

10/09/19 1:41 PM

ICE doubles size of proposed Wyoming immigration jail

October 8, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Immigrations and Customs Enforcement doubled the size of an immigration jail proposed for outside Evanston in an amended federal document last week, changing the upper... Read more »

10/09/19 8:25 AM

1 dead after rollover crash on I-90

One person died after losing control of his Toyota Tundra on Monday, Oct. 7, near Sundance. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol report, California resident David Segal, 57, was traveling... Read more »

10/09/19 7:10 AM

Analysis: A breakdown of the Blackjewel, ESM deal

October 5, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Blackjewel and Contura found a new buyer for the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines in a deal that shorts state and county coffers... Read more »

10/08/19 9:24 AM

Journey librarian lands ‘2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award’

CASPER, Wyo. — Journey Elementary School librarian Ginny Nading has been presented with the “2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award.” “Ginny takes pride in running her library differently,” the Natrona County... Read more »

10/07/19 5:12 PM

Cheyenne Police identifies robbery suspects

CASPER, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department has identified two individual arrested in relation to multiple robberies in the Capital City. The Cheyenne Police Department has identified Taylor Wardell, 28,... Read more »

10/07/19 4:01 PM

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

CASPER, Wyo. — Osprey is the name and stamp collecting is the game. Artists who think they can create catchy and accurate image of an osprey may want to consider... Read more »

10/07/19 2:39 PM

NCSD instructor named Wyoming’s best new career and technical education teacher

CASPER, Wyo. — Roosevelt High School’s Joseph Martinez has been named “2019 Wyoming ACTE New Teacher of the Year.” The Association for Career and Technical Education gives the award to... Read more »

10/07/19 12:52 PM

Cheyenne man shoots at ex-girlfriend, shoots self

The Cheyenne Police Department says one man is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he fired shots at a woman on Sunday, October 6. The Cheyenne Police Department said... Read more »

10/07/19 10:34 AM

PacifiCorp details early Bridger, Naughton coal closures

October 3, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile In the latest blow to Wyoming’s coal industry, PacifiCorp today unveiled early retirement plans for multiple coal-fired electrical generating units in the region,... Read more »

10/07/19 9:26 AM

Teen dies after losing control of vehicle near Wright

A teen died after losing control of his car on Saturday morning near Wright. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol crash summery, George Rodriquez Garcia, 19, was heading eastbound on... Read more »

10/07/19 9:13 AM

1 dead after rollover near Sundance

One person is dead after a rollover crash near Sundance. According to a Wyoming Highway Patrol release, at around 3 p.m. yesterday Sundance resident Thomas E. Pickerd, 60, was eastbound... Read more »

10/04/19 2:45 PM

Hunter group seeks to bar bikes, ATVs, in Wyoming wild areas

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A hunting advocacy group seeks to eliminate mountain biking and all-terrain vehicles in two western Wyoming wilderness study areas. The group Mountain Pursuit sued the U.S.... Read more »

10/04/19 1:21 PM

4,000 Wyoming kids at risk of going uncounted in 2020 Census (PHOTOS)

Casper, Wyo. — About 4,000 Wyoming 0-5 year olds are anticipated to go uncounted in the upcoming 2020 United States Census. That would literally lead to less dollars for education... Read more »

10/04/19 12:40 PM

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Wyoming

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

Career-style classes help KW students hone vision for their future

Heli-tours face headwind from Grand Teton National Park

Two arrested in Cheyenne Agg Assault, Robbery

Rare “Torosaurus” skull debuts at Tate

South Dakota teen pleads insanity in Wyoming girl’s death

Casper veteran wants to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate

Bankers survey shows improved rural economy in October

Details released in Douglas stabbing

Judge blocks Trump attempt to ease energy rules in US West

Two Casper men identified in fatal Douglas stabbing

Cheyenne Police arrest robbery suspect

Can Wyoming law delay coal plant closures?

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

Judge nears decision on Nichols UW records lawsuit

With coal plants set to close early, federal money injected into Kemmerer’s economy

UW researcher: Wind blows controversy, but may become world’s primary energy source

Close call for emergency responders as car skids on black ice (Video)

Federal grant offered to help Kemmerer as coal-fired plants face closure

Moorcroft police add details, seek info on Shayna Ritthaler case

Midwest forfeits rest of football season

Body of man found near Sinclair identified

WYDOT: ‘Be prepared for very poor travel conditions’ as storm moves through state

US nuclear, uranium mining industries hope for Trump bailout

ICE doubles size of proposed Wyoming immigration jail

1 dead after rollover crash on I-90

Analysis: A breakdown of the Blackjewel, ESM deal

Journey librarian lands ‘2019 Wyoming Celebrate Literacy Award’

Cheyenne Police identifies robbery suspects

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

NCSD instructor named Wyoming’s best new career and technical education teacher

Cheyenne man shoots at ex-girlfriend, shoots self

PacifiCorp details early Bridger, Naughton coal closures

Teen dies after losing control of vehicle near Wright

1 dead after rollover near Sundance

Hunter group seeks to bar bikes, ATVs, in Wyoming wild areas

4,000 Wyoming kids at risk of going uncounted in 2020 Census (PHOTOS)

Crime

Breaking News

Crime Stoppers asks for help on credit card fraud case in Cheyenne

Two arrested in Cheyenne Agg Assault, Robbery

Recent Arrests (10/17/19)

Details released in Douglas stabbing

Police seek info on two Casper vehicle burglaries

Obituaries

AP

‘Maude’ co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97

Obituaries: Weber, Wright

Longtime NCAI member, volunteer Juanita Daugomah Ahtone dies

Obituaries: Tummond, Mingus

US Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore has died

Community

Breaking News

Snow, gusty winds predicted through Sunday

Crash with injuries closes Center St. Saturday (PHOTOS)

Johnson & Johnson recalling baby powder that may contain asbestos

Hunter life-flighted after getting lost in Wyoming wilderness

Wyoming looking at warmer winter than usual

Promoted

Latest News

Mundt Energy now hiring

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: NevRA app

Your House. Your Way. Your Smart Home.

Dancing with the Stars of Casper promises fun on Oct. 26th

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

Galleries

Breaking News

Lighting the way for the downtown holiday season (Photos)

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

Backstory: Remembering the Rex, Casper’s first luxury theater (Photos)

First responders help teach kids, drivers about school safety (Photos)

Bright colors welcome first day of autumn (PHOTOS)

National/World

AP

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

‘Maude’ co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97