Wyoming

WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is advising Wyoming residents and visitors that strong winds and blowing snow are likely to impact the Interstate 80 and Interstate 25... Read more »

01/17/20 6:24 AM

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

01/17/20 4:40 AM

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

01/16/20 4:20 PM

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new program to compensate ranchers if they experience livestock losses due to grey wolves. The proposed... Read more »

01/16/20 11:48 AM

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections is highlighting skills and programs within the department that may help incarcerated individuals to improve themselves. In a written statement sent to media... Read more »

01/16/20 11:31 AM

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says that strong winds are expected to return to the southeast part of the state and the western Nebraska panhandle on... Read more »

01/16/20 10:58 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

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Park Service began an operation to remove mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park in early January. That operation involves aerial gunners shooting the goats... Read more »

01/16/20 9:45 AM

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASPER, Wyo. — On January 20, 2020, ServeWyoming will be hosting a day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyoming Equality Day, to honor Dr.... Read more »

01/16/20 6:30 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

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that will come before the Wyoming Legislature in February would make some amendments to the state’s definition of the crime of “voyeurism.” The punishment for... Read more »

01/15/20 5:38 PM

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill that would create new regulations for wind and solar farm projects in the state. The bill would modify existing permitting... Read more »

01/15/20 5:21 PM

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park has released the visitation numbers for 2019, and say that the numbers show the lowest visitation to America’s first National Park, since 2014. The park... Read more »

01/15/20 12:43 PM

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — The Powder River Energy Foundation has committed to matching up to $10,000 in donations to the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. The fundraising efforts could provide... Read more »

01/15/20 10:37 AM

Leave the clocks alone? Wyoming again considering eliminating seasonal time changes

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming clocks “fell back” in November, in coordination with daylight savings time. However, the Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill during their up-coming session that would eliminate... Read more »

01/15/20 9:26 AM

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service for the Casper area calls for sunny skies, and a high near 28 degrees. Wind chill values, however, are predicted... Read more »

01/15/20 8:19 AM

Report: No large drone groups confirmed at night in Colorado

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — An official investigation into reports of large drones flying in groups over the western U.S. plains in the hours after sunset... Read more »

01/15/20 4:35 AM

Woman, man died in apparent murder-suicide in Gillette

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A 36-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in northeastern Wyoming, police said. Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said a relative... Read more »

01/14/20 9:42 PM

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

CASPER, Wyo. — The public address or “PA” system at Midwest School’s gymnasium does not work. The school will be getting a new system to correct this issue. The Natrona... Read more »

01/14/20 2:57 PM

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

CASPER, Wyo. — Six companies have been selected to provide various custodial supplies to the Natrona County School District. The total cost of the supplies per package is $1,064.20. Bids... Read more »

01/14/20 2:49 PM

Casper Electric to replace Dean Morgan corridor lights for $33,700

CASPER, Wyo. — Dean Morgan Middle School’s corridor lights will be replaced for $33,700. Casper Electric Inc. was awarded the contract to replace the lights during the Natrona County School... Read more »

01/14/20 2:39 PM

NCHS track and artificial turf to be replaced for $670,297

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School’s track surface and artificial turf will be replaced for $670,297. Denver-based Field Turf USA Inc. was awarded the contract to conduct the replacement... Read more »

01/14/20 2:32 PM

Man faces charges after colliding with Cheyenne apartment buildings

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A Cheyenne man was cited for a DUI and reckless driving after a crash on the northeast side of Cheyenne in the early hours on Sunday morning,... Read more »

01/14/20 1:43 PM

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education has provided a $32,584 grant that will support Natrona County Early Childhood Alliance professional development. The NCSD Board of Trustees formally accepted... Read more »

01/14/20 1:38 PM

Wyo. Dept. of Health announces new leadership for Behavioral Health

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health has announced new leadership for its Behavioral Health Division. WDH Director Michael Ceballos recently named Matt Petry as senior administrator for the... Read more »

01/14/20 1:33 PM

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

CASPER, Wyo. — The Central Wyoming Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute provided a donation to the Natrona County School District toward the end of 2019. That donation was enough... Read more »

01/14/20 1:29 PM

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

CASPER, Wyo. — A donation from the Cheyenne Field Archers to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will provide public hunting and fishing access to about 2,170 acres of land... Read more »

01/14/20 11:26 AM

Mountain lion hunt area closes in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A mountain lion hunt area in Wyoming has closed. Hunt area 10, located in south-central Wyoming, closed on Jan. 11, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish... Read more »

01/14/20 11:15 AM

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

CASPER, Wyo. — A record number of anglers completed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2019 “Cutt-Slam” challenge. The Cutt-Slam challenges people to catch all four cutthroat trout subspecies found... Read more »

01/14/20 10:41 AM

EMT who died on scene of emergency remembered as ‘caring’ by witness

CASPER, Wyo. — An EMT, who died following an unrelated medical emergency while assisting at the scene of a crash, was remembered by a witness for being caring. “Paramedic Mike Wilder... Read more »

01/14/20 5:01 AM

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

CASPER, Wyo. — With concern over student e-cigarette and tobacco use, the Natrona County School District is taking a closer look at the issue. “All of the high schools are... Read more »

01/13/20 7:04 PM

Footage shows dramatic near-miss with Highway Patrol Vehicle (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol has released dramatic video of a near miss on a Wyoming Highway. Identified only as happening recently, the video shows a tense near miss... Read more »

01/13/20 5:10 PM

Police warn of scam; caller claims to be local law enforcement

CASPER, Wyo. — Police in Wyoming are warning of a reported scam attempt, where the caller poses as a member of local law enforcement. The Cheyenne Police Department says they have... Read more »

01/13/20 3:55 PM

Wyoming Business Council announces new CEO

Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Co-Chairwoman Megan Goetz today announced Wyoming native Josh Dorrell as the state economic development agency’s next Chief Executive Officer. The choice comes following a... Read more »

01/13/20 3:18 PM

NCSD Spelling Bee set for Wednesday at the Hilton

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will be hosting a district-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The event will take place in the Magnolia Room at the... Read more »

01/13/20 12:26 PM

Evansville Elementary one of only 73 ‘National ESEA Distinguished Schools’

CASPER, Wyo. — Evansville Elementary has been named one of only 73 “2019 National ESEA Distinguished Schools.” “ESEA” stands for Elementary and Secondary Education Act and ” is the largest... Read more »

01/13/20 10:11 AM

Kelly Walsh band director named NCSD ‘Teacher of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education announced their “2020 Wyoming District Teachers of the Year” on Monday, Jan. 13. A Kelly Walsh High School teacher was named “Teacher... Read more »

01/13/20 9:51 AM

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Wyoming

WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

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

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Jackson Hole Airport commits to offsetting some carbon emissions

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

Wyo Dept. of Corrections shares success story

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

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

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

ServeWyoming hosting day of service and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women

Wyoming ‘voyeurism’ bill aims to ban recording of people’s ‘intimate areas’

Wyoming bill would create new hurdles for wind and solar projects, protect mineral resources

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

Powder River Energy donation will provide up to 80,000 meals to Wyomingites struggling this winter

Leave the clocks alone? Wyoming again considering eliminating seasonal time changes

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

Report: No large drone groups confirmed at night in Colorado

Woman, man died in apparent murder-suicide in Gillette

Sound system down at Midwest School gym, NCSD to replace for $10K

Six companies to provide mops, sponges and other custodial supplies to NCSD

Casper Electric to replace Dean Morgan corridor lights for $33,700

NCHS track and artificial turf to be replaced for $670,297

Man faces charges after colliding with Cheyenne apartment buildings

$32,584 grant gives boost to Natrona County early childhood educators and childcare providers

Wyo. Dept. of Health announces new leadership for Behavioral Health

Trustees formally accept $12K donation eliminating all student meal debt

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

Mountain lion hunt area closes in Wyoming

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

EMT who died on scene of emergency remembered as ‘caring’ by witness

About 43% of surveyed NCSD students say they’ve vaped at least once in their lifetime

Footage shows dramatic near-miss with Highway Patrol Vehicle (VIDEO)

Police warn of scam; caller claims to be local law enforcement

Wyoming Business Council announces new CEO

NCSD Spelling Bee set for Wednesday at the Hilton

Evansville Elementary one of only 73 ‘National ESEA Distinguished Schools’

Kelly Walsh band director named NCSD ‘Teacher of the Year’

Crime

AP

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 abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

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

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Community

Breaking News

WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

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National/World

AP

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

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally