Wyoming

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

CASPER, Wyo. — A record 69 COVID-related deaths were reported by the Wyoming Department of Health this week, and as of Thursday there were a a record 249 hospitalized. The... Read more »

10/22/21 3:33 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

Platte River Trails Trust announces future plans

The purpose of the meeting, the statement says, was to "plan and organize for the One Cent #17 referendum on the ballot in November of 2022."

10/21/21 1:50 PM

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

The Wyoming Department of Corrections "continues to manage a severe COVID-19 outbreak at two facilities," a statement for the department said on Thursday.

10/21/21 1:20 PM

Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for memorial of Wyoming Marine

Wyoming's Governor has order flags to half staff on the same day as a public memorial for a Wyoming Marine that was killed in Afghanistan earlier this year.

10/21/21 12:41 PM

Grand Teton joins Yellowstone in breaking tourism records

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Just nine months into 2021, Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park already has had its busiest year on record.

10/21/21 4:59 AM

Business Council seeks input on Wyo. business needs

The Wyoming Business Council has released a survey seeking information on financial business needs around the state. The goal of the WBC survey is reportedly to understand what types of... Read more »

10/20/21 4:07 PM

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Western's Board of Trustees voted to relax the temporary face covering mandate at the Board meeting on October 19. The relaxation is effective as of October 20, 2021.

10/20/21 3:15 PM

Poison Center offers ‘tricks’ for safe Halloween

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center is a free and confidential service to the public. Wyoming residents with questions may call 1-800-222-1222 to immediately talk with a Registered Nurse or Pharmacist.

10/20/21 12:52 PM

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

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit closing in Green River, will visit other Wyo. cities

The exhibit is set for display at five other communities in Wyoming through June 2022.

10/20/21 9:10 AM

Oil and gas continues to show signs of recovery in Wyoming

Wyoming’s oil and gas industry continues to show signs of recovery from the 2020 pandemic shockwave that drove the price of oil below $0 per barrel, spurred layoffs and stalled production.

10/20/21 7:35 AM

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office to receive thermal imaging technology

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office will receive thermal imaging technology to enhance law enforcement activities, according to Natrona County Commission Chairman Paul Bertoglio. The $34,793 grant agreement... Read more »

10/19/21 9:06 PM

Beleaguered County Parks Board seeking to fill vacancies

CASPER, Wyo. — For the first time in five months, the fledgling Natrona County Parks Board is expected to soon have enough members to reach a quorum. The board’s Chairman... Read more »

10/19/21 7:11 PM

Grand Teton rangers resume use of body video cameras

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Rangers in northwestern Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park have resumed using body-worn video cameras after a three-year hiatus. Grand Teton rangers stopped using the cameras in... Read more »

10/19/21 5:09 PM

Earthquake drill: residents asked to participate in Great Wyoming ShakeOut

CASPER , Wyo — Wyoming residents are being asked to “drop, cover, and hold on” Thursday during the Great Wyoming ShakeOut, part of an international day of earthquake preparedness. The... Read more »

10/19/21 4:21 PM

Cheney v. Trump: Who house race raising, spending at record clip

Hailed as the marquee event of the 2022 midterm elections, the campaign of incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) versus a field of challengers is already on track to be by far the most expensive in state history.

10/19/21 4:18 PM

Natrona vote split on Wyoming Legislature’s vaccine mandate-focused special session

UPDATE: This story has been updated with some further information about the special session from a press release shared by the Wyoming Legislative Service Office on Tuesday. CASPER, Wyo. —... Read more »

10/19/21 1:47 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

Wyoming anglers win prizes after catching and reporting tagged trout to help with research

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Tuesday that two anglers from the Cody area have won prizes after they caught tagged trout and reported this... Read more »

10/19/21 11:57 AM

Despite no final rules for Biden vaccine mandate, Wyoming Legislature sets special session for Oct. 26-28

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will hold a special session from October 26-28 in order to consider legislation to limit the impact from vaccine mandates issued by the administration... Read more »

10/19/21 11:37 AM

South Pass closed for winter conditions Tuesday morning

UPDATE: Wyoming Highway 28 is re-open as of 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, according to WYDOT. (South Pass, WY) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation has closed South Pass (WY-28) as of 7:25... Read more »

10/19/21 9:00 AM

Taco Bots? New automated Taco Bell to bring mobile taco future to Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents who are craving some late-night tacos may feel like they are living in the future as they make their usual trip to Taco Bell. The... Read more »

10/19/21 8:53 AM

Cheney raises $1.4M more than Trump’s pick in Wyoming congressional race in third quarter 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney raised over $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2021 in her bid to defend her seat in the 2022 General... Read more »

10/18/21 4:57 PM

Report: Wyoming gas prices above $3.50/gallon with oil above $80/barrel

CASPER, Wyo. — On average, people in Wyoming are continuing to pay over $3.50 per gallon for regular gasoline with Halloween less than two weeks away. Wyomingites are paying an... Read more »

10/18/21 4:06 PM

Yellowstone sees over 4 million visitors in a year for first time ever

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,463,599 visitors through the end of September, the park announced on October 13. 2021 marks the first time in Yellowstone’s history that over... Read more »

10/18/21 3:33 PM

BLM lifts fire restrictions in High Plains as Wyoming mountains await 12-18 inches of snow

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management announced on Monday that fire restrictions in the High Plains District have been lifted. That includes BLM-administered lands in Campbell, Converse, Crook,... Read more »

10/18/21 3:21 PM

Grand Teton law enforcement rangers resume practice of wearing body-cams

CASPER, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park announced on Friday that it has reinstated the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement rangers in the park. The park previously used... Read more »

10/18/21 2:02 PM

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

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

CASPER, Wyo. — The now-infamous ordeal of the over 3,100 property tax protests in Natrona County in 2020 gave the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee some guidance for potential reforms... Read more »

10/17/21 4:08 PM

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper could see 2-4 inches or more of snow on Tuesday with the next round of winter weather coming into the state Monday evening, said the National... Read more »

10/17/21 8:37 AM

Next shot of winter could bring over 10 inches of snow to the Bighorns, 2-4 inches in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The next round of winter weather will impact the western Wyoming mountains and Natrona County Monday night and throughout Tuesday, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in... Read more »

10/17/21 8:26 AM

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Wyoming

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

Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session

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

FBI: Dental records confirm remains are Brian Laundrie’s

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

Platte River Trails Trust announces future plans

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

Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for memorial of Wyoming Marine

Grand Teton joins Yellowstone in breaking tourism records

Business Council seeks input on Wyo. business needs

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Poison Center offers ‘tricks’ for safe Halloween

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

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit closing in Green River, will visit other Wyo. cities

Oil and gas continues to show signs of recovery in Wyoming

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office to receive thermal imaging technology

Beleaguered County Parks Board seeking to fill vacancies

Grand Teton rangers resume use of body video cameras

Earthquake drill: residents asked to participate in Great Wyoming ShakeOut

Cheney v. Trump: Who house race raising, spending at record clip

Natrona vote split on Wyoming Legislature’s vaccine mandate-focused special session

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

Wyoming anglers win prizes after catching and reporting tagged trout to help with research

Despite no final rules for Biden vaccine mandate, Wyoming Legislature sets special session for Oct. 26-28

South Pass closed for winter conditions Tuesday morning

Taco Bots? New automated Taco Bell to bring mobile taco future to Cheyenne

Cheney raises $1.4M more than Trump’s pick in Wyoming congressional race in third quarter 2021

Report: Wyoming gas prices above $3.50/gallon with oil above $80/barrel

Yellowstone sees over 4 million visitors in a year for first time ever

BLM lifts fire restrictions in High Plains as Wyoming mountains await 12-18 inches of snow

Grand Teton law enforcement rangers resume practice of wearing body-cams

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

Natrona County property tax saga guides legislative subcommittee

Casper could see at least 2-4 inches of snowfall on Tuesday

Next shot of winter could bring over 10 inches of snow to the Bighorns, 2-4 inches in Natrona County

Crime

AP

Colorado daycare owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

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

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Condelario, Gassman, Riley

Obituaries: Nicely, Bryant, Olson, Johnstone

Obituaries: Dalton Jr., Fischer, O’Donnell, Matthews

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Obituary: TONY C. SCHOTT

Community

Community

Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

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

Dirty Axe in downtown Casper to permanently close

Poinsettia sales to benefit David Street Station

Promoted

Community

Local realtor dancing for a great cause as one of Casper’s stars

Last call to attend this year’s Dancing With The Stars of Casper

Brunch and Breast Health at Outpatient Radiology!

Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering ensures the journey to ranch ownership is a dream

Mental Illness Awareness Week: There is help, and hope

Galleries

City

(PHOTOS) ‘Hell Yeah’: Haunted skeletal smackdown wows drivers on Casper street

PHOTOS: Central Casper home gets spooky Halloween makeover

PHOTO GALLERY: First snowstorm of season hits Natrona County on Tuesday

PHOTOS: NCHS celebrates 125 years during pep rally Thursday night

PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds gather at Casper service to honor life of Lt. Daniel Dundas

National/World

AP

Colorado daycare owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Oklahoma slaying leads to arrest of Texans in Wyoming