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Bear euthanized after falling down Seven Falls in Colorado Springs Sunday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers had to euthanize a crippled bear after it fell several feet down Seven Falls in Colorado Springs on Sunday. The 250-pound... Read more »

05/10/21 11:37 AM

Gordon orders flags in Wyoming at half staff on ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that United States and Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide on Saturday, May 15 in honor of “Peace Officers Memorial Day.”... Read more »

05/10/21 11:27 AM

Gov. Gordon proclaims Wyoming ‘Economic Development’ week

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has declared May 9-15 as “Economic Development Week” in the Cowboy State, the Wyoming Business Council said Monday. “Economic development is the core of... Read more »

05/10/21 11:22 AM

May Winter Storm expected to impact travel across I-80, I-25

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Southeast Wyoming is seeing some snowfall on Monday morning and the National Weather Service in Cheyenne says drivers should expect “wintry travel hazards” on portions of both... Read more »

05/10/21 11:06 AM

Police seek motive in shooting at Colorado birthday party

By JAMES ANDERSON and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado authorities on Monday were investigating why a gunman opened fire at a weekend birthday party, killing his girlfriend... Read more »

05/10/21 11:00 AM

After pipeline cyberextortion attempt, gasoline ticks higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline futures are ticking higher Monday following a cyberextortion attempt on a vital U.S. pipeline that carries fuel from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. The... Read more »

05/10/21 9:17 AM

Reversing Trump, US restores transgender health protections

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, reversing a Trump-era... Read more »

05/10/21 8:47 AM

House GOP leader says he backs ousting Cheney from No. 3 job

By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy publicly endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik for the post of No. 3 leader, cementing party support of the Donald Trump loyalist over... Read more »

05/10/21 8:15 AM

Barrasso’s Senate report says Biden ‘doubling down on Obama-era green spending flops’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. —Wyoming’s senior U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate’s Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released a report last week drawing unfavorable parallels between President’s Joe Biden’s “Build... Read more »

05/10/21 7:24 AM

Up to a foot of snow possible as NWS issues May Winter Storm Warning

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the National Weather Service in Cheyenne announced this morning that Winter Storm Warnings have been expanded into Central Laramie County including Cheyenne through Tuesday morning... Read more »

05/10/21 7:19 AM

NASA’s new chief big on climate, hedges on 2024 moon landing

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new administrator is big on tackling climate and diversifying the agency’s workforce, but hedging on whether the U.S.... Read more »

05/07/21 3:01 PM

Gordon bans requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to access Wyoming spaces, services

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Friday that Gordon has issued a directive preventing state agencies, boards and commissions from requiring people to show “vaccine passports”... Read more »

05/07/21 2:28 PM

Upcoming bridge rehab work on I-25 near Missile Drive expected to resume Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and S&S Builders will resume bridge work on I-25 near Missile Drive starting Monday, weather permitting. According to a... Read more »

05/07/21 2:22 PM

‘Extensive resource damage’ forces camping restrictions at Wyoming’s popular Grayrocks Reservoir

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Thursday that “extensive resource damage and overcrowding issues have resulted in changes to camping rules at the popular Grayrocks... Read more »

05/07/21 2:18 PM

Weak jobs report could spur, slow Biden’s huge money package

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s promised economic comeback hit a speed bump Friday with the April jobs report, which found modest job gains of... Read more »

05/07/21 2:15 PM

Laramie County requests $500k grant for fabrication lab and collaboration space on LCCC campus

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The WBC Board of Directors will consider a $500,000 grant request from Laramie County for a maker-to-market fabrication lab and collaboration space on the Laramie County Community... Read more »

05/07/21 1:26 PM

California reports first ever yearly population decline

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s population fell by more than 182,000 people in 2020, marking the first year-over-year loss ever recorded for the nation’s most... Read more »

05/07/21 12:27 PM

Recent Arrests (5-6-21 – 5-7-21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

05/07/21 11:28 AM

City announces lineup for 2021 Fridays on The Plaza

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today the City of Cheyenne announced the upcoming lineup for the 2021 Friday Nights on the Plaza concert series for this summer. The list is as follows:... Read more »

05/07/21 11:18 AM

Liz Cheney, Donald Trump feud gets mixed reviews in Wyoming

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — As Republicans in Washington turn up the heat on Rep. Liz Cheney, the defiant third-term congresswoman faces mixed reviews at home.... Read more »

05/07/21 11:03 AM

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Liz Cheney

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A Cheyenne attorney has announced he is launching a campaign for the Republican candidate for Wyoming’s Congressional seat. Darin Smith made the announcement in a press release... Read more »

05/07/21 9:41 AM

Nebraska authorities seize $570,000 in suspected drug money after minivan hits bus carrying soccer team

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Authorities in Seward County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska say they have seized over half a million dollars in suspected drug money after a former law enforcement officer... Read more »

05/07/21 9:26 AM

Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

William “Riley” Null, 43, of Cheyenne, passed away April 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on January 4, 1978 in Cheyenne, to... Read more »

05/07/21 9:08 AM

In booting Cheney, McCarthy leads GOP back to Trump

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy is leading his party to an inflection point, preparing to dump Rep. Liz Cheney from the No. 3 House leadership... Read more »

05/07/21 8:03 AM

Snow, hail and damaging winds may impact I-25, I-80 in Wyoming this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — People traveling along I-80 and I-25 in Wyoming over Mother’s Day weekend may encounter some rain, snow, hail, thunderstorms and damaging winds at times, according to the... Read more »

05/06/21 5:10 PM

Wyoming politicians avoid Liz Cheney peril ahead of vote

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — With Republicans in Washington turning up the heat on Rep. Liz Cheney, the defiant third-term congresswoman faces mixed reviews at home.... Read more »

05/06/21 3:28 PM

Repairs to Close Cahill Park Playground May 8-9

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– According to city of Cheyenne officials, the Cahill Park Playground (Dell Range & Friendship Circle) will be closed Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th for safety surfacing repairs. The... Read more »

05/06/21 3:24 PM

Study: Residents left big metros during pandemic for family

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Cece Linder was living in a 770-square-foot apartment outside Washington, D.C., last spring when the area went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. In... Read more »

05/06/21 3:12 PM

Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 62 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, May 6 update. There have been 49,396 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

05/06/21 3:06 PM

Natrona County Coroner’s Office identifies man killed in Thursdays officer-involved shooting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified a man killed in a Casper Police Department Shooting that occurred early Thursday, May 6. “The deceased has been identified... Read more »

05/06/21 2:11 PM

Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured

RIGBY, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an eastern Idaho middle school Thursday injured two students and a custodian, and a male student has been taken into custody, authorities said.... Read more »

05/06/21 11:52 AM

Registration open for Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Calling all armchair quartebacks! Registration is now open for the City of Cheyenne Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League. The league will be 7-on-7 co-recreational for individuals 16... Read more »

05/06/21 11:19 AM

Recent Arrests (5-5-21 – 5-6-21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

05/06/21 10:57 AM

Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days,... Read more »

05/06/21 10:39 AM

US unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14... Read more »

05/06/21 9:12 AM

Author: Cap City Staff

Sage grouse hunters hot about 7600 birds in 2019

Wyoming offering $500K in career and technical education grants to school districts

Amid outcry, NBC says it will not air Golden Globes in 2022

Suspect accused of headbutting, punching, strangling victim

Wyo communities to sound tornado warning sirens as part of drills on Wednesday

States push jobless from virus recession to return to work

Bear euthanized after falling down Seven Falls in Colorado Springs Sunday

Gordon orders flags in Wyoming at half staff on ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’

Gov. Gordon proclaims Wyoming ‘Economic Development’ week

May Winter Storm expected to impact travel across I-80, I-25

Police seek motive in shooting at Colorado birthday party

After pipeline cyberextortion attempt, gasoline ticks higher

Reversing Trump, US restores transgender health protections

House GOP leader says he backs ousting Cheney from No. 3 job

Barrasso’s Senate report says Biden ‘doubling down on Obama-era green spending flops’

Up to a foot of snow possible as NWS issues May Winter Storm Warning

NASA’s new chief big on climate, hedges on 2024 moon landing

Gordon bans requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to access Wyoming spaces, services

Upcoming bridge rehab work on I-25 near Missile Drive expected to resume Monday

‘Extensive resource damage’ forces camping restrictions at Wyoming’s popular Grayrocks Reservoir

Weak jobs report could spur, slow Biden’s huge money package

Laramie County requests $500k grant for fabrication lab and collaboration space on LCCC campus

California reports first ever yearly population decline

Recent Arrests (5-6-21 – 5-7-21)

City announces lineup for 2021 Fridays on The Plaza

Liz Cheney, Donald Trump feud gets mixed reviews in Wyoming

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Liz Cheney

Nebraska authorities seize $570,000 in suspected drug money after minivan hits bus carrying soccer team

Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

In booting Cheney, McCarthy leads GOP back to Trump

Snow, hail and damaging winds may impact I-25, I-80 in Wyoming this weekend

Wyoming politicians avoid Liz Cheney peril ahead of vote

Repairs to Close Cahill Park Playground May 8-9

Study: Residents left big metros during pandemic for family

Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County

Natrona County Coroner’s Office identifies man killed in Thursdays officer-involved shooting

Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured

Registration open for Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League

Recent Arrests (5-5-21 – 5-6-21)

Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely

US unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000

Crime

Crime

Suspect accused of headbutting, punching, strangling victim

Police seek motive in shooting at Colorado birthday party

Recent Arrests 5-7-21 – 5-10-21)

Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting

Cheyenne PD seeks subjects in felony larceny incident at Target

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59

Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

Obituary: Elijah Conner Norris

Community

Community

Wyoming offering $500K in career and technical education grants to school districts

Wyo communities to sound tornado warning sirens as part of drills on Wednesday

Gordon orders flags in Wyoming at half staff on ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’

Host families needed through the ‘Adopt an Airman Program’

May Winter Storm expected to impact travel across I-80, I-25

Wyoming

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Sage grouse hunters hot about 7600 birds in 2019

Wyoming offering $500K in career and technical education grants to school districts

Wyo communities to sound tornado warning sirens as part of drills on Wednesday

Northern Arapaho Elder to get posthumous honorary doctoral degree from UW

Cause of fatal Casper motorcycle crash under investigation

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together

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(PHOTOS) Cheyenne Fire & Rescue share stories of heroism, service amid raging winter storm