Author: Cap City Staff

‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office are reminding voters that Primary Election Day is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Polls will open at 7 am and close... Read more »

08/14/20 5:19 PM

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

08/14/20 5:02 PM

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

08/14/20 4:22 PM

Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

08/14/20 4:18 PM

Officials: Missing Casper teen victim of accidental drowning in Wind River Canyon

08/14/20 3:53 PM

Report: Post Office warns 46 states about mail voting delays

08/14/20 3:48 PM

US Senate Candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

CASPER, Wyo — “If we want to change Washington, we cannot send the same tired politicians who are beholden to the special interest,” Robert Short said in an email to... Read more »

08/14/20 2:27 PM

9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines

ACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, saying the law violates the... Read more »

08/14/20 1:42 PM

Yellowstone: ‘major water main break’ forces road closure; prevents north-south access

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park said on Friday, Aug. 14 that “the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction is temporarily CLOSED due to a major water main... Read more »

08/14/20 1:19 PM

WyoMovies enhance COVID-19 safety measures, prepare to screen new first-run titles

CASPER, Wyo. — WyoMovies operates cinemas in Casper, Cheyenne, Laramie and Rock Springs. Some theaters in each of these cities re-opened and began to screen classic film titles on June... Read more »

08/14/20 12:46 PM

US retail sales rise for 3rd month

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some... Read more »

08/14/20 11:26 AM

Wyoming among first states to release Bluetooth COVID tracing app

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced on Friday morning that the state has released an exposure notification app using technology developed by Apple and Google, making Wyoming one of... Read more »

08/14/20 10:02 AM

Wyoming Department of Corrections releases COVID-19 update

Cheyenne, Wyo. – Officials with the Wyoming Department of Corrections, otherwise known as WDOC, have released an update on inmates and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. As of... Read more »

08/14/20 9:49 AM

Police arrest man on Meth and Marijuana Possession charges

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 35-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department and now faces two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Court documents say that Michael... Read more »

08/14/20 9:32 AM

US west faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now

Aug 13, 2020 By SAM METZ Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The white rings that wrap around two massive lakes in the U.S. West are a... Read more »

08/14/20 8:26 AM

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

President Trump has endorsed Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis for her run for the U.S. Senate today, according to an email sent by her campaign on Thursday afternoon. “Cynthia Lummis is a... Read more »

08/13/20 5:56 PM

Trump’s EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is undoing Obama-era rules designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields and pipelines, formalizing the changes Thursday in... Read more »

08/13/20 4:12 PM

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

The death of a Big Horn County man who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths linked to the virus, according to a... Read more »

08/13/20 3:58 PM

Feds accuse Yale of discriminating against some applicants

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said Thursday.... Read more »

08/13/20 3:06 PM

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality listed new recreational use advisories for five reservoirs or bodies of water in the state on Thursday, Aug. 13. The advisories... Read more »

08/13/20 1:44 PM

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the... Read more »

08/13/20 1:13 PM

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Lake Creek Fire on the Thunder Basin National Grassland has burned an estimated 770 acres and is about 40%, according to a 10:15 am Thursday, Aug.... Read more »

08/13/20 12:32 PM

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

CASPER, Wyo. — A Salmonella Newport outbreak associated with red onions has led to 640 illnesses across the country, including 16 in Wyoming, according to the United States Food and... Read more »

08/13/20 12:02 PM

Man arrested on Aggravated Assault charge

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to documents filed with the Laramie County Circuit Court Kenneth Rushing made his initial appearance in court to hear the recommended charge of Aggravated Assault read... Read more »

08/13/20 11:50 AM

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Air resources helped slow a fire burning near the Painter Gas Plant in southeast Wyoming on Wednesday night, according to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance. “Several retardant... Read more »

08/13/20 11:34 AM

WYDOT: lane closures, possible delays on I-80 in Laramie area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation said on Thursday, Aug. 13 that maintenance work along I-80 in the Laramie area is underway. “WYDOT maintenance crews are completing some... Read more »

08/13/20 11:01 AM

Palestinian official slams deal between US, Israel and UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a... Read more »

08/13/20 9:39 AM

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol says two people have died after crashing on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Hulett on Tuesday afternoon. According to a WHP release, the 1999... Read more »

08/13/20 9:05 AM

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but necessarily from schools

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s health officer says COVID cases in the state will continue through the fall, but she doesn’t believe they’ll be related to school openings. “I did say... Read more »

08/13/20 8:52 AM

Biden introduces historic VP pick

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris delivered an aggressive one-two attack on the character and performance of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as they made their election... Read more »

08/12/20 4:34 PM

Wednesday: 16 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — 16 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Wyoming as of 3 pm Wednesday, August 12. That brings the total number of lab confirmed cases... Read more »

08/12/20 4:18 PM

Man arrested after allegedly stealing debit card and then shopping with it

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 28-year old man was arrested by police after it was alleged that he stole a debit card out of a vehicle that he later used to... Read more »

08/12/20 11:27 AM

Seattle police chief resigns over budget cuts

SEATTLE (AP) — Efforts to cut spending on police — a key demand of anti-racism demonstrators across the nation — have claimed an unlikely target: Seattle’s first Black police chief,... Read more »

08/12/20 10:43 AM

19 new lab-confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Tuesday

19 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Wyoming as of 3:39 p.m. Tuesday, August 11. That brings the total number of lab confirmed cases reported in Wyoming... Read more »

08/11/20 4:18 PM

Man faces multiple felony charges following traffic stop

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to documents from the Laramie County Circuit Court, a 43-year old man faces three felony charges after being pulled over by police for speeding on August... Read more »

08/11/20 3:13 PM

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal ‘on hold’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Occidental Petroleum has announced that it is negotiating with a bidder for the millions of acres of land grant properties offered for sale earlier this year in... Read more »

08/11/20 2:08 PM

Parents of Elijah McClain sue Colorado police over his death

DENVER (AP) — The parents of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after officers in suburban Denver stopped him on the street last year and put him in... Read more »

08/11/20 12:53 PM

Man arrested in 2016 Methamphetamine case

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 52-year old man was arrested by law enforcement and now faces a felony drug charge stemming from a 2016 Methamphetamine Conspiracy case. According to obtained court... Read more »

08/11/20 11:27 AM

Cheyenne Police seek grant funding to increase digital storage space for cameras

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During the August 10th, 2020, Cheyenne City Council meeting, a resolution was approved that paves the way the Cheyenne Police Department to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice... Read more »

08/10/20 6:13 PM

Woman arrested on allegations of Child Abuse

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Cheyenne Police Department officials say that they have arrested a 30-year old woman following allegations that she punched and choked a small child over the weekend. Obtained... Read more »

08/10/20 4:21 PM

Cheyenne man faces Attempted Child Abuse and Strangulation charges

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 37-year old Cheyenne man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department on August 6th, 2020 after it was alleged that he strangled an adult and a... Read more »

08/10/20 2:17 PM

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Author: Cap City Staff

‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

Officials: Missing Casper teen victim of accidental drowning in Wind River Canyon

Report: Post Office warns 46 states about mail voting delays

US Senate Candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines

Yellowstone: ‘major water main break’ forces road closure; prevents north-south access

WyoMovies enhance COVID-19 safety measures, prepare to screen new first-run titles

US retail sales rise for 3rd month

Wyoming among first states to release Bluetooth COVID tracing app

Wyoming Department of Corrections releases COVID-19 update

Police arrest man on Meth and Marijuana Possession charges

US west faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

Trump’s EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Feds accuse Yale of discriminating against some applicants

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

Man arrested on Aggravated Assault charge

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

WYDOT: lane closures, possible delays on I-80 in Laramie area

Palestinian official slams deal between US, Israel and UAE

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but necessarily from schools

Biden introduces historic VP pick

Wednesday: 16 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming

Man arrested after allegedly stealing debit card and then shopping with it

Seattle police chief resigns over budget cuts

19 new lab-confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Tuesday

Man faces multiple felony charges following traffic stop

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal ‘on hold’

Parents of Elijah McClain sue Colorado police over his death

Man arrested in 2016 Methamphetamine case

Cheyenne Police seek grant funding to increase digital storage space for cameras

Woman arrested on allegations of Child Abuse

Cheyenne man faces Attempted Child Abuse and Strangulation charges

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Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

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‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

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‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

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