Cap City Staff, Author at Cap City News

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘America the Beautiful’ theme decks White House for Christmas

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First responders and frontline workers being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic are highlighted in White House Christmas decorations that also give... Read more »

12/01/20 9:34 AM

Recent Arrests (11-30-20 – 12-1-20)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – 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... Read more »

12/01/20 9:28 AM

UW basketball team gives up second-half lead in defeat to Texas Southern

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Galen Alexander scored the last-second game-winner, Michael Weathers scored 21 points and Texas Southern rallied past Wyoming 76-74 on Monday night. John Walker III added 16... Read more »

12/01/20 8:54 AM

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the virus. Gov. Mark Gordon continued to work in isolation Monday, spokesman... Read more »

11/30/20 5:23 PM

Wyoming sees record 17,777 new confirmed COVID cases in November, adding 801 on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 801 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Monday, Nov. 30 update. There have now been 29,053 confirmed coronavirus cases in... Read more »

11/30/20 3:14 PM

PHOTOS: Dozens of ducks found illegally wasted in Utah in two recent cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have reported two cases of waterfowl being illegally left to waste during November. The first case was initially reported on... Read more »

11/30/20 12:46 PM

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra virtual holiday concerts free to all healthcare workers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will be live streaming a virtual concert at 7:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 5. Another performance will be streamed at 2 pm Sunday.... Read more »

11/30/20 12:22 PM

Recent Arretss (11-25-20 – 11-30-20)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – 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... Read more »

11/30/20 12:11 PM

PHOTOS: Free boats, campers and more available in Sweetwater County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said on Monday that they “have a variety of court-forfeited vehicles that must leave our storage yard as soon as possible.”... Read more »

11/30/20 11:35 AM

COVID hospitalizations start climbing again, matching record in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Wyoming started climbing again on Sunday after dipping slightly for a few days. There were 235 COVID-19 patients in Wyoming... Read more »

11/30/20 10:56 AM

Snow starting in Wyoming Monday night; heaviest expected in the west

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that areas of western Wyoming are forecast to see 2-4 inches of snow accumulation between Monday night and Tuesday morning.... Read more »

11/30/20 10:19 AM

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — There is an “extreme blow over risk” advisory in effect on I-25 in southeast Wyoming as of 9:45 am Monday, Nov. 30. I-25 between Cheyenne and Wheatland... Read more »

11/30/20 9:49 AM

‘America the Beautiful’ is White House theme for Christmas

Nov 30, 2020 By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — “America the Beautiful” is this year’s Christmas theme at the White House. Melania Trump says it pays tribute to... Read more »

11/30/20 9:07 AM

Wildlife biologists to capture, radio collar mountain goats

By HELENA DORE Bozeman Daily Chronicle BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Biologists are planning to wrangle mountain goats atop the Bridger Range this December to gather data on the population’s movement... Read more »

11/30/20 8:48 AM

Obituaries: Rogers, Toulouse, Leventis, Frisbee, Finn, Llarinas

Frederick D. Rogers, 59, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away November 20, 2020 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Frederick was born July 14, 1961 in Denver, Colorado. A private service... Read more »

11/30/20 8:27 AM

(PHOTOS) House fire Saturday morning in Green River claims one woman’s life

CASPER, Wyo — One woman has passed away following a house fire in Green River Saturday morning, Nov 28, according to a release from the Green River Fire Department. The home at... Read more »

11/28/20 11:03 AM

Wyoming sees 702 new confirmed cases, 226 COVID hospitalizations day before Thanksgiving

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 702 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Nov. 25 update. Wyoming has seen a total of 26,677 confirmed... Read more »

11/25/20 3:16 PM

13 more COVID-related deaths among Wyoming residents reported Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths among the state’s residents on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The state has now seen 215 COVID-related deaths... Read more »

11/25/20 3:07 PM

Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration... Read more »

11/25/20 3:03 PM

Joe Biden appeals for unity in Thanksgiving-eve address

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a time of plague and raw division, President-elect Joe Biden appealed for unity Wednesday in a Thanksgiving-eve address to the... Read more »

11/25/20 1:57 PM

3-5 inches of snow expected in western Wyoming mountains

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that western Wyoming mountains are expected to see 3-5 inches of snow accumulation between Wednesday and Wednesday night. Southwestern areas... Read more »

11/25/20 11:54 AM

Governor doubles CARES Act funds going to Wyoming ‘Energy Rebound Program’ to $30 million

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has doubled the amount of CARES Act funding going toward the state’s “Energy Rebound Program” to $30 million, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC)... Read more »

11/25/20 11:44 AM

Denver Mayor advises public to avoid travel for Thanksgiving, then flies to Houston for holiday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a report from Fox31, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock traveled by air to see family for Thanksgiving, following a bevy of public statements he has made... Read more »

11/25/20 11:32 AM

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

By DEBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the... Read more »

11/25/20 10:54 AM

PHOTOS: Mysterious metal monolith found in Utah desert during big horn sheep count

CASPER, Wyo. — The Utah Department of Public Safety said on Monday that an unusual object was located in the desert in the southeast part of the state on Nov.... Read more »

11/25/20 10:49 AM

I-80 records wind gusts near 70 mph in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — There is an “extreme blow over risk” advisory in effect on I-80 between Laramie and Elk Mountain on Wednesday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that... Read more »

11/25/20 10:24 AM

Laramie County Library in Cheyenne Closed due to gas leak

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie County Library Systems announced on Twitter this morning that the Cheyenne Library has been closed due to a gas leak. The Library didn’t... Read more »

11/25/20 9:31 AM

Giuliani takes his election fight to Gettysburg

President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is headed to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to continue his fight to overturn the results of the election and secure Trump a second term. Pennsylvania... Read more »

11/25/20 9:23 AM

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra cancels Dec 12 ‘Holiday Magic’ performance

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Out of an “abundance of caution”, the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra board and staff have announced that they have made the difficult decision to cancel our December 12th... Read more »

11/25/20 8:31 AM

Health officer terminated days after signing Washakie County mask mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — Dr. Ed Zimmerman signed Washakie County’s public health order requiring adults to wear face coverings in public spaces on Nov. 18. Days later, he was terminated as... Read more »

11/24/20 5:00 PM

Woman arrested following allegation she attempted to hit person with hammer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 27-year old woman was arrested by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office on the recommended charge of Aggravated Assault – Threaten With a Weapon, according to obtained... Read more »

11/24/20 4:09 PM

Tuesday: 415 new confirmed COVID cases, 408 more recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 415 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, Nov. 24 update. Wyoming has seen a total of 25,975 confirmed... Read more »

11/24/20 3:11 PM

PHOTOS: Wyomingites encouraged to find ways to share land with beavers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering suggestions to landowners dealing with beavers on their property. While beavers can create some nuisances, Game and Fish encourages... Read more »

11/24/20 1:30 PM

Snow and wind to impact travel in Wyoming heading into Thanksgiving

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that weather could impact travel in Wyoming beginning on Wednesday through Thanksgiving morning. “The reasons Wyoming starts with a ‘W’…Winter... Read more »

11/24/20 12:32 PM

Wyoming’s ‘National Museum of Military Vehicles’ could be named ‘Best New Attraction 2020’

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Museum of Military Vehicles opened near Dubois this summer. The museum is among nominees to become USA Today’s “Best New Attraction 2020.” People are able to vote... Read more »

11/24/20 12:21 PM

Author: Cap City Staff

PHOTOS: Blowing snow impacting travel on I-80, other highways in Wyoming

Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

Ranchers donate beef to help feed Boys & Girls Clubs youth across Wyoming

Law enforcement seeking help identifying purse theft suspect

Multiple Laramie County organizations helping feed and teach children about food

EU eyes Dec 29 approval for 1st virus vaccine, later than US

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘America the Beautiful’ theme decks White House for Christmas

Recent Arrests (11-30-20 – 12-1-20)

UW basketball team gives up second-half lead in defeat to Texas Southern

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

Wyoming sees record 17,777 new confirmed COVID cases in November, adding 801 on Monday

PHOTOS: Dozens of ducks found illegally wasted in Utah in two recent cases

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra virtual holiday concerts free to all healthcare workers

Recent Arretss (11-25-20 – 11-30-20)

PHOTOS: Free boats, campers and more available in Sweetwater County

COVID hospitalizations start climbing again, matching record in Wyoming

Snow starting in Wyoming Monday night; heaviest expected in the west

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

‘America the Beautiful’ is White House theme for Christmas

Wildlife biologists to capture, radio collar mountain goats

Obituaries: Rogers, Toulouse, Leventis, Frisbee, Finn, Llarinas

(PHOTOS) House fire Saturday morning in Green River claims one woman’s life

Wyoming sees 702 new confirmed cases, 226 COVID hospitalizations day before Thanksgiving

13 more COVID-related deaths among Wyoming residents reported Wednesday

Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe

Joe Biden appeals for unity in Thanksgiving-eve address

3-5 inches of snow expected in western Wyoming mountains

Governor doubles CARES Act funds going to Wyoming ‘Energy Rebound Program’ to $30 million

Denver Mayor advises public to avoid travel for Thanksgiving, then flies to Houston for holiday

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

PHOTOS: Mysterious metal monolith found in Utah desert during big horn sheep count

I-80 records wind gusts near 70 mph in SE Wyoming

Laramie County Library in Cheyenne Closed due to gas leak

Giuliani takes his election fight to Gettysburg

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra cancels Dec 12 ‘Holiday Magic’ performance

Health officer terminated days after signing Washakie County mask mandate

Woman arrested following allegation she attempted to hit person with hammer

Tuesday: 415 new confirmed COVID cases, 408 more recoveries

PHOTOS: Wyomingites encouraged to find ways to share land with beavers

Snow and wind to impact travel in Wyoming heading into Thanksgiving

Wyoming’s ‘National Museum of Military Vehicles’ could be named ‘Best New Attraction 2020’

Crime

Crime

Law enforcement seeking help identifying purse theft suspect

Police say delivery service employee made unauthorized charges on customer’s cards

Recent Arrests (11-30-20 – 12-1-20)

PHOTOS: Dozens of ducks found illegally wasted in Utah in two recent cases

Recent Arretss (11-25-20 – 11-30-20)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Vanderbloom, Richardson, Landon, Boice, Kruckenberg

Obituaries: Rogers, Toulouse, Leventis, Frisbee, Finn, Llarinas

Obituaries: Lutz, Kelly

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Obituaries: McGraw, Freimuth, Williamson

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PHOTOS: Blowing snow impacting travel on I-80, other highways in Wyoming

Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

Ranchers donate beef to help feed Boys & Girls Clubs youth across Wyoming

Multiple Laramie County organizations helping feed and teach children about food

Police say delivery service employee made unauthorized charges on customer’s cards

Wyoming

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Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

Ranchers donate beef to help feed Boys & Girls Clubs youth across Wyoming

Multiple Laramie County organizations helping feed and teach children about food

Police say delivery service employee made unauthorized charges on customer’s cards

US: Mountain pine tree that feeds grizzlies is threatened

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Economy

Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

IMPACT 307 launches new website to aid entrepreneurs and start-ups

62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

Galleries

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‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph