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WDH: COVID-19 vaccines recommended for infants six months and older
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said Monday that COVID-19 vaccinations are now recommended for children six months
Wyoming House Freedom Caucus urges Barrasso, Lummis to oppose gun control bills
CASPER, Wyo. — Members of the Wyoming House Freedom Caucus are urging Wyoming's U.S. senators to oppose any attempt to
Wyoming Game and Fish to talk plans to treat pond after illegal introduction of goldfish
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a meeting in Rock Springs this week to discuss
Wyoming may see thunderstorms, hail Monday; 60 mph wind gusts on I-25, I-80 until Tuesday morning
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Strong winds are expected in areas of Wyoming on Monday and into Tuesday morning, according to the
WHP: Three die after semis ‘engulfed in flames’ in crash near Cheyenne; I-80 eastbound closed Friday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Three people died in a crash early Friday morning on Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne, the Wyoming
Defending world champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps performing at War Memorial on Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The defending world champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps will be performing Saturday at the University
Inaugural auction to raise money for Wyoming State Fair to be held online June 27
CASPER, Wyo. — An inaugural auction to help raise money for an endowment fund supporting the Wyoming State Fair will
No injuries reported as Yellowstone deals with aftermath of historic flooding; park closed until at least Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — There have been no flood-related injuries reported after historic flooding forced the closure of all entrances to
Supply chain issues, staff shortages delay construction on Grand Teton National Park road
CASPER, Wyo. — Supply chain issues and staffing shortages impacting the construction industry have led to the delay of construction
(PHOTOS) Opossum hiding under Wyoming home rescued by Sweetwater County animal control officer
CASPER, Wyo. — A Virginia opossum hiding under a residence west of Rock Springs was rescued by a Sweetwater County
Wyoming State Bar seeking nominations for Pro Bono Awards
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Bar is seeking nominations for its annual Pro Bono Awards. The awards are given
Record Yellowstone River flooding forces Billings to shut down water plant Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — A "500-year flooding event" has forced the City of Billings, Montana, to shut down its water plant,
I-80 facing closures with Wyoming to see more strong winds into Wednesday afternoon
CASPER, Wyo. — Strong winds are expected to continue in areas of Wyoming, and some highways are under wind closures.
Wyoming Amber Alert canceled after three children found safe
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Amber Alert reported Tuesday that three children have been found safe. The Amber Alert has been
Flooding risk continues in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
CASPER, Wyo. — The risk of flooding continues in areas of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho on Tuesday after historic flooding
Former Wyoming family escapes Montana flooding in river rescue
CASPER, Wyo. — What started out as a weekend camping trip turned into a wild ride after a former Wyoming
Casper Mountain to host US Biathlon National Championships in spring 2023
CASPER, Wyo. — The 2023 United States Biathlon National Championships will take place on Casper Mountain, the US Biathlon Association
One person found dead in Evanston house fire
CASPER, Wyo. — Firefighters found one person deceased inside of an Evanston residence while the department responded to a fire
Search for missing Indiana man suspended due to high water in western Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — Search efforts to find an Indiana man whose vehicle has been parked near the Sunlight Creek Bridge
(MAP) Wyoming’s EV infrastructure plan aims to support tourism with ~$24M available; public comment opens
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has been allocated $24 million over five years to help add electric vehicle charging infrastructure along
Avian flu still a concern in Wyoming; ‘high number of dead birds’ found near Soda Lake
CASPER, Wyo. — Reports of wild birds dying from highly pathogenic avian influenza have been declining in some areas of
18-year-old dies in Wyoming crash near Wheatland
CASPER, Wyo. — An 18-year-old died in a rollover crash on Thursday, June 9 on Palmer Canyon Road near Wheatland,
(PHOTOS) Yellowstone roads close amid heavy flooding, rockslides; visitors being evacuated
UPDATE: All Yellowstone National Park entrances have closed to inbound traffic due to substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides. Initially only
Grand Teton requiring masks indoors due to high COVID-19 levels in Teton County
CASPER, Wyo. — People are required to wear masks indoors in Grand Teton National Park due to a high level
‘Strawberry Moon,’ marking last full moon of spring, to rise over Wyoming skies Monday
CASPER, Wyo. — The last full moon of spring will rise over Wyoming skies Monday evening. The so-called "Strawberry Moon"
(VIDEO) Black bear dips into guzzler on Wyoming’s Rattlesnake Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — A black bear was recently captured on a game camera dipping into a wildlife water guzzler on
Yellowstone: Beartooth Highway reopens Thursday after plows clear deep snow
CASPER, Wyo. — The Beartooth Highway east of Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance reopened after a seasonal closure on Thursday,
Governor declares Wyoming Craft Beer Week; breweries collaborate on ‘WY So Sour’ beer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has declared June 11-18 as Wyoming Craft Beer Week. The state has the fourth-most
Woman fined, banned from Grand Teton for five years for false report in missing person search
CASPER, Wyo. — A woman has been banned from Grand Teton National Park for five years and has been ordered
Patient extracted, life-flighted after crash in western Wyoming; injuries ‘serious but stable’
CASPER, Wyo. — One person was transported via medical helicopter to a hospital in Salt Lake City after a crash
WDE: Wyoming superintendent to ‘vigorously’ — and cautiously — fight USDA’s new discrimination policy
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming's superintendent will "vigorously" seek means to oppose what he perceives as federal overreach in the U.S.
Field Services Administrator Dawn Sides retiring after 35 years with WDOC
CASPER, Wyo. — A field services administrator with the Wyoming Department of Corrections will be retiring on July 5 after
Wyoming superintendent calls for school security talks after Texas school shooting
CASPER, Wyo. — School officials from around Wyoming will participate in roundtable discussions about school security at meetings this summer
Grand Teton announces area closure due to helicopter transport of bridge construction materials
CASPER, Wyo. — Trails around Phelps Lake will temporarily close between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 14 and 15
Wyoming wild bison hunting license raffle deadline approaching
CASPER, Wyo. — The deadline is approaching for Wyoming residents to get raffle tickets to win a wild bison hunting
Hail possible in Wyoming storms; Northern Colorado has slight tornado risk, could see two-inch hail, 70 mph winds
CASPER, Wyo. — Areas of both Wyoming and Colorado could see some thunderstorms on Tuesday with the more severe storms
Wyoming’s SLIB declines Town of Lyman’s $6M grant and loan requests for new assisted living center
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board considered Business Ready Community grant and loan requests from three towns during
$10M in ARPA-funded grants available to Wyoming Health and Human Service providers
CASPER, Wyo. — Health and human service providers in Wyoming are able to apply for several grants being administered by
(PHOTOS) Eight horses find new homes through Wyoming Wild Horse and Burro Adoption
CASPER, Wyo. — Eight horses found new homes through a wild horse and burro adoption event held by the Bureau
Wyoming Department of Education may launch review of safety policies after Uvalde, Texas school shooting
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education is considering a review of school safety policies and procedures after the May
Cheyenne brewery among Wyoming winners at 2022 World Beer Cup
CASPER, Wyo. — Several Wyoming breweries won medals at the 2022 World Beer Cup, a competition that saw 10,542 different
BLM’s massive land buy near Casper adds river access, but some concerned for fishery, schools
CASPER, Wyo. — The public is immediately able to begin accessing 35,670 acres southwest of Casper the Bureau of Land
BLM acquires 35,670 acres near Casper in agency’s largest ever Wyoming land purchase
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management has finalized two land acquisitions in Wyoming and Colorado that will provide
Wyoming Game and Fish urges owners to never release pets into the wild
CASPER, Wyo. — People should never release pets into the wild, Wyoming Game and Fish said in a news release
Wyoming governor joins call opposing proposed SEC climate change risk, emissions disclosure rule
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has joined a coalition of 16 governors urging President Joe Biden and U.S.
Eight communities hosting kids events Saturday for Wyoming’s Free Fishing Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 4, giving anglers the chance to fish without
Wyoming Women’s Center warden to retire Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The warden at the Wyoming Women's Center plans to retire, the Wyoming Department of Corrections said Tuesday.