Author: Greg Hirst

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Blackburn III, currently wanted for felony escape from official detention. Casper Reentry Center management... Read more »

05/16/22 10:45 AM

NWS: 13% cloud cover forecast in Cheyenne for Sunday night lunar eclipse

05/15/22 8:40 PM

NWS: Southeast Wyo to see highs in the 80s, thunderstorm risk, and possible snow by next weekend

05/15/22 8:54 AM

Cheyenne police seek info on suspect vehicle

05/14/22 12:39 PM

High wind warning issued for southeast Wyoming Saturday; 60 mph gusts expected

05/14/22 12:28 PM

Governor’s K-12 education advisory group hosting public input sessions this summer

05/13/22 5:12 PM

Portions of I-25, I-80 closed to light, high-profile vehicles amid high winds Friday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit the Closures and Advisories page on the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo. — High winds Friday afternoon have prompted the... Read more »

05/13/22 3:10 PM

I-25 closed to light, high-profile vehicles from Douglas to Wheatland Saturday afternoon

CASPER, Wyo. — High winds have prompted the closure of Interstate 25 from Wheatland to Douglas to light, high-profile vehicles Saturday afternoon. The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced the closure... Read more »

05/07/22 5:13 PM

After warm and breezy Saturday, snow showers possible overnight into Mother’s Day in SE Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Southeast Wyoming should see a warm and breezy Saturday followed by overnight rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne. Cheyenne could... Read more »

05/07/22 9:23 AM

Wyoming joining 13 states to address critical health care worker shortages

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming will be one of 14 states joining a collaborative project to address a shortage of health care workers, according to a release from Governor Mark Gordon’s office... Read more »

05/03/22 7:25 PM

Train derailment in Sweetwater County leaves road impassable; no injuries reported at this time

CASPER, Wyo. — A train with empty cargo cars derailed north of Reliance on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. “No injuries are reported at this time,”... Read more »

05/01/22 3:53 PM

Public invited to review City of Cheyenne’s proposed budget, view work sessions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne has released a schedule for upcoming work sessions regarding the 2023 fiscal year budget, with access to relevant links and documents provided below. The... Read more »

04/30/22 5:59 PM

I-25 closed to light, high-profile vehicles from Cheyenne to Douglas Friday evening

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit the Closures and Advisories page on the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo. — High gusting winds have prompted the closure... Read more »

04/29/22 8:05 PM

Two Laramie women accused of felony theft by shoplifting

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Laramie women remain in jail today on charges of felony theft, according to the Laramie Police Department. Police were dispatched Monday, April 25, to a report... Read more »

04/26/22 1:27 PM

Road work beginning this week in Rawlins; I-80 repairs scheduled for June

CASPER, Wyo. — Weather permitting, concrete slab repair work on Interstate 80, US 30 BUS., and WY 78 in Rawlins will begin Wednesday, according the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). The... Read more »

04/25/22 6:03 PM

I-90 reopens as some closures lift in northeast Wyoming Sunday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit the Closures and Advisories page on the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo. — All closures on Interstate 90 have lifted... Read more »

04/24/22 3:41 PM

Closures, blizzard conditions persist on I-90; high winds on I-25 advised through midnight

CASPER, Wyo. — Some closures due to winter conditions have lifted on Wyoming roadways, but travel impacts will persist through Saturday. Interstate 90 remains closed from the Montana state line to... Read more »

04/23/22 6:20 PM

Dozens of animals rescued from ‘unsafe situation’ await new homes at Cheyenne Animal Shelter

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Multiple agencies and community members worked last week to remove dozens of animals, including dogs, cats and birds, from an “unsafe situation,” according to a city release Saturday.... Read more »

04/23/22 5:49 PM

UPDATE: I-80 reopens to most traffic; high winds, winter weather impacting all interstate travel

UPDATE: Closures due to winter conditions on I-80 have lifted as of 1:48 p.m., WYDOT said. Closures to light, high-profile vehicles due to high winds remain in effect between Elk... Read more »

04/23/22 12:58 PM

Parts of I-25, I-90 closed as conditions deteriorate; heavy snowfall expected through Saturday evening

CASPER, Wyo. — Significant snowfall will continue across much of central Wyoming on Saturday, and conditions “continue to deteriorate” across the Interstate 25 and I-90 corridors, the National Weather Service (NWS)... Read more »

04/23/22 9:13 AM

Highway Patrol: 51 commercial vehicles placed out of service in I-90 operation

CASPER, Wyo. — A multi-state road check campaign along Interstate 90 from Montana to Minnesota placed 51 commercial motor vehicles “out of service,” according to a Wyoming Highway Patrol release... Read more »

04/22/22 5:38 PM

Wyoming’s first abortion clinic set to open this summer in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s first surgical abortion clinic will be opening this summer on Second Street in Casper, according to Circle of Hope Director Julie Burkhart. The nonprofit says its... Read more »

04/18/22 10:47 AM

I-25 closed to light, high profile vehicles from Colorado to Wheatland Sunday amid 65+ mph gusts

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Interstate 25 is closed to light, high-profile vehicles from the Colorado state line to Wheatland Sunday morning, the Wyoming Department of Transportation said. A vehicle rollover south... Read more »

04/17/22 11:12 AM

High winds to impact I-25, I-80 corridors in southeast Wyoming beginning Saturday night

The I-25 corridor through Laramie and Platte Counties could experience gusts up to 60 mph late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne said. The... Read more »

04/16/22 12:40 PM

US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training

April 16, 2022 By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press FORT IRWIN, Calif. (AP) — In the dusty California desert, U.S. Army trainers are already using lessons learned from Russia’s war... Read more »

04/16/22 9:23 AM

PHOTOS: Scene of Humvee that burned Monday carrying live ordinance is deemed ‘clear and safe’

CASPER, Wyo. — The scene on a Nebraska highway near Kimball where a U.S. Air Force Humvee carrying live ordinance caught fire Monday has been deemed “clear and safe,” said... Read more »

04/15/22 1:31 PM

UN: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion, and the United... Read more »

04/11/22 6:06 PM

Aquatic invasive species check stations opening April 15 in Wyoming; all boaters must stop

CASPER, Wyo. — Aquatic invasive species inspection stations for watercraft are resuming seasonal operations across most of the state beginning April 15, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday.... Read more »

04/11/22 5:29 PM

Game and Fish: More cases of avian influenza detected in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed five more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state, and is asking for the public’s help... Read more »

04/11/22 3:45 PM

Winter weather and high winds bringing travel impacts in eastern Wyoming overnight

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — High winds and winter weather will impact eastern Wyoming roadways overnight and into Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne. 2–4 inches of... Read more »

04/09/22 6:50 PM

2–5 inches of snowfall possible in the Laramie Range overnight; more snowfall next week in SE Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The full range of spring weather concerns will be in effect in southeast Wyoming this weekend, with fire weather conditions Saturday giving way to thunderstorm chances and... Read more »

04/09/22 9:57 AM

100 mph gusts expected in SE Wyoming, 5-10 inches of snow for western mountains, beginning Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — Winter weather advisories have been issued for the western mountains in addition to high wind advisories for most of Wyoming beginning Monday. Casper even has a 50% chance... Read more »

04/03/22 8:16 PM

AMBER Alert issued Sunday; white Dodge may be headed from Buffalo to Texas

CASPER, Wyo. — An AMBER alert has been issued Sunday evening for 4-year-old Aspen Marie Roth and 2-year-old female Serenity Ann Naslund. Around 6:50 p.m. Sunday, the alert said the... Read more »

04/03/22 7:06 PM

‘Prolonged high wind event’ expected in Wyoming Monday–Wednesday; 75+ mph gusts expected on interstates

CASPER, Wyo. — A potent weather system will bring “a prolonged high wind event” to Wyoming from Monday through Wednesday, with 75+ mph gusts on major interstates, according to the... Read more »

04/03/22 12:21 PM

PHOTOS: Driver of suspected stolen vehicle in custody after leading police on high-speed chase from Evansville to Rolling Hills

CASPER, Wyo. — A suspect is in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit Saturday that began in Evansville and ended with the suspect vehicle rolling into a ditch... Read more »

04/03/22 10:01 AM

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Author: Greg Hirst

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

NWS: 13% cloud cover forecast in Cheyenne for Sunday night lunar eclipse

NWS: Southeast Wyo to see highs in the 80s, thunderstorm risk, and possible snow by next weekend

Cheyenne police seek info on suspect vehicle

High wind warning issued for southeast Wyoming Saturday; 60 mph gusts expected

Governor’s K-12 education advisory group hosting public input sessions this summer

Portions of I-25, I-80 closed to light, high-profile vehicles amid high winds Friday

I-25 closed to light, high-profile vehicles from Douglas to Wheatland Saturday afternoon

After warm and breezy Saturday, snow showers possible overnight into Mother’s Day in SE Wyoming

Wyoming joining 13 states to address critical health care worker shortages

Train derailment in Sweetwater County leaves road impassable; no injuries reported at this time

Public invited to review City of Cheyenne’s proposed budget, view work sessions

I-25 closed to light, high-profile vehicles from Cheyenne to Douglas Friday evening

Two Laramie women accused of felony theft by shoplifting

Road work beginning this week in Rawlins; I-80 repairs scheduled for June

I-90 reopens as some closures lift in northeast Wyoming Sunday

Closures, blizzard conditions persist on I-90; high winds on I-25 advised through midnight

Dozens of animals rescued from ‘unsafe situation’ await new homes at Cheyenne Animal Shelter

UPDATE: I-80 reopens to most traffic; high winds, winter weather impacting all interstate travel

Parts of I-25, I-90 closed as conditions deteriorate; heavy snowfall expected through Saturday evening

Highway Patrol: 51 commercial vehicles placed out of service in I-90 operation

Wyoming’s first abortion clinic set to open this summer in Casper

I-25 closed to light, high profile vehicles from Colorado to Wheatland Sunday amid 65+ mph gusts

High winds to impact I-25, I-80 corridors in southeast Wyoming beginning Saturday night

US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training

PHOTOS: Scene of Humvee that burned Monday carrying live ordinance is deemed ‘clear and safe’

UN: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes

Aquatic invasive species check stations opening April 15 in Wyoming; all boaters must stop

Game and Fish: More cases of avian influenza detected in Wyoming

Winter weather and high winds bringing travel impacts in eastern Wyoming overnight

2–5 inches of snowfall possible in the Laramie Range overnight; more snowfall next week in SE Wyoming

100 mph gusts expected in SE Wyoming, 5-10 inches of snow for western mountains, beginning Monday

AMBER Alert issued Sunday; white Dodge may be headed from Buffalo to Texas

‘Prolonged high wind event’ expected in Wyoming Monday–Wednesday; 75+ mph gusts expected on interstates

PHOTOS: Driver of suspected stolen vehicle in custody after leading police on high-speed chase from Evansville to Rolling Hills

Laramie County deputy in stable condition, suspect deceased following shooting Saturday

Above-normal precipitation, below-normal temps expected in Wyo April 9–15

Game and Fish awards Rocky Mountain Power 2021 Industry Wildlife Stewardship Award

Record-high temps expected, fire weather danger advised Sunday and Monday in SE Wyoming

BLM: Prescribed burn operations this weekend near Lovell may produce visible smoke

Record high temps possible in SE Wyoming before rains turns to snow on Tuesday

Crime

Crime

Two Wyoming men convicted after poaching multiple bull elk, buck mule deer

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/17/22–5/18/22)

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

Obituaries: Fernandez, Wilhelm, Fibranz, Ordway-Guille, White

Obituaries: James, Martinez Jr., Chacon Munoz

Obituaries: Crouch, Durcholz, Dillin, Martens

Obituaries: Almendarez, East, Jurgens

Community

Community

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/17/22–5/18/22)

Wind gusts up to 75 mph to rock Wyoming ahead of heavy snow

307 Hatchet House offers fun for the whole family

Pizza in a Flash: Billy Jack’s Pizza Pub hoping expansion to Cheyenne is a hit with two-building setup

Faculty, students to face off for fundraiser ForMak nonprofit

Wyoming

Community

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

Thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cheyenne; snow (yes, snow) likely later in week

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

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Now is the time to help those struggling with mental health concerns

Wyoming psychiatrist authors new book exploring anxiety and creativity

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Untrapped Tuesdays presents Eco-hero #3: The Bobcat

Galleries

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