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11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — Eleven cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) have been identified recently in Albany and Laramie counties, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced this week. RHDV2 is... Read more »

02/27/21 12:02 PM

119 new COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming on Friday, hospitalizations increase by five

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 119 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, Feb. 26 update. There have been 46,044 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

02/26/21 3:28 PM

Wyoming Game and Fish: ‘Please don’t feed the deer’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminded people on Friday, Feb. 26 that they shouldn’t feed deer. “Wyoming residents who feed deer during winter certainly have good... Read more »

02/26/21 3:27 PM

Cheyenne MPO to host Converse Avenue Reconstruction Plan virtual meeting

The Cheyenne Metropolitan Planning Organization the first public remote meeting about the Converse Avenue Reconstruction Plan on March 3, 2021. The meeting will take place on Zoom. “Our goal is... Read more »

02/26/21 2:41 PM

LCSD #1 reports 10 new COVID cases within schools Friday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a press release from LCSD #1, from Friday, Feb. 19 through Thursday, Feb. 25, the district was notified that seven students and three staff members... Read more »

02/26/21 1:12 PM

Collective bargaining between City and Firefighters set to continue March 1

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A special meeting of the City of Cheyenne’s Governing Body is scheduled for Monday, March 1st at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center (510 W. 20th St.). The purpose of... Read more »

02/26/21 12:34 PM

CPD honors officer for 20 years of service to Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) went on Facebook yesterday to honor Officer Smith for 20 years of service to the citizens of Cheyenne. According to the CPD,... Read more »

02/26/21 11:11 AM

Wyoming highways close due to winter conditions; I-80 seeing gusts around 60 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple Wyoming highways are closed on Friday morning due to winter conditions and parts of the state are seeing strong winds impact travel. I-80 is closed to... Read more »

02/26/21 10:20 AM

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors’ offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this... Read more »

02/26/21 8:36 AM

Registration now open for Cheyenne Adult Softball League

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Registration is now open for the City of Cheyenne men’s and women’s Adult Slow Pitch Softball League. The league offers divisions for all skill levels from first-year players... Read more »

02/25/21 3:24 PM

Thursday: Wyoming COVID hospitalizations drop to 20; 124 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 124 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, Feb. 25 update. There have been 45,925 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

02/25/21 3:08 PM

Cheyenne police seek information on chase suspect

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) went on Facebook today to ask the public’s help locating a suspect who evaded capture during a recent chase. “On 2/12/21 at... Read more »

02/25/21 10:08 AM

City repair crews working on water main leak in North Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, WYo. – City of Cheyenne officials announced today that repair crews are working on a water main leak in North Cheyenne. They report the leak has occurred on Osage... Read more »

02/25/21 8:04 AM

Wyoming lawmakers advance voter ID bill despite fraud doubts

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming legislative committee advanced legislation Wednesday to require voters to present identification at the polls despite some who questioned whether... Read more »

02/25/21 7:48 AM

Wyoming road kill bill could be a boon for taxidermists but raises highway safety concerns

CASPER, Wyo. — A proposal to allow people to collect road killed animals from the side of highways (with proper permits or permission) has its supporters but is also causing... Read more »

02/24/21 8:01 PM

LCSO warns residents of ongoing scam

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a potential scam. “We will not be calling individuals in an attempt to serve Federal Subpoenas through a... Read more »

02/24/21 4:35 PM

Wyoming reports 21 new confirmed COVID cases, only 3 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Feb. 24 update. There have been 45,801 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

02/24/21 3:16 PM

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

CASPER, Wyo. — Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs said on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile “equipped with a test reentry vehicle” was... Read more »

02/24/21 2:35 PM

Former Holy Trinity Pastor Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland for burial

CASPER, Wyo. – Father Thomas Sheridan’s Irish accent was strong, and his tales were tall. “It was more important that stories be interesting than true,” recalls Father Gary Ruzicka, now... Read more »

02/24/21 2:25 PM

Wyoming Health Council encourages parents to have the ‘porn talk’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Health Council said on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that they are encouraging parents to have discussions with their children about pornography. “Parents, it’s time... Read more »

02/24/21 12:18 PM

ACLU of Wyoming hires first full-time immigration attorney to help protect immigrants in the state

CASPER, Wyo. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming have hired a full-time immigration staff attorney for the first time. Attorney Rosie Read “will be responsible for expanding the... Read more »

02/24/21 11:26 AM

92K Wyomingites get first COVID dose

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that at least 92,000 Wyoming residents have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine “when state... Read more »

02/24/21 10:12 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Extreme risk’ of more blow-overs in Wyoming with 70 mph gusts coming to I-80, I-25

CASPER, Wyo. — There is a risk of more blow-overs in Wyoming with wind gusts expected to reach 70 mph on areas of both I-25 and I-80 starting Thursday evening.... Read more »

02/24/21 9:37 AM

Nine new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) confirmed nine more deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 23. Four were reported among Natrona County residents,... Read more »

02/24/21 9:37 AM

School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling... Read more »

02/24/21 8:12 AM

Rescuers respond after juvenile snowmobilers get separated from party in southern Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said on Tuesday that they received a call at around 4:30 pm Feb. 13 due to two juvenile snowmobilers having become... Read more »

02/23/21 4:11 PM

New snow creating ‘prime avalanche conditions’; 4 Wyoming fatalities this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — New snowfall in western mountains is leading to “prime avalanche conditions, especially in the higher back country areas,” the National Weather Service in Riverton said on Tuesday,... Read more »

02/23/21 1:13 PM

‘Dangerous winds’ on I-25 from Cheyenne to Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting “dangerous winds” on I-80 from Cheyenne to Laramie on Tuesday, Feb. 23. I-80 is closed to light, high-profile vehicles due... Read more »

02/23/21 11:42 AM

Wyoming rescuers get rescued after being stranded overnight on windy Chief Joseph Highway

CASPER, Wyo. — Rescuers who helped in the rescue of snowmobilers off of US 212 (Beartooth Highway) over the weekend found themselves stranded on WY 296 (Chief Joseph Highway) on... Read more »

02/23/21 11:28 AM

PHOTOS: Crews clear crash on I-80, with wind gusts of 81 mph ‘lots of close call’ blow-overs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation said at around 10:45 am Tuesday, Feb. 23 that crews were working to clear a crash on I-80 near Strouss Hill at... Read more »

02/23/21 11:18 AM

City advises residents of upcoming roadwork in south Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The City of Cheyenne went on Facebook on February 23rd to advise the public on upcoming roadwork that will close a portion of Lummis Court. According to... Read more »

02/23/21 10:38 AM

Gov. Gordon orders flags at half staff as White House honors 500k Americans lost to COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Governor Mark Gordon has ordered has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset February 26. The orders comes pursuant... Read more »

02/22/21 6:19 PM

City council approves $216K bid for Pioneer Park Play System Project

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – An agreement between the City of Cheyenne and LuckyDog Recreation for work on the Pioneer Park Play System Project was approved by the Governing Body during the... Read more »

02/22/21 6:15 PM

City considering bid for 9 new police vehicles

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During the February 22nd, 2021 meeting the Cheyenne City Council weighed a bid for nine new police vehicles for the police department. The bid was referred to... Read more »

02/22/21 6:11 PM

City looks to upgrade Municipal Building to be ADA compliant

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The City of Cheyenne is working on upgrading the municipal building to be in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADA is... Read more »

02/22/21 6:11 PM

WDH: 78.3% of Wyoming adults ‘do not lead a healthy lifestyle’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said on Monday, Feb. 22 that 78.3% of Wyoming adults “do not lead a healthy lifestyle.” That is based on Wyoming Behavioral... Read more »

02/22/21 4:33 PM

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11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

Dutch poet declines assignment to translate Gorman’s works

Blowing snow, black ice affecting I-80 Saturday and winds and snow continue

Gordon sends Senate full list of nominees for Wyoming industry and trade boards

(UPDATE) Cheyenne Police say missing 10-year old has been found

17 bighorn sheep fitted with GPS collars for Wyoming study of winter ranges

119 new COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming on Friday, hospitalizations increase by five

Wyoming Game and Fish: ‘Please don’t feed the deer’

Cheyenne MPO to host Converse Avenue Reconstruction Plan virtual meeting

LCSD #1 reports 10 new COVID cases within schools Friday

Collective bargaining between City and Firefighters set to continue March 1

CPD honors officer for 20 years of service to Cheyenne

Wyoming highways close due to winter conditions; I-80 seeing gusts around 60 mph

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

Registration now open for Cheyenne Adult Softball League

Thursday: Wyoming COVID hospitalizations drop to 20; 124 new confirmed cases

Cheyenne police seek information on chase suspect

City repair crews working on water main leak in North Cheyenne

Wyoming lawmakers advance voter ID bill despite fraud doubts

Wyoming road kill bill could be a boon for taxidermists but raises highway safety concerns

LCSO warns residents of ongoing scam

Wyoming reports 21 new confirmed COVID cases, only 3 in Laramie County

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

Former Holy Trinity Pastor Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland for burial

Wyoming Health Council encourages parents to have the ‘porn talk’

ACLU of Wyoming hires first full-time immigration attorney to help protect immigrants in the state

92K Wyomingites get first COVID dose

PHOTOS: ‘Extreme risk’ of more blow-overs in Wyoming with 70 mph gusts coming to I-80, I-25

Nine new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning

Rescuers respond after juvenile snowmobilers get separated from party in southern Wyoming

New snow creating ‘prime avalanche conditions’; 4 Wyoming fatalities this winter

‘Dangerous winds’ on I-25 from Cheyenne to Laramie

Wyoming rescuers get rescued after being stranded overnight on windy Chief Joseph Highway

PHOTOS: Crews clear crash on I-80, with wind gusts of 81 mph ‘lots of close call’ blow-overs

City advises residents of upcoming roadwork in south Cheyenne

Gov. Gordon orders flags at half staff as White House honors 500k Americans lost to COVID-19

City council approves $216K bid for Pioneer Park Play System Project

City considering bid for 9 new police vehicles

City looks to upgrade Municipal Building to be ADA compliant

WDH: 78.3% of Wyoming adults ‘do not lead a healthy lifestyle’

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Crime

Weekly arrest report: (2/19/21 – 2/26/21)

Casper man faces second-degree murder charge; reportedly told church he shot a man

Recent Arrests (2-25-21 – 2-26-21)

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Neb. Sheriff: use of deadly force ‘justified’ in death of two Wyoming suspects

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Obituaries: Bechtholdt, Villalpando, Peterson, Doe

Obituaries: Rivera, Von Mirich, Sanders

Former Holy Trinity Pastor Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland for burial

Obituaries: Maes, Pippinger, Radford, Brommer

Obituaries: Hall, Tearnan, Raymer

Wyoming

Animals

11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

Gordon sends Senate full list of nominees for Wyoming industry and trade boards

17 bighorn sheep fitted with GPS collars for Wyoming study of winter ranges

Wyoming Game and Fish: ‘Please don’t feed the deer’

Casper man faces second-degree murder charge; reportedly told church he shot a man

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Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

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

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US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J