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Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities said Saturday in a press release that the Cheyenne’s drinking water is safe, but there could be adverse effects... Read more »

09/19/20 7:53 PM

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

09/19/20 6:17 PM

Fire restrictions being lifted Monday on BLM land in four Wyoming counties

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming’s Cody and Worland Field Offices will lift fire restrictions on all public lands they administer effective, Monday, Sept. 21. That includes... Read more »

09/18/20 12:53 PM

Pet owners notified that Wyoming trapping seasons start Oct. 1

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department are reminding people that some trapping seasons begin on Oct. 1. Some mink, muskrat, weasel, marten and beaver trapping seasons will... Read more »

09/18/20 12:42 PM

PHOTOS: Harmful algae blooms at 17 Wyoming water bodies; Alcova under investigation

CASPER, Wyo. — A new harmful algae bloom advisory was issued in Wyoming on Sept. 16 for Lake Viva Naughton in the western part of the state. Visual evidence and... Read more »

09/18/20 12:16 PM

Law enforcement looking for shoplifting suspect

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department is requesting assistance identifying the below person who is possibly related to a reported shoplifting at Outlaw Liquors. Authorities say that the alleged... Read more »

09/18/20 12:02 PM

Laramie pond remains ‘under investigation’ after possible fatal dog poisoning reported

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Laramie said on Friday, Sept. 18 that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality received notification of a “possible fatal dog poisoning associated with Huck... Read more »

09/18/20 12:00 PM

Expect travel delays with I-25 bridge project

Starting Monday, motorists on I-25 southbound in Cheyenne should expect potential delays as maintenance crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation work on bridge repairs. The southbound passing lane (left... Read more »

09/18/20 11:05 AM

94% of Wyomingites concerned about economy; 34% of families have seen jobs lost due to pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — Over a third of Wyomingites have either been laid off or lost their job due to the COVID-19 outbreak or have an immediate family member who has... Read more »

09/18/20 11:00 AM

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion’; less likely to vaccinate

CASPER, Wyo. — More Wyomingites now think COVID-19 is “blown out of proportion” than those who think it is “a real threat,” a WyoSpeaks survey conducted on Sept. 8 shows.... Read more »

09/17/20 8:37 PM

Cheyenne Police ask for help identifying subjects

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department went on Facebook to ask the public to help identify two individuals. “Officer Muzquiz is requesting assistance with identifying the following subjects involved... Read more »

09/17/20 8:30 PM

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion;’ less likely to vaccinate

CASPER, Wyo. — More Wyomingites now think COVID-19 is “blown out of proportion” than those who think it is “a real threat,” a WyoSpeaks survey conducted on Sept. 8 shows.... Read more »

09/17/20 5:13 PM

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

The National Park Service is asking that visitors to Yellowstone recreate responsibly and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

09/17/20 4:31 PM

Thursday: 70 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 25 more recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 70 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, Sept. 17 update. That brings the total number of lab confirmed... Read more »

09/17/20 3:59 PM

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s 2020 Homecoming will feature some virtual events and some traditional in-person activities have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the postponement... Read more »

09/17/20 2:52 PM

Wetland restoration begins near Pinedale; will benefit waterbirds and moose

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Ducks Unlimited have begun to restore wetlands at the Soda Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area north of Pinedale. The 3,750... Read more »

09/17/20 2:35 PM

8th-grade student from Carey Junior High school Among Finalists in Prestigious Competition

For the first time ever, a Wyoming student is among 30 nationwide finalists in the Broadcom MASTERS, the nation’s premier STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) competition for middle school... Read more »

09/17/20 1:23 PM

WHSAA announces wrestling, basketball plans

The Wyoming High School Activities Association has announced that the Wyoming Department of Health has approved plans for beginning high school basketball and wrestling on schedule.

09/17/20 12:39 PM

Survey: Economy sees improvement in rural parts of 10 states

MAHA, Neb. (AP) — The economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states is seeing some improvements but remains weak, according to a new monthly survey of bankers... Read more »

09/17/20 11:51 AM

PHOTOS: Anglers asked to report tagged trout in Wyoming to help study migration

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding anglers that they should report tagged trout they catch in the North Fork of the Shoshone River and Buffalo... Read more »

09/17/20 11:49 AM

UW ‘hopeful’ of return of athletics soon

University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel issued a statement on Thursday saying he is “hopeful” of a return to competition in light of the Big Ten Conference’s announcement yesterday. According... Read more »

09/17/20 11:24 AM

Program asking hunters to donate meat to help feed Wyoming finds new partners

CASPER, Wyo. — The recently launched “Food from the Field” program asks hunters to donate meat from their harvest to help feed hungry Wyoming families. The Wyoming Hunger Initiative announced... Read more »

09/17/20 9:56 AM

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said on Thursday, Sept. 17 that three additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents have occurred. The WDH provided the following details... Read more »

09/17/20 9:28 AM

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health has reported three new deaths related to COVID-19. In a release issued on Thursday morning, the WDH says the new deaths bring... Read more »

09/17/20 9:25 AM

Oregon resident dies in rollover crash in Wyoming, driver injured

CASPER, Wyo. — An Oregon resident died as the result of a rollover crash near Dayton in Sheridan County, Wyoming on Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to a fatality crash summary... Read more »

09/17/20 9:20 AM

LCSD #1: McCormick student tests postive for COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 Superintendent, Boyd Brown sent out a news release this morning stating that a student at McCormick Junior High School has tested positive... Read more »

09/17/20 8:28 AM

PHOTOS: BLM Wyoming to remove 2,400 wild horses from Red Desert

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming plan to remove about 2,400 wild horses from the Red Desert Wild Horse Complex by Oct. 6. BLM Wyoming began to... Read more »

09/16/20 5:53 PM

Wyoming, Kansas, S.D. assemble ‘Strike Teams’ to help fight wildfires in Oregon

CASPER, Wyo. — Fire agencies in Wyoming, Kansas and South Dakota are coordinating to help fight numerous wildfires in Oregon, the Wyoming State Forestry Division said on Tuesday. “Strike Teams”... Read more »

09/16/20 4:48 PM

Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of former Wyoming Senate president who died Sept. 11, 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that Wyoming State flags be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton and Fremont County on... Read more »

09/16/20 4:14 PM

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Wednesday, Sept. 16 that the Wyoming Banking Division has approved an application from Kraken “to create the world’s first Special... Read more »

09/16/20 3:49 PM

Wyoming reports record 104 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 104 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 16 update. That is the most lab confirmed cases reported... Read more »

09/16/20 3:24 PM

Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pegged near zero at least through 2023 as it strives to... Read more »

09/16/20 2:29 PM

Multiple people shot Wednesday morning, Cheyenne PD investigating

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department are confirming that multiple people have been shot during an incident that took place very early this morning in Cheyenne. Cheyenne... Read more »

09/16/20 12:56 PM

US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, assuming... Read more »

09/16/20 12:29 PM

Greeley Police asking for help locating missing teenage girl

A 15-year-old girl was reported missing from Greeley. Havannah Meads is listed as missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Meads has blue eyes and light brown hair — which... Read more »

09/16/20 11:13 AM

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Much of the Cowboy State is experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires in other states, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Thick smoke from wildfires... Read more »

09/16/20 11:10 AM

NWS issues alert, warns Laramie County residents to avoid prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued an Air Quality Alert for Laramie County due to the heavy smoke from western wildfires that continues to blanket... Read more »

09/16/20 10:47 AM

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Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

Friday: 73 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, 34 more recoveries

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

UW: 113 active confirmed COVID cases, 178 in quarantine as of Friday

Fire restrictions being lifted Monday on BLM land in four Wyoming counties

Pet owners notified that Wyoming trapping seasons start Oct. 1

PHOTOS: Harmful algae blooms at 17 Wyoming water bodies; Alcova under investigation

Law enforcement looking for shoplifting suspect

Laramie pond remains ‘under investigation’ after possible fatal dog poisoning reported

Expect travel delays with I-25 bridge project

94% of Wyomingites concerned about economy; 34% of families have seen jobs lost due to pandemic

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion’; less likely to vaccinate

Cheyenne Police ask for help identifying subjects

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion;’ less likely to vaccinate

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

Thursday: 70 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 25 more recoveries

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

Wetland restoration begins near Pinedale; will benefit waterbirds and moose

8th-grade student from Carey Junior High school Among Finalists in Prestigious Competition

WHSAA announces wrestling, basketball plans

Survey: Economy sees improvement in rural parts of 10 states

PHOTOS: Anglers asked to report tagged trout in Wyoming to help study migration

UW ‘hopeful’ of return of athletics soon

Program asking hunters to donate meat to help feed Wyoming finds new partners

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

Oregon resident dies in rollover crash in Wyoming, driver injured

LCSD #1: McCormick student tests postive for COVID-19

PHOTOS: BLM Wyoming to remove 2,400 wild horses from Red Desert

Wyoming, Kansas, S.D. assemble ‘Strike Teams’ to help fight wildfires in Oregon

Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of former Wyoming Senate president who died Sept. 11, 2020

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

Wyoming reports record 104 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023

Multiple people shot Wednesday morning, Cheyenne PD investigating

US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

Greeley Police asking for help locating missing teenage girl

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

NWS issues alert, warns Laramie County residents to avoid prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke

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Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

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Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

NCSO: Juvenile suspects believed to be involved with gunfire damage to WYDOT vehicle

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

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Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs