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Churchill Downs suspends Baffert after failed drug test

May 9, 2021 By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it... Read more »

05/09/21 10:46 AM

UW Trustees to discuss residence hall finance, fall 2021 updates at meeting next week

05/08/21 11:30 AM

Weekly arrest report: (4/30/21 – 5/7/21)

Here are the week’s compiled recent arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges... Read more »

05/08/21 10:34 AM

Cheyenne PD seeks subjects in felony larceny incident at Target

The Cheyenne Police Department said Saturday morning it is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two subjects involved in a felony larceny at Target. The incident occurred Thursday evening of... Read more »

05/08/21 10:30 AM

Gordon ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Biden’s broad conservation vision

CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon said he is “cautiously optimistic” that the Biden Administration’s new conservation plan will make good on its promise to rely on “based, cooperative, and truly... Read more »

05/08/21 10:18 AM

Laramie PD seeks subjects in alleged attempted auto theft with children in car

CASPER, Wyo — The Laramie Police Department is looking for two suspects alleged to have attempted to steal a car with children in the backseat, the agency said on social... Read more »

05/07/21 7:08 PM

Wyoming Supreme Court enforces subpoena against ‘purported’ debt relief company WyoLaw

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled to enforce a subpoena against ‘purported debt relief company’ WyoLaw, LLC, according to a release Friday from the Wyoming Attorney General’s ... Read more »

05/07/21 4:02 PM

Upcoming bridge rehab work on I-25 near Missile Drive expected to resume Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and S&S Builders will resume bridge work on I-25 near Missile Drive starting Monday, weather permitting. According to a... Read more »

05/07/21 2:22 PM

‘Extensive resource damage’ forces camping restrictions at Wyoming’s popular Grayrocks Reservoir

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Thursday that “extensive resource damage and overcrowding issues have resulted in changes to camping rules at the popular Grayrocks... Read more »

05/07/21 2:18 PM

New Wheatland ‘Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral’ to offer ~50 animals at first adoption

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold their first ever adoption event at the new Wheatland “Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral” from 8 am to 3... Read more »

05/07/21 1:39 PM

Laramie County requests $500k grant for fabrication lab and collaboration space on LCCC campus

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The WBC Board of Directors will consider a $500,000 grant request from Laramie County for a maker-to-market fabrication lab and collaboration space on the Laramie County Community... Read more »

05/07/21 1:26 PM

City announces lineup for 2021 Fridays on The Plaza

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today the City of Cheyenne announced the upcoming lineup for the 2021 Friday Nights on the Plaza concert series for this summer. The list is as follows:... Read more »

05/07/21 11:18 AM

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Liz Cheney

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A Cheyenne attorney has announced he is launching a campaign for the Republican candidate for Wyoming’s Congressional seat. Darin Smith made the announcement in a press release... Read more »

05/07/21 9:41 AM

Wyoming Spring: Sun, thunderstorms, hail and snow possible over next several days

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The weather forecast for the next several days may give you a case of meteorological whiplash. According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, isolated thunderstorms are... Read more »

05/07/21 8:20 AM

Snow, hail and damaging winds may impact I-25, I-80 in Wyoming this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — People traveling along I-80 and I-25 in Wyoming over Mother’s Day weekend may encounter some rain, snow, hail, thunderstorms and damaging winds at times, according to the... Read more »

05/06/21 5:10 PM

Repairs to Close Cahill Park Playground May 8-9

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– According to city of Cheyenne officials, the Cahill Park Playground (Dell Range & Friendship Circle) will be closed Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th for safety surfacing repairs. The... Read more »

05/06/21 3:24 PM

Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 62 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, May 6 update. There have been 49,396 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

05/06/21 3:06 PM

Registration open for Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Calling all armchair quartebacks! Registration is now open for the City of Cheyenne Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League. The league will be 7-on-7 co-recreational for individuals 16... Read more »

05/06/21 11:19 AM

City still accepting Food Vendors for Superday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The City of Cheyenne’s Community Recreation & Events (CRE) Department is accepting food vendor applications for Superday scheduled to take place Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 a.m.... Read more »

05/06/21 9:28 AM

Johnson Junior High teacher named LCSD #1 ‘Teacher of the Year’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Johnson Junior High eighth-grade English language arts teacher Rebecca Murray was recently named Laramie County School District 1’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. She was notified of... Read more »

05/06/21 7:37 AM

Yellowstone to open East Entrance in Wyoming on Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Weather-permitting, Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance will open to the public at 8 am Friday, May 7. Yellowstone says that the South Entrance to West Thumb will... Read more »

05/05/21 4:27 PM

Wyoming reports 58 more confirmed COVID cases; zero in Natrona Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 58 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, May 5 update. There have been 49,334 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

05/05/21 3:07 PM

Black Tooth Brewing to open new spot in downtown Casper’s ‘The Nolan’

CASPER, Wyo. — Downtown Casper will be getting a new Black Tooth Brewing Company location. Downtown’s new development “The Nolan” announced on Wednesday that Blacktooth is the first business commitment... Read more »

05/05/21 12:57 PM

About 100 people in quarantine in Sheridan after masks made voluntary recently

Roughly 100 people are in quarantine for possible COVID-19 exposure in two Sheridan schools. The quarantine is in response to “small concentrations of positive COVID-19 cases at both Highland Park... Read more »

05/05/21 11:33 AM

Cheyenne PD named a 2021 Tyler Technologies Public Sector Excellence Award Winner

CHEYENNE, Wy — The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) received the 2021 Public Sector Excellence award at Tyler Technologies’ annual Connect user conference in April, per a press release. The CPD... Read more »

05/05/21 10:24 AM

Poll: Most US parents excited over prospect of virus shots for children

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — After more than a year of fretting over her 13-year son with a rare liver disease, Heather Ousley... Read more »

05/05/21 7:59 AM

Water main leak causing service interruptions in east Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Water main leak near the intersection of Ontario & Big Sur Ave interrupting water services to homes & businesses in the area, according to a release from... Read more »

05/04/21 3:26 PM

Hail and winds in excess of 40 mph possible; radar spots strong thunderstorms in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Cheyenne said on Tuesday afternoon that Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms in southeast Wyoming. As of 2:17 pm, radar was tracking... Read more »

05/04/21 2:35 PM

McCormick student honored by LCSD #1

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Jesse Hernandez, an eighth-grade student at McCormick Junior High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of May 3.... Read more »

05/04/21 2:25 PM

Wyo schools superintendent pushes back against U.S. Ed’s ‘divisive’ proposal on race and Civics

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow issued a statement Tuesday in rebuke of a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education prioritizing “racially, ethnically,... Read more »

05/04/21 1:50 PM

Cheyenne Aquatic Center to close June 4, reopen June 5 for summer season

CHEYENNE, Wyo. The Cheyenne Aquatic Center (931 Martin Esquibel Dr.) will be closed for staff training on Friday, June 4th and will reopen Saturday, June 5th. “June 5th begins the summer... Read more »

05/04/21 11:43 AM

16th Annual Day of Giving set for May 14

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Day of Giving Board event is back to the customary 2nd-Friday-in-May pattern, with the Youth Event the day before, both at the Kiwanis Community House in... Read more »

05/04/21 11:34 AM

Weather whiplash: Thunderstorms, hail, snow and sun expected over next few days

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – We will have a bit of everything when it comes to weather, according to the extended outlook for the upcoming weeks across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska... Read more »

05/04/21 9:27 AM

I-80 may get slick with snow through midnight; more rain, snow, thunderstorms Tuesday in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A winter weather advisory is in effect until midnight and snow could cause slick roads in southeast Wyoming and along Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rawlins, according... Read more »

05/03/21 4:29 PM

Emergency rental assistance program open with $180M available in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — People needing assistance paying rent, utility and internet bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.... Read more »

05/03/21 4:05 PM

Wyoming Arts Council seeking candidates for $3K fellowship awards

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council is accepting applications for fellowships in a variety of areas through June 10. Fellowship recipients will all receive a $3,000 unrestricted award and... Read more »

05/03/21 3:14 PM

WYDOT: Seasonal paving operations begin around Laramie County in May

CASPER, Wyo — Seasonal paving operations in various locations around Laramie County will begin in the month of May, the Wyoming Department of Transportation said in release Monday. “Weather permitting,... Read more »

05/03/21 2:35 PM

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Community

Churchill Downs suspends Baffert after failed drug test

Wyoming resident dies in crash on I-80 Saturday

Winter storm could bring 8 inches of snow to SE Wyoming, I-80 summit

Cheyenne police seek missing teen Wagons-Neuman Saturday

Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59

UW Trustees to discuss residence hall finance, fall 2021 updates at meeting next week

Weekly arrest report: (4/30/21 – 5/7/21)

Cheyenne PD seeks subjects in felony larceny incident at Target

Gordon ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Biden’s broad conservation vision

Laramie PD seeks subjects in alleged attempted auto theft with children in car

Wyoming Supreme Court enforces subpoena against ‘purported’ debt relief company WyoLaw

Upcoming bridge rehab work on I-25 near Missile Drive expected to resume Monday

‘Extensive resource damage’ forces camping restrictions at Wyoming’s popular Grayrocks Reservoir

New Wheatland ‘Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral’ to offer ~50 animals at first adoption

Laramie County requests $500k grant for fabrication lab and collaboration space on LCCC campus

City announces lineup for 2021 Fridays on The Plaza

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Liz Cheney

Wyoming Spring: Sun, thunderstorms, hail and snow possible over next several days

Snow, hail and damaging winds may impact I-25, I-80 in Wyoming this weekend

Repairs to Close Cahill Park Playground May 8-9

Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County

Registration open for Adult Co-Rec Flag Football League

City still accepting Food Vendors for Superday

Johnson Junior High teacher named LCSD #1 ‘Teacher of the Year’

Yellowstone to open East Entrance in Wyoming on Friday

Wyoming reports 58 more confirmed COVID cases; zero in Natrona Wednesday

Black Tooth Brewing to open new spot in downtown Casper’s ‘The Nolan’

About 100 people in quarantine in Sheridan after masks made voluntary recently

Cheyenne PD named a 2021 Tyler Technologies Public Sector Excellence Award Winner

Poll: Most US parents excited over prospect of virus shots for children

Water main leak causing service interruptions in east Cheyenne

Hail and winds in excess of 40 mph possible; radar spots strong thunderstorms in SE Wyoming

McCormick student honored by LCSD #1

Wyo schools superintendent pushes back against U.S. Ed’s ‘divisive’ proposal on race and Civics

Cheyenne Aquatic Center to close June 4, reopen June 5 for summer season

16th Annual Day of Giving set for May 14

Weather whiplash: Thunderstorms, hail, snow and sun expected over next few days

I-80 may get slick with snow through midnight; more rain, snow, thunderstorms Tuesday in Wyoming

Emergency rental assistance program open with $180M available in Wyoming

Wyoming Arts Council seeking candidates for $3K fellowship awards

WYDOT: Seasonal paving operations begin around Laramie County in May

Crime

AP

Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting

Cheyenne PD seeks subjects in felony larceny incident at Target

Laramie PD seeks subjects in alleged attempted auto theft with children in car

Recent Arrests (5-6-21 – 5-7-21)

Laramie County authorities seeking information on stolen rifle and toolkit

Obituaries

AP

Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59

Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

Obituary: Elijah Conner Norris

Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

Wyoming

Community

Wyoming resident dies in crash on I-80 Saturday

UW Trustees to discuss residence hall finance, fall 2021 updates at meeting next week

Gordon ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Biden’s broad conservation vision

Wyoming Supreme Court enforces subpoena against ‘purported’ debt relief company WyoLaw

Gordon bans requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to access Wyoming spaces, services

Promoted

Health

May is Mental Health Month

This Spring, Take Control Of Your Dental Health

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together

Social Workers are Essential

Nonprofit agency looking for a VISTA Leader

Galleries

City

(PHOTOS) Cheyenne Fire & Rescue share stories of heroism, service amid raging winter storm

PHOTOS: 2021 4A Wyoming State High School Championships

(PHOTOS) Laramie County Sheriff’s Office honors passing of Retired Air Chief Brady

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Capitol on Monday

Congress’ rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?

National/World

AP

Washington Post says US secretly obtained reporters’ records