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Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

CHEYENNE, Wyo— As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to hold a special session to fight against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the Cowboy State is dealing with the country’s highest COVID-19 death rate... Read more »

10/25/21 3:02 PM

Cheyenne PD deploys additional officers at Central High School following ‘unsubstantiated threat’

10/25/21 11:36 AM

Cheyenne Regional Airport reveals times for daily jet service between Cheyenne and Denver set to begin in November

10/25/21 11:19 AM

70 MPH winds expected to impact travel across southeastern Wyo on Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to the latest guidance from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, winds will quickly ramp up again on Tuesday that could impact travel on I-80 and... Read more »

10/25/21 11:01 AM

Central High Junior named LCSD #1’s ‘Student of the Week’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Central High School junior Andie Prince has been named the Oct. 25 Student of the Week. She was nominated by the selection committee because of her infectious... Read more »

10/25/21 10:50 AM

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer... Read more »

10/25/21 9:27 AM

Crew member who gave Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint

October 24, 2021 By GILLIAN FLACCUS and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the... Read more »

10/24/21 4:31 PM

High wind watch to impact interstate travel in central, SE Wyoming Monday.

CHEYENNE, Wyo — Winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of over 65 mph are possible Monday in central and southeast Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), bringing... Read more »

10/24/21 12:26 PM

Lobos defense stymies Pokes in 14-3 win

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Isaiah Chavez completed 10 of 11 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown and New Mexico defeated Wyoming 14-3 on Saturday. Chavez cashed in on an... Read more »

10/24/21 11:00 AM

Gordon, Barrasso join Marines to honor McCollum at Jackson memorial

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Dozens of U.S. fellow Marines joined hundreds of Wyoming residents to bid a final farewell at a memorial for Rylee McCollum, one of 13 U.S. servicemen killed... Read more »

10/24/21 10:44 AM

Casper officials push back against viral voicemail tactic for sending ‘SOS’

CASPER, Wyo — There are better alternatives to advice in a recent viral PSA advising people to change their voicemail message if they are lost or stranded, said Casper Fire-EMS... Read more »

10/24/21 10:27 AM

Principal: threatening social media post leads to police presence at Cheyenne Central High School

CHEYENNE, Wyo — A social media post “of a threatening nature” led the Cheyenne Police Department to patrol Cheyenne Central High on Saturday, according to an e-mail sent by the... Read more »

10/23/21 5:47 PM

Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers

October 23, 2021 By DAVID SHARP, MIKE CATALINI and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Josh “Chevy” Chevalier is a third-generation shipbuilder who hasn’t missed a day of... Read more »

10/23/21 4:31 PM

Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting

October 23, 2021 By MORGAN LEE, CEDAR ATTANASIO and MICHELLE L. PRICE The Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico... Read more »

10/23/21 2:56 PM

Showers, mountain snow likely in SE Wyo Saturday night; more showers Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo — It is cloudy and breezy in southeast Wyoming Saturday, and isolated-to-scattered showers possible in the evening and into the overnight hours, said to the National Weather Service... Read more »

10/23/21 2:37 PM

Weekly arrest report: (10/15/21 – 10/22/21)

CHEYENNE, Wyo — 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... Read more »

10/23/21 10:53 AM

Is there a constitutional right to food? Mainers to decide

October 23, 2021 By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Depending on whom you ask, Maine’s proposed “right to food” constitutional amendment would simply put people in charge... Read more »

10/23/21 10:33 AM

Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round

October 22, 2021 By MORGAN LEE and WALTER BERRY Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it... Read more »

10/22/21 7:31 PM

Wyoming resident dies in crash Tuesday outside Gillette

CASPER, Wyo — A Wyoming resident died in a fatal crash south of Gillette on Tuesday, October 19, according to a preliminary report by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP). According... Read more »

10/22/21 6:54 PM

LCSD #1 reports 42 new COVID-19 cases within schools

According to officials with Laramie County School District #1, from Friday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 21, the district was notified 35 students and seven staff members reported a positive... Read more »

10/22/21 4:24 PM

Transfer Station Office to Close Afternoon of October 26 for Training

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The City’s Solid Waste Transfer Station Office (220 N. College Dr.) will close at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26th for fleet system training. According to city of Cheyenne... Read more »

10/22/21 3:08 PM

Lusk resident sworn into 66th Wyoming Legislature

J.D. Williams, resident of Lusk, was sworn in as a member of the 66th Wyoming Legislature on Friday in the House Chamber of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

10/22/21 2:32 PM

Wyo Department of Health outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine boosters, based on national expert recommendations. State Health Officer and Epidemiologist with WDH, Dr. Alexia Harrist, said the... Read more »

10/22/21 2:18 PM

North College Drive closed in Cheyenne after commercial vehicle collides with traffic pole

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department went on Facebook to announce that North College Drive is currently closed due to a traffic incident. Authorities say that a... Read more »

10/22/21 10:55 AM

Laramie County Sheriff’s Office provides ‘MedReturn Drug Take Back’ bin

In support of its Drug Take Back program, The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is providing a MedReturn Drug Take Back bin in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, located... Read more »

10/22/21 10:38 AM

Halloween weather doesn’t look too spooky for trick or treaters

CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Generation after generation of Cheyenne Children got used to trick or treating while wearing heavy jackets and gloves as they plod through the snow – this year,... Read more »

10/22/21 8:42 AM

Wyoming Department of Health reports 536 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– The Wyoming Department of Health says 536 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming have been reported since their last update on Wednesday. According to the WDH COVID dashboard, the... Read more »

10/21/21 4:43 PM

As COVID-19 cases decline in schools, LCSD #1 announces change in Volunteer policy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Margaret Crespo send a letter to the community today announcing a change in the district’s COVID-19 guidelines. “As... Read more »

10/21/21 4:39 PM

Black Hills Energy reminds public to ‘call before you dig’ this autumn

With the fall season upon us, and winter weather already affecting Wyoming, Black Hills Energy is reminding contractors and residents to call 811 when finishing up autumnal digging projects. ... Read more »

10/21/21 2:07 PM

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

The overall economic index for the region improved in October to 66.1 from September's already-strong 62.5 reading. Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy.

10/21/21 1:58 PM

WDOC issues statement on COVID-19 outbreak at correctional facilities

Officials with the WDOC report 222 confirmed positive cases as of Friday October 15 throughout the department's five correctional facilities.

10/21/21 1:31 PM

Flags to be flown at half staff for memorial of fallen Wyoming Marine

McCollum was 20 years old. He was a former student of Jackson Hole High School, graduate of Summit Innovations School and high school wrestler. McCollum’s sister said he wanted to be a history teacher and a wrestling coach once he completed his service.

10/21/21 12:45 PM

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Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

Seven new Ultimate Anglers have caught 10 species of trophy-sized fish

Commission funds available for sage grouse conservation group projects

COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms

Cheyenne PD deploys additional officers at Central High School following ‘unsubstantiated threat’

Cheyenne Regional Airport reveals times for daily jet service between Cheyenne and Denver set to begin in November

70 MPH winds expected to impact travel across southeastern Wyo on Tuesday

Central High Junior named LCSD #1’s ‘Student of the Week’

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

Crew member who gave Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint

High wind watch to impact interstate travel in central, SE Wyoming Monday.

Lobos defense stymies Pokes in 14-3 win

Gordon, Barrasso join Marines to honor McCollum at Jackson memorial

Casper officials push back against viral voicemail tactic for sending ‘SOS’

Principal: threatening social media post leads to police presence at Cheyenne Central High School

Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers

Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting

Showers, mountain snow likely in SE Wyo Saturday night; more showers Tuesday

Weekly arrest report: (10/15/21 – 10/22/21)

Is there a constitutional right to food? Mainers to decide

Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round

Wyoming resident dies in crash Tuesday outside Gillette

LCSD #1 reports 42 new COVID-19 cases within schools

Transfer Station Office to Close Afternoon of October 26 for Training

Lusk resident sworn into 66th Wyoming Legislature

Wyo Department of Health outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

North College Drive closed in Cheyenne after commercial vehicle collides with traffic pole

Laramie County Sheriff’s Office provides ‘MedReturn Drug Take Back’ bin

Halloween weather doesn’t look too spooky for trick or treaters

Wyoming Department of Health reports 536 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday

As COVID-19 cases decline in schools, LCSD #1 announces change in Volunteer policy

Black Hills Energy reminds public to ‘call before you dig’ this autumn

Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states

WDOC issues statement on COVID-19 outbreak at correctional facilities

Flags to be flown at half staff for memorial of fallen Wyoming Marine

Taco Bots? New automated Taco Bell plans to bring mobile taco future to Cheyenne

Wyoming Department of Health adds 305 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide on Wednesday

WBC seeks info on Wyoming business needs

Western Wyoming Community College relaxes mask mandate

City sets online work session to further discuss Railroad Experience Project

Cowboy Basketball picked to finish tied for eighth in MW

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Police: 2 die, 6 injured in Idaho mall shooting

Police: 6 injured, including officer, in Idaho mall shooting

Man faces felony after allegedly slamming victim’s head into tree

Laramie County Arrests (10-22-21 – 10-25-21)

Principal: threatening social media post leads to police presence at Cheyenne Central High School

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Seven new ‘Ultimate Anglers’ have caught ten species of trophy-sized fish in Wyoming

Seven new Ultimate Anglers have caught 10 species of trophy-sized fish

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Police: 6 injured, including officer, in Idaho mall shooting