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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

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

09/18/20 5:58 PM

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

09/18/20 4:35 PM

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

09/18/20 3:40 PM

Obituaries: Russell, Zwonitzer, Snyder

09/18/20 3:21 PM

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

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 73 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, Sept. 18 update. That brings the total number of lab confirmed cases since the... Read more »

09/18/20 3:17 PM

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

The Cheyenne PD has released a statement regarding the shooting injury of three people in Laramie County on Tuesday. Cheyenne PD say that there is no danger to the community... Read more »

09/18/20 2:54 PM

Firefighter dies battling wildfire sparked by gender reveal

By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A firefighter died battling a wildfire in California that officials said was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s... Read more »

09/18/20 1:57 PM

Wildfire smoke leaves lung damage long after air clears

SEELEY LAKE, Mont. (AP) — When researchers arrived in this town tucked in the Northern Rockies three years ago, they could still smell the smoke a day after it cleared... Read more »

09/18/20 1:38 PM

Dems allege North Dakota GOP lawmaker is Wyoming resident, not eligible for November ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former Democratic North Dakota House minority leader who lost his legislative seat to a Republican newcomer four years ago is asking the state Supreme Court... Read more »

09/18/20 12:26 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

Recent Arrests (9/17/20 – 9/18/20)

The log does not contain information for juvenile offenders or suspects recommended for charges of a sexual nature.

09/18/20 10:52 AM

US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores citing security risk

By TALI ARBEL and MATT OTT AP Technology Writer The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday and will... Read more »

09/18/20 9:04 AM

Wyo Air National Guard deployed to help fight California wildfires

Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing has been activated for firefighting efforts in California. According to a release from the Wyoming Military, one C-130 Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped (MAFFS)... Read more »

09/18/20 8:52 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

UW Trustees to receive budget reduction plan in November

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a press release, the University of Wyoming administration will develop a $42.3 million biennial budget reduction plan for the Board of Trustees to consider at... Read more »

09/17/20 4:15 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

Laramie Police seeking help locating missing teen

CHEYENNE, Wyo. The Laramie Police Department says that 17-Year Old Skyler Abramson ran away from home in Laramie on September 11, 2020. According to police officials, Abramson could be sleeping... Read more »

09/17/20 3:44 PM

Yellowstone has second-busiest August, tourism still down

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park had its second-busiest August on record but tourism is still down substantially this year, park officials said Thursday. The coronavirus prompted... Read more »

09/17/20 2:36 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

Recent Arrests (9/16/20 – 9/17/20)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

09/17/20 12:16 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

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

Feds explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest

By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department explored whether it could pursue either criminal or civil rights charges against city officials in Portland, Oregon after clashes... Read more »

09/17/20 10:32 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

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

A cautious Governor confronts an ‘unprecedented time’

September 15, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile At Gov. Mark Gordon’s January 2019 inauguration ceremony, Sheridan musician David Munsick sang the song “Forever West.” The paean to Wyoming includes this stanza: “It’s boom... Read more »

09/16/20 3:15 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

Police announce community meeting this Thursday for LEAD Program

CHEYENNE,Wyo.— This week will be the official launch of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program, according to a press release from the Cheyenne Police Department. “LEAD is a collaborative... Read more »

09/16/20 1:18 PM

Recent Arrests (9/15/20 – 9/16/20)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

09/16/20 12:45 PM

PHOTOS: Casper Police rally to save hunting trip after young visitors see $6,000 in equipment stolen

CASPER, Wyo. — Daniel Toomey, Jake Meals and Hunter Lefever are in Wyoming for the first time on an expedition to go bow hunting for elk in the Bighorns. They’re... Read more »

09/16/20 12:39 PM

Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone continues to grow

The Lone Star Fire burning in Yellowstone National Park has grown from 3,348 acres to 3,914, according to a release from the park service. The growth is attributed to spot... Read more »

09/16/20 12:16 PM

Denver Nuggets stun LA Clippers, setting up battle against Lebron’s Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nikola Jokic picked out two birthday presents for his coach. He just didn’t know which one he would be wrapping. “Before the game I... Read more »

09/16/20 11:28 AM

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

Obituaries: Lucero, Brummond, Moeller

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Cleo Emelina (Rivera) Lucero, loving wife and mother was called peacefully to our Lord from her home in Beulah, Wyoming, surrounded by devoted family members.... Read more »

09/16/20 10:25 AM

Water shortages in US West likelier than previously thought

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — There’s a chance water levels in the two largest man-made reservoirs in the United States could dip to critically low levels by 2025, jeopardizing the... Read more »

09/16/20 10:04 AM

Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player... Read more »

09/16/20 9:03 AM

8 new cases of COVID-19 listed at UW, but no ‘pause’

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming (UW) listed 8 additional active-cases of COVID-19 on its Campus Health Summary dashboard Tuesday, September 15. There had been 93 active cases listed Monday. All... Read more »

09/16/20 8:25 AM

Cheyenne lawyer receives Wyoming State Bar’s award for community service

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming State Bar announced on September 15th, 2020 that Matthew D. Kaufman, an attorney from Cheyenne, has received the 2020 Pro Bono Award for Community Service. Kaufman was... Read more »

09/15/20 3:49 PM

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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

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

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