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Storm advisory upgrades forecast impacts to I-25, I-80 in SE Wyoming through Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne has upgraded winter weather advisories for southeast Wyoming is projecting more widespread impacts, including along I-80 and I-25. 3 to... Read more »

05/09/21 4:53 PM

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

Wyoming resident dies in crash on I-80 Saturday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) said 89-year-old Donald Corely was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 near Cheyenne Saturday, May 8. According to the preliminary report,... Read more »

05/09/21 10:33 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo — A winter storm watch is effect in southeast Wyoming, with snowfall expected along parts of the I-80 corridor between Cheyenne and Laramie beginning late Sunday into Tuesday.... Read more »

05/09/21 10:08 AM

Cheyenne police seek missing teen Wagons-Neuman Saturday

The Cheyenne Police Department said Saturday afternoon it is looking for 17-year-old Griffin Wagons-Neuman. Griffin is 5’6″, 140 lbs, and has brown hair and green eyes, police said. “If you... Read more »

05/08/21 3:55 PM

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

CASPER, Wyo — Plans for financing and construction of new student residence halls and updates on the fall 2021 semester are on the agenda for the University of Wyoming Board... Read more »

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

Washington Post says US secretly obtained reporters’ records

May 7, 2021 By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Justice Department secretly seized the phone records of three Washington Post reporters who covered the federal investigation... Read more »

05/07/21 7:19 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

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Friday that Gordon has issued a directive preventing state agencies, boards and commissions from requiring people to show “vaccine passports”... Read more »

05/07/21 2:28 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

Recent Arrests (5-6-21 – 5-7-21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

05/07/21 11:28 AM

Liz Cheney, Donald Trump feud gets mixed reviews in Wyoming

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — As Republicans in Washington turn up the heat on Rep. Liz Cheney, the defiant third-term congresswoman faces mixed reviews at home.... Read more »

05/07/21 11:03 AM

Laramie County authorities seeking information on stolen rifle and toolkit

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to a burglary that occurred in the 7800 block of Aztec Rd. Law enforcement officials say that on... Read more »

05/07/21 9:46 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

Nebraska authorities seize $570,000 in suspected drug money after minivan hits bus carrying soccer team

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Authorities in Seward County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska say they have seized over half a million dollars in suspected drug money after a former law enforcement officer... Read more »

05/07/21 9:26 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

In booting Cheney, McCarthy leads GOP back to Trump

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy is leading his party to an inflection point, preparing to dump Rep. Liz Cheney from the No. 3 House leadership... Read more »

05/07/21 8:03 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

9 Wyoming rest areas set to reopen for 2021 tourist season in time for Memorial Day Weekend

CHEYENNE,\, Wyo. — Nine Wyoming rest areas that were closed in June 2020 as a cost-saving measure will re-open ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Wyoming Office of Tourism said on... Read more »

05/06/21 4:46 PM

Wyoming travel economy declines 23% in 2020, spending down ~$900M

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s travel economy declined by about 23% in 2020 as COVID-19 impacted tourism across the United States. In the Cowboy State, that meant travelers spent about $900... Read more »

05/06/21 4:15 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

Natrona County Coroner’s Office identifies man killed in Thursdays officer-involved shooting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified a man killed in a Casper Police Department Shooting that occurred early Thursday, May 6. “The deceased has been identified... Read more »

05/06/21 2:11 PM

Snow could return to Laramie County early next week

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, you might want to hold off on turning on your sprinklers for a few more... Read more »

05/06/21 2:02 PM

Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured

RIGBY, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an eastern Idaho middle school Thursday injured two students and a custodian, and a male student has been taken into custody, authorities said.... Read more »

05/06/21 11:52 AM

Challenger hits Liz Cheney, says GOP must work with Trump

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik stated her case Thursday for replacing Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican leader, implicitly lambasting Cheney’s... Read more »

05/06/21 10:46 AM

Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days,... Read more »

05/06/21 10:39 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

Suspect killed after being shot by Casper Police while attempting to flee

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department said on Thursday morning that a suspect who was shot by an officer early this morning has been pronounced dead. “Shortly before 4:00am... Read more »

05/06/21 8:54 AM

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

Rodger “Rod” Commander, 77 of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away of a broken heart on Sunday morning, May 2, 2021 in Aurora, Colorado surrounded by family. Rod was born February 20,... Read more »

05/06/21 8:09 AM

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Recent Arrests 5-7-21 – 5-10-21)

After pipeline cyberextortion attempt, gasoline ticks higher

Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

House GOP leader says he backs ousting Cheney from No. 3 job

Barrasso’s Senate report says Biden ‘doubling down on Obama-era green spending flops’

Up to a foot of snow possible as NWS issues May Winter Storm Warning

Storm advisory upgrades forecast impacts to I-25, I-80 in SE Wyoming through Tuesday

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

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

Washington Post says US secretly obtained reporters’ records

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

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

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

Recent Arrests (5-6-21 – 5-7-21)

Liz Cheney, Donald Trump feud gets mixed reviews in Wyoming

Laramie County authorities seeking information on stolen rifle and toolkit

Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith announces campaign against Liz Cheney

Nebraska authorities seize $570,000 in suspected drug money after minivan hits bus carrying soccer team

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

In booting Cheney, McCarthy leads GOP back to Trump

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

9 Wyoming rest areas set to reopen for 2021 tourist season in time for Memorial Day Weekend

Wyoming travel economy declines 23% in 2020, spending down ~$900M

Repairs to Close Cahill Park Playground May 8-9

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

Natrona County Coroner’s Office identifies man killed in Thursdays officer-involved shooting

Snow could return to Laramie County early next week

Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured

Challenger hits Liz Cheney, says GOP must work with Trump

Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely

City still accepting Food Vendors for Superday

Suspect killed after being shot by Casper Police while attempting to flee

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

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Recent Arrests 5-7-21 – 5-10-21)

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)

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Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

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

Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

Obituary: Elijah Conner Norris

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Up to a foot of snow possible as NWS issues May Winter Storm Warning

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

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House GOP leader says he backs ousting Cheney from No. 3 job

Barrasso’s Senate report says Biden ‘doubling down on Obama-era green spending flops’

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

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