Wyoming

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Entities that will be needing service from Laramie County Planning and Development will likely be subject to hefty future fee increases for work done by the department. In... Read more »

05/17/22 5:21 PM

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

05/17/22 5:01 PM

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

05/17/22 4:49 PM

Thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cheyenne; snow (yes, snow) likely later in week

05/17/22 1:05 PM

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

05/17/22 9:12 AM

Buchanan not seeking reelection as Wyoming Secretary of State

05/17/22 8:59 AM

Wyoming candidate Hageman eyes seats on US House Committees

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has her eyes locked on two U.S. House committees should she win a bid to represent Wyoming in Washington, D.C. this year. Hageman,... Read more »

05/16/22 6:13 PM

Cheyenne’s Michael Ayars earns ‘Ultimate Angler’ status in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne resident Michael Ayars is among seven new “Ultimate Anglers” in Wyoming after catching 10 different species of trophy-sized fish. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced seven anglers... Read more »

05/16/22 4:54 PM

Kick off the summer with Wyoming’s free fishing day

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Start the summer season off right by joining in Wyoming’s Free Fishing Day! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers of all ages to take part... Read more »

05/16/22 2:48 PM

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Keasha Bullinger will receive three years’ unsupervised probation and must attend child care classes after she pled no contest Monday to one charge of child endangerment. A... Read more »

05/16/22 12:20 PM

Supreme Court rules for Sen. Cruz in campaign finance case

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday sided with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas in his challenge to a provision of... Read more »

05/16/22 11:42 AM

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Blackburn III, currently wanted for felony escape from official detention. Casper Reentry Center management... Read more »

05/16/22 10:45 AM

Sen. Cynthia Lummis apologizes after ‘two sexes’ comment evokes jeers, boos at UW commencement

A University of Wyoming commencement speaker has apologized after a controversial statement she made in reference to sex and gender Saturday evoked jeers by some in attendance. Sen. Cynthia Lummis,... Read more »

05/15/22 3:55 PM

Going for goal: Wyoming prep soccer finishes up regionals as state finals arrive next weekend

Below is a list of the weekend’s boys and girls Class 4A high school soccer scores from around Wyoming. Be on the lookout for coverage of next week’s Class 4A... Read more »

05/14/22 8:13 PM

Mid-70s, plenty of sunshine expected for weekend and much of next week in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Springtime weather in southeastern Wyoming takes a while to get going, but when it does, it results in some beautiful conditions. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is... Read more »

05/14/22 12:18 PM

Governor’s K-12 education advisory group hosting public input sessions this summer

CASPER, Wyo. — A series of community listening sessions has been scheduled across the state to take input from parents and stakeholders on the state’s K-12 educational system, according to a... Read more »

05/13/22 5:12 PM

Edge Fest 2022 lineup includes Tones and I, Claire Rosinkranz, Joe P.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Australian singer–songwriter Tones and I will headline Cheyenne’s popular free summer music festival, Edge Fest, with special guests Claire Rosinkranz and Joe P. This year’s Edge Fest... Read more »

05/12/22 6:56 PM

Cheyenne Budget: Recreation and Events seek several budget increases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne’s Recreation and Events Admin Division has asked for an increase of $308,184 to its Fiscal Year 2023 budget, up from $551,628 the previous... Read more »

05/12/22 1:45 PM

EPA grants ~$3.09M to help cleanup former Acme Power Plant, assess polluted sites in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it is providing $3.085 million to agencies in Wyoming to help assess and clean up polluted sites. The Wyoming... Read more »

05/12/22 1:15 PM

Wyoming opens 2022 election candidate filing period; May 27 marks deadline to file

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming residents interested in seeking elected office have two weeks to file their candidacy to run for local, state and federal office in the 2022 election cycle.... Read more »

05/12/22 11:38 AM

Gordon orders Wyoming flags to half-staff through Monday for 1 million COVID victims

CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags in Wyoming to be flown at half-staff starting immediately through sunset Monday, to honor the death of one million Americans from... Read more »

05/12/22 10:32 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish trapping grizzly bears; public urged to heed area closure signs

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Wednesday that it is beginning to conduct grizzly bear capture operations in areas of northwest Wyoming for monitoring purposes. Grizzly... Read more »

05/11/22 2:50 PM

Cheyenne Budget: Public Works looks for budget increases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne’s Public Works Administration is asking City Council to increase its annual budget by $16,368 for Fiscal Year 2023. That would increase that line item in the... Read more »

05/11/22 2:32 PM

11 horses die at Wheatland corral; BLM says strangles impacting about half of 2,750 animals

CASPER, Wyo. — 11 horses have died of Streptococcus equi, also called strangles or equine distemper, at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral that houses about 2,750 horses and burros, according to... Read more »

05/11/22 2:27 PM

4.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Yellowstone early Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It occurred at a depth of around 14... Read more »

05/11/22 11:21 AM

Gillette man accused of abusing son, breaking baby’s bones found guilty

GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, a Gillette man accused of violently abusing his infant son and breaking the baby’s bones was found guilty of felony aggravated child abuse by the... Read more »

05/10/22 4:59 PM

Cheyenne Budget: $1M proposed budget for Engineering Division; increase in Planning and Development

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The city’s Planning and Development Department is seeking a budget increase of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The department’s budget was discussed today as Cheyenne city budget... Read more »

05/10/22 1:35 PM

Wyoming Dept. of Health warns of insect-spread diseases this summer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — There are several insect-spread diseases that will be appearing with the warmer weather, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). There are several diseases from ticks... Read more »

05/10/22 10:44 AM

Competitive shooters flocking to Casper for summer Magpul Wyoming Governor’s Match

CASPER, Wyo. — The Stuckenhoff Shooters Complex in Casper will welcome hundreds of competitive shooters this summer for the Magpul Wyoming Governor’s Match, Visit Casper said in a press release... Read more »

05/10/22 10:26 AM

Wyoming records 89 mph wind gust Monday; more strong winds, elevated fire weather Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Some areas of Wyoming saw strong winds Monday. The strongest gust reached 89 mph, recorded at Big Trails near Washakie, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)... Read more »

05/10/22 9:51 AM

Jury deliberations to resume today in Gillette child abuse case

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The outcome of the trial for a Gillette man accused of violently abusing his infant son is in the hands of the jury, who stepped out late... Read more »

05/10/22 6:51 AM

Game and Fish opens Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Monday it has opened its annual Wyoming Wildlife magazine calendar photograph contest. Photographers can submit photos of wildlife taken in... Read more »

05/09/22 4:44 PM

I-80 off-ramp in Wyoming opens three weeks early as crews repair semi collision damage

CASPER, Wyo. — The eastbound off-ramp at exit 316 on Interstate 80 leading onto Grand Avenue in Laramie has reopened three weeks ahead of schedule, the Wyoming Department of Transportation... Read more »

05/09/22 4:07 PM

PHOTOS: 38 saddle-started horses gentled by Wyoming Honor Farm inmates up for adoption Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — Wild horses and burros gentled with the help of inmates will be up for adoption on Saturday, May 14 at the Wyoming Honor Farm, located at 40... Read more »

05/09/22 3:16 PM

Forest Service burning slash piles near Wyoming ski resort Monday, Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service said Monday that slash pile burning will be conducted Monday and Tuesday in the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The... Read more »

05/09/22 2:40 PM

Cheyenne Budget: Animal Shelter and Downtown Development Authority ask for increases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Animal Shelter were the focus of the first of this week’s City of Cheyenne budget meetings. This is the beginning of... Read more »

05/09/22 2:34 PM

Wyoming Youth and Young Adult Council looking for new members

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Youth and Young Adult (YaYA) Council is looking for new members to join in its mission to make youth issues known throughout the Cowboy State.... Read more »

05/09/22 1:28 PM

High wind warning in effect until Monday night in Cheyenne; temps to be warm and sunny most of week

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Though high winds will whip across southeastern Wyoming for much of Monday, they will eventually lead to some balmy midweek temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne... Read more »

05/09/22 12:16 PM

Prosecutor: Dismiss new corner-crossing charges

May 6, 2022 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Carbon County Prosecutor Ashley Mayfield Davis has asked Carbon County Circuit Court Judge Susan Stipe to dismiss a second round of indictments against three... Read more »

05/08/22 4:12 PM

Cheyenne’s high wind watch for Monday upgraded to warning; gusts over 60 mph possible

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After originally being in a high wind watch region, Cheyenne and some surrounding areas will be under a high wind warning for most of Monday. The National... Read more »

05/08/22 2:51 PM

Scattered rain, thunderstorms in Cheyenne’s Sunday forecast; city will enter high wind watch Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Much-needed rain could fall Sunday throughout Cheyenne, though some scattered thunderstorms could come with it. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne is projecting a slight chance (30%)... Read more »

05/08/22 9:58 AM

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Wyoming

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

Thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cheyenne; snow (yes, snow) likely later in week

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

Buchanan not seeking reelection as Wyoming Secretary of State

Wyoming candidate Hageman eyes seats on US House Committees

Cheyenne’s Michael Ayars earns ‘Ultimate Angler’ status in Wyoming

Kick off the summer with Wyoming’s free fishing day

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

Supreme Court rules for Sen. Cruz in campaign finance case

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

Sen. Cynthia Lummis apologizes after ‘two sexes’ comment evokes jeers, boos at UW commencement

Going for goal: Wyoming prep soccer finishes up regionals as state finals arrive next weekend

Mid-70s, plenty of sunshine expected for weekend and much of next week in Cheyenne

Governor’s K-12 education advisory group hosting public input sessions this summer

Edge Fest 2022 lineup includes Tones and I, Claire Rosinkranz, Joe P.

Cheyenne Budget: Recreation and Events seek several budget increases

EPA grants ~$3.09M to help cleanup former Acme Power Plant, assess polluted sites in Wyoming

Wyoming opens 2022 election candidate filing period; May 27 marks deadline to file

Gordon orders Wyoming flags to half-staff through Monday for 1 million COVID victims

Wyoming Game and Fish trapping grizzly bears; public urged to heed area closure signs

Cheyenne Budget: Public Works looks for budget increases

11 horses die at Wheatland corral; BLM says strangles impacting about half of 2,750 animals

4.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Yellowstone early Wednesday

Gillette man accused of abusing son, breaking baby’s bones found guilty

Cheyenne Budget: $1M proposed budget for Engineering Division; increase in Planning and Development

Wyoming Dept. of Health warns of insect-spread diseases this summer

Competitive shooters flocking to Casper for summer Magpul Wyoming Governor’s Match

Wyoming records 89 mph wind gust Monday; more strong winds, elevated fire weather Tuesday

Jury deliberations to resume today in Gillette child abuse case

Game and Fish opens Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest

I-80 off-ramp in Wyoming opens three weeks early as crews repair semi collision damage

PHOTOS: 38 saddle-started horses gentled by Wyoming Honor Farm inmates up for adoption Saturday

Forest Service burning slash piles near Wyoming ski resort Monday, Tuesday

Cheyenne Budget: Animal Shelter and Downtown Development Authority ask for increases

Wyoming Youth and Young Adult Council looking for new members

High wind warning in effect until Monday night in Cheyenne; temps to be warm and sunny most of week

Prosecutor: Dismiss new corner-crossing charges

Cheyenne’s high wind watch for Monday upgraded to warning; gusts over 60 mph possible

Scattered rain, thunderstorms in Cheyenne’s Sunday forecast; city will enter high wind watch Monday

Crime

Community

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/13/22–5/16/22)

Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

Obituaries: Fernandez, Wilhelm, Fibranz, Ordway-Guille, White

Obituaries: James, Martinez Jr., Chacon Munoz

Obituaries: Crouch, Durcholz, Dillin, Martens

Obituaries: Almendarez, East, Jurgens

Community

Business

307 Hatchet House offers fun for the whole family

Pizza in a Flash: Billy Jack’s Pizza Pub hoping expansion to Cheyenne is a hit with two-building setup

Faculty, students to face off for fundraiser ForMak nonprofit

Gov. Mark Gordon to address Leadership Cheyenne graduates at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

Promoted

Latest News

Now is the time to help those struggling with mental health concerns

Wyoming psychiatrist authors new book exploring anxiety and creativity

Untrapped Tuesdays Presents Eco-hero #5: The Red Fox

Untrapped Tuesdays Presents: Eco-hero #4, the Gray Wolf

Untrapped Tuesdays presents Eco-hero #3: The Bobcat

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Intermountain Speedway kicks off summer schedule Saturday with set of races

PHOTOS: Dogs duke it out as good boys and girls at Pine Bluffs Distilling Corgi Derby

PHOTOS: Central girls soccer gets past South on Friday in regular season closer

PHOTOS: South boys soccer battles against Campbell County on Friday

PHOTOS: Wyo dignitaries attend Thyra Thomson State Building’s grand opening in Casper on Wednesday

National/World

AP

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel