Wyoming

11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — Eleven cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) have been identified recently in Albany and Laramie counties, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced this week. RHDV2 is... Read more »

02/27/21 12:02 PM

Casper man faces second-degree murder charge; reportedly told church he shot a man

02/26/21 3:02 PM

Liz Cheney: restoring nation’s nuclear leadership ‘starts with Wyoming’

02/26/21 11:29 AM

Heavy snow expected for western Wyo; up to 16 inches of snow possible in mountains

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Heavy snow is expected in western Wyoming starting on Friday through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Riverton forecast the following accumulations: 10-16 inches in the... Read more »

02/26/21 11:16 AM

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Two suspects who died due to injuries suffered during a law enforcement shootout in Nebraska have been tied to the theft of propane bottles in the Natrona County town of Mills earlier this month.

02/26/21 9:58 AM

Wyoming DEQ reports success in efforts to reduce air pollution emissions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division said on Thursday, Feb. 25 that “efforts to reduce air pollution in Wyoming are continuing strong this year... Read more »

02/26/21 8:29 AM

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

By FELICIA FONSECA and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — When Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso snapped at Deb Haaland during her confirmation hearing, many in Indian Country... Read more »

02/26/21 8:24 AM

Wyoming’s 9-cent fuel tax hikes to raise $60.3M/yr for roads find broad support

CASPER, Wyo. — A proposal to increase Wyoming’s gasoline and diesel fuel taxes has support from a range of different industries who describe the highway system in terms like “Wyoming’s... Read more »

02/25/21 5:07 PM

Wyoming looking to hike fees, divert highway funds to pay for ~$80M record system

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is working to find a way to pay for a new transportation information record system. The estimated cost of the new system keeps ballooning.... Read more »

02/25/21 1:51 PM

Casper to host Outdoor Writers Association of America conference in 2022

The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) has chosen Casper as the location for their annual conference in 2022, Visit Casper announced Monday. Visit Casper CEO Brook Kaufman said the event would... Read more »

02/25/21 12:18 PM

2020 Yellowstone grizzly count slips; humans involved in most deaths

February 23, 2021 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear population fell by 10 bears from 2019 to 2020 and now numbers 727, according to new estimates from an... Read more »

02/25/21 9:01 AM

Wyoming senators reject direct democracy move, retain legislature’s taxing authority

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming and the United States operate as republic in which the people elect representatives who then have the authority to establish laws, including the ability to impose... Read more »

02/25/21 7:52 AM

Wyoming lawmakers advance voter ID bill despite fraud doubts

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming legislative committee advanced legislation Wednesday to require voters to present identification at the polls despite some who questioned whether... Read more »

02/25/21 7:48 AM

Wyoming reports 21 new confirmed COVID cases, only 3 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Feb. 24 update. There have been 45,801 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

02/24/21 3:16 PM

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

CASPER, Wyo. — Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs said on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile “equipped with a test reentry vehicle” was... Read more »

02/24/21 2:35 PM

Wyoming Outdoor Council: political claims about Biden oil and gas ‘ban’ exaggerated, incorrect

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Outdoor Council said on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that some claims about President Joe Biden administration’s moratorium on new oil and gas leases and permits on... Read more »

02/24/21 10:39 AM

Nine new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) confirmed nine more deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 23. Four were reported among Natrona County residents,... Read more »

02/24/21 9:37 AM

Cheney: We aren’t the party of white supremacy

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney urged the Republican party to condemn white supremacy and those responsible for the riot on Jan. 6, at the U.S. Capitol building. According to a report from... Read more »

02/24/21 9:25 AM

UW’s ‘Vile’ racist ‘Zoom Bomb attack’ came from Germany, east coast

CHEYENNE, Wy— The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation of a racist disruption that occurred during Feb. 15 Black History Month discussion conducted by the University of Wyoming’s... Read more »

02/23/21 5:06 PM

Wyo Senator Lummis questions Fed Chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis questioned Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jay Powell about President Biden’s energy policies and the Federal Reserve’s views on digital assets in the... Read more »

02/23/21 3:20 PM

25 Wyoming legislators back ‘fetal heartbeat bill’ that would ban most abortions

CASPER, Wyo. — 25 Wyoming legislators, including two from Natrona County, are sponsoring a so-called “fetal heartbeat bill” that would ban most abortions. Similar legislation has passed in other states,... Read more »

02/23/21 3:01 PM

Casper woman enters plea to robbery, kidnapping charges in incident that led to 2020 fatal police shooting

A woman accused of robbery and kidnapping, in an incident that led to a fatal police-involved shooting has entered a plea to the charges against her.

02/23/21 1:53 PM

Wyoming’s 2020 mining sector sales tax collections down $48.3M or 43.3% from five-year average

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming saw total sales and use tax collections from the mining sector reach $63.4 million in calendar year 2020, according to the Feb. 2021 Wyoming Economic Indicators... Read more »

02/23/21 12:46 PM

PHOTOS: Ice catch! Giant fish reeled in at Flaming Gorge Friday

Two men reeled in a really big fish cruising under the ice at Flaming Gorge last Friday. According to SweetwaterNOW, the healthy lake trout was just shy of 44″ and... Read more »

02/23/21 10:15 AM

Officials release timeline of shooting that left Wyoming woman dead, man in ICU

One suspect is said to have exchanged gunfire with officers before being shot. Another suspect reportedly disobeyed officer commands and brandished a firearm before being shot.

02/23/21 9:43 AM

Skier swept away by avalanche dies in Grand Teton park

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — An avalanche swept a skier a thousand feet down a mountainside to his death in Grand Teton National Park, officials said. Matthew Brien, 33, of Jackson,... Read more »

02/23/21 9:31 AM

Lummis selected to serve on two key science and environmental subcommittees

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been tapped to serve as top Republican on two subcommittees this year. According to a press release from her office, Lummis will... Read more »

02/23/21 9:14 AM

Video shows trailer lose control amid Wyoming winds Monday

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– A video showing the moment a semi-tractor trailer loses control in heavy crosswinds was posted on a social media page on Monday. The video, shot by Beth Wood,... Read more »

02/23/21 8:20 AM

UW: FBI helping investigate racist attack that may connect to pattern at other U.S. universities

CASPER, Wyo. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation of a racist disruption that occurred during Feb. 15 Black History Month discussion conducted by the University... Read more »

02/22/21 6:35 PM

Gov. Gordon orders flags at half staff as White House honors 500k Americans lost to COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Governor Mark Gordon has ordered has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset February 26. The orders comes pursuant... Read more »

02/22/21 6:19 PM

(PHOTOS) Relentless Wyoming winds claim repair shop roof in Riverton Monday

From the County10 News Desk, February 22, 2021 RIVERTON, Wyo -– Extra Care Auto Repair on the 1100 block of Federal Boulevard lost its roof early Monday morning. Strong, sustained, wind gusts of... Read more »

02/22/21 5:55 PM

WDH: 78.3% of Wyoming adults ‘do not lead a healthy lifestyle’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said on Monday, Feb. 22 that 78.3% of Wyoming adults “do not lead a healthy lifestyle.” That is based on Wyoming Behavioral... Read more »

02/22/21 4:33 PM

Past due rent, stress ‘extremely high’ in Wyoming; 40% see state COVID relief requests denied

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming 2-1-1, which works to connect people with essential health and human services in the state, saw a 285% increase in rental assistance requests and a 95%... Read more »

02/22/21 2:45 PM

VIDEO: Wyoming expecting around $936M under Biden’s $1.9T COVID relief plan

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is anticipating receiving about $936 million under President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus plan which aims to provide economic relief across the country in response... Read more »

02/22/21 12:49 PM

Crash closes I-25 northbound between Cheyenne and Chugwater

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – At 11 a.m. this morning, officials with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) have announced that a crash has closed Interstate 25 northbound between Cheyenne and Chugwater.... Read more »

02/22/21 11:28 AM

Natrona County woman dead in Nebraska shoot-out involving vehicle stolen from Cheyenne

One suspect is dead and another is hospitalized and in a police involved shooting from the Nebraska county of Lancaster. The suspects have been identified as residents of the Casper, Wyoming area.

02/22/21 11:26 AM

Gordon joins 17 Republican Governors calling on Biden to withdraw ban on oil and gas leases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is leading a coalition of 17 Republican governors in a plea to the Biden administration to withdraw a ban on gas and oil... Read more »

02/22/21 10:53 AM

PHOTOS: High winds causing crashes, delays on Monday across I-25, I-80

CASPER, Wyo. – High winds gusting over 60 mph are causing travel issues along Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 on Monday. I-25 southbound was closed near Wheatland after a semi-tractor... Read more »

02/22/21 9:47 AM

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Wyoming

11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

Gordon sends Senate full list of nominees for Wyoming industry and trade boards

17 bighorn sheep fitted with GPS collars for Wyoming study of winter ranges

Wyoming Game and Fish: ‘Please don’t feed the deer’

Casper man faces second-degree murder charge; reportedly told church he shot a man

Liz Cheney: restoring nation’s nuclear leadership ‘starts with Wyoming’

Heavy snow expected for western Wyo; up to 16 inches of snow possible in mountains

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Wyoming DEQ reports success in efforts to reduce air pollution emissions

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

Wyoming’s 9-cent fuel tax hikes to raise $60.3M/yr for roads find broad support

Wyoming looking to hike fees, divert highway funds to pay for ~$80M record system

Casper to host Outdoor Writers Association of America conference in 2022

2020 Yellowstone grizzly count slips; humans involved in most deaths

Wyoming senators reject direct democracy move, retain legislature’s taxing authority

Wyoming lawmakers advance voter ID bill despite fraud doubts

Wyoming reports 21 new confirmed COVID cases, only 3 in Laramie County

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

Wyoming Outdoor Council: political claims about Biden oil and gas ‘ban’ exaggerated, incorrect

Nine new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

Cheney: We aren’t the party of white supremacy

UW’s ‘Vile’ racist ‘Zoom Bomb attack’ came from Germany, east coast

Wyo Senator Lummis questions Fed Chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

25 Wyoming legislators back ‘fetal heartbeat bill’ that would ban most abortions

Casper woman enters plea to robbery, kidnapping charges in incident that led to 2020 fatal police shooting

Wyoming’s 2020 mining sector sales tax collections down $48.3M or 43.3% from five-year average

PHOTOS: Ice catch! Giant fish reeled in at Flaming Gorge Friday

Officials release timeline of shooting that left Wyoming woman dead, man in ICU

Skier swept away by avalanche dies in Grand Teton park

Lummis selected to serve on two key science and environmental subcommittees

Video shows trailer lose control amid Wyoming winds Monday

UW: FBI helping investigate racist attack that may connect to pattern at other U.S. universities

Gov. Gordon orders flags at half staff as White House honors 500k Americans lost to COVID-19

(PHOTOS) Relentless Wyoming winds claim repair shop roof in Riverton Monday

WDH: 78.3% of Wyoming adults ‘do not lead a healthy lifestyle’

Past due rent, stress ‘extremely high’ in Wyoming; 40% see state COVID relief requests denied

VIDEO: Wyoming expecting around $936M under Biden’s $1.9T COVID relief plan

Crash closes I-25 northbound between Cheyenne and Chugwater

Natrona County woman dead in Nebraska shoot-out involving vehicle stolen from Cheyenne

Gordon joins 17 Republican Governors calling on Biden to withdraw ban on oil and gas leases

PHOTOS: High winds causing crashes, delays on Monday across I-25, I-80

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report: (2/19/21 – 2/26/21)

Casper man faces second-degree murder charge; reportedly told church he shot a man

Recent Arrests (2-25-21 – 2-26-21)

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Neb. Sheriff: use of deadly force ‘justified’ in death of two Wyoming suspects

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Bechtholdt, Villalpando, Peterson, Doe

Obituaries: Rivera, Von Mirich, Sanders

Former Holy Trinity Pastor Father Sheridan heads to native Ireland for burial

Obituaries: Maes, Pippinger, Radford, Brommer

Obituaries: Hall, Tearnan, Raymer

Community

Animals

11 cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in southeast Wyoming

Dutch poet declines assignment to translate Gorman’s works

Blowing snow, black ice affecting I-80 Saturday and winds and snow continue

Gordon sends Senate full list of nominees for Wyoming industry and trade boards

(UPDATE) Cheyenne Police say missing 10-year old has been found

Promoted

Latest News

Nonprofit agency looking for a VISTA Leader

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community and Wyoming

WBI Psychiatrist Publishes Book on Women and Anxiety

Anxiety: What You Should Know

ServeWyoming begins AmeriCorps funding application process

Galleries

Community

(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?

Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

National/World

AP

US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J