Wyoming

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

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

09/18/20 4:35 PM

Pet owners notified that Wyoming trapping seasons start Oct. 1

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department are reminding people that some trapping seasons begin on Oct. 1. Some mink, muskrat, weasel, marten and beaver trapping seasons will... Read more »

09/18/20 12:42 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

PHOTOS: Evacuations in southern Wyoming due to new wildfire

CASPER, Wyo. — A new wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest has led to evacuations in the area, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The “Mullen Fire” grew... Read more »

09/18/20 11:19 AM

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

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

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

The National Park Service is asking that visitors to Yellowstone recreate responsibly and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

09/17/20 4:31 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

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

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s 2020 Homecoming will feature some virtual events and some traditional in-person activities have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the postponement... Read more »

09/17/20 2:52 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: Fine Arts and Vocational Activities set to move forward

WHSAA says that each activity has a different challenge as they prepare for their events. One advantage, they point out, is that several of the activities have the opportunity to continue in a virtual setting and still provide an educational experience for their students.

09/17/20 1:11 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

PHOTOS: Anglers asked to report tagged trout in Wyoming to help study migration

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding anglers that they should report tagged trout they catch in the North Fork of the Shoshone River and Buffalo... Read more »

09/17/20 11:49 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

Wyoming receives federal literacy grant that could total $43.3 million over five years

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education said on Wednesday that the state has been awarded a federal “Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy” grant. “Year one funding for Wyoming will... Read more »

09/16/20 5:17 PM

Wyoming, Kansas, S.D. assemble ‘Strike Teams’ to help fight wildfires in Oregon

CASPER, Wyo. — Fire agencies in Wyoming, Kansas and South Dakota are coordinating to help fight numerous wildfires in Oregon, the Wyoming State Forestry Division said on Tuesday. “Strike Teams”... Read more »

09/16/20 4:48 PM

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Wednesday, Sept. 16 that the Wyoming Banking Division has approved an application from Kraken “to create the world’s first Special... Read more »

09/16/20 3:49 PM

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

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

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Much of the Cowboy State is experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires in other states, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. “Thick smoke from wildfires... Read more »

09/16/20 11:10 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

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

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

CASPER, Wyo. – The twelfth continuation of Wyoming’s Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 taking effect Wednesday, September 16 “removes the indoor close contact group activity restrictions for gymnasiums,” according the Wyoming Department... Read more »

09/15/20 3:04 PM

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Wyoming

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

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

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Fire restrictions being lifted Monday on BLM land in four Wyoming counties

Pet owners notified that Wyoming trapping seasons start Oct. 1

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

PHOTOS: Evacuations in southern Wyoming due to new wildfire

Expect travel delays with I-25 bridge project

Wyo Air National Guard deployed to help fight California wildfires

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

UW Trustees to receive budget reduction plan in November

Laramie Police seeking help locating missing teen

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

Yellowstone has second-busiest August, tourism still down

8th-grade student from Carey Junior High school Among Finalists in Prestigious Competition

WHSAA: Fine Arts and Vocational Activities set to move forward

WHSAA announces wrestling, basketball plans

PHOTOS: Anglers asked to report tagged trout in Wyoming to help study migration

UW ‘hopeful’ of return of athletics soon

Wyoming receives federal literacy grant that could total $43.3 million over five years

Wyoming, Kansas, S.D. assemble ‘Strike Teams’ to help fight wildfires in Oregon

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

Wyoming reports record 104 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday

A cautious Governor confronts an ‘unprecedented time’

Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone continues to grow

Thick smoke from wildfires expected to last through Friday in Wyoming

Water shortages in US West likelier than previously thought

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

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

Hunters in Wyoming urged to plan proper carcass transport, disposal to limit spread of disease

Suspect accused of firing gun at party

Josh Allen gets his own cereal

Monday: 44 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 84 more recover

UW Cowboys and Cowgirls take titles, set records at Chadron State Rodeo

Wyoming’s top 10 hunting violations include improper tagging, shooting from a vehicle, trespassing

After extended pause, UW resumes phased on-site operations Monday

New COVID-19 deaths reported in Natrona, Sheridan Counties

UW researchers receive grant to develop fast, portable coronavirus test

Wyo. Game and Fish giving away free bear spray to hunters, anglers to promote safety

Crime

Crime

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

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Law enforcement looking for shoplifting suspect

Recent Arrests (9/17/20 – 9/18/20)

Cheyenne Police ask for help identifying subjects

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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

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

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

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Promoted

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IMPACT 307 launches new website to aid entrepreneurs and start-ups

62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

WTBC is now IMPACT 307

Galleries

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Photo Gallery: Casper hosts Cheyenne as high school football kicks off in COVID era

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Casper march protesting death of George Floyd

Gordon addresses protesters gathered in front of Capitol who urge him to ‘open up’ Wyoming (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: 2020 State High School Wrestling Championships in Casper

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Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs