Wyoming

Wyoming Energy Authority offering grant funding for businesses, schools and local governments

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Energy Authority, which was created by the Wyoming Legislature this year, has taken on the task of administering the State Energy Program, including handling energy... Read more »

07/06/20 12:20 PM

Wyoming’s $100 million COVID business interruption grant closes; 492 in Laramie County applied

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) said on Friday, July 3 that they are no longer accepting applications for a Wyoming COVID-19 business interruption stipend program. While applications are no longer... Read more »

07/03/20 11:56 AM

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse visible in Cheyenne on 4th of July

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Be sure to keep those eyes on the sky after fireworks on this Independence Day. A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is expected to be easily visible in the... Read more »

07/03/20 10:05 AM

Wyoming officials to meet Monday on possible $1B land bid

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Mark Gordon and other top Wyoming officials plan to meet Monday to discuss whether to bid on Occidental Petroleum’s land holdings in Wyoming, Utah and... Read more »

07/03/20 9:30 AM

Sheriff dismissed fears about deputy saying that citizen needs ‘professional help’

July 1, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile and Tennessee Watson, Wyoming Public Media , WyoFile In February, Albany County Sheriff David O’Malley dismissed concerns raised by a Laramie resident about a controversial deputy by... Read more »

07/03/20 9:25 AM

Wildfire west of Casper suppressed after burning 414 acres

CASPER, Wyo. — A wildfire west of Casper which was initially reported at about 3 pm Thursday, July 2 has been suppressed after burning about 414 acres. Brian Oliver with... Read more »

07/03/20 8:44 AM

Fireworks cause blaze at Casper cemetery

Casper Fire and EMS responded to a fire in the northeastern portion of Highland cemetery, officials said Thursday. The fire reportedly involved about a quarter acre of grass. Crews were... Read more »

07/02/20 5:23 PM

PHOTOS: Crews, planes responding to 150 acre wildfire between Casper and Shoshoni

UPDATE: Brian Oliver with the Natrona County Fire District said at about 5:10 pm that fire crews have been able to contain progress of the eastern edge of the fire.... Read more »

07/02/20 5:01 PM

US sets deadline for wolverines protection decision

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to decide by the end of August whether climate change and other threats are pushing the rare wolverine closer to extinction... Read more »

07/02/20 1:14 PM

GORSUCH UW visit postponed, result of COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Wyoming College of Law has postponed the campus visit of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch amid the public health situation concerning the novel coronavirus... Read more »

07/02/20 11:31 AM

Man wanted after failing to return to Casper Re-Entry Center

Casper Re-Entry Center is a residential work release program for persons that are in the custody of the Wyoming Department of Corrections.

07/02/20 10:09 AM

Wyoming Governor: Orders depend on people doing “the right thing”

“There are three possible outcomes,” Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon said, speaking plainly during a live briefing July 1, 2020. Governor Gordon spoke the Governor’s Ceremonial Conference room in the State Capitol... Read more »

07/01/20 3:21 PM

Gordon: 19 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming on Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s said during his live press conference today, that Wyoming added 19 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, July 1st, 2020. Gord said that Wyoming... Read more »

07/01/20 3:02 PM

Watch Live: Governor’s Office briefing on COVID-19 (7/1/20)

The Governor is scheduled to be joined by State Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow

07/01/20 2:29 PM

Five new wildfires reported in Wyoming in last two days

CASPER, Wyo. — Five new wildfires have been reported in Wyoming in the last two days via the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center (RMACC). The five new wildfires in Wyoming... Read more »

07/01/20 12:36 PM

Yellowstone approaches pre-COVID visitation numbers as June progresses

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park’s visitation numbers grew increasingly closer to pre-COVID visitation numbers as the month of June progressed. The park shared statistics three times throughout June 2020,... Read more »

07/01/20 11:37 AM

Wyoming’s Togwotee Pass gets snow on first day of July

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – While much of Wyoming is bone dry on this first day of July, Togwotee Pass was gifted a skiff of snow overnight. The National Weather Service in... Read more »

07/01/20 8:57 AM

Stocks close out best quarter since 1998 with more gains

By STAN CHOE, ALEX VEIGA and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998 Tuesday with more gains, a fitting end to a stunning... Read more »

06/30/20 4:34 PM

Tuesday: 33 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 17 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — 33 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Wyoming as of 3 pm Tuesday, June 30. That brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases to... Read more »

06/30/20 3:54 PM

Six men plead guilty in Idaho poaching case involving killing of 16 elk, three deer

CASPER, Wyo. — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said on Monday, June 29 that six men have plead guilty and have been sentenced for crimes related to the... Read more »

06/30/20 1:19 PM

Entrepreneurial winners selected for virtual Wind River Startup Challenge

Seed funding from the inaugural Wind River Startup Challenge will help five new businesses contributing to the economy of the Wind River Indian Reservation, Fremont County and Wyoming. This, according... Read more »

06/30/20 12:07 PM

72 year old woman gored after approaching bison for photos in Yellowstone

CASPER, Wyo. — A 72 year old California woman was gored after approaching a bison to take photos, according to a Yellowstone National Park release. “The incident occurred on the... Read more »

06/29/20 5:35 PM

PHOTOS: Fire burns ‘several campers and utility trailers’ in Sheridan

CASPER, Wyo. — Sheridan WY Police and Fire said on Monday, June 29 that a grass fire over the weekend wound up extending into “several campers and utility trailers in... Read more »

06/29/20 5:14 PM

UW adding ‘Current Issues in Criminal Justice and Policing’ to summer course lineup

CASPER, Wyo — In response to nationwide protests related to policing, racial discrimination and criminal justice reform, the University of Wyoming’s Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology will offer a... Read more »

06/29/20 4:38 PM

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

Wyoming’s Governor, Mark Gordon, has announced the allocation of $50 million in additional funding from the federal CARES Act to the Business Interruption Stipend Program. The Governor’s office says that... Read more »

06/29/20 3:34 PM

Wyoming GOP county chairman cited after convention fight

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Police in Wyoming have cited a Republican Party county chairman after a fight with another county chairman at the state GOP convention. The fight happened Saturday... Read more »

06/29/20 1:25 PM

Governor extends COVID-19 orders through July 15

Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to steadily increase, Governor Mark Gordon announced today.... Read more »

06/29/20 12:50 PM

USFWS biologist suffers ‘serious bite wounds’ in Montana grizzly attack

CASPER, Wyo. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said on Friday, June 26 that a biologist with the United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) biologist was attacked by a... Read more »

06/29/20 12:37 PM

Natrona and Goshen see new fire restrictions on BLM land due to dry conditions

CAPSER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming’s Casper Field Office said in a Monday, June 29 release that Stage 1 fire conditions will be implemented in Natrona and... Read more »

06/29/20 12:09 PM

People urged ‘extreme caution’ due to high water levels near Pinedale

CASPER, Wyo. — The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said on Monday, June 29 that citizens should use “extreme caution” around Pine Creek drainages near Pinedale due to high water... Read more »

06/29/20 11:56 AM

Cheyenne PD Officers Awarded Medal Of Valor, Meritorious Service

On June 24th, the Cheyenne Police Department held an annual awards ceremony recognizing employee excellence for the year 2019. Included among the many awards were the Medal Of Valor; awarded... Read more »

06/29/20 11:50 AM

Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals

June 25, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer and Mason Adams, WyoFile The only hospital serving a vast swath of Wyoming’s coal country was in financial trouble even before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Gillette-based Campbell... Read more »

06/29/20 11:01 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish survey tiger trout up to 18.2 inches in Cow Lake

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Friday, June 26 that 2020 fish surveys revealed that tiger trout numbers are strong in Cow Lake in the... Read more »

06/29/20 10:45 AM

Laramie man charged with vehicular homicide in collision with workers in Fort Collins

June 26, 2020 FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A construction worker was killed and three others were seriously injured when they were hit by a pickup while working on the... Read more »

06/29/20 10:06 AM

Gordon appoints Robert Sanford to become Circuit Court Judge for the Second Judicial District

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a media release, Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Robert Sanford to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Second Judicial District serving Albany County, Wyoming. Sanford’s... Read more »

06/29/20 9:30 AM

Rocky Mountain fire officials: 174,624 acres burned across 5 states in 2019

CASPER, Wyo — 174,624 acres burned in 5 Rocky Mountain states in 2019, according to the Rocky Mountain Area (RMA) Coordination Center’s Fire Information Coordinator Larry Helmerick. As of June... Read more »

06/26/20 3:38 PM

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Wyoming

Wyoming Energy Authority offering grant funding for businesses, schools and local governments

Fire watch issued for portions SE Laramie County on Tuesday

State paying Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal

Wyoming man dead after crashing Harley near Buffalo last week

US sets deadline for wolverines protection decision

Continued speculation on Fenn’s treasure location includes Wyoming sites

Wyoming’s $100 million COVID business interruption grant closes; 492 in Laramie County applied

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse visible in Cheyenne on 4th of July

Wyoming officials to meet Monday on possible $1B land bid

Sheriff dismissed fears about deputy saying that citizen needs ‘professional help’

Wildfire west of Casper suppressed after burning 414 acres

Fireworks cause blaze at Casper cemetery

PHOTOS: Crews, planes responding to 150 acre wildfire between Casper and Shoshoni

US sets deadline for wolverines protection decision

GORSUCH UW visit postponed, result of COVID-19 pandemic

Man wanted after failing to return to Casper Re-Entry Center

Wyoming Governor: Orders depend on people doing “the right thing”

Gordon: 19 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming on Wednesday

Watch Live: Governor’s Office briefing on COVID-19 (7/1/20)

Five new wildfires reported in Wyoming in last two days

Yellowstone approaches pre-COVID visitation numbers as June progresses

Wyoming’s Togwotee Pass gets snow on first day of July

Stocks close out best quarter since 1998 with more gains

Tuesday: 33 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming, 17 recoveries

Six men plead guilty in Idaho poaching case involving killing of 16 elk, three deer

Entrepreneurial winners selected for virtual Wind River Startup Challenge

72 year old woman gored after approaching bison for photos in Yellowstone

PHOTOS: Fire burns ‘several campers and utility trailers’ in Sheridan

UW adding ‘Current Issues in Criminal Justice and Policing’ to summer course lineup

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

Wyoming GOP county chairman cited after convention fight

Governor extends COVID-19 orders through July 15

USFWS biologist suffers ‘serious bite wounds’ in Montana grizzly attack

Natrona and Goshen see new fire restrictions on BLM land due to dry conditions

People urged ‘extreme caution’ due to high water levels near Pinedale

Cheyenne PD Officers Awarded Medal Of Valor, Meritorious Service

Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals

Wyoming Game and Fish survey tiger trout up to 18.2 inches in Cow Lake

Laramie man charged with vehicular homicide in collision with workers in Fort Collins

Gordon appoints Robert Sanford to become Circuit Court Judge for the Second Judicial District

Rocky Mountain fire officials: 174,624 acres burned across 5 states in 2019

Crime

City

Police responded to over 160 calls regarding fireworks over holiday weekend

Recent Arrests (7/2/20 – 7/6/20)

Law enforcement seek public help investigating string of pet shootings in Pinedale

Cop who stopped Elijah McClain fired over chokehold photos

Police: DUI task force in full effect this weekend

Obituaries

Latest News

Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died

Obituaries: Smith, Girard

Obituaries: Zimmerman, Knepp

Obituaries: Van Winkle, Adams, Pacheco

Obituaries: Chavez, Long, Sandberg, Oestringer, Thomas

Community

City

Police responded to over 160 calls regarding fireworks over holiday weekend

Monday: Nine COVID-19 patients in Wyoming hospitals, three in Cheyenne

Law enforcement seek public help investigating string of pet shootings in Pinedale

Fire watch issued for portions SE Laramie County on Tuesday

Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of team name

Promoted

Latest News

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

WTBC is now IMPACT 307

The Ease of Applying

Easing the Financial Fight

Child support and graduation – what now?

Galleries

Breaking News

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

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for 101-year-old Casper WWII Marine with no family

PHOTOS: Hundreds of trucks waiting for I-80 West to reopen

National/World

AP

Trump lashes out at NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag, rope