Legislature

Dedication honoring Bataan Death March survivor set for Tuesday in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Center Street Bridge in Casper will be named in honor of Dr. Leonard L. Robinson, a World War II veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March.... Read more »

09/03/20 12:56 PM

Wyoming’s $50 million ‘Mitigation Fund’ to reimburse direct COVID-19 related expenses

07/28/20 2:03 PM

YNP: More than 1000 employees surveillance tests result in zero positives so far

07/28/20 9:55 AM

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

07/15/20 6:20 PM

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

07/13/20 1:00 PM

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

06/04/20 7:30 PM

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

CASPER, Wyo. — The $50 million “Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend” program is set to launch on Monday, June 8. The Wyoming Business Council will administer the program and have announced... Read more »

06/04/20 7:30 PM

$50 million Wyoming COVID-19 business relief program launching Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council will begin to accept applications for the $50 million “Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend” program at 10 am Monday, June 8. “The program offers... Read more »

06/04/20 6:39 PM

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to make a public announcement of further cuts to the state’s budget on Thursday, June 4 which could lead to some state employees losing... Read more »

06/04/20 12:14 PM

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors, which includes Governor Mark Gordon, are set to hold a special meeting at 9 am Friday, May 29. During the... Read more »

05/28/20 7:11 PM

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

CASPER, Wyo. —Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed three pieces of legislation into law on Wednesday, May 20 which relate to the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding... Read more »

05/21/20 9:23 AM

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would authorize a COVID-19 rent assistance program and relief and protections for Wyoming employers if Governor Mark Gordon signs the... Read more »

05/16/20 8:33 PM

Gordon announces new Wyoming COVID-19 death in message to the legislature

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered a message to the Wyoming House of Representatives toward the end of their special session on Saturday, May 16. During his remarks,... Read more »

05/16/20 8:19 PM

Wyoming Legislature pass legislation to get $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds flowing

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation that would allow $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding or future federal funds received to get flowing. After moving through... Read more »

05/16/20 7:05 PM

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would direct $325 million in CARES Act funding or future federal funding received by the state to provide COVID-19 pandemic... Read more »

05/16/20 6:38 PM

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been working to direct $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding which has been received by the state in response to the COVID-19... Read more »

05/16/20 5:46 PM

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been holding a special legislative session May 15-16 to direct the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding received by the... Read more »

05/16/20 3:59 PM

Tune in as Wyoming Legislature begin second day of special session Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to resume their special session beginning at 9 am Saturday, May 16. Both the House of Representatives and Senate worked late into... Read more »

05/16/20 9:27 AM

COVID future or COVID past?$1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 is so-named because the particular strain of the coronavirus behind the global pandemic was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in December 2019, as National Public... Read more »

05/16/20 1:39 AM

COVID future or COVID past? $1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 is so-named because the particular strain of the coronavirus behind the global pandemic was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in Decemeber 2019, as National... Read more »

05/16/20 1:39 AM

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted two amendments to House Bill 1004 during the special session on Friday, May 15 which make changes to proposed COVID-19 relief... Read more »

05/15/20 8:16 PM

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives shot down an amendment to House Bill 1001 that would have appropriated up to $600 million toward property and sales tax relief... Read more »

05/15/20 6:04 PM

Wyoming House amend CARES funding bill to include tribal governments

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted an amendment to House Bill 1001 during the special session Friday, May 8 that would make it possible for the Eastern... Read more »

05/15/20 3:04 PM

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation during their Friday, May 15 special session that would include providing for rent assistance and the avoidance of evictions amid the... Read more »

05/15/20 1:07 PM

Harshman: Wyoming could exceed 15% unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Speaker of the House Steve Harshman said during the special legislative Friday, May 15 that Wyoming’s unemployment rate may wind up exceeding 15% amid the COVID-19... Read more »

05/15/20 11:01 AM

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is holding a special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which includes legislation that would guide the emergency appropriation of $1.25 billion in... Read more »

05/15/20 10:04 AM

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

CASPER, Wyo. — The COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, combined with a shrinking coal market and oversupply of natural gas is taking a toll on Wyoming’s economy and the... Read more »

05/14/20 3:26 PM

Banks overwhelmed by PPP; may struggle with Wyoming COVID-19 relief loans for businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature are set to consider bills which would guide the emergency appropriation of $1.25 billion in federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act... Read more »

05/14/20 12:32 PM

Nonprofits ask for access to $275 million in Wyoming COVID-19 relief for businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to hold a special legislative session beginning Friday, May 15 where they will consider several bills aimed to provide relief for Wyomingites... Read more »

05/13/20 2:43 PM

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

May 11, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Legislature will allow some media into the Capitol for this week’s two-day special session under special guidelines the Legislative Services Office issued on Monday.... Read more »

05/12/20 12:57 PM

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will be holding a special session May 15-16 in response to COVID-19 impacts on the state. The legislaute will discuss the emergency appropriation of... Read more »

05/11/20 4:05 PM

Wyoming special legislative session to address COVID-19

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers will hold a two-day special legislative session in response to the COVID-19 illness as it plans to further relax... Read more »

05/08/20 9:06 AM

Governor instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts

As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce... Read more »

04/15/20 2:40 PM

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

April 13, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming state government revenues could plummet from anywhere between $555 million and nearly $2.8 billion over the next two years as a result of the COVID-19... Read more »

04/14/20 9:58 AM

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

CHEYENNE – Management Council will meet on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. to consider interim topics for joint interim committees. This meeting will include discussion of potential legislative responses to the... Read more »

04/02/20 9:47 AM

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said in a press release he has signed two bills, vetoed four and allowed five to go into law without his signature. According to... Read more »

03/27/20 1:01 PM

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

CASPER, Wyo. — The I-25 bridge over Casper’s Center Street will be dedicated to Dr. Leanard L. Robinson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March in World War II. Governor... Read more »

03/25/20 11:11 AM

Disposal of wind turbine blades in abandoned coal mines authorized in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday, March 23 which authorizes the disposal of wind turbine blades and shells into abandoned coal mines... Read more »

03/25/20 10:44 AM

Governor authorizes path for Wyoming to stop recognizing seasonal time changes

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 44 into law on Monday, March 23. That bill creates a pathway in which Wyoming could stop observing seasonal time changes. The bill... Read more »

03/25/20 10:22 AM

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday, March 24 which adds new restrictions to registered sex offenders attempting to access the grounds of their own... Read more »

03/25/20 10:05 AM

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Fremont County Senator Eli Bebout and Park County Senator Hank Coe have announced their retirement. According to a release, the senators with a combined State Legislature service record of 60... Read more »

03/13/20 9:03 AM

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Legislature

Dedication honoring Bataan Death March survivor set for Tuesday in Casper

Wyoming’s $50 million ‘Mitigation Fund’ to reimburse direct COVID-19 related expenses

YNP: More than 1000 employees surveillance tests result in zero positives so far

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

$50 million Wyoming COVID-19 business relief program launching Monday

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

Gordon announces new Wyoming COVID-19 death in message to the legislature

Wyoming Legislature pass legislation to get $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds flowing

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

Tune in as Wyoming Legislature begin second day of special session Saturday

COVID future or COVID past?$1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

COVID future or COVID past? $1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

Wyoming House amend CARES funding bill to include tribal governments

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

Harshman: Wyoming could exceed 15% unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

Banks overwhelmed by PPP; may struggle with Wyoming COVID-19 relief loans for businesses

Nonprofits ask for access to $275 million in Wyoming COVID-19 relief for businesses

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

Wyoming special legislative session to address COVID-19

Governor instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

Disposal of wind turbine blades in abandoned coal mines authorized in Wyoming

Governor authorizes path for Wyoming to stop recognizing seasonal time changes

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

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

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Russell, Zwonitzer, Snyder

Obituaries: Lucero, Brummond, Moeller

Obituaries: Ortiz, Madrid, Duggan

Obituaries: True, Putman, Johnson

Obituaries: Johnston, Monzon

Community

City

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

Wyoming

City

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

Promoted

Community

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

Community

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