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Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Clark Allan to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District serving Converse County, Wyoming, the governor’s office announced Saturday,... Read more »

10/24/20 1:51 PM

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

October 24, 2020 By KEN MILLER Associated Press Jerry Jeff Walker, a Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age 78. Walker... Read more »

10/24/20 12:22 PM

Saturday: 259 new cases of coronavirus confirmed by labs in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 259 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 9 am update Saturday, Oct. 24. Wyoming has now seen a total of 9,177... Read more »

10/24/20 11:39 AM

(RADAR) Snow coming to SE Wyo this afternoon, ‘unseasonably frigid’ air mass to follow

CASPER, Wyo — Snow began in the northern parts of Wyoming around 6:00 am Saturday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, and as is expected to impact the central... Read more »

10/24/20 11:31 AM

Rock Springs PD investigating fight, stabbing

The Rock Springs Police Department has announced that they’re investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at a Rock Springs convenience store. A social media statement, posted online by RSPD, says... Read more »

10/24/20 10:58 AM

Biden’s warning on oil tests voter resolve on climate change

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Joe Biden is confronting the harsh political realities of combating climate change. The Democratic presidential nominee has spent months touting a $2 trillion plan to boost... Read more »

10/23/20 3:32 PM

Wyoming COVID surge continues with record 381 new confirmed cases reported Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 381 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm update Friday, Oct. 23. That is the highest number of new lab... Read more »

10/23/20 3:16 PM

Winter weather advisory issued for Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area that is in effect from midnight on Saturday, October 24th through Monday,... Read more »

10/23/20 3:09 PM

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

Lena Lynn Fletcher, age 46, of Rock Springs, was shot to death in her home on June 29.

10/23/20 1:59 PM

Two killed in highway collision Thursday

Two people have died near the Wyoming community of Wright, following a Thursday morning collision in Campbell County. Six people were reportedly injured, in addition to the two deaths. 38-year-old... Read more »

10/23/20 12:51 PM

Colorado wildfire becomes second largest in state history

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado wildfire that exploded in size this week, forced nearby evacuations and closed Rocky Mountain National Park has become the second largest fire in state history.... Read more »

10/23/20 12:21 PM

Gordon allocates $600k in CARES funds to help Wyoming residents find health insurance

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has directed $600,000 in federal CARES Act funds received by the state to helped Wyoming residents sign up for health insurance. The funding will go to... Read more »

10/23/20 12:15 PM

WDH: Record number of COVID patients in Wyoming hospitals; over 80 for first time

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reports that a record 81 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across the state on Thursday, Oct. 22. State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist... Read more »

10/23/20 11:04 AM

Recent Arrests (10-22-20 – 10-23-20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/23/20 10:29 AM

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will never be mistaken for a swing state given that it hasn’t supported a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964, but if the race is close... Read more »

10/23/20 10:19 AM

Authorities seek information on recent equipment larceny

CHEYENNE, Wyo. The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to a larceny that occurred in the 2500 block of East Fox Farm. Between 10-9-20 and 10-13-20. Authorities say... Read more »

10/23/20 9:20 AM

October Surprise? Winter storm makes record low temps possible this weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Service in Cheyenne says there is increasing confidence for a possible winter event beginning Saturday afternoon that could send temperatures plummeting to record lows this... Read more »

10/23/20 9:15 AM

UW isolates residence hall floors after 5 new COVID cases detected

A shelter in place order has been issued for a floor of McIntyre Hall at the University of Wyoming campus after five cases of COVID-19 were detected, according to a... Read more »

10/23/20 8:53 AM

Man charged with treasure hunting in Yellowstone cemetery

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Utah man faces felony charges resulting from alleged attempts to locate a famed treasure on the grounds of a cemetery in Yellowstone National Park. Rodrick... Read more »

10/23/20 8:47 AM

PHOTOS: Wyoming’s very COVID Halloween: a glance under the mask of pandemic fatigue

CASPER, Wyo. — With Wyoming in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween isn’t the only reason masks are on people’s minds this October. Mask, an English word meaning “a... Read more »

10/22/20 4:19 PM

FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the first drug to treat COVID-19: remdesivir, an antiviral medicine given to hospitalized patients through an IV. The... Read more »

10/22/20 3:50 PM

Two suspects arrested on drug charges after pullover on I-80

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two men were arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 on recommended drug charges. According to paperwork filed in Laramie County Circuit Court,... Read more »

10/22/20 3:41 PM

Thursday: 232 new confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming, 37 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health reported 232 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, along with seven COVID-related new deaths. The new total numbers... Read more »

10/22/20 3:29 PM

Seven more COVID-19 deaths reported among Wyoming residents

An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.

10/22/20 3:08 PM

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

DENVER (AP) — Orange skies, winds gusting up to 70 mph, smoke tornadoes and hazardous air. While it could be an apocalyptic scene out of a movie, it’s become the... Read more »

10/22/20 12:59 PM

Wyoming resident dies after crashing vehicle into gully

A Wyoming resident has been identified as the deceased in a fatal crash near the Wyoming community of Ten Sleep. A preliminary report says that the crash is believed to... Read more »

10/22/20 12:11 PM

Debate night for Trump and Biden in final campaign faceoff

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, BILL BARROW and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final... Read more »

10/22/20 10:55 AM

Recent Arrests (10-21-20 – 10-22-20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/22/20 10:42 AM

Obituaries: Ostrom, Liebe, Dimon II,

Heaven gained a precious angel October 16, 2020, when God called Leona Rose Ostrom home to eternal paradise. Leona was born June 10, 1929 to Christina Nielson Essley and Roy... Read more »

10/22/20 10:24 AM

Yellowstone roads closed due to winter conditions, except NW entrance to Mammoth

CASPER, Wyo. — Roads in Yellowstone National Park are closed as of 10:10 am Thursday, Oct. 22 with the exception of the road leading from the northwest entrance to Mammoth... Read more »

10/22/20 10:14 AM

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer James Randi, a magician who later challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers with such voracity that he became regarded as the country’s... Read more »

10/22/20 9:39 AM

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty and the Wyoming Interfaith Network are organizing an online forum to talk about repealing the death penalty in the... Read more »

10/22/20 9:21 AM

NWS: Wintery conditions today offer glimpse of expected frigid weather this weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A cold front that moved over the Cheyenne area overnight has opened the door for some light snow to fall over the next 12 hours. According to... Read more »

10/22/20 9:21 AM

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the... Read more »

10/22/20 8:39 AM

UW: 10 cases of COVID-19 reported on cross country teams

UW says they are taking action to limit the spread of the virus in that group of students, among employees, and the broader community.

10/21/20 6:02 PM

Archives

Winter storm watches extended in parts of SE Wyo through Monday evening

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

Cowboys battle Nevada to force OT but fall short Saturday 37-34 in season opener

Sunday: 219 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyo, 20 in Laramie County

Major travel closures in SE Wyo due to winter weather and multiple crashes

Roads between Laramie and Walcott junction closed to light, high-profile vehicles; extreme blowover risk

Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Saturday: 259 new cases of coronavirus confirmed by labs in Wyoming

(RADAR) Snow coming to SE Wyo this afternoon, ‘unseasonably frigid’ air mass to follow

Rock Springs PD investigating fight, stabbing

Biden’s warning on oil tests voter resolve on climate change

Wyoming COVID surge continues with record 381 new confirmed cases reported Friday

Winter weather advisory issued for Cheyenne

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

Two killed in highway collision Thursday

Colorado wildfire becomes second largest in state history

Gordon allocates $600k in CARES funds to help Wyoming residents find health insurance

WDH: Record number of COVID patients in Wyoming hospitals; over 80 for first time

Recent Arrests (10-22-20 – 10-23-20)

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race

Authorities seek information on recent equipment larceny

October Surprise? Winter storm makes record low temps possible this weekend

UW isolates residence hall floors after 5 new COVID cases detected

Man charged with treasure hunting in Yellowstone cemetery

PHOTOS: Wyoming’s very COVID Halloween: a glance under the mask of pandemic fatigue

FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir

Two suspects arrested on drug charges after pullover on I-80

Thursday: 232 new confirmed COVID cases reported in Wyoming, 37 in Laramie County

Seven more COVID-19 deaths reported among Wyoming residents

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

Wyoming resident dies after crashing vehicle into gully

Debate night for Trump and Biden in final campaign faceoff

Recent Arrests (10-21-20 – 10-22-20)

Obituaries: Ostrom, Liebe, Dimon II,

Yellowstone roads closed due to winter conditions, except NW entrance to Mammoth

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

NWS: Wintery conditions today offer glimpse of expected frigid weather this weekend

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott

UW: 10 cases of COVID-19 reported on cross country teams

Crime

Crime

Rock Springs PD investigating fight, stabbing

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

Recent Arrests (10-22-20 – 10-23-20)

Authorities seek information on recent equipment larceny

Man charged with treasure hunting in Yellowstone cemetery

Obituaries

AP

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Obituaries: Ostrom, Liebe, Dimon II,

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

Obituaries: Moxley, Lewis, Ogle, Mueller, Durnan

Obituaries: Johnson, Person, Nelson

Community

Community

Winter storm watches extended in parts of SE Wyo through Monday evening

Cowboys battle Nevada to force OT but fall short Saturday 37-34 in season opener

Sunday: 219 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyo, 20 in Laramie County

Roads between Laramie and Walcott junction closed to light, high-profile vehicles; extreme blowover risk

Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

Wyoming

Community

Winter storm watches extended in parts of SE Wyo through Monday evening

Cowboys battle Nevada to force OT but fall short Saturday 37-34 in season opener

Sunday: 219 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyo, 20 in Laramie County

Roads between Laramie and Walcott junction closed to light, high-profile vehicles; extreme blowover risk

Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

Promoted

Economy

Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

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

Galleries

Community

(PHOTOS) Cheyenne in Sepia: Mullen Wildfire smoke descends on city