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‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office are reminding voters that Primary Election Day is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Polls will open at 7 am and close... Read more »

08/14/20 5:19 PM

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

08/14/20 5:02 PM

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

08/14/20 4:22 PM

Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

08/14/20 4:18 PM

Officials: Missing Casper teen victim of accidental drowning in Wind River Canyon

08/14/20 3:53 PM

Report: Post Office warns 46 states about mail voting delays

08/14/20 3:48 PM

Casper’s Donna Rice running to bring more stateman-ship, fewer special interests to U.S. Senate

CASPER, Wyo — Donna Rice, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said one of the changes she’s like to see in Congress was “a shift back toward statesmanship and away from... Read more »

08/14/20 3:38 PM

Friday: 67 lab confirmed COVID cases marks daily record in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health added 67 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their daily update at 3 pm Friday, Aug. 14. That is the highest number... Read more »

08/14/20 3:30 PM

US Senate Candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

CASPER, Wyo — “If we want to change Washington, we cannot send the same tired politicians who are beholden to the special interest,” Robert Short said in an email to... Read more »

08/14/20 2:27 PM

9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines

ACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, saying the law violates the... Read more »

08/14/20 1:42 PM

PHOTOS: Higher traffic expected in Wyoming due to Colorado wildfire, I-70 closure

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The segment of I-70 in Colorado between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum continues to be closed due to the Grizzly Creek wildfire, according to the Colorado Department of... Read more »

08/14/20 1:27 PM

WyoMovies enhance COVID-19 safety measures, prepare to screen new first-run titles

CASPER, Wyo. — WyoMovies operates cinemas in Casper, Cheyenne, Laramie and Rock Springs. Some theaters in each of these cities re-opened and began to screen classic film titles on June... Read more »

08/14/20 12:46 PM

US retail sales rise for 3rd month

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some... Read more »

08/14/20 11:26 AM

Law enforcement seeks information on truck stop Burglary

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, otherwise known as the LCSO, is seeking information related to a burglary at the Antelope Truck Stop. According to the LCSO, between 12:30 and 9:40... Read more »

08/14/20 11:18 AM

Recent Arrests (8/13/20 – 8/14/20)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

08/14/20 10:33 AM

Wyoming among first states to release Bluetooth COVID tracing app

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced on Friday morning that the state has released an exposure notification app using technology developed by Apple and Google, making Wyoming one of... Read more »

08/14/20 10:02 AM

Police arrest man on Meth and Marijuana Possession charges

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 35-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department and now faces two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Court documents say that Michael... Read more »

08/14/20 9:32 AM

US west faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now

Aug 13, 2020 By SAM METZ Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The white rings that wrap around two massive lakes in the U.S. West are a... Read more »

08/14/20 8:26 AM

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

President Trump has endorsed Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis for her run for the U.S. Senate today, according to an email sent by her campaign on Thursday afternoon. “Cynthia Lummis is a... Read more »

08/13/20 5:56 PM

Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts’ predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three... Read more »

08/13/20 5:50 PM

Laramie officials warn of potential harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Huck Finn Pond

On August 12, 2020, the City of Laramie received notification from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Wyoming Harmful Cyanobacterial Bloom Program (DEQHBC) of a possible fatal dog poisoning associated... Read more »

08/13/20 5:16 PM

Trump’s EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is undoing Obama-era rules designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields and pipelines, formalizing the changes Thursday in... Read more »

08/13/20 4:12 PM

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

The death of a Big Horn County man who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths linked to the virus, according to a... Read more »

08/13/20 3:58 PM

Feds accuse Yale of discriminating against some applicants

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said Thursday.... Read more »

08/13/20 3:06 PM

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

A Wyoming law enforcement office is reporting that a dog left in a hot vehicle led to the discovery that the vehicle was “hot” in another way. The Rawlins Police... Read more »

08/13/20 2:56 PM

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality listed new recreational use advisories for five reservoirs or bodies of water in the state on Thursday, Aug. 13. The advisories... Read more »

08/13/20 1:44 PM

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the... Read more »

08/13/20 1:13 PM

UW Virtual town hall to discuss revised return plan, grants

The University of Wyoming has announced a virtual town hall style meeting Thursday evening to discuss the school’s recently announced revised return plan. Scholarships are also being discussed. “Aiming to... Read more »

08/13/20 12:38 PM

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Lake Creek Fire on the Thunder Basin National Grassland has burned an estimated 770 acres and is about 40%, according to a 10:15 am Thursday, Aug.... Read more »

08/13/20 12:32 PM

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Lake Creek Fire on the Thunder Basin National Grassland has burned an estimated 770 acres and is about 40%, according to a 10:15 am Thursday, Aug.... Read more »

08/13/20 12:32 PM

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

CASPER, Wyo. — A Salmonella Newport outbreak associated with red onions has led to 640 illnesses across the country, including 16 in Wyoming, according to the United States Food and... Read more »

08/13/20 12:02 PM

Court proceedings transition to Judge Carey City Center starting August 31

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The recently completed Judge Joseph M. Carey Cheyenne City Center (300 W. 17th St.) will host all Municipal Court proceedings beginning Monday, August 31st. Business hours remain the... Read more »

08/13/20 11:38 AM

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Air resources helped slow a fire burning near the Painter Gas Plant in southeast Wyoming on Wednesday night, according to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance. “Several retardant... Read more »

08/13/20 11:34 AM

WYDOT: lane closures, possible delays on I-80 in Laramie area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation said on Thursday, Aug. 13 that maintenance work along I-80 in the Laramie area is underway. “WYDOT maintenance crews are completing some... Read more »

08/13/20 11:01 AM

VIDEO: Falcon defends nest from swift fox in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Laramie Region shared a video on Aug. 10 which captured an encounter between a prairie falcon and a swift fox in... Read more »

08/13/20 10:36 AM

Obituaries: McDonnell, Morey, Hower, Quintal

Schuylar “Ski” Dawn McDonnell, 17, of Cheyenne, WY passed away August 9, 2020. She was born April 11, 2003 in Cheyenne to James P. and Dawn B. McDonnell. She was... Read more »

08/13/20 10:10 AM

Palestinian official slams deal between US, Israel and UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a... Read more »

08/13/20 9:39 AM

Mayor Orr to visit White House for Women’s Suffrage art exhibit opening

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Cheyenne Mayor Marian Orr announced via social media on Wednesday that she has accepted an invitation from the White House to attend an art exhibit that celebrates... Read more »

08/13/20 9:25 AM

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol says two people have died after crashing on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Hulett on Tuesday afternoon. According to a WHP release, the 1999... Read more »

08/13/20 9:05 AM

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but necessarily from schools

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s health officer says COVID cases in the state will continue through the fall, but she doesn’t believe they’ll be related to school openings. “I did say... Read more »

08/13/20 8:52 AM

Biden introduces historic VP pick

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris delivered an aggressive one-two attack on the character and performance of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as they made their election... Read more »

08/12/20 4:34 PM

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‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

Officials: Missing Casper teen victim of accidental drowning in Wind River Canyon

Report: Post Office warns 46 states about mail voting delays

Casper’s Donna Rice running to bring more stateman-ship, fewer special interests to U.S. Senate

Friday: 67 lab confirmed COVID cases marks daily record in Wyoming

US Senate Candidate Short wants Wyoming to reclaim domestic manufacturing, lead in drones

9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines

PHOTOS: Higher traffic expected in Wyoming due to Colorado wildfire, I-70 closure

WyoMovies enhance COVID-19 safety measures, prepare to screen new first-run titles

US retail sales rise for 3rd month

Law enforcement seeks information on truck stop Burglary

Recent Arrests (8/13/20 – 8/14/20)

Wyoming among first states to release Bluetooth COVID tracing app

Police arrest man on Meth and Marijuana Possession charges

US west faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate

Laramie officials warn of potential harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Huck Finn Pond

Trump’s EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Feds accuse Yale of discriminating against some applicants

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

PHOTOS: New harmful algae bloom advisories at 5 Wyoming waters

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

UW Virtual town hall to discuss revised return plan, grants

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

Thunder Basin fire puts ranches, energy infrastructure, sage-grouse habitat at risk in Wyoming

Products sold at retailers including Smith’s, Walmart among expanded onion recall

Court proceedings transition to Judge Carey City Center starting August 31

VIDEO: Air resources help fight fire near Painter Gas Plant in Wyoming

WYDOT: lane closures, possible delays on I-80 in Laramie area

VIDEO: Falcon defends nest from swift fox in Wyoming

Obituaries: McDonnell, Morey, Hower, Quintal

Palestinian official slams deal between US, Israel and UAE

Mayor Orr to visit White House for Women’s Suffrage art exhibit opening

WHP: 2 Minnesota residents dead in alcohol-related Harley crash near Hulett

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but necessarily from schools

Biden introduces historic VP pick

Crime

Crime

Man faces Child Abuse charge following arrest

Law enforcement seeks information on truck stop Burglary

Recent Arrests (8/13/20 – 8/14/20)

Police arrest man on Meth and Marijuana Possession charges

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Obituaries

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Obituaries: McDonnell, Morey, Hower, Quintal

Obituaries: Higginbottom, Rayl,

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Obituaries: Miskimins, Thomas, Williams

Obituaries: O’Meara, Snider, Fausset

Community

Community

‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

Friday: 67 lab confirmed COVID cases marks daily record in Wyoming

Yellowstone: ‘major water main break’ forces road closure; prevents north-south access

WyoMovies enhance COVID-19 safety measures, prepare to screen new first-run titles

Wyoming

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‘Secure as ever’: Wyoming voters encouraged to participate in primaries

Governor praises ‘multi-billion dollar’ F.E. Warren nuclear missile replacement project

University of Wyoming approves revised reopening plan

Officials: Missing Casper teen victim of accidental drowning in Wind River Canyon

Casper’s Donna Rice running to bring more stateman-ship, fewer special interests to U.S. Senate

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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

The Ease of Applying

Easing the Financial Fight

Galleries

Galleries

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday