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Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Republican and Democrat leaders of the 66th Wyoming Legislature share similar visions for what could help diversify the state’s economy. Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers, a... Read more »

01/18/21 5:35 PM

UW pushing to make COVID vaccine available to educators; 100+ employees get first dose

01/18/21 2:39 PM

(PHOTOS) The legacy of Martin Luther King celebrated at Capitol

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Over a hundred people gathered around the steps of the Capitol Building in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 18th, 2021 in honor of slain civil rights leader Rev.... Read more »

01/18/21 2:09 PM

Hurricane force winds returning to Wyoming ahead of more snow

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is likely to again see some hurricane force winds this week topping 80 mph in wind prone areas in the southeast part of the state, according... Read more »

01/18/21 1:03 PM

Cheyenne man arrested for Attempted Homicide

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Law enforcement officials say that on January 16, 2021 at approximately 6:00 p.m. Cheyenne Police Officers responded to a report of a prior domestic disturbance that occurred on... Read more »

01/18/21 11:57 AM

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Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Open communication is the key to healthy relationships with teens As many families are spending more time at home, this can be a good time to re-connect and establish a... Read more »

01/18/21 11:31 AM

Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus

CHICAGO (AP) — A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area... Read more »

01/18/21 11:21 AM

Nevada man facing multiple charges of Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A former Casper resident is facing multiple charges of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse of a minor, in a case that dates back to 2016. Joshua R.... Read more »

01/18/21 11:10 AM

LCSD #1 selects Triump High senior as ‘Student Of The Week’

Kasandra (Kasie) Lick, who is a senior at Triumph High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of Jan. 18. Lick came... Read more »

01/18/21 10:37 AM

Blizzard warning downgraded; dangerous travel still expected on I-80 in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — A blizzard warning that had been issued for the I-80 corridor in Wyoming for Monday, Jan. 18 has been downgraded, but snow and dangerous travel conditions are... Read more »

01/18/21 10:25 AM

UW research resolves controversial ‘energy gap’ between atomic material

CASPER, Wyo —University of Wyoming research has resolved a long standing physical science controversy regarding the amount of force between atoms of chromium tribromide, a Van der Waals material. The... Read more »

01/18/21 10:18 AM

FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect... Read more »

01/18/21 9:25 AM

Week 44: The pandemic in Wyoming from Jan. 9-15

January 15, 2021 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile Wyoming’s vaccination rate picked up speed this week as COVID-19-related deaths surpassed 500 and active cases continued a recent upward trend. Pandemic politics continued to spark... Read more »

01/18/21 8:24 AM

Protests start small, peacefully at fortified US statehouses

By DAVID A. LIEB and ADAM GELLER Associated Press January 17, 2021 Police and National Guard troops stood sentry at newly fortified statehouses Sunday ahead of demonstrations planned for the... Read more »

01/17/21 12:37 PM

UW’s spring semester plan includes surveillance testing, all-remote after spring break

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming is preparing for the start of another semester amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on Jan. 21. The spring plan approved by the UW Board of Trustees... Read more »

01/17/21 12:01 PM

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

January 17, 2021 By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and LINDA DEUTSCH Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall... Read more »

01/17/21 10:12 AM

Snow squall risk advised on SE Wyo roadways through Monday

CASPER, Wyo — Snow squalls are possible in the southeast Wyoming travel district Sunday through Monday, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne. Winter weather advisories are in effect... Read more »

01/17/21 9:57 AM

Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday; up late as she wants

January 16, 2021 By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am... Read more »

01/16/21 4:59 PM

First Wyoming case of COVID-19 ‘UK variant’ identified in Teton County

CASPER, Wyo —The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed the state’s first case of the “UK variant” Saturday, Jan. 16. WDH said the variant was identified in a Teton County adult... Read more »

01/16/21 1:37 PM

RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its... Read more »

01/16/21 1:14 PM

Wyoming’s 860 lichen species catalogued on UW database

CASPER, Wyo— A “census” of Wyoming’s lichens is now online and accessible through the species list tool of the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming, according... Read more »

01/16/21 12:10 PM

Restaurants, bars scramble for propane amid pandemic winter

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — With coronavirus restrictions forcing bars and restaurants to seat customers outside in the dead of winter, many are scrambling to... Read more »

01/16/21 11:01 AM

Saturday: 144 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyo; recoveries cross 40,000

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 144 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their Saturday morning update Jan. 16. That brought the total to 41,917 confirmed COVID cases... Read more »

01/16/21 9:53 AM

Blowing snow and slick spots affecting travel in southeast Wyo Saturday morning

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning of hazardous travel due to lingering wintry conditions in the southeast Wyoming travel district Saturday. “Watch for areas of... Read more »

01/16/21 9:12 AM

Hitching Post fire fully extinguished Friday after high winds stoke flames

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Cheyenne said Friday night that a fire that started at historic Hitching Post on Lincolnway in Cheyenne has been fully extinguished. Firefighters were called... Read more »

01/15/21 7:16 PM

145 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, second highest reproduction rate in U.S.

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 145 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, Jan. 15 update. That brought the total to 41,773 confirmed COVID... Read more »

01/15/21 4:35 PM

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies

Jan 15, 2021 1:56PM (GMT 20:56) – 1154 words By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard... Read more »

01/15/21 2:59 PM

LCSD #1 announces 18 new cases of COVID within schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today officials with the Laramie County School District #1 announced via press release that from January 8th through January 14th, 2021 the district was notified that 14... Read more »

01/15/21 2:25 PM

Lawmakers defied mask orders at session kick-off in Capitol

January 13, 2021 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The majority of state lawmakers who attended the kickoff of the 66th Wyoming Legislature in person Tuesday defied public health orders by not wearing face coverings.... Read more »

01/15/21 1:39 PM

Man arrested, accused of kicking Cheyenne Police Officer

Cheyenne, Wyo. – A Cheyenne man faces a felony charge after it is alleged that he kicked an officer with the Cheyenne Police Department (CPD). Ricky Lee Dougherty, 57, was... Read more »

01/15/21 12:25 PM

Authorities release new information on Hitching Post fire

Cheyenne Fire Rescue has released some information on the fire that started early Friday morning at the historic Hitching Post on Lincolnway in Cheyenne. According to the news release, firefighters... Read more »

01/15/21 11:48 AM

65 mph gusts possible along I-80 as Wyoming looks to avoid more blow overs

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 in Wyoming is again seeing strong winds on Friday morning. “Extreme blow over risk” advisories are in effect between Cheyenne and Elk Mountain. The National Weather... Read more »

01/15/21 11:23 AM

Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” federal prosecutors said... Read more »

01/15/21 10:36 AM

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office searching for escapee

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office is saying that an inmate has failed to return to the Casper Re-Entry Center following a scheduled release. Jason Andrew Replogle was... Read more »

01/15/21 9:56 AM

Law enforcement seeks information in ongoing burglary investigation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office say they are seeking information related to a burglary that occurred in the 2000 block of East Allison Rd. “During... Read more »

01/15/21 9:21 AM

Obituaries: Liss, Vitley, Peel, Yoksh

Paul Warren Liss, 62, passed away January 9, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on November 24, 1958 in Mineola, NY to Edwin and Harriet Liss. Paul is survived by... Read more »

01/15/21 9:00 AM

Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92

Jan 14, 2021 By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Joanne Rogers, an accomplished concert pianist who celebrated and protected the legacy of her husband, the beloved children’s TV host Mister... Read more »

01/15/21 8:02 AM

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Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

Game and Fish announces members of Wyoming’s Wildlife Taskforce

Laramie County braces for more 80+ mph winds

Wyoming reports 342 new confirmed COVID cases Monday; 91 recoveries

Idaho Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

UW pushing to make COVID vaccine available to educators; 100+ employees get first dose

(PHOTOS) The legacy of Martin Luther King celebrated at Capitol

Hurricane force winds returning to Wyoming ahead of more snow

Cheyenne man arrested for Attempted Homicide

Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus

Nevada man facing multiple charges of Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Wyoming

LCSD #1 selects Triump High senior as ‘Student Of The Week’

Blizzard warning downgraded; dangerous travel still expected on I-80 in Wyoming

UW research resolves controversial ‘energy gap’ between atomic material

FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack

Week 44: The pandemic in Wyoming from Jan. 9-15

Protests start small, peacefully at fortified US statehouses

UW’s spring semester plan includes surveillance testing, all-remote after spring break

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

Snow squall risk advised on SE Wyo roadways through Monday

Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday; up late as she wants

First Wyoming case of COVID-19 ‘UK variant’ identified in Teton County

RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

Wyoming’s 860 lichen species catalogued on UW database

Restaurants, bars scramble for propane amid pandemic winter

Saturday: 144 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyo; recoveries cross 40,000

Blowing snow and slick spots affecting travel in southeast Wyo Saturday morning

Hitching Post fire fully extinguished Friday after high winds stoke flames

145 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, second highest reproduction rate in U.S.

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies

LCSD #1 announces 18 new cases of COVID within schools

Lawmakers defied mask orders at session kick-off in Capitol

Man arrested, accused of kicking Cheyenne Police Officer

Authorities release new information on Hitching Post fire

65 mph gusts possible along I-80 as Wyoming looks to avoid more blow overs

Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office searching for escapee

Law enforcement seeks information in ongoing burglary investigation

Obituaries: Liss, Vitley, Peel, Yoksh

Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92

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Idaho Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

Cheyenne man arrested for Attempted Homicide

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Man arrested, accused of kicking Cheyenne Police Officer

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Obituaries: Yoksh, Sauer, Tarbuck

Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

Obituaries: Liss, Vitley, Peel, Yoksh

Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92

Obituaries: Smallwood, Seely, Smith

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Laramie County braces for more 80+ mph winds

Wyoming reports 342 new confirmed COVID cases Monday; 91 recoveries

Idaho Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

UW pushing to make COVID vaccine available to educators; 100+ employees get first dose

(PHOTOS) The legacy of Martin Luther King celebrated at Capitol

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Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification

Game and Fish announces members of Wyoming’s Wildlife Taskforce

Blizzard warning downgraded; dangerous travel still expected on I-80 in Wyoming

UW research resolves controversial ‘energy gap’ between atomic material

Week 44: The pandemic in Wyoming from Jan. 9-15

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