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Rescued! Hiker And Dog Missing For Week In Wind River Range Reunited With Family
An Idaho hiker and his dog were reunited with family Friday afternoon after being missing in the Wind River Range for a week. Jonathan Bailey and his yellow Labrador retriever Wrigley had been separated from their group in the Bridger Wilderness.
Jen KocherSeptember 11, 2026

Wyoming Sportscaster Frank Gambino Dies Unexpectedly At The Age Of 63
Wyoming sportscaster Frank Gambino, a fixture in Wyoming sports for more than four decades, unexpectedly died Thursday at age 63. The three-time sportscaster of the year was beloved by his colleagues. “There will never be another Frank Gambino," said K2's Bob Price.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 11, 2026

Cheyenne Man Accused Of Stealing German Shepherd, Chasing Man With Pickaxe
A Cheyenne man is accused of stealing a German shepherd from the yard of one local resident, then chasing and threatening another man with a pickaxe after pelting him with rocks and a cinder block. His felony case was filed in district court Thursday.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2026

Mills Emergency Meeting To Cover Bar Nunn Payroll In Bank Shutdown 'Torpedoed'
The mayor of Mills tried to work with the city council to cover payroll for Bar Nunn employees while Hilltop Bank was shuttered due to a cybersecurity issue. Some council members "torpedoed" the effort, Bar Nunn’s mayor says, but the bank found a way to help.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Glenrock Gets 30 Day Extension To Decide If It Will Continue To Use Flock Cameras
The town of Glenrock has been given a 30-day extension to decide if it will continue the use of Flock cameras. The police chief says he's asked the company to specify what it does and does not do to ease concerns about automated license plate readers.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 11, 2026

‘All We Can Do Is Pray And Hope’ Say Ranchers In Path Of Fast-Growing 'Moonshine Fire'
Ranchers in the path of the fast-growing "Moonshine Fire" that, as of Friday afternoon, has churned through more than 5,600 acres of land about southwest of Wheatland are more than worried. ‘All we can do is pray and hope,’ said one lifetime area rancher.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2026

Wyoming GOP Leader Says Trump's $5,000 Promise For GOP Sweep Not A Bribe
Wyoming GOP Vice-Chair Bob Ferguson says President Trump's controversial promise to give every American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress was taken out of context. “That is an outright lie,” he said of charges that it's a bribe.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2026

It Took 6 Officers To Take Down Man With Knife At Rock Springs Pizza Place
It took six Rock Springs police officers to subdue a 6-foot, 260-pound man who threatened to stab them at a local Pizza Hut restaurant, claiming he’d been in prison, that the “cartel” wanted him for being a “snitch” and daring police to “kill me, bitch!”
Greg JohnsonSeptember 10, 2026

Huge Crowd At Dedication For Gigantic Grizzly 399 Sculpture At Jackson Museum
A huge crowd of Grizzly 399 fans gathered Wednesday for the dedication of a gigantic sculpture of the world’s most famous bear at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. "Against All Odds: Grizzly 399” also features the four cubs she had in 2020.
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2026

Wildlife Groups Applaud Trust Fund As Way To Save Game and Fish From Budget Crisis
With Wyoming Game and Fish facing what its interim director calls a “dire” looming budget shortfall, wildlife groups say a trust fund proposed by a legislative committee has a "juggernaut of support." "God, I hope we dream big," one advocate said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2026

Shots Fired At Deputy Before Armed-And-Dangerous Manhunt Near Upton Ends In Capture
The Weston County Sheriff's Office says one of their deputies was fired on while investigating a stolen gun Wednesday evening south of Upton. That set off an overnight manhunt through rugged country that ended with a suspect's capture Thursday morning.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 10, 2026

Casper Couple Saddened By Bear Killed For Entering Their Second Home In Idaho
A Casper couple said they’re saddened because a black bear that broke into their second home near Driggs, Idaho, was killed under a zero-tolerance policy for bears that enter occupied structures. “He wasn’t mean or aggressive,” Page Mamot said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2026

Lawmakers: Game And Fish Commission Meeting Not Place To Ask About Departed Director
Legislators and Wyoming Game and Fish Department top brass said Thursday that meetings to discuss the agency's funding weren't the place to bring up Angi Bruce's departure as director. Some cited "personnel matters" for not talking publicly about Bruce.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2026

Lander Bagpipe Band Began 25 Years Ago As A Response To 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
The Lander Pipe Band began as a one-time performance in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Now 25 years later, it’s played at every local 9/11 memorial service and has become a fixture in the central Wyoming town.
Jackie DorothySeptember 10, 2026

Before Colorado DNA Scandal, Disgraced Lab Tech Handled 462 Cases At Wyoming Lab
A disgraced forensic scientist who was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for deleting and manipulating DNA data in Colorado criminal cases handled 462 cases at the state crime lab in Wyoming. “We’re lucky it was pre-DNA,” Wyoming’s crime lab director said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 10, 2026

Hilltop Bank Shutdown Just Confirms Why Wyoming Needs Gold, Lawmaker Says
Sen. Bob Ide didn't want to say "I told you so," because he empathizes with customers and businesses agonizing over Hilltop's cybersecurity shutdown this week. But this is exactly why he's pushed bills to bring gold and silver into Wyoming's economy, he said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2026

Argument At Notorious Cheyenne Motel Escalates To Death Threats With Knife
An argument at a notorious Cheyenne motel Tuesday escalated when a resident barged into a neighboring room and threatened to kill people with a knife. It’s not the first violent episode at the Big Horn Motel, following a SWAT standoff earlier this year.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 10, 2026

Casper Honor Student Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting Up Downtown In Showdown
A 16-year-old Casper honor student pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he was among a group of teens who shot up downtown Casper during a showdown July 15. Bystanders said they heard 30-40 rounds around midnight at the David Street Station.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2026

Wyoming Homeschool Parents Frustrated As Education Savings Account Funds Disappear
Wyoming homeschool families say they’re in limbo as Educational Savings Account funding appears in online accounts and then is frozen or taken away. A Department of Education official says the rollout is hampered by a lawsuit and other start-up challenges.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 10, 2026

Moonshine Fire Grows To 3,900 Acres, Crews Save Ranch And Brace For 45-Mph Winds
The lightning-caused Moonshine Fire about 17 miles southwest of Wheatland has swelled to an estimated 3,900 acres and remains 0% contained on Thursday, with more than 150 people now assigned to the fire. Crews are now bracing for 45-mph wind gusts.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 10, 2026

Casper Care Worker Gets Probation For Tying Patient’s Hair To Bed Post With Scarf
A Casper care worker received a suspended sentence Thursday after apologizing for tying a patient's hair to a bed post with a scarf last year. The judge also ordered the woman to three years of supervised probation on a charge of intentional abuse.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2026

Fort Washakie Border Collie Made It Home To Family Before Dying Of Gunshot Wound
A Fort Washakie family is devastated after the death of their 6-year-old border collie Drover, who was shot over the weekend after leaving their rural Wyoming property. The dog managed to make his way home before dying from the bullet wound.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2026

Game And Fish Facing ‘Dire’ Financial Trouble, Interim Director Tells Lawmakers
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department budget could hit crisis level within the next few years due to inflation and a decline in deer tags, the agency’s interim director told lawmakers Wednesday. “We’re not dire right now, but we’re going to be,” he said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2026

For Post-Election Therapy, Jillian Balow Went Bow Hunting And Bagged An Elk
Fresh off her U.S. House primary loss, Jillian Balow trekked her 5-foot-1-inch frame over fallen trees and into a lodgepole pine basin, rested her compound bow against a tree and waited. There, she had to really learn "what stillness is."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

First Colors in Parched Snowy Range Could Signal An Earlier And Faster Fall
Tree and shrubs in the Snowy Range are already showing their fall colors due to an unseasonably dry year. Meteorologist Don Day (and his dog Winston) say to see the fall color while it’s good, you might have to change your plans and get out earlier.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2026

Customers Shocked As ‘Cybersecurity Incident’ Shuts Down Hilltop Bank Across Wyoming
Customers were shocked Wednesday to find Hilltop Bank closed across Wyoming and unavailable over the internet. The bank said it had a 'cybersecurity incident' and went offline to contain the issue and has no timetable for reopening.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

New Details Of Wild Chase In Evanston Leading To Arrest Of Woman Who Took Child
New details were released Wednesday in the case of a Michigan woman accused of taking her missing 6-year-old son and leading Evanston police on a wild chase that sent her vehicle airborne twice. Before the chase, the two were spotted at the local Walmart.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 09, 2026

Flock Cameras Are Set To Automatically Renew In Glenrock In Less Than One Week
A $30,000 two-year commitment allowing the Glenrock Police to use five Flock cameras will automatically renew unless the town provides a written notice by Monday. The mayor, police chief, and town council members aren't commenting on the issue.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 09, 2026

Hundreds Gather To Pray For Wyoming Hiker Missing For 11 Days In Grand Canyon
Hundreds packed a Texas church to pray for Tim Smith as the search for the Wyoming hiker reaches Day 11 after a devastating flood in the Grand Canyon. “Today, we should be celebrating Tim’s birthday,” his wife, Carrie, said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 09, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Controversial Casper Mountain Gravel Pit
Arguments over a Natrona County judge’s reversal of a decision not to renew six gravel-mining leases at the base of Casper Mountain were heard by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday. Nearly two dozen local opponents of the gravel pit were in the room.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 09, 2026

Douglas Father Accused Of Attacking One Son With Hammer, Punching Another
A Douglas man is accused of attacking one of his sons with a hammer and punching another son during a domestic argument that escalated out of control. He could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted of aggravated assault and battery.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 09, 2026

Wildfire Explodes To 2,600 Acres Southwest Of Wheatland, Structures Threatened
A wildfire burning in rugged and remote terrain in the Laramie Range southwest of Wheatland exploded to more than 2,600 acres Wednesday. The Moonshine Fire is 0% contained and is threatening structures in the area, officials report.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 09, 2026

University Of Wyoming President: School Should Dominate In Artificial Intelligence
University of Wyoming's new president Shane Reeves said in his state of the university speech that it's time to embrace AI and push the school to be a leader in it. "This genie’s not going back in the bottle,” Reeves said. “This isn’t a choice."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Gillette Man Who Blew Most Of Hand Off With Firework Hit With Felony Arson Charge
A Gillette carpenter and musician who lost most of his right hand when a firework exploded in it outside a bar July 4 now also faces the potential of having to do his rehab from prison. He’s now been charged with arson and is due in court next week.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Dem Lawmaker Calls Teton County PAC 'Distortive,' Compares It To The Freedom Caucus
Democratic state Sen. Mike Gierau is calling ads by fellow Dem, Rep. Liz Storer's PAC “distortive” and harmful to what he thought was the higher political ground his party held. Gierau compared its tactics to those of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2026

Lawmakers Blame Rocky Mountain Power For Large Industries Saying No To Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Power's inability to meet more demand is costing Wyoming large-scale industry, lawmakers say, despite having the land, resources and desire for development. “We don’t have any extra power in Sweetwater County at all," Sen. Stacy Jones said.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 08, 2026

License Plate Readers Take An Hour To Locate Iowa Murder Suspect Near Cheyenne
Within an hour of identifying a vehicle believed to be connected to the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Sioux City, Iowa, license plate reader technology last week led the Wyoming Highway Patrol to arrest a suspect on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Casper Couple Killed When Side-By-Side Rolls Down Mountain, Daughter Injured Too
A Casper couple was killed in a side-by-side crash on Muddy Mountain over the Labor Day Weekend, Natrona County authorities confirmed Tuesday. Their daughter was injured trying to reach them and had to be airlifted off the mountain.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Campbell County Commission Chair Cited For Breach Of Peace In Airport Incident
Details were sparse Tuesday about why the chair of the Campbell County Commission was cited last month for breach of peace after a meeting at the local airport. He has been outspoken about higher costs to secure a fixed-base operator for the airport.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Shoshoni Woman Accused Of Exploiting 93-Year-Old Arrested Again, Over Chamber Money
Jeannie Kroenke, the former Shoshoni Chamber of Commerce president accused of exploiting a 93-year-old woman for more than $33,000, has been arrested for stealing nearly $8,200 from the chamber. Kroenke now faces up to 20 years for two felonies.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Kidnapped 6-Year-Old Michigan Boy Found Safe In Evanston, Mom Arrested
A 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Michigan turned up safe in Wyoming on Monday, while his mom — who didn’t have legal custody of him — was arrested in Evanston. The boy’s father praised the “sharpness of a Wyoming officer” for recovering his son.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Search On For Missing Hiker And Dog In Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains
Searchers continue to scour Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains for Jonathan Bailey and his yellow Lab Wrigley, missing since Saturday when they didn’t come back from a hike. “Anyone can get turned around out there,” said a former Sublette County sheriff.
Jen KocherSeptember 08, 2026

Colorado Has Killed Nearly 300 Black Bears This Year, Quadruple Last Year's Amount
Colorado wildlife officials have killed nearly 300 black bears this year, almost four times as many as a year ago. “I think what people aren’t realizing is that trash is the primary reason for bears being in towns,” said one official.
Mark HeinzSeptember 08, 2026

Casper Woman Accused Of Trying To Outrun Police With 5-Year-Old In Car
A Casper woman stopped for not having a 5-year-old child in a car seat faces a laundry list of charges, accused of trying to outrun police with the kid in the car. She told police she took off because she was afraid her daughter would be taken from her.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Two Crook County Girls Targeted By Alleged Sex Predators In One Month
Two teen girls from rural Crook County in a month have been targets of alleged sex predators. Authorities say it’s troubling how girls from small Wyoming towns are meeting older men online — and terrifying that the men turn up in person to meet them.
Jen KocherSeptember 07, 2026

Warm Spring Geyser, A Brilliantly Blue Thermal Pool Hidden In A Cavern Near Dubois
Warm Spring Geyser is a pool of brilliantly blue thermal water hidden in a cavern near Dubois, described by a frequent visitor as "like something you find down in the Caribbean.” The trick is getting there and whether to risk descending down into it.
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026

Worland Man Wanted His Ashes Put On USS Constitution Model And Set Aflame On Boysen
A dying Worland man’s desire to have his ashes placed on a 5-foot exact model of the USS Constitution and then put aflame onto Boysen Reservoir didn’t happen. Now the model — with every detail crafted by his own hands — is in a museum for everyone to see.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 07, 2026

‘No Pulse’: Life Flight Responds To Side-By-Side Crash On Casper Mountain
A side-by-side rolled Sunday afternoon in the remote country between Casper and Muddy mountains, triggering a major emergency response. Dispatch radio traffic carried a grim report from the scene: “She is not breathing. No pulse.”
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Dave Stone. Dave writes, "Sunrise west of Laramie. Another beautiful morning in the great state of Wyoming!"
Today's question to Don Day
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
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August 27, 2026

Bibles for Venezuela: Hope in the Midst of Devastation
Vision Beyond Borders has helped bring God’s Word to people throughout Venezuela. Following two devastating earthquakes, the need for both Bibles and humanitarian assistance has become even greater.
August 20, 2026

Wyoming’s Real Election Is Tuesday
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August 14, 2026
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Bill Sniffin: Political Crunch Time Brings Out Desperation And A Few Funny Lines
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “This is a desperate time for politicians. Just how negative can they go? Here in Wyoming, we discovered it is pretty darned deep.”
Bill SniffinAugust 08, 2026

Rod Miller: Changes Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was a hot, sultry night in the Red Desert, without a breath of cooling breeze. All that could be heard was the grumbling of the exhausted cowboys and rattlesnakes copulating in the sagebrush."
Rod MillerAugust 07, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Why You Should Consider Steve Friess For U.S. House
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray's approach to politics is akin to a yapping Chihuahua, making lots of noise and getting headlines, but getting little done. Most concerning is Gray dumping all of Wyoming voters’ election data to an agency of the federal government whose use is unrestricted."
Tom LubnauAugust 05, 2026
Wyoming Life
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Reports Of Tesla Driver Blissfully Asleep While Driving On I-70 In Colorado
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026
Wyoming History: Cheyenne Con Man David Dare Was The Bernie Madoff Of His Time
Kerry DrakeSeptember 07, 2026
Upton And Sundance Aren't Playing Football Together For First Time In 15 Years
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2026
15-Year-Old Cody Girl Moving Up National U.S. Figure Skating Rankings
Jackie DorothySeptember 07, 2026
Drinking Wyoming: Pinedale Premium Spirits Label Found On Shelves In Ireland
Kate MeadowsSeptember 07, 2026
Outdoors
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Goodbye Summer: When Yellowstone Lake Freezes, You Can Hear A Symphony
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026
Morning Glory Pool Was Brilliant Blue Until Tourists Threw "Immense Amounts Of Trash" In It
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026
Woman Vows To Replace Missing Flag At Site Of 1955 Airline Crash That Killed 66
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 05, 2026
Judge Halts BLM Directive To Removal Bison From Federal Grazing Allotments
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026
Monster Mule Deer Could Obliterate Record For Wyoming’s Biggest Buck Ever
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Casper Pastor Faces Long Recovery After I-25 Wreck Crushed His Whole Body
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026
Gillette Man Already Convicted Of Assaulting Woman Now Accused Of Strangulation
Kolby FedoreSeptember 04, 2026
New York Trucker Faces Homicide Charge For Fatal 2025 I-80 Chain-Reaction Crash
Greg JohnsonSeptember 04, 2026
High-Profile Wyoming Moms Condemn Baby-Killing Jokes During Lindsay Clancy Trial
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2026
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Greg JohnsonSeptember 03, 2026


