Wyoming students spend less time in PE. An expert wants to change that.
Fourth graders Kylah Thunder and Shayla McNair run a recess lap at Baldwin Creek Elementary School in Lander on Sept. 26, 2023. (Katie Klingsporn/WyoFile)
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Linda Barton, who built Wyoming after-school programs and led election advocacy, remembered as ‘force for...
Lander resident, 76, died May 24, remembered for her warmth, elan and decades of community work in the state.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Outdoor recreation growing Wyoming’s economy
LANDER — Echoing through Sinks Canyon and amid the Wind River Range, the guidance of experienced climbers, backpackers and cyclists is driving economic gro...
May 11, 2026Open source
Measles alert issued in Fremont County
LANDER (WNE) — State health officials have confirmed Wyoming’s first measles case of 2026 has been identified in Fremont County, prompting local health p...
May 6, 2026Open source
Wyoming Artist Chases Freedom In A Van With Girlfriend, A Drifter & Welding Equipment
After drowning and later overdosing, Lander's Jake Kauffman tried conventional adulthood but it wasn't for him. So now the Wyoming artist is chasing…
May 10, 2026Open source
Lander Stabbing Suspect Says He Wants To Apologize To Victim 'Face To Face’
A Lander 18-year-old charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a Loaf N’ Jug clerk two weeks ago wants to apologize “face to face.” “I am not...
May 6, 2026Open source
Cody Track Kelly Walsh Invite
Natrona County 150.5, Kelly Walsh 122, Laramie 105, Cody 97.33, Cheyenne East 51.83, Douglas 44, Southeast 33, Thermopolis 24, Lander 20, Green River 19, Tor...
May 6, 2026Open source
Lander's Adelyn Anderson sets her sights on state discus record
The senior already has the overall state record in shot put.
May 6, 2026Open source
Fremont County coroner: Nonnatural deaths rise in early 2026
LANDER — Fremont County recorded its highest first-quarter coroner caseload in nearly a decade during the opening months of 2026, driven by increases in ho...
May 4, 2026Open source
Fremont County coroner: Nonnatural deaths rise in early 2026
LANDER — Fremont County recorded its highest first-quarter coroner caseload in nearly a decade during the opening months of 2026, driven by increases in ho...
May 4, 2026Open source
Another shepherd’s spring for Lander farmer
LANDER — Inside his cozy ranch house on a recent spring night, a baby monitor sits on Ivan Laird’s nightstand, tuned to the lambing shed about 50 yards f...
May 3, 2026Open source
State approves $5M for housing projects after citizenship debates
Projects securing funding included Rawlins, Buffalo, Kemmerer, Cheyenne, Lander, Ranchester, Newcastle/Upton, Ten Sleep and Washakie County.
May 2, 2026Open source
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Wyoming People: Fremont County’s Ed McAuslan Learned To Be A Coroner On The Job
Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Gray Wants Gordon To Act To Change Wyoming’s Race-Based House Voting District
A day after Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked Fremont County commissioners to take “immediate” steps to eliminate a race-based county voting district...
May 14, 2026Open source
Fremont County’s Ruth Kelly Dike turns 95
When Ruth Dike arrived for her interview last Saturday, she was traveling in style. Chauffeured by Donnie Sell of Powder River, Wyo., she had ridden to the m...
May 9, 2026Open source
County raises approved amid budget strain
On Tuesday morning, Fremont County commissioners unanimously voted to increase salaries for elected officials – including themselves – beginning with the...
May 9, 2026Open source
Riverton Lawmaker Under Investigation For Living Outside His State House District
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating after Rep. Joel Guggenmos lived outside his legislative district for months. The county GOP says it…
May 8, 2026Open source
Thomas announces reelection bid
Fremont County Commissioner Clarence Thomas has announced his bid for reelection, citing nearly a decade in office and a background in military and law enfor...
May 8, 2026Open source
Wyoming’s first 2026 confirmed measles case reported in Fremont County
The state went more than a decade without a confirmed case of the infectious disease until 2025, when 15 cases were reported.
May 4, 2026Open source
Wyoming's first measles case of 2026 confirmed in Fremont County
The case was in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status.
May 4, 2026Open source
WDH: First Wyoming measles case of 2026 reported from Fremont County
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status.
May 2, 2026Open source
Branding a spring ritual for ranching community
RIVERTON — Branding is a communal ritual that marks the end of winter – a welcome reprieve for many Wyoming ranchers – and a celebration of the newly c...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Commissioner: Natrona Collective Health Trust not living up to agreement with county
Natrona County Board of County Commissioners heard from PYA representatives, the Natrona Collective Health Trust and Banner Wyoming Medical Center on Monday...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Red Flag Warning until WED 8:00 PM MDT
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Persist in Central Wyoming Until 8 PM MDT Wednesday
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Wyoming deputy shot multiple times; suspect dies following highway chase
A Carbon County Sheriff's deputy was shot multiple times Monday, and the man accused of opening fire later died following a pursuit north of Baggs.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Yellowstone National Park sets visitor record in May
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming — Yellowstone National Park set a new visitation record for the month of May, welcoming more than 570,000 visitors as the park...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wyoming deputy flown to St. Mary's after being shot
A Carbon County Wyoming Sheriff's Deputy has been flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction after being injured in a shooting near the Wyoming-Col...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
From walk-on to program great, Wyoming's Ryker Holtzen primed for NCAA Championships
LARAMIE — Ryker Holtzen didn’t have a clue. Neither did his high school coach.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State lawmakers address future of Wyoming Business Council
CHEYENNE — With the future of the Wyoming Business Council still uncertain, lawmakers met Friday to continue discussions on how to handle the statewide eco...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Josh Allen is catalyst for partnership between University of Wyoming and Buffalo Bills
The University of Wyoming pride in NFL quarterback Josh Allen as one of its most famous alums is being formalized in a partnership between UW and the Buffalo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Concrete work completed on WYDOT project
Concrete replacement has been completed on the Wyoming Department of Transportation Project on the west side of Powell. According to a Monday morning co...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cody veteran vying for state’s top office
If Wyoming voters choose Brent Bien as their next governor, the former Marine colonel promises to bring a far more conservative approach to Cheyenne. “I gu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Jackson Hole, WY News
Reid Rasner told a small crowd Friday that he wants to keep revenue from public lands in Wyoming to fund services — and eliminate property tax. Even though...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wyoming students spend less time in PE. An expert wants to change that.
The squeak of sneakers on a gym floor and squawk of whistles are common school sounds during PE class. But with the increasing emphasis on academic testing i...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wyoming's lodging tax brings in more than $60 million annually, but not everyone is paying it
SHERIDAN — Like many Wyoming residents, Dalton Goodyear has seen firsthand the influence of tourism — Wyoming’s second-largest economic driver.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
House candidate Reid Rasner fundraises in Jackson, says finance, tech would solve housing woes
JACKSON — Reid Rasner, a Casper businessman who is running to represent Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Jackson Hole’s affordability w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wind energy critics rally at WY Capitol, warn of a ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’
Speakers at the rally say the industry threatens Wyoming’s vistas, ranching heritage, wildlife and tourism.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wind energy critics rally at WY Capitol, warn of a ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’
Speakers at the rally say the industry threatens Wyoming’s vistas, ranching heritage, wildlife and tourism.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wind energy critics rally at WY Capitol, warn of a ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’
Speakers at the rally say the industry threatens Wyoming’s vistas, ranching heritage, wildlife and tourism.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wind energy critics rally at WY Capitol, warn of a ‘Wyoming Wind Wall’
Speakers at the rally say the industry threatens Wyoming’s vistas, ranching heritage, wildlife and tourism.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Commissioner: Natrona Collective Health Trust not living up to agreement with county
Natrona County Board of County Commissioners heard from PYA representatives, the Natrona Collective Health Trust and Banner Wyoming Medical Center on Monday...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Red Flag Warning until WED 8:00 PM MDT
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Persist in Central Wyoming Until 8 PM MDT Wednesday
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Wyoming deputy shot multiple times; suspect dies following highway chase
A Carbon County Sheriff's deputy was shot multiple times Monday, and the man accused of opening fire later died following a pursuit north of Baggs.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Yellowstone National Park sets visitor record in May
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming — Yellowstone National Park set a new visitation record for the month of May, welcoming more than 570,000 visitors as the park...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wyoming deputy flown to St. Mary's after being shot
A Carbon County Wyoming Sheriff's Deputy has been flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction after being injured in a shooting near the Wyoming-Col...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
From walk-on to program great, Wyoming's Ryker Holtzen primed for NCAA Championships
LARAMIE — Ryker Holtzen didn’t have a clue. Neither did his high school coach.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State lawmakers address future of Wyoming Business Council
CHEYENNE — With the future of the Wyoming Business Council still uncertain, lawmakers met Friday to continue discussions on how to handle the statewide eco...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wyoming students spend less time in PE. An expert wants to change that.
Fourth graders Kylah Thunder and Shayla McNair run a recess lap at Baldwin Creek Elementary School in Lander on Sept. 26, 2023. (Katie Klingsporn/WyoFile)
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Josh Allen is catalyst for partnership between University of Wyoming and Buffalo Bills
The University of Wyoming pride in NFL quarterback Josh Allen as one of its most famous alums is being formalized in a partnership between UW and the Buffalo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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