Moose crossing: Wyoming photographer’s ‘fortunate’ encounter with a calf
When Pete McCall of Riverton bumped into a baby moose, he captured a great image — and didn’t see mom.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Riverton lawmaker at the center of Wyoming’s latest legislative residency dispute
The Wyoming Constitution does not require legislators to continue to reside in their district following their election. Rep. Joel Guggenmos is now under inve...
May 7, 2026Open source
Father and son Blackfeet creatives give a peek into their ledger art process
Terrance Guardipee and Terran Last Gun will share their perspectives and work in Riverton and Jackson as part of Central Wyoming College’s Native Voices week.
May 6, 2026Open source
Unsettled weather, freeze watch by midweek in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– Some unsettled weather is ahead in central Wyoming for this workweek. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will
May 4, 2026Open source
Riverton Police: Woman Claims She Lit Man In Wheelchair On Fire In Self-Defense
Riverton police say a woman accused of dousing a man in a wheelchair with vodka and lighting him on fire claimed she acted in self-defense. A witness told…
May 11, 2026Open source
Warm week ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. –– A mild and mostly dry week is ahead for central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will be blustery
May 11, 2026Open source
New group to tackle Paws
Back in the day in Riverton, every Friday, the city would euthanize its impounded animals. Before the city had a no-kill, nonprofit operating an animal shelt...
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
Cold & gold at the library
The lure of gold has long been a driver of human movement, and the United States’ various gold rushes demonstrate the extremes people will go in pursuit of...
May 8, 2026Open source
Manning enters state House race
Carl Manning, a current Fremont County School District #25 Board of Trustees member, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Wyoming House...
May 7, 2026Open source
Jackson Hole, WY News
Jackson girls' and boys' soccer teams defeat Riverton and Evanston ahead of final Wyoming 4A West matchup this week.
May 6, 2026Open source
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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
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
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’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
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
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
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Beach bombshell: Rustlers capture 4th at Nationals debut
The Central Wyoming College beach volleyball team concluded their historic season at the 2026 NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship in Huntsville, Ala...
May 6, 2026Open source
Peltz Co. picks up two wins in American Legion matchups against Wyoming programs
Che Molina did not allow a hit until the fifth inning and struck out eight to lead PVC to a win over Security First on Wednesday night.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Powell couple spots 73 moose near Burgess Junction in the Bighorn Mountains
A Powell couple is turning heads after counting 73 moose on a single trip through Park County and Sheridan County in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Depar...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
In this church, child sexual abuse has gone unchecked for so long that it spans generations
This story was first published by ProPublica. They were pillars of their church, congregants in a little-known denomination that sets itself apart from the...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Federal judge blocks NCAR split, cites Trump-Polis dispute
A judge has temporarily stopped the National Science Foundation from removing Boulder's National Center for Atmospheric Research from its leadership of the N...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
University of Wyoming's Marquelle Dent to host youth hoops camp
University of Wyoming special assistant to head coach and former women's basketball standout Marquelle Dent will host a youth basketball camp in late June.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
What's Happening, June 5
Castleman Quartet Program West: 7:30 p.m., in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. Wyoming welcomes a new summer t...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Five Republicans, 2 Democrats vie for U.S. Senate in Wyoming primaries
Five Republicans and two Democrats seeking to become Wyoming’s next junior U.S. senator have filed to run for their parties’ nomination in the Aug. 18 pr...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Jun 5, 2026Open source
LETTER: Let’s get enforcing
The subject of traffic violations committed by e-bike riders has reached a fever pitch. Misinformation or disinformation appears in recent statements in the...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Janice Fieldgrove
Funeral services for Janice Fieldgrove, 88-year-old Buffalo resident who passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Su...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
NWC hosts drone champs in June competition
Northwest College will once again host the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup on Saturday, June 6, in the Yellowstone Bu...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Game and Fish asks public to comment on State Wildlife Action Plan
GILLETTE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish is asking the public to comment on a draft version of Wyoming’s 2027 State Wildlife Action Plan, also known as...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Average gas tumble more than 16 cents a gallon in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 16.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.32 per gallon Monday, according to Gas...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
UW Extension to host webinar series on managing landscapes in drought
LARAMIE — Starting Thursday, June 11, the University of Wyoming Extension will host a free three-part webinar series focused on caring for gardens, trees a...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
State parks waive fees for Free Fishing Day Saturday
CHEYENNE — In coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at select loc...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Wyoming State Drone Championships scheduled for June 6 at Northwest College
Northwest College will once again host the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup on Saturday, June 6, in the Yellowstone Bu...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
HS SOFTBALL: WVC Coaches’ All-Stars
Wyoming Valley Conference Softball Coaches All-Star Teams Division 1 MVP: Michaela Howell, Tunkhannock POY: Addisyn Waterman, Tunkhannock First team: Makenzi...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Peltz Co. picks up two wins in American Legion matchups against Wyoming programs
Che Molina did not allow a hit until the fifth inning and struck out eight to lead PVC to a win over Security First on Wednesday night.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Powell couple spots 73 moose near Burgess Junction in the Bighorn Mountains
A Powell couple is turning heads after counting 73 moose on a single trip through Park County and Sheridan County in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Depar...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
In this church, child sexual abuse has gone unchecked for so long that it spans generations
This story was first published by ProPublica. They were pillars of their church, congregants in a little-known denomination that sets itself apart from the...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Federal judge blocks NCAR split, cites Trump-Polis dispute
A judge has temporarily stopped the National Science Foundation from removing Boulder's National Center for Atmospheric Research from its leadership of the N...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
University of Wyoming's Marquelle Dent to host youth hoops camp
University of Wyoming special assistant to head coach and former women's basketball standout Marquelle Dent will host a youth basketball camp in late June.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
What's Happening, June 5
Castleman Quartet Program West: 7:30 p.m., in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. Wyoming welcomes a new summer t...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Five Republicans, 2 Democrats vie for U.S. Senate in Wyoming primaries
Five Republicans and two Democrats seeking to become Wyoming’s next junior U.S. senator have filed to run for their parties’ nomination in the Aug. 18 pr...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Wyoming Elected Officials
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Jun 5, 2026Open source
LETTER: Let’s get enforcing
The subject of traffic violations committed by e-bike riders has reached a fever pitch. Misinformation or disinformation appears in recent statements in the...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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