Do Trans People Have “Stand Your Ground” Rights? Wyoming’s Answer May Be “No.”
Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed assault.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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1 dead, another injured in crash near Laramie
LARAMIE, Wyo. — One person is dead and another is injured after a crash in Albany County, near Laramie. A preliminary report from the Wyoming Highway
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Albany County school district officials warn of budget uncertainty under new model
As Wyoming’s sweeping school funding overhaul begins taking shape, Albany County School District 1 officials warned trustees that the changes could force d...
May 14, 2026Open source
Albany County votes overwhelmingly to renew sixth penny tax
More than 3,900 residents voted in Tuesday’s special election to keep local sales tax at six cents to fund specific government projects. A third of Wyoming...
May 6, 2026Open source
BREAKING: Sixth-penny Special Purpose Tax easily passes during special election
Albany County residents overwhelmingly approved the sixth-penny Special Purpose Tax for $95 million of funding during a special election Tuesday at five vote...
May 6, 2026Open source
Albany County Commission approves salaries, airport fund transfer and fire radios
With new salary schedules for elected officials, a temporary $1.3 million federal airport funding transfer and a homeland security grant for volunteer fire r...
May 6, 2026Open source
Wyoming Sheriff Orders "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" Look For New Cruiser
When Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak wanted a new design for the newest SUV in the fleet, he asked a local artist to create a "Clint Eastwood High…
Jun 7, 2026Open source
University of Wyoming Biennium Budget Committee reviews shortfall
LARAMIE — Facing an $8.5 million budget gap ahead of the next fiscal year, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees advanced a plan Wednesday morning ai...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Local Lookout: Data centers debated | Public pushback on school cellphone ban
Interest in data centers in Wyoming drives turnout and concerns at public meetings in Evanston and Laramie. Gillette teachers, parents and students object to...
Jun 6, 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
ACLU Helps Church, Nonprofit Group Sue Laramie County Sheriff Over ICE Agreements
The ACLU is helping a Cheyenne-based church, barbershop and nonprofit group sue Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak over his three agreements with ICE.…
May 30, 2026Open source
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Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town
Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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
Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction
Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Over 50 years after ‘Red Fern,’ Stewart Petersen looks back on the role that changed his life
EDITOR’S NOTE: This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2025. Stewart Petersen has no regrets about living out of the spotlight. The 64-year-old Cokeville...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
Hannah Habermann / Wyoming Public Media For some, birding is a pastime. For others, it’s a fashion. Keelin Pritchard’s pin says, why not both? Stories Op...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Cheyenne Frontier Days to participate in America 250 celebration
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Grace Swanke / Wyoming News Now Republished with permission from Wyoming News Now, a TV news outlet covering the Ch...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Government Meetings 6-6-26
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Gillette College, Tech Center Flex Space, 3251 S 4-J Road, Gillette. Livestream available at wyoleg...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Gordon: Managing data centers to protect the Wyoming way while securing our economic future and our nation
“The framework ensures that as we drive economic diversification and seek to strengthen national security, we stand tall for our culture and transparency,...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Casper resident Catherine McQueen announces run for House District 38
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper resident Catherine D. McQueen announced her candidacy for the Wyoming House District 38 seat. McQueen, a lifelong Democrat, said her
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Woods Learning Center co-op donates remaining funds to food nonprofit
CASPER, Wyo. — The Woods Learning Center Parent-Teacher Co-op voted to donate its remaining funds to the Wyoming Food for Thought Project following the
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Election Q&A: Chad Auer for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction
CASPER, Wyo. — As the Aug. 18 primary election approaches, Oil City News is introducing candidate questionnaires to help voters make informed decisions at
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Continued warm on Saturday; unsettled Sunday weather
Friday was a brighter and warmer day for Montana and Wyoming with a small ridge of high pressure overhead. We can expect another warm day Saturday with incre...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Montana left out of $700 million coal investment plan, but industry leaders still celebrate
The announcement targets 10 states for direct investment to revitalize coal, with five additional states, including neighboring Wyoming, set to help supply s...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
John B. Roden Jr.
John B. Roden Jr., "JB," 90, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 in Thermopolis, Wyoming, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Gordon to stop in Worland to discuss Wyoming's future
Governor Mark Gordon will be in Worland this Saturday and Lovell on Sunday as part of a statewide tour to discuss protecting the future of
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Rep. Lawley invited to White House to discuss Wyoming issues
When Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) first saw the email, she almost deleted it, thinking it was spam. Instead, she paused, scanning it for
Jun 6, 2026Open source
What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?
Topic of the Week - What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Wyoming GOP sues state, challenges constitutionality of ban on pre-primary candidate endorsements
The Wyoming Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of a state law that prohibits political parties from financia...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town
Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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
Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction
Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the…
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Over 50 years after ‘Red Fern,’ Stewart Petersen looks back on the role that changed his life
EDITOR’S NOTE: This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2025. Stewart Petersen has no regrets about living out of the spotlight. The 64-year-old Cokeville...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Do Trans People Have “Stand Your Ground” Rights? Wyoming’s Answer May Be “No.”
Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed assault.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
Hannah Habermann / Wyoming Public Media For some, birding is a pastime. For others, it’s a fashion. Keelin Pritchard’s pin says, why not both? Stories Op...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Cheyenne Frontier Days to participate in America 250 celebration
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Grace Swanke / Wyoming News Now Republished with permission from Wyoming News Now, a TV news outlet covering the Ch...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Government Meetings 6-6-26
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Gillette College, Tech Center Flex Space, 3251 S 4-J Road, Gillette. Livestream available at wyoleg...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Gordon: Managing data centers to protect the Wyoming way while securing our economic future and our nation
“The framework ensures that as we drive economic diversification and seek to strengthen national security, we stand tall for our culture and transparency,...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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