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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Goat Dispute Turned Deadly: Supreme Court Rejects Self Defense Argument Over Man Who Killed Neighbor
Two neighbors in Weston County had a longstanding dispute over goats. It escalated when one man shot and killed the other. The Wyoming Supreme Court on…
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Weston County commissioners fail to appoint interim clerk
The Weston County commissioners did not appoint an interim county clerk Tuesday after a split vote and procedural uncertainty left the board without a majori...
May 8, 2026Open source
Weston County Commissioners Reject GOP Picks To Replace Hadlock As County Clerk
Weston County commissioners rejected the three county Republican Party picks to replace former County Clerk Becky Hadlock, who quit to fight felony-level…
May 6, 2026Open source
Committee presents hand-count proposal to Weston County commissioners
NEWCASTLE — Weston County commissioners were presented with a proposal to eliminate voting machines and move to a full hand-count system during a recent me...
May 2, 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
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
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
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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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