Wyoming
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CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of Wyoming is confident in its ability to manage fires this season.
During a press briefing Monday, officials from state and...
CODY (WNE) — More than seven years after the Park County Commissioners first approved a special use permit to build a cellphone tower on property owned by Switchback Ranch LLC, a similar project is moving forward on its land in the Clark area.
During its May 24 meeting, the Park County Planning...
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CHEYENNE — The charges against a second Cheyenne teen who was allegedly involved in a shooting at Lincoln Park will be bound over to district court.
Julian Espinoza, 16, will face felony conspiracy and aiding and abetting first-degree murder charges in district court, Circuit Court Judge...
FROM WYOFILE:
Lorna Green faces 5 and 20 years in prison if convicted. Her trial is set for July 24.
CHEYENNE— Alleged arsonist Lorna Green stood in a floor-length dress printed with Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night as she pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom Friday.
The 22-year-old is...
JACKSON — Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens ruled Friday against four anti-abortion advocates seeking to intervene in the legal battle after saying there was no room in the courtroom for rehashing the political debate.
Owens noted that the activists had the opportunity to make their...
Wildlife photographer Patricia Lavin captured this image of then 26-year-old Grizzly 399 in September 2022. (Patricia Lavin)
Wildlife photographer Patricia Lavin captured this image of then 26-year-old Grizzly 399 in September 2022. (Patricia Lavin)
FROM WYOFILE:
A Gov. Mark Gordon-led petition targeting the U.S. Department of Interior is intended to compel action on the state’s earlier petition. Ultimately, the goal is for Wyoming to gain control over — and hunt — its grizzly bears.
The state of Wyoming is going to court again over...
Both say agreement should have gone farther on reductions
CASPER — Wyoming’s Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso joined Rep. Harriet Hageman to vote against Congress’ new debt ceiling agreement, criticizing the legislation as a missed opportunity to cut federal spending.
The deal...
CHEYENNE — Earthquakes were recorded two nights in a row almost exactly 24 hours apart along the Continental Divide in southeastern Wyoming this week.
The first incident, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday, had an epicenter near Antelope Hills, a rural subdivision...
FROM WYOFILE:
Hunters also agree not to seek attorneys’ fees after judge rules they did not trespass when corner crossing.
The owner of Elk Mountain Ranch has dropped the last remaining claim in a civil corner-crossing trespass suit — an allegation that a Missouri hunter stepped on his...
CHEYENNE (WNE) — With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain illnesses often linked with summer fun.
“If not done safely, many warm weather activities can sometimes cause unpleasant stomach-...
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