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Major Changes for Wyoming’s Behavioral Health System Coverage Explained
Effective July 1, the Wyoming Department of Health will not longer pay for individuals who qualify for Medicaid or private insurance to access mental health care from the Wyoming Behavioral System. “For many years, our department has paid millions of state dollars to community mental health centers to help ensure...
New outreach van brings library to patrons
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is hitting the road. A new outreach van is coming to people’s homes to make library services more accessible. The delivery service offers free pick up and drop off of library materials for those who have barriers to visiting the library in person.
Suspect In 2015 Double Murder At Cheyenne Coin Shop Back In Wyoming
The man accused of killing two people in 2015 at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne is back in Wyoming. Douglas Mark Smith, 68, was arrested last week in his home in California for allegedly shooting two people at the shop, then leading investigators in the wrong direction immediately afterward.
County Commissioners Vote 5-0 to Vacate County Road 124 in Eden
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County commissioners voted unanimously to vacate County Road 124 Eden-East 2nd North during their meeting Tuesday morning. The county received 14 letters in support of vacating the road, and three opposing it. Public Works Director Gene Legerski said the road hasn’t been used since 1994 and to use it, a new road would have to be constructed for around $1 million. There would then be an annual cost for the county to maintain and plow the road.
BLM Plans to Gather Horses in White Mountain Management Area
ROCK SPRINGS — The Bureau of Land Management will gather wild horses on or after Aug. 15, in the White Mountain Herd Management Area. The gather is being conducted to prevent further deterioration of land health due to wild horse overpopulation in the area. According to the agency, the...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on July 20 in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect for Southwest Laramie County
Due to increasing fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect for Laramie County Fire District #10 in the southwest corner of the county. The restrictions, which only affect those who live within LCFD#10, went into effect at 9 a.m. this morning. Restrictions/Exemptions. The following activities and uses...
Colorado man sentenced to 2–4 years for meth possession in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 1, Judge Steven Sharp sentenced Willis Wheeler to two to four years with a recommendation for the Intensive Treatment Unit with the Department of Corrections. Wheeler pleaded guilty on Oct. 20, 2023, as part of a plea agreement. However, the state deviated from the...
Cheyenne Resident to Have Wish Fulfilled with Trip to Yellowstone
Paul Terry, 79, of Cheyenne, is going to Yellowstone thanks to Wish of A Lifetime, a charitable affiliate that grants life-changing wishes to older adults and redefines aging in America. Terry’s trip will commence with a send-off at AARP Wyoming’s offices in Cheyenne on Monday morning. Starting next week, he...
Construction Delays, Inflation Push Back Opening Of $53 Million Upton Rare Earths Plant
Rare Element Resources Ltd. says double-digit inflation and construction delays have postponed the July opening of its novel rare earth minerals demonstration plant being built in Upton, Wyoming, by at least two months. Inflation, which has skyrocketed about 18% since 2020, is largely to blame, the company said. In a...
Historic “Steamboat” bucking photo recreated by local photographer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Michael Magill, former marine and law enforcement officer was taking rodeo photos in Chugwater, Wyoming during their annual chili cook off last month. Taking these rodeo pictures went as normal, however when he was checking the photos after the event he noticed something peculiar.
Cheyenne Neighborhood Night block party locations announced
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Police Department’s 15th annual Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is Thursday, July 11. The official block party map is now available at bit.ly/4cosLiW. Find your neighborhood’s party location and join in the fun. Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is a community-building event designed to bring neighbors, businesses and police together in partnership against crime in Cheyenne. When neighbors are able to meet and connect with one another and the officers that serve them, they are able to work together to prevent crime, according to a CPD news release. If you don’t see a party nearby, or would like to attend more than one, check out Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters for the community-wide Cheyenne Neighborhood Night celebration from 5:30-8 p.m.
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