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Five Large Fires Burn in Wyoming with Many Smaller Fires Not Contained
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Approximate amount burned: 185,000 acres, 30,000 in Wyoming. Governor Gordon made the following statement:. "I have marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including the five...
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
Wyoming Among The Least Fortunate In Powerball History
A new study looks at the "unluckiest" states in the U.S. when it comes to Powerball and the least frequent lottery winners to the tiniest jackpot winners -- and it's not good news for Wyomingites. Since Powerball started in 1992, only five Wyomingites have taken home the lottery. It's important...
Wyoming Freedom Caucus gains power, but November will determine statehouse control
The hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus gained at least three seats in Tuesday’s primary, setting the stage for the November general election to determine which faction of the Republican party controls the House. Going into Tuesday, members and allies of the Freedom Caucus controlled about 26 votes in the 62-member House. By midnight, the caucus appeared to have secured at least 29 seats, according to an analysis by WyoFile of the complete but as yet unofficial results. Thirty-two members are required for majority control of the...
It’s the 2024 WyoPreps Preseason Football Poll
Three of the five defending state champions start the 2024 season at the top of the WyoPreps Coaches and Media Preseason Football Poll debuting on Friday. The new campaign is one week from officially starting, but some teams do not play until Sept. 6. Three-time defending 4A champion Sheridan, two-time defending state 3A champion Star Valley, and defending 6-man state champion Burlington will begin the 2024 season with a No. 1 ranking.
Saratoga Officials Consider Changing “Out Dated” Motto
Photo – Light post in Saratoga – Bigfoot99 file photo. The town of Saratoga is considering changing its motto and adding tourism destination signs around the area. The Saratoga town council is preparing to cater more toward tourists with the addition of signs pointing to local points of interest and potentially changing the town’s motto.
Quail Run apartments standoff ends without injury
CASPER, Wyo. — An armed standoff between local law enforcement and a person at the Quail Run apartments ended peacefully Friday afternoon. The incident began at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday when law enforcement responded to a report of a person experiencing suicidal thoughts, according to a release from the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office.
25-year-old Lander man sentenced on methamphetamine, fentanyl charges
Brennon Scott, 25, of Lander, was sentenced on Aug. 20, by Chief U.S. District Court. Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to 60 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to court documents, on Feb. 2, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop...
Ethete man sentenced to nearly 5 years for assault – with his teeth
CASPER, Wyo. — An Ethete resident received a 57-month prison sentence for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm, according to a press release from the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office on Friday. John Darwin Whiteman, 34, heard the sentence from Chief U.S. District Court...
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