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Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence
LUSK, Wyo. (AP) — In some far reaches of rural America, Democrats are flirting with extinction. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left. Her neighbors call her “the crazy Democrat,” although it’s more a term of endearment...
Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota
Thousands of pounds of Chicken Nuggets have been recalled in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and across the nation. Perdue Farms has issued a significant recall of approximately 160,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified this as a Class I...
Faith-Based Suicide Prevention Trainings Coming to Lander
The Episcopal Church in Wyoming is hosting a series of FREE faith-based suicide prevention workshops during Suicide Prevention Month. (The Lander workshop will take place Friday, September 13, in the Trinity Episcopal Church located at 860 S 3rd St.) Soul Shop™ workshops aim to equip faith leaders with the skills...
Cheyenne Family YMCA To Close Swimming Pool Due To Cost
The Cheyenne Family YMCA has anounced the closure of it's pool, sauna and hot tub due to the cost of maintaining those amenities. The indefinite closure due to the cost of maintenance and repair will take effect on August 24. Long Term Solutions Being Sought. In a Friday email, CEO...
Brian Hoose named new Downtown Development Authority executive director
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Downtown Development Authority recently announced Brian Hoose as its new executive director. He succeeds Kevin Hawley, who had held the position for several years. Before joining the DDA, Hoose was a program coordinator for the Unaccompanied Students Initiative, a Wyoming nonprofit dedicated to housing...
Police seek man who went missing from Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Matthew Marshall Jr., 28, of Hot Springs, South Dakota has been missing since July 24, 2024. Marshall was last seen by his friends on the evening of July 24. He told his friends that he planned to go to Rapid City. He has not been seen or heard from since then.
Colorado-Based Tri-State Ditching Coal Power Alienates Its 8 Wyoming Co-ops
TORRINGTON — Just before Christmas in 2020, Ryan Schilreff, general manager of Torrington-based Wyrulec Co., nearly fell out of his chair when he read a news story from Colorado that said the massive 1,710-megawatt coal-fired Laramie River Station power plant (LRS) in Wheatland might close — as in forever.
Wyoming lawmakers report influx of out-of-state attack mailers
CHEYENNE — In his nearly 20 years of serving in the Wyoming Legislature, there’s little left that could surprise Rep. Dan Zwonitzer. But when the Cheyenne Republican counted 17 attack mailers that were sent out to residents of his district within a span of 40 days targeting his voting record, he was shocked.
Wyoming High School Tennis Scoreboard: Aug. 19-24, 2024
The prep tennis season in Wyoming made its debut last Saturday, but for most teams, they start this week. After two girls and two boys duals on Aug. 17, the schedule takes off this week. It is officially Week 2 of the 2024 season. From Laramie hosting Casper schools to Central and East visiting Sheridan and Gillette, Cody and Powell going to Green River and Rock Springs, and much more, this is a hectic week of dual competition.
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