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Victor Miller To Appear On Cheyenne Mayoral Ballot, VIC Will Not
Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee says that while the man behind Virtual Integrated Candidate, or ''VIC'' will appear on the Cheyenne mayoral ballot, he will appear as Victor Miller. Debra Lee Explains ''VIC'' Decision. ''VIC'' will not appear on the ballot. Lee released a statement on Friday afternoon which included...
Mirror Lake Reopens After Body Found; Investigation Ongoing
Mirror Lake has reopened after a body was found near the Day Use Area, the Albany County Sheriff's Office in a Saturday morning Facebook post said. "The deceased person found at Mirror Lake remains unidentified at this time," the post reads. "The investigation into the death of the deceased is ongoing and more information will be released next week."
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/3/24 – 7/5/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Wyoming Cows Are Surprisingly Aerodynamic
In case you haven't noticed, it can get windy in Wyoming. Most cows will go looking for a low place to hide when it gets really bad. Those who can't will just put their face into the wind. That makes me wonder, what is the aerodynamics of a cow?. You...
Wyoming Loves Making Cowboy Candy At Home
This sounds so weird it has to be good. There is more to it than that. It also has pickled jalapenos. Not sure what that's supposed to be but let's take a look at how it's made. Watch step-by-step instructions in the video below. Pineapple Cowboy Candy. Ingredients:. • 3...
Season 3 Of Wyoming’s Outer Range – CANCLED
OH COME ON! - That really leaves us hanging on what was going to happen. The first season came to us in 2022. The second season was dropped on us all at once so we could binge-watch. That's it. DONE!. The problem might have been the cost of production compared...
Alcova Resort Nears Completion One Year After Fire
One year ago, in the early morning of July 4th, Wyoming's Alcova Resort burned down. One year later the resort posted this picture of a finished building. Well, almost. The new place is not open yet. But it looks good enough that they wanted to post pictures on their Facebook...
‘All is Well that Ends Well’ : Pilot Uninjured after Plane Crash Near Laramie
This morning at about 9:00 a.m. the Albany County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a plane crash near Windy Ridge Road. Deputies say the crash was caused by the pilot accidentally flipping the fuel switch to 'off'. Despite this, the pilot was able to land the plane successfully, but it...
Why is it Called Independence Rock?
On July 26, 1849, J. Goldsborough Bruff "reached Independence Rock...at a distance looks like a huge whale. It is being painted and marked every way, all over, with names, dates, initials -- so that it was with difficulty I could find a place to inscribe it." Located west of Alcova,...
LOOK: Lavish $700K Casper Home Comes Equipped With an Indoor Pool
If you are anything at all like me, you have dreamed of owning a home with a full size, indoor pool, at least once in your life. For most Casperites, that is just a pipe dream. Well, it doesn't have to be anymore. Caldwell Banker - The Legacy Group posting...
WATCH: YouTuber Shockingly Nails Why Wyoming Is NOT for Everyone
It is actually amusing to me to watch the occasional YouTube video about Wyoming, made by someone who is obviously not from Wyoming. That normally means the information is usually wrong (or highly dubious, at best), based on conjecture, or from a big city person's point of view. That being...
Your Dog Will Love Checking Out These Wyoming Hotspots
Most families consider dogs more than just pets; they are part of the family. That means they do everything together, and leaving them at home while you go on vacation isn't always in the cards. The problem is that not every hotel or Airbnb is dog-friendly, and if you don't plan, it could cause big issues.
Wyoming Updates Safe Haven Law to Help Protect Newborn Babies
House Bill 0090, known as the Safety for a Newborn Child Act, went into effect July 1st. This law updates the previous Safe Haven Law to help protect newborn babies. Now parents of babies can safely give up their child for any reason to ensure the baby is cared for and kept safe for up to 60 days. This is an increase from the previous limit of 14 days.
UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Runaway Found Safe, Cheyenne Police Say
The Cheyenne Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old runaway. According to a department Facebook post, Emily Carbajal left her residence Tuesday night. Carbajal is 4-foot-9 and weighs 90 pounds. "She more than likely is wearing pjs and a hoodie and may have a pink...
Casper Woman’s Winning Art Featured on Pint Glasses for Craft Beer Week
The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) recently teamed up with the Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild to sponsor this year’s inaugural Pint Glass Art Contest. Artists throughout the state submitted their artwork for a chance to be featured on limited edition pint glasses during Wyoming Craft Beer Week (June 8 – 15), along with a $500 cash prize.
Natrona County is Now Under Stage One Fire Restrictions
As of today, the Natrona County Comissioners have put Stage One Fire Restrictions in place. This due to increasingly warm temperatures, dry fuels, and Wyoming's famous wind. This is not a Fire Ban. This Fire Restriction will remain in effect until further notice. All burn permits are suspended, and no new burn permits will be issued until the restrictions are lifted.
Natrona County Arrest Log (7/2/24 – 7/3/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
How To Celebrate The 4th Around Central Wyoming
The Fourth of July is one of the best holidays because it's the day all of America celebrates our nation's independence. How you celebrate is up to you, but fireworks will probably be part of your celebration. You're not allowed to use fireworks in some parts of the state, and for good reason.
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