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Fully Submerged Vehicle Removed from Thermal Feature in Yellowstone National Park
On Thursday, July 11, at about 10:40 a.m. a car with five occupants inadvertently drove off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park. All five occupants exited the vehicle on their own, and each...
Celebrities and Politicians React to Donald Trump Rally Shooting, Come Together to Condemn Violence
Politicians and celebrities alike are reacting to the shooting at Former President Donald Trump's campaign rally. Minutes after the Saturday (July 13) shooting at the Butler, Penn. rally took place, politicians and celebrities began to make public statements and social media posts regarding the horrific violence that took place. President...
Donald Trump Rally Shooting: Photos From the Scene
While details about the shooting at Former President Donald Trump 's campaign rally, photos from journalists are emerging from the event. The tragic violence took place on Saturday (July 13) at approximately 6:13 PM. With the shooter and at least one rally attendee dead and others in critical condition, the large-scale event held thousands of witnesses to the horrific events.
Everything We Know About the Trump Rally Shooter
The shooter at the Donald Trump campaign rally has been identified. Just hours after the Saturday (July 13) shooting in Butler, Pa., authorities confirmed the identity of the now deceased shooter who opened fire at the former president and rally crowd. The Secret Service were able to "neutralize" the assailant,...
Central Wyoming Rodeo-Mutton Bustin’-Friday
The Central Wyoming Rodeo in Casper is nearing its conclusion and once again the Mutton-Bustin' has been wildly popular with the fans. These boys and girls grab onto the sheep and go for a ride and everybody appreciates the effort that these kids display. Check out some great pics of...
Central Wyoming Rodeo with 5 Perf’s in the Books
There's one more performance to go at the Central Wyoming Rodeo in Casper: the championship short-go on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds. The top 12 in each event qualified for the short go and in the bareback, Keenen Hayes of Hayden, Colorado comes in with the top score of 87.5 Roedy Farrell of Thermopolis, Donny Proffit from Kemmerer, Kaycee's Ethan Mazurenko and Buffalo's Cole Reiner all made it to the short go.
Much of Southeast Wyoming Faces Weekend Heat Advisory
Much of southeast Wyoming is under a Heat Advisory until 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15, according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The advisory includes Cheyenne and Casper, but not Laramie. The agency posted the following on its website:. A Heat Advisory has been issued for...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Man Charged With 2015 Cheyenne Coin Shop Murders Bound Over
The man accused of gunning down two men at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne nine years ago next Saturday has been bound over to Laramie County District Court. Circuit Court Judge Sean Chambers on Friday morning found probable to bind 68-year-old McCloud, California resident Douglas Mark Smith over on two counts of first-degree murder.
PODCAST: Casper Woman Among First Graduates in the World to Obtain a Master’s in Happiness Studies
A Casper woman is among the first class in the world to obtain a Master's Degree in the Art of Happiness Studies. Diane Martin graduated the same month she retired—May 2024. Now, she has dedicated her life to practicing happiness and helping others better understand it, too. Many of...
Wyoming Man Arrested On Kidnapping Charges Following Standoff
Police in Rock Springs say they arrested a man earlier this week following a standoff as part of a domestic volence situation. That's according to a post on the RSPD Facebook page. According to the post, the incident started at Monday at around 8 p.m. when police got a report...
Call for Volunteers for Special Olympics Wyoming Summer Sports Classic Competition
Special Olympics Wyoming will host our annual Summer Sports Classic in Casper, WY on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. This event offers competition in golf, bowling, cycling, bocce, and softball and represents over 200 athletes and over 10 teams from around the state. They are calling for volunteers...
We Love Coffee In Wyoming, But It’s Not Cheap
The best part of my day is when I wake up to the smell of coffee and sit down to enjoy my first cup. If I'm in a hurry and leave before I can have coffee, luckily, in Wyoming, we have MANY options to stop and buy a cup of ambition.
It’s Weird There Aren’t More Of These Businesses In Wyoming
I've enjoyed getting to know many veterans who call Wyoming home. Many weren't born in the Cowboy State but moved here after retiring from the service. According to reports, 44,403 vets live here, putting Wyoming at #3 with 7,571 veterans per 100,000 people. This state is a good option for vets, with lots of open space, outdoor experiences, veteran organizations, no state income tax, and educational benefits, which are a few reasons a veteran may choose to live here.
This Is Easily The Second Most Spoken Language In Wyoming
In Wyoming, if you're out and about and hear someone speaking a language other than English, it could catch you off guard. It's not uncommon to hear different languages in the larger tourist areas, but it's not common in the less touristy parts of Wyoming. As of 2022, 82.5% of...
Casper Gravel Pit Economic Benefits Doesn’t Convince Audience
Much was discussed but nothing was settled at a recent town hall meeting over a proposed gravel pit on Casper Mountain. The meeting took place July 11th at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Casper. My name is Glenn Woods, I host a radio talk show heard on stations...
Appreciation Post: This Hilarious Wyoming Woman Nails Social Media
I'd like to take a moment to thank a woman for finding and posting the best memes on the internet. Social media can be anything you make it out to be. For me, it's a place to have a laugh with like-minded weirdos. Memes can make a point while making...
Transformative Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Recovery at the Wyoming Rescue Mission
This morning over 30 men and women celebrated their recovery journey during a graduation ceremony at the Wyoming Rescue Mission in Casper. The year-long Discipleship Recovery Program involves three phases that teaches Bible-based classes on recovery, servanthood, and vocational training to transform their lives. Some moved up from the first phase while others graduated the program and will start their new lives with hope.
PHOTOS: Enchanting Wyoming Castle Looks Like a Fairytale Come True
Have you ever wanted to own your own castle? Well, you don't even need to leave Wyoming to make that fairytale come true. Located on the western side of Wyoming in Lincoln County sits the Bedford Castle. According to Compass, the listing agent, "This extraordinary estate offers an impressive array of amenities, including 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a sprawling living area, all nestled within 40 acres of captivating landscape."
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