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Snowstorm cost Casper $500K

CASPER (WNE) — The historic March snowstorm that dropped two feet of snow on Casper cost the city more than half a million dollars — more than half of what it typically spends in a year on snow removal, according…

Wyoming Game and Fish director explains H.B. 101 in regards to authority on closing elk feed grounds

Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvick says some of the recent headlines about the department being stripped of its authority to close elk feed grounds in regards to H.B. 101 is a little misleading. He says what it did…

Overland Trails Presentation Made to Kemmerer City Council

◆ Proposed off road trail system would connect southwest Wyoming. Could Lincoln County have a trails system in place for all-terrain vehicles in the near future? Southwest Wyoming Outdoor Trails Program president Mark Tesoro argued for such a system at…

Killer of three sentenced to 45 years to life

By The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — In emotional statements given before Judge John Fenn in 4th Judicial District Court Tuesday, family members of victims killed in a triple homicide March 29, 2020, asked for a sentence “as…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to construct new temple in Casper, Wyoming

◆ Nine of twenty newly announced temples are located in the western United States. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build 20 new temples throughout the world. The announcement…

State leaders criticize Biden gun restrictions

By Nate Perez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — President Joe Biden responded to a wave of gun violence throughout the country by announcing executive actions Thursday to curb the growth of homemade “ghost guns” and 3D-printed firearms…

Cheyenne Frontier Days unveils all-country concert lineup

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The day after announcing this summer’s event will take place at full capacity and without masks, Cheyenne Frontier Days announced the 2021 Frontier Nights entertainment lineup. Professional Bull Riders will return this summer with its exclusive Last…

Couple charged in toddler’s death

By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Two Cody residents were arrested March 31 by the Cody Police Department on charges of felony aggravated child abuse. The victim of the alleged child abuse, 2-year-old Paisleigh Williams,…

Sublette County home lost to fire as firefighters battle snow covered roads

A home in the Hoback Ranches area of Sublette County was lost in a fire Friday, April 2, as firefighters battled snow covered roads and limited access. Sublette County Unified Fire reports that they were dispatched to the location on…

Boating permits for Grand Teton National Park are available online starting Tuesday

Kayaking on Jackson Lake. | Courtesy NPS.gov The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming – Boaters to Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will have the option to…