by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Gov. Mark Gordon said he sees “opportunity” for Wyoming in President Donald Trump’s tariff wars. At a press conference last week, he echoed the Wyoming congressional delegation’s praise for Trump’s economic policies as a tool to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and level the nation’s trade imbalance with much of the […]
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Wrongful death suit challenges Thermopolis cop for illegally entering home
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The first police killing in the town of Thermopolis’ history started with an investigation into methamphetamine use by workers at a local McDonald’s. It ended with a bloody, close-range shootout inside a trailer home after an officer shouldered his way inside without a warrant. The officer, Sgt. Michael Mascorro, suffered a gunshot […]
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BLM seeks more public input on Marton Ranch’s future management
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is once again asking residents to voice their opinions regarding the Marton Ranch Property’s future management. That’s according to a release from the BLM, which states that the BLM will host a public open house meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 14 at the BLM […]
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Corner-crossing experts urge caution for Wyoming recreators in wake of ruling
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile LARAMIE—A March ruling by a federal appeals court in a widely watched corner-crossing case determined that private landowners cannot bar access to public lands with fences, trespass actions or other methods. Hunters, recreators and public lands advocates celebrated the ruling and its implications for the states within the 10th Circuit — Wyoming, Colorado, New […]
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Robbery, Shooting: 2 in Fremont County Sheriff’s custody, 1 sought
By County 10 Staff FREMONT COUNTY, Wyo. — Early Tuesday morning, April 29, County 10 received reports of increased law enforcement presence in the area of Burma Road and Young Road, which led to road closures and indications of at least one subject being detained. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has since issued a release containing details about […]
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Wyoming sees increase in births, deaths, marriages in 2024
CASPER, Wyo. — Provisional data from the Wyoming Department of Health show that in 2024, Wyoming saw more births, deaths and marriages than in 2023. In contrast, the number of divorces fell during this time, according to records from Vital Statistics Services, a division of the WDH. The 2024 totals are considered preliminary and are […]
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Natrona County’s average gas price falls, continues to be Wyoming’s cheapest
CASPER, Wyo. — While the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline remained stable last week, Natrona County drivers saw their average fall. The nation’s average price stands at $3.10 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. The national average is down 3.8 cents from […]
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Hot Springs County GOP sues Wyoming Republican Party for allegedly ‘interfering’ in local elections
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Newly elected leaders for the Hot Springs County GOP are asking a district court judge “to prevent the Wyoming Republican Party from interfering in local county Republican Party elections,” a lawsuit filed Monday states. The case comes after Brian Shuck, an attorney for the state GOP, advised several county parties in March to disregard […]
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Hageman quietly resumes in-person town halls
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Less than a month after canceling in-person town halls due to safety concerns, Rep. Harriet Hageman has restarted the process, albeit somewhat quietly and with restrictions on who can attend. Hageman has scheduled a town hall for Thursday in Buffalo and another for the following day in Dayton. She circulated invites for […]
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Gov. Gordon visits Wyoming National Guard troops deployed in Middle East
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon recently wrapped up a visit with more than 400 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard who are deployed across the Middle East. The Wyoming soldiers are serving with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment. During his time with the troops, Gordon shared meals, […]
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US, Wyoming flags to return to full staff at sunset April 26
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will take place Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags to remain at half-staff until sunset Saturday, April 26, the date of interment. The governor shared the following statement: “I join Catholics around […]
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Marler guilty on 14 counts, taken into custody without bond
CASPER, Wyo. — Steven Randall Marler, noted Casper business owner and former foster father, has been found guilty of eight counts of sexual abuse of a minor. He was also convicted of five counts of misdemeanor battery and a count of child endangerment. The jury heard closing arguments Tuesday morning and went into deliberations just […]
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Cheyenne man gets 10 years in federal prison for drug, firearm charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison last week for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to court documents. Benjamin Cisneros, 65, of Cheyenne, received a 120-month sentence from U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin […]
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LaPrele Dam is down, and the canals it once filled are dry
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile A rare northerly wind whipped dust off the road and threatened to pull the hard hat from Casey Darr’s head. Still, the LaPrele Creek irrigator trudged up a dirt road lined with concrete-busting and earth-moving equipment toward the pinchpoint of granite canyon walls he’s known since childhood. Just a few months ago, […]
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Metro Coffee Co. expanding with Laramie location
LARAMIE, Wyo. — One of Casper’s favorite home-grown coffee locales has set its sights on a new location for future expansion: Laramie. Soon, all the University of Wyoming students with their roots in Casper will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home without leaving town. The announcement was made on a blog post […]
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Governor orders flag to half-staff in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, and in accordance with an action by the president of the United States, Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately. The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the […]
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Records show University of Wyoming officials omitted conflict of interest concerns in public response
by Andrew Graham, WyoFile University of Wyoming officials omitted notable internal findings from their official public response to the demotion of a well-liked dean and the ensuing public outrage earlier this month, newly-released records show. When the Board of Trustees demoted Dean Cameron Wright, they said it was because of poor performance towards the state’s goal […]
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Riverton standoff ends in arrest
RIVERTON, Wyo. — An armed standoff in Riverton ended in the early Thursday morning hours with the suspect in custody, with the assistance of the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office. The standoff began at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, when Riverton Police Department officers attempted to apprehend a person wanted in connection to an incident involving a […]
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Man dies in Laramie County crash Wednesday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A single-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of County Roads 138 and 203 resulted in a fatality Wednesday, according to the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 12:57 p.m. when a westbound car on County Road 203 lost control near the intersection with 138. Authorities believe speed may have […]
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Wyoming OKs Rocky Mountain Power rate hike, tapping customers for another $85.5 million
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Thousands of Rocky Mountain Power residential customers will see their monthly electric bills jump by about $14 beginning in June. The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved the rate hike Tuesday, the latest in a series of increases by a company that has pointed to fossil fuel market volatility, skyrocketing insurance for wildfire liability and […]
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CNA charged with manslaughter relating to Legacy hypothermia, exposure death
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A former Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center staff member has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly failing to provide proper care resulting in an 88-year-old woman’s death, Campbell County court documents say. Bernard D. Hale, 57, is charged with felony manslaughter, with prosecutors accusing him of criminal recklessness resulting in […]
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‘He was so legendary’: Wyoming author–illustrator duo hit road for new book about Wyoming’s famous mascot
LARAMIE, Wyo. — What is Wyoming? Open, rugged landscapes? A fiercely independent and strong population? For many, and as depicted on the state’s license plates, all over the state’s only four-year university and just about every article of clothing in every gift shop within its borders, Wyoming is Steamboat. The legendary and iconic horse has […]
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In dispute over local elections, Wyoming Republican Party attorney says law, court ruling don’t apply
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Legal counsel for the Wyoming GOP advised county parties to disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling when considering who should be allowed to vote in local party elections, according to a letter obtained by WyoFile. Instead, the attorney advised county Republicans to follow a contested party bylaw since the […]