Wyoming

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon's office says it could submit its first formal bid for 5 million acres of Occidental Petroleum-owned land in southern Wyoming next week in what would be the first official step in closing one of the......

BUFFALO — After months cooped up inside, travelers from across the country have made a beeline for the wide-open spaces of the Bighorn National Forest this spring....

SHERIDAN — While dozens of residents from across Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson counties asked board members of the Northern Wyoming Community College District to reconsider the decision to cut athletics from the district, the board approved the cut...

The Laramie City Council passed a resolution Tuesday directing city staff to identify options for creating a civilian oversight board and other measures aimed at increasing community involvement in policing....

CHEYENNE Gov. Mark Gordon is urging residents to take precautions while enjoying the upcoming Fourth of July weekend....

CHEYENNE All good things must come to an end, and that's what happened Wednesday at Alf's Pub....

(StatePoint) For military members and their families stationed away and U.S. citizens living abroad, family and friends are vital connections to life back home. For the 2020 general election, those friends can be an important source of voting information,...

(StatePoint) Many people may avoid estate planning because they think it can be put off until later in life. But experts agree that adults of any age should have a plan in place to make sure their financial affairs are......

(StatePoint) This July will mark the first annual Fuel Safety Month, serving as an important reminder that handling any type of fuel requires caution....

(BPT) - Canceled camps, postponed trips, closed pools and more — summer 2020 is shaping up to be very different for families across the country. While you may not be able to do some activities, that doesn't mean you can't......

(BPT) - Beachgoers are heading to the ocean after months of being cooped up due to the health crisis. However, the climate crisis could forever alter future beach treks....

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(BPT) - First, it was breakfast foods for supper. Then, it was grilled chicken in breakfast sandwiches. Now, the next mealtime frontier is "dip for dinner."...

(BPT) - Scientists across the world are charging forward in the fight to prevent and treat COVID-19. And they're harnessing the latest tech and science as they press down on the accelerator at a speed unattainable to date....

(BPT) - Summer is officially here....

CASPER — The three broad public health orders that were set to expire this week have been extended, with no changes, through mid-July, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday, as the state continues to grapple with a spike in coronavirus......

GILLETTE — The Campbell County Commission has instructed county employees to begin investigating what it would take to withdraw Gillette College from the Northern Wyoming Community College District....

CODY — With what Kanye West describes as a "business enterprise" developed between his Yeezy brand and Gap Inc., the Cody-based company is expanding and planning to add more jobs to the local economy....

CASPER — Vijay Pitter was in a group chat with some friends Thursday morning when he got a text message that set his world spinning. Pitter, a recent graduate of Campbell County High School in Gillette, had months earlier signed......

SARATOGA The city of Saratoga approved a new housing development for the town during a city council meeting two weeks ago....

CHEYENNE In 2016, when he was looking for a house to buy, Enrico D. Meadows-Fernandez was called in as a suspicious person as he was walking around a neighborhood....

For years in Laramie the Eppson Center for Seniors has been a hub of socialization, with its weekday lunches welcoming anyone needing a hot meal and a broad array of activities designed to meet the needs of its patrons....

CHEYENNE Though the Laramie County Library was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people kept showing up outside of the virtually empty building this spring, seeking an essential part of modern life: internet access....

ROCK SPRINGS As the number of COVID-19 cases rises, officials are concerned about direct and indirect consequences. To reduce the spread, the public is reminded of the importance and impact of simple steps like wearing facial coverings and maintaining......

(StatePoint) Saving money is a top priority for many Americans, but it becomes even more important during times of economic turmoil. Luckily, there are many simple steps you can take to eliminate wasteful spending in your daily life....

(BPT) - Assessing and updating your home's security measures should be a year-round focus for homeowners. While timely reminders, such as National Home Safety Month, are great for encouraging immediate action, these considerations should remain top-of...

LARAMIE — Arrests were made and citations were written Thursday as protesters against police violence and racism clashed with Laramie law enforcement....

The only hospital serving a vast swath of Wyoming's coal country was in financial trouble even before the coronavirus pandemic hit....

GILLETTE — With little to no forewarning, Gillette College and Sheridan College informed coaches Thursday that their entire athletics programs have been cut....

(StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for the 44 million caregivers in the U.S. and the people they care for, with social distancing creating new routines, concerns and challenges....

(BPT) - For the last three years, Terry McCallum, 75, has been receiving dialysis treatments from the comfort of his home. When he initially considered the change from in-center hemodialysis (ICHD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD), it was because he was......

CHEYENNE — Two local anti-racist community activists started a petition Monday to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Wyoming....

A judge shared his reasoning Friday on why he refused to halt the killing of grizzly bears, killings that protect a historic Wyoming cattle drive and ranching operation on the Bridger-Teton National Forest....

CASPER — The Wyoming Department of Health announced the state's 1,000th confirmed case of the coronavirus on Wednesday. It comes as the state's growth in cases continued its recent uptick....

(BPT) - One in five U.S. adults struggles with mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. However, while mental illness impacts both men and women, men are less likely to seek treatment and find solutions....

(BPT) - While this summer may feel a bit different, for families with young children, the extra time at home is the perfect opportunity to get creative and explore new ways to have fun — right in your own backyard....

(BPT) - If you are among the millions of adults in the U.S. who do not know they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the past several months of social distancing have been a particularly steep battle. Our country was instructed to......

CHEYENNE As summertime weather hits and outdoor events become more prevalent, people are starting to gather more and more in larger groups....

CHEYENNE Due to concerns about social distancing and crowd control during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has decided to cancel this year's Fridays on the Plaza events, according to Mayor Marian Orr....

The University of Wyoming will allow 138 double-occupancy dorm rooms this fall, under a plan approved by the board of trustees in a special meeting Tuesday morning....

Coal country in America is in the midst of a historic transition....

CASPER — Wyoming continues to forge ahead in its lawsuit against Washington, alleging the state unconstitutionally blocked a proposed coal export terminal....

The U.S. attorney for the District of Wyoming has told health-order critics he is monitoring state- and county-imposed restrictions to stop the COVID-19 pandemic but stopped short of saying he found any violations of the U.S. Constitution....

CHEYENNE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming announced Tuesday its waiver of out-of-pocket costs for telemedicine services and necessary treatment for COVID-19 is being extended through Aug. 31 of this year, according to a news release....

ROCK SPRINGS — The Star Stadium movie theater in Rock Springs reopened on Friday with special guidelines to promote employee and public safety....

RAWLINS — A portion of Cedar Street will be closed for most of the day on July 3....

GILLETTE — The COVID-19 pandemic, health care and the future of the energy industry were among the topics addressed at the first Campbell County League of Women Voters candidate forum of the local primary election season....

RIVERTON — The state will enter a "cash negative situation" by the end of 2020 unless huge budget cuts are made, revenue experts told the Joint Appropriations Committee....