Wyoming Local News

Wyoming bison begin the rut in the battle of the behemoths

Wyoming bison begin the rut in the battle of the behemoths

Wyoming’s wild bison are the first ungulates (hoofed animals) to begin the fall breeding season, or rut. The bison rut begins in July, but ...

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During his visit to Jackson, Secretary of Education McMahon emphasizes the importance of state control

During his visit to Jackson, Secretary of Education McMahon emphasizes the importance of state control

JACKSON — Linda McMahon, the United States Secretary of Education, toured a Jackson-area school on Thursday, championing state control of education while advocating for ...

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As officials investigate the deaths of two men in Colorado, Wyoming hunters say weather is a top risk

As officials investigate the deaths of two men in Colorado, Wyoming hunters say weather is a top risk

The bodies of two elk hunters who went missing on September 11 in southern Colorado were discovered Thursday, and authorities were still investigating how ...

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I-80 in Wyoming was shut down due to a tractor trailer crash that killed at least one

I-80 in Wyoming was shut down due to a tractor trailer crash that killed at least one

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is advising drivers to seek alternate routes following a fatal crash on I-80 on Thursday. On September 18, shortly ...

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Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech debates in Wyoming, as media come under attack

Charlie Kirk’s death ignites free speech debates in Wyoming, as media come under attack

Two days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the University of Wyoming student newspaper published two stories about the conservative activist who had only visited ...

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Campbell County commissioners approve grant proposals for bomb squad and Rockpile Museum

Campbell County commissioners approve grant proposals for bomb squad and Rockpile Museum

GILLETTE, Wyo. — At their meeting on Tuesday, the Campbell County commissioners recognized long-serving employees, approved grant applications, and awarded project bids. The Employee ...

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The county assessor informs residents of changes in homeowner exemptions

The county assessor informs residents of changes in homeowner exemptions

Sheridan County Assessor Paul Fall is notifying residents of changes to the Wyoming statewide homeowner property tax exemption. Fall reminds residents that Wyoming Legislature-created ...

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The Casper area is expecting a pleasant weekend weather; rain will resume on Monday

The Casper area is expecting a pleasant weekend weather; rain will resume on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming can expect a textbook mild weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will be sunny with a ...

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Casper’s Science Zone will return with two new traveling interactive exhibits

Casper’s Science Zone will return with two new traveling interactive exhibits

CASPER, Wyo. — The Science Zone will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week, following a temporary closure to install two large national traveling ...

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WYDOT's driver assistance office will temporarily close for staff training

WYDOT’s driver assistance office will temporarily close for staff training

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s driver services office in Casper will close for a few days in late September and early October ...

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