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A roadside breakdown in the Shirley Basin changed his perspective on life
Douglas Balmain tramps about the Shirley Basin as a 'student,' drawing inspiration for what it might teach him about leading a lifestyle with purpose. SHIRLEY BASIN-Douglas Balmain weaved through... Full story
July 10 Weekly Cyber Security Column
Tap to reset your Instagram password: A Colorado citizen received a text message with a link to reset her Instagram password. It turns out this is a common Instagram and Facebook scam. Never click on a link in a text message like this – if you’re con... Full story
Cyber Security Column Week of July 3
USPS trick: A Big Horn citizen reported receiving a text that the United States Postal Service couldn’t deliver a package because the address was invalid. The citizen was instructed to click a link to update the address. Typically these USPS i... Full story
After a nearly 6 hour meeting, Cody LDS temple plans still up in the air
By Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The debate over the proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody is not over. During a packed, standing room-only Thursday meeting with hundreds of people that ran until roug... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs June 23, 2023
Dayton discusses defecating deviant SHERIDAN (WNE) — Dayton residents expressed concern Wednesday over another resident defecating in public areas and burning human feces on their property. Mayor Clifford Reed said he has spoken with the resident n... Full story
Douglas community members voice concern over hiring teacher in gender transition
DOUGLAS — The hiring practices of the Converse County School District No. 1 board and its selection of a person in gender transition to teach middle school students drew fire during the board’s last meeting. CCSD#1 Superintendent Paige Fenton Hug... Full story
One year after Dobbs decision, abortion remains legal in Wyoming
SHERIDAN – Sheridan City Councilor Andrew Patceg begins each regular meeting reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, with an addition. “...With liberty and justice for all — born and unborn,” he says. Patceg isn’t the first to say those three extra wor... Full story
Cybersecurity Briefing June 18
Text messages with Hi! A Laramie citizen received one of these text messages that start out with “Hi” from an unknown number. If you answer, they will attempt to suck you into their scam. Just don’t answer. If it’s from someone you know, chances... Full story
Wyoming Briefs June 16, 2023
Barrasso praises House for passing Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act CHEYENNE (WNE) - U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,... Full story
Lovell school board approves competitive video gaming
LOVELL — In a 5-1 vote, the school board of Big Horn County School District No. 2 approved the creation of Esports, or competitive video gaming, for the next school year during its June 12 regular meeting. With Rebecca Moncur absent and Marianne Gran... Full story
Man driving across country for veterans
KEMMERER - Cpt. Scott Montefusco is driving down the road in a restored 1952 Korean War Willys Jeep, with a picture of Horatio Nelson Jackson - the first person to travel across the United States in... Full story
Surgical abortions likely to remain legal until April 2024 trial
Jackson judge will decide next week whether to also halt a medication abortion ban. The lawsuit over Wyoming’s abortion bans is scheduled for trial on April 15, 2024. Unless the trial is avoided or delayed, surgical abortions in the state are e... Full story
Wyoming advocates applaud Supreme Court's decision to uphold ICWA
CHEYENNE — Wyoming advocates pushing to preserve the Indian Child Welfare Act celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court decision issued Thursday. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered the majority opinion that rejected all constitutional c... Full story
No Mail Delivery for the Juneteenth Holiday
Postal Service is Closed on Monday, June 19 Wyoming – Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth h... Full story
Lander proclaims stance against discrimination
LANDER — By Oakley Boycott’s count, 145 people showed up at this past Tuesday’s city council meeting in Lander. People crowded into the room until they couldn’t anymore; so many were in attendance that even with people sitting on the floor and sta... Full story
June 7 2023 Wyoming News Briefs
Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp inmate escapes custody CHEYENNE (WNE) — An inmate at the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp escaped during a work detail assignment Monday, according to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Monday m... Full story
Laramie County school district considers offering parents four book options
CHEYENNE - The library book policy in Laramie County School District 1 is set to expand, but it will remain opt-out for the immediate future. English language arts secondary curriculum coordinator... Full story
Gillette City Council passes hate crime ordinance 4-3 on final reading
GILLETTE - The Gillette City Council remained split on a proposed malicious harms ordinance, but the group passed it on a third and final reading Tuesday night with a 4-3 vote. Amendments were made... Full story
Third-party takes over investigation of Cody police officer
CODY (WNE) — The City of Cody will bring in a third party to review its investigation and findings regarding Cody Police Officer Blake Stinson’s conduct during an arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile in January. A formal complaint was filed in early May... Full story
Earthquakes felt two nights in a row in SE Wyoming
CHEYENNE — Earthquakes were recorded two nights in a row almost exactly 24 hours apart along the Continental Divide in southeastern Wyoming this week. The first incident, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday, had an e... Full story
Teen allegedly part of park shooting to face trial
CHEYENNE - The charges against a second Cheyenne teen who was allegedly involved in a shooting at Lincoln Park will be bound over to district court. Julian Espinoza, 16, will face felony conspiracy... Full story
Neighbors have LDS temple concerns
CODY - "First and foremost, it's not personal or against all the LDS faithful whatsoever," Terry Skinner said in discussing his opposition to the construction of a Mormon Temple in Cody. "It's really... Full story
Park County school district approves new set of school book policies
POWELL - After several months of collaboration, including the forming of a special committee, the Park County School District 1 school board unanimously passed the new book selection and adoption poli... Full story
May 24 Briefs - Gas Prices, 14A to open, jobless rate
Gas prices back up by more than 4 cents a gallon in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40 per gallon on Monday, according to Gas-Buddy.com’s survey of 494 sta... Full story
Towns face chicken-and-egg dilemma with nuclear project needs
The pathway to federal funds is uncertain for Kemmerer and Diamondville despite major infrastructure needs to host a nuclear power plant project. KEMMERER-When a 16-inch diameter ductile-iron... Full story
