Latest News Archives (2024)

Laramie County Recent Arrests (6/20/24–6/21/24)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement

Flag to be flown at half-staff at capitol, Sweetwater County on June 24

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag to be flown at half-staff at the Capitol

Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grants to Wyoming nonprofits

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Humanities, the state’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, recently granted nine different nonprofit

Suspect in custody after alleged theft from employer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On June 17, Laramie County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Cheyenne man for allegedly stealing over $2,000 from

Severe storms possible in Cheyenne this afternoon

The chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are

Should police confront squatters? Wyoming lawmakers mull statute change

Citing growing concerns over homeless people taking over houses and warehouses, legislators discussed making it easier to remove and charge

Cheyenne Fire Rescue battles structure fire on East 7th Street

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on the 2500 block of East 7th Street, near

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With Wyoming’s primary election just two months away, many residents are likely undecided on who they will

Engage in civic discussions at Democracy Under Construction

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The celebration of America's democracy is in full swing with Civic Season, a series of events aimed

Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (6/20/24)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited

County commissioner candidates disapprove public mask mandate, discuss thoughts on county library books

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Amid questions posed at Wednesday night’s “Politics in the Park” event, candidates for the Laramie County Board

Conservation District contributes equipment to improve Cheyenne arboretum upkeep

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division has announced that the Laramie County Conservation District is contributing a lightly

Curt Gowdy State Park hosting veteran partner hikes this summer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Curt Gowdy State Park is providing U.S. military veterans an opportunity to get outdoors with a series

Laramie County Crime Clips (6/17/24–6/20/24)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Cheyenne, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled

Traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A routine patrol in Cheyenne resulted in the arrest of a woman with an active warrant and

Laramie woman arrested for drug possession at Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Laramie woman on drug possession charges early

Wyoming migration researcher wins prestigious Aldo Leopold Award

Dr. Matt Kauffman was recognized for his ungulate research by the American Association of Mammalogists.

Laramie County Recent Arrests (6/18/24–6/20/24)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is the arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement

Felony theft charge filed against UPS contractor; 168 packages stolen

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Rozet man has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing more than 100 packages from

No special session: Gordon says Wyoming’s ‘well-equipped’ to fight feds on coal

Twenty-six lawmakers asked the governor Monday to call for a special session to reverse Biden administration plans to stop new

Thunderstorms, high temperatures to hit Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents should prepare for severe weather this afternoon, as the National Weather Service in Cheyenne is

Superday 2024: A celebration of fun and community in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events Department is set to host Superday 2024 on Saturday,

Laramie County Library recommends reading these books for Juneteenth

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Wednesday, the Laramie County Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth, which honors the day in

(Update) Fire erupts near Nationway, residents advised to avoid area

Update: Crews have declared this fire extinguished. Cheyenne Fire and Rescue personnel will remain on scene investigating the cause of

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The seven individuals running to be on the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners will make their

Landslide exposes Jackson Hole’s frailties, community strengths

byAngus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Each weekday morning, thousands of people in eastern Idaho get in their cars and trucks

Beef for Backpacks feeds thousands of Wyoming students

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In 2023, the Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Beef Council

Is Wyoming’s first-ever nuclear reactor a good idea? The feds want your input

Nuclear Regulatory Commission is conducting environmental review to decide whether to grant construction permit for liquid sodium-cooled reactor in Kemmerer.

Weekend heat wave expected for Cheyenne with potential severe storms Thursday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne residents will experience a variety of weather conditions this week, according to the National Weather Service

Man gets prison time for fatal drunk driving crash on Wind River Indian Reservation

CASPER, Wyo. — An Ethete man was sentenced to 31 months’ imprisonment last week for a fatal drunk driving crash