Congress Funds Government for 45 More Days; Wyoming Leaders Split

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Washington voted to temporarily fund the...

Indian Relay Races, Casper

SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN: What Would a Funding Lapse Mean for You?

WASHINGTON — Barring an eleventh-hour miracle, the federal government will...

Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Education Funding Fight

By CJ Baker Special to the Wyoming Truth At least...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: September 29

SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN: Imminent Funding Deadline Approaching With No Resolution in Sight

WASHINGTON — Federal appropriations for fiscal year 2023 expire at...

Casper Woman to Serve Five Years in Prison for Abortion Clinic Arson

Over sixteen months after Wyoming’s only surgical abortion clinic was...

Arm Bone Recovered in Nebraska Not Remains of Missing Moorcroft Man

DNA testing has revealed that the arm bone recovered in...

THE WORD ON DRUGS: Political Squabbling Won’t Help End National Addiction and Drug Overdose Crises

The first Republican Party debate of the 2024 presidential campaign...

Out of the Wilderness of Alcohol Addiction

There might not be a place more beautiful than Star...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: State Selects Five Artists to Watch (PART 1)

For five Wyoming women, making art isn’t just about creating...

With Sports Ranch Underway, Casper Looks to Develop Nearby Land

Spurred on by the construction of a $50 million sports...

Proposed Legislation Could Help State Law Enforcement Solve Cold Cases

It’s been nearly 22 years since Danny Moser was found...

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: A Day in the Life of a D.C. Political Correspondent

WASHINGTON — The night before I was set to embark...

Birds Return to Fishing Bridge

LAKE VILLAGE, Wyo. — A historic roadside stop in Yellowstone...

Entrepreneur Talks Crypto, Mammoths and Aliens at Blockchain Event

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Years ago, when Wyoming lawmakers began their...

Quick Draw Delivers Art at Warp Speed

CODY, Wyo. — Leonardo Da Vinci reportedly said that "art...

Lawmakers Seek to Address Challenges Facing Nursing Home Industry

It’s no secret the nursing home industry is struggling, as...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Yellowstone’s Lake Hotel Serves Up French-inspired Fare With Sunset Views

LAKE VILLAGE, Wyo. — Wyoming doesn’t exactly spring to mind...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: September 22

State Legislators Review Bill Drafts to Revamp Court Security

State legislators are reviewing ways to improve court security at...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Tribal Leader Launches Nonprofit to Address Societal Trauma

Cy Lee has spent his career advancing the goals of...

Lawmakers Oppose Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increases

Lawmakers took a public stand against a proposed electricity rate...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Cheyenne Food Truck Celebrates Two Years With Loyal Following

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A food truck would not have been...

Private Search for Wyoming Man Who Vanished in 2022 Turns Up Little Evidence

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The volunteers were divided into mountain goats...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: School Nurse in Cheyenne Wins National Award

Heart health matters to Andrea Escobedo, not only because her...

A Jackson Resident Seeks Solace from His Addiction

JACKSON, Wyo.—You wonder where it all started, how it got...

Beyond the Range Podcast: Boosting Wyoming’s Economy – Episode 2: Breaking the Boom and Bust Cycle – Dr. Jason Shogren

Forest Service Can’t Be Sued Over 2018 Wildfire, Court Rules

The U.S. Forest Service can’t be sued for the way...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Funky Vibe Alive at Craft Distillery and Tasting Room

If you’re living in or just passing through the Casper...

Unpacking Snowpack: New Study Aims to Better Understand Links Between Forests and Water

Water. There may not be a more perplexing, confounding, important topic...

Ukrainian Émigré Finds Love, Artistic Inspiration in Move to Wyoming

Viktoriia Peterson became a published author through her paintings. In 2014,...

Rare Bacterial Infection Detected in Dogs, Resident in Laramie County

Wyoming health officials have detected a rare and potentially lethal...

Cody to Host ‘Rendezvous Royale’

CODY, Wyo. — Known to tourists for its nightly summer...

Biden Hammers ‘MAGAnomics’ Amid GOP Infighting Over Government Funding

LARGO, Md. — House Republicans may have formally launched an...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: September 15

Tired of Running, Former Jackson Hole Resident Prepares to Surrender on a Drug Charge

JACKSON, Wyo.—In a matter of hours, Tricia will be surrendering...

Lummis, Senators Grill SEC Chair Over Financial Regulations

WASHINGTON — Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler...

Snow-packed, Forested Lands are Water Reservoirs

Better forest management practices could lead to increased water yield,...

House Republicans Launch Impeachment Inquiry Into Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House returned to work on Tuesday...

Casper Native Investigates Wyoming’s High Suicide Rate in New Documentary

GILLETTE, Wyo.–Casper native Brooke Schmill was 16 when her classmate...

Grizzly Delisting Decision May Take Until Next Summer, Feds Say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it needs another...

Wyoming Fire Watch: As Neighboring States Burn, Cowboy State Stays Cool

The National Interagency Fire Center is reporting 69 large wildfires...

Dining in the Back of Beyond (Part 2)

LAKE VILLAGE, Wyo. — Diners at venues across Yellowstone National...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING:  Meadery Packages Western Lore and Mythology into Winning Recipe

GILLETTE, Wyo.–There aren’t many places in the state where a...

Dining in the Back of Beyond (Part 1)

OLD FAITHFUL, Wyo. — The popular maxim that “an army...

Sister of Missing Rawlins Man Seeks the Public’s Help in Finding Her Brother

It’s been 38 years since Michelle Jacobsen last saw her...

State Selects Blockchain Entrepreneur from Cheyenne to Steer Its Stable Token

Although they launched a nationwide search, members of the Wyoming...

Casper Mayor Speaks Out on City’s Homeless Population

Casper Mayor Bruce Knell said a contingency of what he...

Wyoming Senators Join GOP Effort to Roll Back Biden’s Latest Student Loan Repayment Plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and student loan borrowers who...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: September 8

FRIDAY FOCUS: Wyoming Rescue Mission Leaders Serve Those Struggling with Homelessness

Central Wyoming’s largest community has made national headlines, as news...

Barrasso Stands by McConnell as GOP Leaders Duck Questions About Health

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) met with...

Wyoming School Scores Improve Over Previous Two Years

Wyoming students have “steadily increased” in academic performance ratings following...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: This Cheyenne Bagel Shop Will Have You Coming Back For More

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—I discovered Mort's Bagels almost by accident. Strolling along...

Climate Activist’s Arrest in Jackson Hole Spotlights Fed’s Role in Environmental Policy

Teddy Ogborn, 25, had no intentions of becoming an activist. Originally...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: ‘Jill of All Trades’ Leads Wyoming Women’s Foundation

People like to call Rebekah Smith Hazelton a “Renaissance woman.”

Proposed Initiative Could Halve Wyoming Residents’ Property Taxes

After watching state lawmakers reject multiple property tax-cutting proposals last...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Chef Melds Indigenous Dishes Into Culinary Crossroads at Lander Casino

LANDER, Wyo.—Some delicious and surprising food is coming from the...

The Lifelong Lessons of Work: Prominent Wyomingites Reflect on their First Jobs

A first job is a rite of passage—and an opportunity...

Wyoming Ranks as One of the Hardest Working States in the U.S., Study Finds

Come Labor Day, it seems Wyomingites could use a well-deserved...

High Winds and Interstate Blow Overs

In an effort to reduce blow overs, fatalities and road...

Cost is Driving the Dearth of Inpatient Rehab Services in Jackson

Community leaders readily agree that Jackson Hole has long been...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: September 1

Wyoming Department of Transportation Faces $400M Annual Budget Shortfall

A one-cent increase in diesel and gasoline taxes in Wyoming...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Wrangling River Rats Just Comes With the Territory

If there’s one thing David Cernicek knows for certain, it’s that without...

Tribal Center Offers Native Presence in Yellowstone

OLD FAITHFUL, Wyo. — One of the earliest and most...

Grand Teton Launching Survey of Park Users

JACKSON, Wyo.—In 2021, the entire population of Los Angeles visited...

Scientific Curiosity, the Cowboy Code or Conspiracy?

Wyomingites have long been proud of the “Cowboy Code of...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Historic Shell Store Boasts Best Burgers, Bustling Bakery

SHELL, Wyo. — Throughout its 125-year history, the Shell Store...

Government Names First Medications to be Negotiated for Lower Prices

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced the first...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Nomadic Teacher Turned her Passion for the Equality State into Successful Podcast

Carla Mowell didn’t know anything about producing a podcast. But...

BLM Plan Would Hike Bond Requirements on Oil and Gas Drilling

The federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed significantly...

Felony or Misdemeanor for Voter Intimidation?

In Wyoming, it’s a felony for poll watchers to intimidate...

Following ‘Catastrophic’ Winter, State May Need To Relocate Deer

In the wake of a brutal and unprecedented winter, some...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Gastropub Brings Change of Pace and Fancy Flavors to Sheridan

Sheridan has many things: Magnificent views of the Bighorns, a...

Wyomingites Speak Out Against Proposals for Rising Energy Costs (Part 2)

As energy costs tick up across the nation, hundreds of...

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Sorority, University of Wyoming Trans Student

A federal judge on Friday dismissed six former and current...

UW Researchers Discover Evolutionary Adaptation in Trout in Wyoming’s Wind Rivers

By Shen Wu Tan Special to the Wyoming Truth What...

Idaho Man Ordered to Pay $5K For Taking Antlers From Grand Teton

It seemed like a banner day of shed hunting for...

Wyoming Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increases (Part 1)

So many people packed a public hearing in Casper on...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: August 25

ANALYSIS: At First GOP Debate, Trump Absent but Trumpism Reigns

It took exactly 89 minutes before former South Carolina Governor...

Lawmakers Discuss Adding a 30-day Residency Requirement to Voter Laws

There isn’t much stopping a busload of out-of-state people from...

FRIDAY FOCUS: To Confront the Drug Crisis, an Ounce of Prevention

For my “Word on Drugs” column published yesterday, I spoke...

Saddle Up Week for First-Year Students in Full Swing at UW

LARAMIE, Wyo.—  When Dylan Chatterley, 18, arrived at the University...

The Word on Drugs: Experts Say Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Plan Wouldn’t Work in Wyoming

Oregon embarked on a bold drug policy experiment in 2020...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Cheyenne’s Bella Fuoco Offers a Western Twist on Rustic Italian Favorites

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Outdoor dining is a fleeting thrill in Cheyenne where...

Wyoming Psychiatric Hospital Grapples With Patient Waitlist

The Wyoming State Hospital, the only state-operated psychiatric hospital, is...

State Sees Highest Highway Fatality Count Since 2019

As the end of August approaches, a total of 76...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: New State Forester First Woman to Assume  Role

Onlookers could never have guessed how tense Cheyenne’s Kelly Norris...

Funeral Home Owner Blocked From Practicing Profession

A judge has ordered the owner of a crematory and...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Bernie’s Mexican Restaurant Has the Cure

LARAMIE, Wyo.—There's nothing like a hot bowl of menudo —...

Additional Rights Restored for First-Time, Nonviolent Felons

Kelly Stone, a Gillette resident convicted of a felony DUI...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Online Farmer’s Market Brings Fresh Veggies and More to Your Door

In Wyoming, cattle is king—at least in terms of revenue...

Beyond the Range Podcast: Boosting Wyoming’s Economy – Hans Odde

Fair to Fork Program at the State Fair

FRIDAY FOCUS: Casper Businessman’s Longshot Bid for U.S. Senate (Part 2)

Reid Rasner’s candidacy for the 2024 GOP Senate nomination epitomizes...

At Historic Summit, Biden Pledges Greater Cooperation with Japan, South Korea

CAMP DAVID, Md. — As the saying goes, the enemy...

Judge Grants Laramie Church Elder’s Injunction Request Against UW

After weeks of back and forth between a Laramie church...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: August 18

Wyoming Among Top States for Homeschooling

As more families nationwide are turning to home education, Wyoming...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Casper Businessman’s Longshot Bid for U.S. Senate (Part 1)

Amid the renewed focus on U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch...

WYOMING SCHOOLS AT A CROSSROADS: State Asks Supreme Court to Intervene on School Funding Fight

A coalition of Wyoming educators and school districts have scored...

Nova Scotia: Most Come for the Lobster, I Came for the Oxen

The farmer stared into the eyes of his two oxen...

Biden Touts Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act as Wyoming Lawmakers Seek Its Repeal

WASHINGTON — Administration officials, elected Democrats and other supporters crammed...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Casper Steakhouse Gets It Right

CASPER, Wyo.—My date, Samantha, was celebrating a milestone, so the...

Over a Year Later, the Question Remains: What Happened to Chris Mauk?

LARAMIE, Wyo.—The thing about a missing person is that anything...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Romance Novelist Finds Success in Engaging Stories, Solid Business Practices

CODY, Wyo. — For years, Linda Rae Sande has been...

University of Wyoming Tackles Declining Enrollment, Retention Trends

Faced with slumping enrollment and difficulties in retaining students, the...

State Seeking to Shut Down Funeral Home Owner in Licensing Dispute

What began as some sloppy paperwork has escalated into a...

Cody Launches ‘Romance Round-up’

CODY, Wyo. — Romance is their business, and business is...

Tom Horn Day’s Rodeo

Wyoming Senators Mum on Hunter Biden Special Counsel Appointment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s surprise announcement on...

Alienation, Depression Leave Wyoming’s LGBTQA+ Youth Vulnerable to Suicide (Part 4)

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo.–The photograph says it all. Stephanie Petty, then age 3,...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Mill Strives to Revitalize American Wool Industry

Just west of the Bighorn Mountains, in the city of...

Writer for the Wyoming Truth Receives Fellowship from Wyoming Arts Council

Jennifer Kocher, a Gillette-based contributor to the Wyoming Truth, is...

Yellowstone Revealed: Temporary Art Installation Highlights Native Presence in Park

MADISON JUNCTION, Wyo. — Over the past 151 years, people...

More Life (and Love) Left for Philanthropic Jackson Pastor

JACKSON, Wyo.—Pastor Chuck Fidroeff, riddled with cancer, was given two...

‘Pardners’ Find Friendship, Confidence

CODY, Wyo. — Westy Kline’s dream job is to work...

Blockchain Company Offers to Develop Wyoming’s New Stable Token for $1

As the State of Wyoming works to create a digital...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Funding Stagnant for Wyoming’s Little Learners

For every dollar spent in a Wyoming kindergarten classroom, only...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: August 11

Solving Wyoming’s Teacher Shortage

Last year, Lincoln County School District #1 couldn’t find a...

UW Officials Again Ask for Partial Dismissal in First Amendment Case

A week after a Laramie church elder again asked a...

Hidden Gems, Wyoming’s Best Eats: More Than Just Great Pizza — Big Horn Restaurant a True Community Partner

BIG HORN, Wyo.—As you drive up to Big Horn Merc...

Community Leader Calls for Inpatient Treatment Center in Jackson Hole

JACKSON, Wyo.—Throngs of tourists give life to Jackson Hole, buying...

Wyoming ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Classroom Discussion

When Grady Hutcherson, now president of the Wyoming Education Association,...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: New University of Wyoming Volleyball Head Coach Brings Passion for Success

Kaylee Prigge remembers exactly when, where and what was happening...

Teens Grappling with Gender Identity Most at Risk for Suicide (Part 3)

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo.– The Ring camera video footage is the last...

Man Injured in Grizzly Encounter Near Dubois

A man working in the Sheridan Creek Drainage in the...

Church Elder Says He Was Banned From University for ‘Unwelcome’ Views

A church elder claimed in a new court filing that...

Recent Teen Suicides in Thermopolis Part of State, National Trend (Part 2)

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo.—It’s been four months since Amber DuVall lost her...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Clinic Explores Training the Mind to Heal Itself 

Tammi Miller was a school psychologist in Cheyenne in 2016...

Bighorn Basin has Dinosaurs ‘Everywhere’

CODY, Wyo. — Many amateur dinosaur enthusiasts, and even some...

New Law Puts State ‘In Competition’ With Local Banks When It Comes to Farm Loans

Gov. Mark Gordon said the state should not compete with...

Wyoming’s Elected Officials Take Stand Against ‘Woke’ Investing

Wyoming’s top elected officials are pushing back against “woke investing,”...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: August 4

Wyoming Fire Watch: No Major Wildfire Incidents… Yet

With the arrival of August, the Rocky Mountain West moves...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ Leader Sees Light After the Pandemic

The performing arts world was turned upside down three years...

Recent Teen Suicides in Thermopolis Part of State, National Trend (Part 1)

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo.—Amber DuVall remembers the last weekend of her son’s...

Wyoming Delegation Blasts Justice Department Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a...

New Registry Will Let Crypto Enthusiasts Put Their Bitcoin and Non-fungible Tokens in Wyoming

With bitcoin, non-fungible tokens and other digital assets lacking a...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Sub Shop Serves up Smiles, Unforgettable Sandwiches in Downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo.—You don’t even have to set foot in the...

Wyoming Delegation’s Measures Incorporated into Senate’s National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed its version of the...

Indigenous Motorcyclists Ride for Their Stolen Sisters 

RIVERTON, Wyo.—The women crouched in their black leather chaps and...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Tribal Relations Specialist Tailors Food Aid to Indigenous Needs

A cheerful blue bird, chirping against a bright blue sky...

UW President, Dean of Students Call Church Elder’s Injunction Request ‘Misguided’

A Laramie church elder’s request to rescind his one-year ban...

University of Wyoming’s School of Computing Onboards Six Professors and Develops AI Curriculum  

The University of Wyoming’s computing school has hired tenure-track faculty...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Quality That’s Worth the Drive 

If you’ve ever driven from Cheyenne, Casper or even Fort...

14 Mustangs Adopted at Cheyenne Frontier Days Auction

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—After about an hour of trying to build up...

District Court in Wyoming Tapped to Review Decades-Long Tribal Hunting Rights Dispute

More than a century later, a hunting rights treaty with...

Writer for the Wyoming Truth Wins Award from the National Press Club

Jacob Gardenswartz, the Wyoming Truth’s political correspondent based in Washington,...

Now in Its 27th year, Challenge Rodeo Delights at Cheyenne Frontier Days

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Ten-year-old Drake Willis, of Cheyenne, lifted his right leg...

Rep. Hageman, GOP Lawmakers Propose National Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

WASHINGTON — A U.S. House panel on Thursday heard arguments...

Biden Takes Steps to Address Extreme Heat Amid ‘Existential Threat’ of Changing Climate

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new steps...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Gillette Suicide Prevention Expert Shares Insights from the Frontlines

Ashley McRae understands firsthand the challenges of mental health issues....

Native American Hoop Dancer Continues Tradition at Cheyenne Frontier Days 

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: July 28

Meet the Wagon Doctors at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Gets Grilled on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas faced nearly...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Sitti’s Table Features Authentic Mediterranean Family Recipes

CODY, Wyo. — Northwestern Wyoming isn’t where you’d expect to...

Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for Jackson Inmate

JACKSON, Wyo.—The screaming is so fierce, it sounds primal: “You’re...

New Federal Rules Would Bolster Insurance Plans’ Mental Health Coverage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a slate...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING:  Riverton Woman Hopes to Amplify Indigenous Voices in Annual Bike Trek

Four years ago, Corrine Tuma spotted an ad on social...

State Raises Employee Pay to Battle Tight Labor Market

With the state government struggling to find and keep workers,...

Hiker Killed by Grizzly Bear Identified

The victim of a fatal grizzly bear encounter near West...

‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark Fight Ends with a Charitable Challenge

Cheyenne-based Taco John’s International Inc. is relinquishing its long-held “Taco...

Gillette Teen Gears Up for Trip of a Lifetime

GILLETTE, Wyo.–Autumn Tabor sat on the lip of a concrete...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Cheyenne Restaurant Serves French Food, But Avoids Being Fussy

Don’t let the name Paris West fool you. While French-inspired...

Longtime CFD Volunteer Helps Recruit, Shape Youth Volunteers

The year was 1982. Hairstyles were big, and Willie Nelson’s...

Hiker Killed in Suspected Grizzly Encounter Near West Yellowstone

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks confirmed that a woman was...

Plague Detected in Cat in Fremont County

Plague was recently detected in a cat in Fremont County,...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Casper Bookseller Keeps Community Well-Stocked and Well-Read

Berdahl, 42, credits her mom, a teacher who always read...

Longtime Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer Manages Horses Behind the Scenes

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Some of the most important work for...

Wyoming, Feds Consider Additional Sage Grouse Protections

Wyoming and the federal government are simultaneously evaluating sage grouse...

Grizzly Relocation: How the Continent’s Largest Omnivores Get New Homes

In 2022, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGFD) relocated...

Officials Seek Temporary Housing and Services for High-Needs Youth

State officials are seeking temporary housing and other services for...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: July 21

At ‘Weaponization’ Hearing on Capitol Hill, Allegations of ‘Censorship’ Abound

WASHINGTON — A high-profile hearing on Thursday designed to highlight...

Woman Pleads Guilty to Setting Fire to Casper Abortion Clinic

The woman suspected of causing nearly $300,000 in damage to...

Lifetime Cheyenne Resident Reflects on Cheyenne Frontier Days Through the Decades

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Paula Qualls and Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) go...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Ernest Hemingway in Wyoming

Scroll through Instagram or any social media platform these days,...

Hageman, Republicans Propose Overhaul to ‘Destructive’ Endangered Species Act

WASHINGTON — Ahead of its 50th anniversary, Republicans in the...

Demand for Rail Service to Increase, but Challenges Lead to Questions

Lawmakers are asking if Union Pacific will be able to...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS:  The Bird Offers Relaxed Refuge Outside the Jackson Bubble

JACKSON, Wyo. — For those first-time customers lucky enough to...

Gold Mine West of Cheyenne State’s First in a Century

Plans for a gold mine in southeastern Wyoming are well...

New Diversion Program for People Charged with Minor Crimes to Launch in Gillette

State officials plan to introduce a program that will direct...

WOMEN TO KNOW IN WYOMING: Historian on a Mission to Debunk Cowboy State’s History

Kylie McCormick lives by the fundamental credo of her Jewish...

Missing Cheyenne Woman Reported Safe in Florida

A Cheyenne woman who had been reported missing in June...

State Applauds Success of First ‘Ashanti Alert’ In Finding Missing Adult

Nearly six months after Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Ashanti...

Rodeo Royalty Prepare for 127th Cheyenne Frontier Days

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Jordan Johnson was only five weeks old when...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Veteran Cooks Up Success as Cheyenne Chef for Hire

If you find yourself in Cheyenne with a dinner party...

Grand Teton National Park Hosts Native American Creatives, Experts to Build Bridges

James and Debbie Rattling Leaf eagerly anticipate a special trip...

UW’s New Head Rodeo Coach Aims to Advance Teams to National Level

The University of Wyoming’s Cowgirls rodeo team hasn’t won a...

House Narrowly Passes Defense Bill With Restrictive Social Policies, Imperiling Senate Prospects

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Friday narrowly passed the...

University of Wyoming Sorority Lawsuit Defendants Push to Drop Case

All of the defendants in a lawsuit filed against them...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: July 14

Lawmaker Misconduct Under Scrutiny After Recent Incidents  

Wyoming lawmakers are reassessing a rule defining inappropriate behavior from...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Wyoming Library Association President Speaks Out on Book Banning Controversy

The effort to remove books from library shelves isn’t new....

Lummis Reintroduces Bipartisan Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill

WASHINGTON — The digital asset industry in recent years has...

State Lawmakers, Treasurer Consider Ways to Push Back Against ESG

Lawmakers, the state treasurer and industry groups seem to broadly...

THE WORD ON DRUGS: As Psychedelics Hit the Mainstream, Experts Urge Caution 

As marijuana legalization continues to spread across the country, another...

Indian Child Welfare Act Task Force Bridging Gap Between Federal, State Laws

Amid national discussions on tribal sovereignty, Wyoming leaders are grappling...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Little Bites of Heaven for Sale at ‘Laramie’s Disneyland’

LARAMIE, Wyo.—Everyone who walks through the door gets a sugar...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Laramie Duo Lead All-Woman Conservation Corps Crew

Wyoming’s history is full of trailblazing women—first woman to vote,...

Casper Abortion Clinic Arson Suspect Strikes Plea Deal

A young woman accused of intentionally setting fire to an...

State Prepares to Hire Executive Director to Help Launch Wyoming’s New Cryptocurrency

As Wyoming leaders begin searching for the right person to...

Wyoming Pathways Seeks Funds to ‘Connect Main Street to the Mountains’

For Michael Kusiek, executive director of Wyoming Pathways, the clock...

The Wyoming Truth Honored with Five More Journalism Awards in National Contest

In its first full year as a daily news operation...

WYOMING ADVENTURE: Mini Mountaineer Bags Jaw-Dropping Peaks in Tetons

The approach in itself can be daunting. With no maintained...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: ‘Precision’ Is This Gun Business’s Middle Name

When he retired from the U.S. Navy and moved to...

Wyoming Boasts Most Favorable Small Business Tax Rates in US

By K.L. McQuaid Special to the Wyoming Truth Wyoming is...

After Decades of Decline, Wyoming’s Uranium Industry is Bouncing Back

After years of decline, Wyoming’s uranium industry is poised for...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: July 7

UW Sorority Sisters Ask Judge to Continue Lawsuit Against National Officials, Transgender Member

Six University of Wyoming sorority sisters suing their national headquarters...

Long-time Friend Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Cheyenne Woman

It’s been one month since Sarah VanRensselaer spoke to her...

FRIDAY FOCUS: State of Wyoming Medical Services is ‘Tenuous,’ Says Top Health Care Official (Part 2)

Eric Boley is afraid of failure. As president of the...

WDOC Greenlights New Uniform Policy for Wyoming Inmates

Inmates throughout Wyoming’s correctional facilities will now have the option...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Nearly a Century On, Cheyenne’s Luxury Diner Is Alive and Kicking

When Sam Winters, a server at Cheyenne's Luxury Diner, tells...

Wyoming Considers Increasing Mountain Lion Harvesting

State wildlife officials are evaluating whether to increase the total...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Reviving and Reimagining a Greybull Relic

Longtime residents of Greybull have driven past the K-Bar Motel...

Laramie Church Elder Files Injunction Against University of Wyoming Officials

A Laramie church elder has filed an injunction against the...

UW Releases Report Defining Freedom of Expression on Campus

LARAMIE, Wyo.—The University of Wyoming’s (UW) Freedom of Expression, Intellectual...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: In a World of Change, Sheridan Mainstay Clings Mightily to Tradition

Legendary. Authentic. Iconic.  There are many ways to describe The Mint...

Cheyenne Has Low Recall in Online State Capitals Game

If you said Cheyenne, you’re among just seven out of...

Wyoming Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Rulings on Loan Forgiveness, Affirmative Action

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday concluded its...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: June 30

THE AGING OF WYOMING: State’s ‘Aging Society’ Expected to Cause Medicaid Costs to Soar

Wyoming’s population is getting older and sicker — and state...

THE FENTANYL FALLOUT: Greybull Man Accused of Dealing Fentanyl to Change Plea

A Greybull man accused of selling counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced...

FRIDAY FOCUS:  State of Medical Services in Wyoming ‘Tenuous,’ Says Top Health Care Official (Part 1)

By David Dudley Special to the Wyoming Truth In the...

Wyoming Receives $13 Million in Federal Funding For Road Projects

The federal government on Wednesday announced it has given the...

THE SEARCH FOR IRENE: Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Appeals Sentence for Financial and Intellectual Property Crimes

GILLETTE, Wyo.– The fiancé of the missing Kenyan nursing student...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: This Indian Bistro in Cheyenne May Be Addictive

You could be forgiven for not knowing that Durbar Nepalese...

Teton Becomes First County With Dedicated Rescue Helicopter

As daylight dwindled on June 14, a hiker from Afton...

Human Remains Found in Carbon County Confirmed to be Missing Thermopolis Man

The human remains found in May by shed hunters near...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Sundance Cowgirl Blazes Trail as Professional Breakaway Roper

When Peggy Garman bursts out of the box during rodeo’s...

Residents Pack Meeting to Demand Property Tax Relief

Facing a third straight year of rocketing property tax bills,...

Federal Agency Affirms Marton Ranch Acquisition

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Monday affirmed its...

White House Announces $42 Billion in New Funding to Expand Internet Access

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday announced a major...

Wyoming Receives Nearly $1 Million in Federal Money for Electric Buses

The federal government on Monday awarded nearly $1 million to...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Guest Ranch Finds New Mission in Helping Disabled Veterans

Exciting things are happening in Thermopolis (population 2,706) may be...

University of Wyoming Receives Funding to Help Develop Nuclear Chemistry Core Facility

The University of Wyoming is set to offer the first...

Second E-Scooter Company Plants Its Flag in Cheyenne

The Cheyenne e-scooter war of 2023 has begun! The opening salvo...

THE FENTANYL FALLOUT: Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Greybull Man Accused of Dealing Fentanyl

A Greybull man accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills that led...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: June 23

Wyoming’s First-in-the-Nation Medical Abortion Ban Temporarily Blocked

A state judge temporarily blocked enforcement of Wyoming’s first-in-the-nation medication...

THE FENTANYL FALLOUT: Miss Wyoming Contestant Warns About Dangers of Fentanyl

Laura Halley is determined to make a difference. As a...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Surge in Teen Depression, Suicides Caused by ‘Perfect Storm’ of Factors

Two years ago, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned that...

Wyoming Truth wins “Best Coverage of a Local News Story of the Year”

The Wyoming Truth won “Best Coverage of a Local News...

After a Confirmation Fight in the Senate, State Lawmakers Consider Changing Process for Service on Boards and Commissions

Recent conflict between Gov. Mark Gordon and state senators over...

National Kappa Kappa Gamma Officials, Transgender Member Ask Court to Dismiss UW Sorority Suit

All of the defendants involved in a lawsuit regarding the...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Evanston Diner Serves Home Cooking in Welcoming Atmosphere

The first thing you notice when you enter Jody's Diner,...

Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Maintain Their Weight Amid Challenges

Despite a loss of key foods, a changing environment and...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Former Miss Wyoming Connects People With Wilderness

A hunting guide and a beauty queen? The two aren’t...

Tangled Jurisdiction, Understaffed Police Department Blamed for High Crime Rate on Wind River Indian Reservation

The stories speak for themselves. One by one, nearly a...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Updated Cokeville Motel a Welcome Sight for Weary Travelers

On paper, it sounds like the plot of a fish-out-of-water...

‘Caravan of Hope’ Offers Free Legal Advice to LGBTQ+ Community in Laramie

For Angela Giampolo, the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard was...

Life Lessons from Dad: Prominent Wyomingites Share Pearls of Wisdom From their Fathers

The summer I was 6, I learned a life lesson...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules to Uphold Indian Child Welfare Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Thursday to uphold...

THE FENTANYL FALLOUT: Judge Grants Request to Postpone Trial of Greybull Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl-Laced Pills

A judge has granted the requests of a Greybull man...

Casper College Athletes Compete in College National Finals Rodeo

The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) at the Ford Wyoming...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: June 16

Wyoming Leaders, Republicans Fume Over Bureau of Land Management’s ‘Conservation Rule’

WASHINGTON — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.)...

WYOMING SCHOOLS AT A CROSSROADS: Parents and Educators Relieved Two Rural Schools Will Remain Open

One day before parents and educators planned to speak out...

Laramie Church Elder Sues UW Administrators For Allegedly Violating Rights

Todd Schmidt, a Laramie church elder, filed a lawsuit in...

FRIDAY FOCUS: New Wyoming Energy Authority Leader Keeps His Eyes on the Big Picture

Rob Creager is a University of Wyoming graduate who bucked...

THE SEARCH FOR IRENE: Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Sentenced to Prison for Financial and Intellectual Property Crimes

GILLETTE, Wyo.–The fiancé of the missing Kenyan nursing student will...

THE WORD ON DRUGS: Wyoming Weighs Cannabis Reform, Looks to Legal Weed States

By any measure, the marijuana legalization movement in the U.S....

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Casper Author Shares Story of Adoption to Encourage Others (Part 2)

In 2016, after ruling out IVF and traditional adoption, Sallie...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Casper Author Shares Story of Adoption to Encourage Others (Part 1)

Sallie Hawken knows what it feels like to be in...

Hundreds of New Companies Created in Wyoming Every Day

At least on paper, Wyoming is now home to hundreds...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Sheridan Fishing Travel Company More Than Meets the Eye

Like some — well at least a few — stories...

Wyoming Hunters Back Deer Tag Cuts for Fall Harvest

Wyoming has joined at least seven other Mountain and Northern...

THE WORD ON DRUGS: Locking Up Substance Users Won’t End Drug Addiction or Overdose Deaths

By Ernest Beck Special to the Wyoming Truth While more...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: Oct. 7

THE RISING COST OF EVERYTHING: College Students Feel Pains of Inflation

LARAMIE, Wyo.—Ashton Hacke, an international studies major, and Michaela McGee,...