Semi-Automatic Gun Ban Nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-Controlled Statehouse After Historic Progress

DENVER (AP) — A bill to ban the sale and...

Colorado Supermarket Shooter was Sane at the Time of the Attack, State Experts Say

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — State experts have found the man...

Rotting Bodies and Fake Ashes Spur Colorado Lawmakers to Pass Funeral Home Regulations

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers passed a bill Monday to...

Bernie Sanders Says Gaza may be Joe Biden’s Vietnam. But He’s Ready to Battle for Biden Over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder...

Money Isn’t Enough to Smooth the Path for Republican Candidates Hoping to Retake the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to...

Trump Says Biden is Running a ‘Gestapo’ Administration. It’s His Latest Reference to Nazi Germany

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump told Republican donors at his Florida resort...

Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024’s rare contest between two presidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents with unfinished business...

As US Spotlights Those Missing or Dead in Native Communities, Prosecutors Work to Solve Their Cases

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a frigid winter morning...

Rockies Lead from Start to Finish for the First Time this Year in 3-2 Victory Over Skidding Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River,...

Yellen Says Threats to Democracy Risk US Economic Growth, an Indirect Jab at Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argues that a fractured democracy...

AI Use by Businesses is Small but Growing Rapidly, Led by IT Sector and Firms in Colorado and DC

The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is...

The Unexpected, Under-the-Radar Senate Race in Michigan That Could Determine Control of the Chamber

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Elissa Slotkin had less than half...

Trump Says He’ll Use National Guard to Deport Migrants, Doubling Down on Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he’d use the National...

Hush Money Trial Judge Raises Threat of Jail as he Finds Trump Violated Gag Order, Fines Him $9K

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was held in contempt...

Trump and DeSantis Meet to Make Peace and Discuss Fundraising for the Former President’s Campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov....

Rantanen Scores Twice in the 3rd Period to Lead Avalanche Past Jets 6-3 and Into the 2nd Round

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his first two...

A Yellowstone Trip That Ended with a Man Being Arrested for Kicking a Bison

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A man who kicked...

A Colorado Woman Was Reported Missing on Mother’s Day 2020. Her Death Was Just Ruled a Homicide

DENVER (AP) — The death of a Colorado woman reported missing on...

Trump Promised Big Plans to Flip Black and Latino Voters. Many Republicans are Waiting to See Them

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he wants to...

MacKinnon, Nichushkin Lead 5-Goal Outburst in 3rd Period, Avs Rally for 6-2 Win Over Jets in Game 3

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on...

Animal Groups are Urging Tourists Not to Visit Wyoming After a Man Hit a Wolf Then Took It to a Bar

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — As Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming...

Paramedic Who Injected Elijah McClain with Ketamine Before His Death Avoids Prison

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A former paramedic who injected Elijah...

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Confusing Montana Voter Registration Law

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked...

Biden Picks Up Another Big Union Endorsement, This One from Building Trades Workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden picked up the endorsement...

Jury Urged to Convict Former Colorado Deputy of Murder in Christian Glass Shooting

DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday urged jurors to convict...

Some Nikki Haley Voters are Hanging on to Her Candidacy and, Like Her, Refuse to Endorse Trump

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she...

A Conservative Quest to Limit Diversity Programs Gains Momentum in States

A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives...

Montana Minor League Baseball Team in Dispute with National Park Service Over Arrowhead Logo

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A minor league baseball team in...

Jury: BNSF Railway Contributed to 2 Deaths in Montana Town Where Asbestos Sickened Thousands

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury on Monday said...

Biden Will Assail Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban as He Tries to Boost his Reelection Odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is wading deeper into the fight...

Biden Administration Moves to Make Conservation an Equal to Industry on US Lands

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday finalized...

Puerto Rico Republicans Award Trump all 23 of Their Delegates

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s Republican Party...

Republicans’ Defense of the ‘Biden 16′ House Districts Starts with Pennsylvania’s Primary Election

NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Mark Houck makes a potent...

MacKinnon Versus Hellebuyck Highlight First-Ever Playoff Meeting Between Avalanche and Jets

DENVER (AP) — For the first time, Colorado and Winnipeg will clash...

Trump is the Only Choice for Wyoming Republicans in a Preference Poll to Allot the State’s Delegates

Republicans in Wyoming will decide Saturday which presidential candidate will get their...

Federal Officials Investigating Cockpit Visit by Rockies Coach During United Flight

DENVER (AP) — Federal transportation officials are investigating an unauthorized...

BNSF Railway Says it Didn’t Know About Asbestos That’s Killed Hundreds in Montana Town

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to...

12 Students and Teacher Killed at Columbine to be Remembered at 25th Anniversary Vigil

DENVER (AP) — The 12 students and one teacher killed...

Cloud Seeding Catching on Amid Rocky Mountain Drought

LYONS, Colo. (AP) — Garrett Cammans and his brothers sometimes...

A Vehicle Backfiring Startled a Circus Elephant Into a Montana Street. She Still Performed Tuesday

The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant...

Idaho’s ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care has Families Desperately Scrambling for Solutions

Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter...

Plumbing Problem at Glen Canyon Dam Brings New Threat to Colorado River System

ATLANTA (AP) — Plumbing problems at the dam holding back...

Owners of a Colorado Funeral Home Where 190 Decaying Bodies Were Found are Charged with COVID Fraud

DENVER (AP) — A couple who owned a Colorado funeral home where...

Asbestos Victim’s Dying Words Aired in Wrongful Death Case Against Buffet’s Railroad

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Thomas Wells ran a half-marathon at...

Semiautomatic Firearm Ban Passes Colorado’s House, Heads to Senate

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a...

News Organizations Urge Biden and Trump to Commit to Presidential Debates During the 2024 Campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged...

Biden Wins More Delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as He Heads Toward Democratic Nomination

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the...

Oil and Gas Companies Must Pay More to Drill on Federal Lands Under New Biden Administration Rule

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas companies will have to...

Biden Looks to Nudge Further Ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic Delegates

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead...

Ryan Feltner Gets 1st Win of Season, Rockies Use Season-High 20 Hits to Beat Blue Jays 12-4

TORONTO (AP) — Ryan Feltner pitched five innings for his...

Shouts of ‘Shame! Shame!’ Erupt in Arizona House as Fight Over Abortion Ban Engulfs Lawmakers

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of...

Many Say Biden and Trump Did More Harm Than Good, but for Different Reasons, AP-NORC Poll Shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a reason why President Joe Biden and former...

Democrats Pounce on Arizona Abortion Ruling and Say It Could Help Them in November’s Election

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats pounced Tuesday on an Arizona Supreme Court...

MacKinnon’s Hat Trick Lifts Avalanche to a 5-2 Win Over the Wild

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon notched his seventh career hat trick as...

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in the Alaska and Wyoming Democratic Presidential Contests

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will face Democratic voters this Saturday...

Judge in Trump’s Classified Files Case Agrees to Redact Witness Names, Granting Prosecution Request

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents...

Colorado Politics Reporter’s Expulsion from a Republican Gathering Causes Uproar

DENVER (AP) — Politicians and news outlets in Colorado expressed...

Biden Could Miss the Deadline for the November Ballot in Ohio, the State’s Election Office Says

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left...

Trump Declines to Endorse a National Abortion Ban and Says It Should be Left to the States

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he believes abortion...

Trial to Begin Against Railroad Over Deaths in Montana Town Where Thousands Were Exposed to Asbestos

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A trial begins Monday against Warren...

Victims of Montana Asbestos Pollution that Killed Hundreds Take Warren Buffet’s Railroad to Court

LIBBY, Mont. (AP) — Paul Resch remembers playing baseball as...

No Labels Won’t Run a Third-Party Campaign After Trying to Recruit a Centrist Presidential Candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — The No Labels group said Thursday it will...

A Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Fails

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that that would bar...

McMahon Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam, Rockies Rally to Beat Rays 10-7 After Blowing Late Lead

DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off grand slam after committing...

Former Trump Officials are Among the Most Vocal Opponents of Returning Him to the White House

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has...

LGBTQ+ Foster Youths Could Expect Different Experiences as Tennessee and Colorado Pass Opposing Laws

DENVER (AP) — LGBTQ+ children in foster care in Tennessee...

Wolf Kills a Calf in Colorado, the First Confirmed Kill After the Predator’s Reintroduction

DENVER (AP) — A wolf has killed a calf in...

Wisconsin Voters Approve Ban on Private Money Support for Elections

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Private money to fund elections will...

Biden and Trump Win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin Primaries

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on...

Trump Accuses Biden of Causing a Border ‘Bloodbath’ as He Escalates His Immigration Rhetoric

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of...

Ex-Officer Who Beat Black Man with Gun Goes on Trial in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado police officer is set to...

Why Trump’s Alarmist Message on Immigration May be Resonating Beyond His Base

WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by former President Donald Trump features...

Biden Wins the North Dakota Democratic Primary

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — President Joe Biden has won North...

The Trump Camp and the White House Clash Over Biden’s Recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump’s campaign and...

Colorado University Hires 2 Former US Attorneys to Review Shooting, Recommend Any Changes

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado university where a student is charged...

Blackmon, Jones Star in 5-Run Fifth, Lead Rockies Over D-backs 9-4 for First Win of Season

PHOENIX (AP) — Charlie Blackmon had two hits and two...

Biden Says his Glitzy Fundraiser with Obama and Clinton Projects Party Unity Heading into November

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off his largest-ever fundraiser, which...

Uranium is Being Mined Near the Grand Canyon as Prices Soar and the US Pushes for More Nuclear Power

The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping...

Republican States File Lawsuit Challenging Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A group of Republican-led states is...

Outpaced by Biden, Trump Hopes to Rake in $33 Million During Florida Fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is seeking to outraise President...

Republican Committee to Select Buck’s Likely Replacement, Adding a Challenge to Boebert’s Campaign

DENVER (AP) — A panel of Colorado Republicans will select...

Biden Leans on his Democratic Predecessors as Trump Remains Isolated from Other Republican Leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden needs advice, there are two...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Picks Nicole Shanahan as His Running Mate for his Independent White House Bid

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to...

Oath Keepers’ Son Emerges from Traumatic Childhood to Tell His Own Story in a Long Shot Election Bid

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — The eldest son of one of...

Trump Tells Michigan’s Republican Chair to Ramp Up Outreach to Black Voters in Detroit, Chair Says

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is urging...

Wintry Weather Blankets New England and California Mountains as Storm Expected in Central Regions

BOSTON (AP) — It may officially be spring, but wintry...

Biden and Trump Win Louisiana’s Presidential Primary Having Already Clinched Nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald...

Colorado Uses Strong Second Half to Take Down Kansas State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tameiya Sadler scored all 10 of...

Wyoming Governor Vetoes Bill to Allow Concealed Carry in Public Schools and Meetings

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has...

Arizona Expects to be Back at the Center of Election Attacks. Its Top Officials are Going on Offense

PHOENIX (AP) — The room sits behind a chain-link fence,...

Wyoming Governor Vetoes Abortion Restrictions, Signs Transgender Medical Care Ban for Minors

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor on Friday vetoed a...

Missouri and Louisiana Will Hold Presidential Primaries on Saturday. Their Outcome is Not in Doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri and Louisiana will hold presidential primaries...

Man Who Helped Drag Police Officer into Mob Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot Attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Colorado man who helped other rioters...

Biden and Trump Ask Voters if They’re ‘Better Off’ Than They Were 4 Years Ago. It’s Complicated

HOUSTON (AP) — “Are you better off today than you...

United Steelworkers Union Endorses Biden, Giving Him More Labor Support in Presidential Race

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The United Steelworkers Union has endorsed President...

Tristan da Silva Scores 20 Points as Colorado Outlasts Boise State 60-53 to Cap the First Four

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored 20 points...

Man to Plead Guilty in Eagle ‘Killing Spree’ on Reservation to Sell Feathers on Black Market

A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds is...

Biden and Trump Notch More Wins Tuesday as Primary Voters Urge Them to Keep Up the Fight

TEMPE, Arizona (AP) — As Joe Biden and Donald Trump...

Pedal Coast-to-Coast Without Using a Road? New Program Helps Connect Trails Across the US

When Mike O’Neil opened his bicycle repair shop in Muncie,...

Trump is Making the Jan. 6 Attack a Cornerstone of His Bid for the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign...

Idaho Considers a Ban on Using Public Funds or Facilities for Gender-Affirming Care

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote...

Trump Ramps Up Dark Rhetoric in Ohio Stump Speech for Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno

VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump claimed that he —...

Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He’s Not Endorsing Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will...

Restraining Order Against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Dropped at Her Request

RIFLE, Colo. (AP) — A judge on Monday ended a...

Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty to Walking Off Trail at Yellowstone Hot Springs, Must Pay $1,500

MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Actor Pierce Brosnan, who pleaded guilty...

Weekly Ski Trip Turns Into Overnight Ordeal When About 50 Women Get Stranded in Bus During Snowstorm

DENVER (AP) — A weekly ski trip for about 50...

Colorado Snowstorm Closes Highways and Schools for a Second Day

DENVER (AP) — Thousands in Colorado were without power as...

Why are so Many Voters Frustrated by the US Economy? It’s Home Prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lori Shelton can’t fathom ever having the...

Major Snowstorm Hits Colorado, Closing Schools, Government Offices and Highways

DENVER (AP) — A major snowstorm has hit Colorado, closing...

Judge to Hear Arguments on Whether to Dismiss Trump’s Classified Documents Prosecution

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge will hear...

Republican Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Next Week, Narrowing GOP’s Slim Majority

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck said Tuesday...

Nebraska Governor Approves Regulations to Allow Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Regulations tied to a Nebraska law...

US, Canada and Indigenous Groups Announce Proposal to Address Cross-Border Mining Pollution

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous...

Trump’s Team is Slashing Republican National Committee Staff Amid Takeover, AP Sources Say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just days after installing his new leadership...

Could Biden and Trump Win Their Parties’ Nominations this Week? What to Watch in the Next Contests

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his likely Republican challenger, Donald...

The Democratic Protest Vote Movement Over the Israel-Hamas War Spreads from Michigan to Other States

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The protest-vote movement over President Joe...

Wyoming Earns 86-47 Victory Over Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Akuel Kot had 17 points in...

States have Hodgepodge of Cumbersome Rules for Enforcing Sunshine Laws

PHOENIX (AP) — A nationwide review of procedures by The...

Colorado Finds DNA Scientist Cut Corners, Raising Questions in Hundreds of Criminal Cases

A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist intentionally cut...

Biden Uses Feisty State of the Union to Contrast with Trump, Sell Voters on a Second Term

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument...

Concealed Guns Could be Coming Soon to Wyoming Schools, Meetings

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would allow concealed...

What Do You Get When You Cross Rodeo with Skiing? The Wild and Wacky Skijoring

LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Nick Burri clicks into his ski...

Half of US States Join GOP Lawsuits Challenging New EPA Rule on Deadly Soot Pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Biden administration rule that sets...

States in Colorado River Basin Pitch New Ways to Absorb Shortages but Clash on the Approach

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The seven U.S. states that...

Wyoming Sen. Barrasso Will Run for No. 2 Spot in GOP Leadership, Narrowing Race to Replace McConnell

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso announced Tuesday that...

Nikki Haley Will Suspend Her Campaign and Leave Donald Trump as the Last Major Republican Candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday...

Rotting Bodies, Fake Ashes and Sold Body Parts Push Colorado to Patch Lax Funeral Home Rules

DENVER (AP) — After nearly 200 bodies were found stacked...

South Dakota Sen. John Thune Jumps into Race to Succeed McConnell as Senate Leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race...

Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot, Rejecting State Attempts to Ban Him Over Capitol Attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024...

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in North Dakota’s GOP Caucuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — North Dakota will hold its Republican presidential...

Colorado State Defeats Wyoming 70-62

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Joel Scott scored 20 points...

Tim Scott Lost His Own Presidential Bid. But He’s Gotten Donald Trump’s Attention for Vice President

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The biggest winner of the Republican...

Colorado Lawmakers Clash Over Bills to Protect Transgender People’s Use of a Chosen Name

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s House was tense Friday morning as...

What is Super Tuesday? Why it Matters and What to Watch

The biggest day of this year’s primary campaign is approaching...

Montana Judge Declares 3 Laws Restricting Abortion Unconstitutional, Including a 20-Week Limit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional,...

Paramedic Convictions in Elijah McClain’s Death Spur Changes for Patients in Police Custody

DENVER (AP) — Medical responders across the U.S. are rethinking...

McConnell’s Exit as Senate Leader Means New Uncertainty as GOP Falls in Line with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues...

Supreme Court Sets April Arguments Over Whether Trump Can Be Prosecuted for Election Interference

BY MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to...

Lawsuit Claims Isolation and Abuse at Wyoming Boys School

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Staff at Wyoming’s state youth detention...

Laurene Powell Jobs’ Philanthropy Seeks to Strengthen Communities with Grants for Local Leaders

Francine Spang-Willis wishes the landscape of the Crazy Mountains near...

Wild Weather Hits Northwest with Snow Even as Midwest Gets a Taste of Summer

BOSTON (AP) — February’s end is bringing wild weather to...

Biden and Trump are Marching Toward Their Nominations, but Michigan Could Reveal Significant Perils

WASHINGTON (AP) — While Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective...

Warm Weather Brings a Taste of Spring to Central and Western United States

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A warm front swept springlike weather across a...

Concerned Parents are Beginning to See Progress on Their Push for Healthier Electric School Buses

The first electric school buses in the United States began...

Wyoming Starts Selecting Presidential Delegates Saturday. But There’s Not a Statewide Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although the South Carolina primary has been the focal...

Trump Wins South Carolina, Easily Beating Haley in Her Home State and Closing in on GOP Nomination

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican primary on...

Trash Dispute Between Roommates Led to Threat One Month Before Fatal Colorado Campus Shooting

DENVER (AP) — A college student accused of killing his roommate...

South Carolina’s Republican Primary: What to Watch as Haley Tries to Upset Trump in Her Home State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley ‘s best-case scenario for her home...

3 University of Wyoming Swimmers Killed in Highway Crash in Colorado

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Three members of the University of...

Former Colorado Police Officer Appeals Conviction in Black Man Elijah McClain’s Death

DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado police officer is appealing his...

Court Lifts US Coal Sales Moratorium in a Setback for Dems and Environmentalists

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday...

Donald Trump Again Compares His Criminal Indictments to Imprisonment and Death of Putin’s Top Rival

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday on...

A Colorado Man is Dead After a Pet Gila Monster Bite

A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his...

Nevada Wins 76-58 Over Wyoming

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tre Coleman’s 20 points helped Nevada...

Student Arrested on Murder Charges After 2 Found Dead in a Colorado College Dorm

DENVER (AP) — A student was arrested Monday on murder...

The Tone of Haley’s Campaign Now Focuses on Emphasizing the Differences with Trump

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is using the closing days of...

A Monument Honors Japanese Americans Incarcerated During World War II by Listing Every Name

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samantha Sumiko Pinedo and her grandparents...

Woman’s Corpse and 30 Cremated Remains Found After Ex-Funeral Home Owner Gets Evicted from House

DENVER (AP) — A financially troubled former funeral home owner...

Griffin, Kot Lead Wyoming Past San Jose State 80-75

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sam Griffin had 21 points,...

Montana Rep. Rosendale Drops US Senate Bid After 6 Days, Citing Trump Endorsement of Opponent

BY MATTHEW BROWN AND AMY BETH HANSON BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican...

14 GOP-Led States Have Turned Down Federal Money to Feed Low-Income Kids in the Summer. Here’s Why

Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the...

Montana Nuclear Base Lockdown Lifted After Suspicious Person Prompts Active Shooter Report

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An Air Force nuclear missile base...

Brown Scores 24, Utah State Knocks off Wyoming 84-76

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Darius Brown II had 24 points...

A Wyoming Police Officer is Dead, Shot While Issuing Warning

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) — A police officer serving a trespass...

Love is in the Air … and the Mail … in the Northern Colorado City of Loveland

LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Love is in the air …...

Avalanches Kill Skier, Snowmobiler in Rockies as Dangerous Snow Conditions Persist Across the West

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (AP) — A backcountry skier and a...

No. 4 Colorado records season-high 32 assists in cruising to 90-57 win over Oregon

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Maddie Nolan scored...

Republicans Have a Plan to Take the Senate. A Hard-Right Montana Lawmaker Could Crash the Party

BY MATTHEW BROWN HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans gathered in...

Nearly 200 Abused Corpses Were Found at a Funeral Home. Why Did it Take Authorities Years to Act?

DENVER (AP) — A county coroner reported suspicions about bodies...

Montana Man is Found Guilty in Jan. 6 Insurrection

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana appliance store owner and...

Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments Over Whether Trump is Ineligible to be President Again

BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday...

Funeral Home Owner Accused of Abandoning Nearly 200 Decomposing Bodies to Appear in Court

BY COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner...

Donovan Dent, Jaelen House, J.T. Toppin Power No. 25 New Mexico Past Wyoming 91-73.

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Donovan Dent had 19 points and...

Family of Black Girls Handcuffed by Colorado Police, Held at Gunpoint Reach $1.9 Million Settlement

DENVER (AP) — The four Black girls lay facedown in...

US Rep. Lauren Boebert Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against her Ex-Husband

DENVER (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert now has a...

Boone’s 14 Help UNLV Defeat Wyoming 62-48

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Keylan Boone had 14 points in...

Can Trump be on the Ballot? It’s the Supreme Court’s Biggest Election Test Since Bush v. Gore

WASHINGTON (AP) — A case with the potential to disrupt Donald Trump’s drive...

Avalanche Forecasters Try to Curb Deaths as Skiers and Snowmobilers Flock to Backcountry Areas

COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — As Wesley Mlaskoch motored his...

US Won’t Restore Protections for Wolves in Rockies, Proposes National Recovery Plan

Federal wildlife officials on Friday rejected requests from conservation groups...

Armed Man Found Dead at Colorado Mountaintop Amusement Park had Researched Mass Shootings, Police Say

DENVER (AP) — A heavily armed man who was found dead at...

A Child’s Body was Found Encased in Concrete in Colorado as the Search for 2 Other Kids Continues

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A child’s body was found encased...

Passenger Train Hits Milk Truck at Colorado Railroad Crossing, Badly Injuring Amtrak Engineer

DENVER (AP) — An Amtrak train crashed into a truck...

Colorado Police Chief on Leave Pending Criminal Case After Reported Rapes During Party at His House

OURAY, Colo. (AP) — A southwestern Colorado police chief has...

Wenzel, Walters Score Career Highs to Lead Wyoming Over Air Force 83-72

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Brendan Wenzel had a career-high...

A Republican Leader in the Colorado House Says He’ll Step Down After a DUI Arrest Came to Light

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Republican state Rep. Mike Lynch announced...

Lauren Boebert Mounts Defense to Criticisms of ‘Carpetbagging’ in Packed First Republican Debate

FORT LUPTON, Colo. (AP) — Republican primary candidate Mike Lynch...

Walters and Kot Rally Wyoming for a 79-76 Overtime Victory Over No. 24 Colorado State

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Mason Walters scored at the buzzer...

American Founder of Haitian Orphanage Sexually Abused 4 Boys, Prosecutor Says

DENVER (AP) — An American founder of a Haitian orphanage forced four...

Montana Man Convicted of Killing Eagles is Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Related Gun Violations

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana felon previously convicted of killing...

American Founder of Haitian Orphanage to Appear in Court on Sexual Abuse Charges

DENVER (AP) — The American founder of a Haitian orphanage...

Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Helton thought back to when...

What to Know About Abortion Rulings, Bills and Campaigns as the US Marks Roe Anniversary

Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling on...

Larry Zimmer, the Longtime Voice of Colorado Football and Basketball Games, has Died at 88

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Larry Zimmer, the longtime radio voice for University...

Lauren Boebert Switched Districts in a Bid to Stay in Congress. Winning Over Voters Won’t Be Easy

LAST CHANCE, Colo. (AP) — Fleeing a tough reelection bid...

Angst Over LGBTQ+ Stories Led to Another Canceled Show. But in a Wyoming Town, a Play was Salvaged

WHEATLAND, Wyo. (AP) — Oliver Baez spent two months rehearsing...

States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses and New Housing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — On the first business day...

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling That Said Emissions Can’t be Ignored

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court has rejected an...

Shooter Who Killed 5 People at Colorado LGBTQ+ Club Intends to Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes

DENVER (AP) — The shooter who killed five people and endangered the...

Dangerously Cold Temps Blast Much of the US, Keeping Schools Closed and Flights Grounded

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dangerously cold temperatures affected much of...

Arctic Freeze Continues to Blast Huge Swaths of the US with Sub-Zero Temperatures

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue...

Wenzel, Kot Lead Wyoming Over Fresno State 68-67

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Brendan Wenzel led Wyoming with 17...

The Avalanche Risk is High in Much of the Western US. Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As a massive winter storm dumped...

Investigators Found Stacked Bodies and Maggots at a Neglected Colorado Funeral Home, FBI Agent Says

DENVER (AP) — Investigators who entered a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200...

Climate Change is Shrinking Snowpack in Many Places, Study Shows. And It Will Get Worse

DENVER (AP) — River basins around the world that were...

Montana Governor, First Lady Buy Mansion for $4M for Governor’s Residence, Will Donate It to State

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Gov. Greg Gianforte and first...

Arrest Warrant Issued for Montana Man Accused of Killing Thousands of Birds, Including Eagles

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge issued an arrest...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Thermopolis P6 Station Dishes Up Homemade Pizza Family-Style

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo.–I immediately liked the casual, modern vibe at the...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: At the Foot of Grand Targhee’s Slopes, Delicious Awaits

Want to know a little-known fact about the best après-ski...

As Election Nears, Wyoming Leaders Eye Voting Rights Restrictions

With the 2024 presidential primaries set to begin this month,...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Finding Strength in the Wake of a Son’s Suicide

GILLETTE, Wyo.–Trish Simonson’s world was upended when her son took...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: January 5

New Online Tool Saving Eagles, Guiding Energy Development

Wind generates nearly one-third of Wyoming’s power, but the massive...

What’s the Future of Grand Teton’s Busiest Spot?

By Melissa Thomasma Special to the Wyoming Truth Nestled in the...

Aunt of Teen Murder Victim Finds Peace Through Forgiveness

CHEYENNE, Wyo.–They both carry heavy burdens: Thomas Rivera for the...

Mixed Feelings on the U.S. Economy Remain

By many key measurements, the U.S. economy has rebounded over...

Family Holds Out Hope for Answers in Decades’ Old Missing Person Case

Kimberly Kay Novak was a free spirit with a knack...

Lawyer for Wyoming in Nationwide Opioid Litigation Talks Settlement Impact

For my recent Word on Drugs column, I spoke with...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Top Anti-Abortion Advocate on What’s Next for the ‘Pro-Life’ Movement

After the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs decision allowed individual states...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: December 29

SMALL TOWN. BIG LIFE: Pinedale Librarian Knows Just Who to Call

What do a llama, a piano player and a pile...

Law Enforcement K9 in Sweetwater County to Receive Body Armor

Police officers wear protective gear while on the job, so...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Public Broadcasting Chief a Storyteller at Heart

As CEO of the wide-ranging Wyoming PBS network, Joanna Kail...

Passenger Rail Linking Wyoming to Colorado Possibly Coming in the Next Decade

A passenger rail service connecting Wyoming to Colorado could be...

Beyond the Range Podcast: Boosting Wyoming’s Economy – Amber Pollock

Christmas Traditions: Prominent Wyomingites Share Their Holiday Must-Dos

Holiday traditions span a wide range—from cookie swaps and photos...

Wyoming Stable Token Plans Delayed After Surge in Interest

When the State of Wyoming put out a call for...

Widows and Widowers Group Offers Grassroots Solution to Global Health Concern

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Richard Randall remembers dancing at parties with his late...

THE FENTANYL FALLOUT: Manslaughter Charges Filed Against Greybull Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl-laced Counterfeit Pills that Killed a Cody Man

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

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: December 22

Public Defender Requests $500K for Potential Death Penalty Cases

Wyoming hasn’t carried out an execution since 1992, hasn’t had...

FRIDAY FOCUS: New Leader Takes Reins of Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation

As snow begins to accumulate in the mountains around Jackson...

Colorado Supreme Court Decision Raises Stakes for Wyoming Man’s Effort to Halt Trump’s Candidacy

In a bombshell decision with significant implications for the 2024...

The Word on Drugs: Opioid Settlement Could Net Wyoming Millions to Fight Addiction, Overdoses

Nearly a decade has passed since the first lawsuits were...

Feds Revise Regulations for Returning Native American Human Remains, Cultural Objects

The Biden administration has approved a final rule amending procedural...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Retired NOLS Instructor Reflects on a Life of Adventure

From her home in the Red Canyon near Lander, Lucy...

Wyoming’s Judiciary Seeks More Staff and Funding For ‘New Normal’

Facing more complex and contentious cases, leaders of Wyoming’s court...

Wyoming Awarded Federal Funds to Build Wildlife Crossing Along Major Route

Wyoming officials plan to construct another wildlife crossing, providing a...

University of Wyoming Implements New Principles for Free Expression

The University of Wyoming (UW) adopted new guiding principles for...

A Mother Implores for Help for Her Jailed Son

Jeremiah is a biblical figure whose sufferings led him to...

Lawmakers Clash Over Hageman’s Bill Addressing ‘Energy Poverty’

Rising energy costs in Wyoming and around the nation pose...

Former Powell Cop Sues City, Police Administration for Long COVID Firing

A former city of Powell police officer has filed a...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: December 15

Wyoming Judge to Rule on Legality of State’s Abortion Bans

A Wyoming judge will soon determine the fate of abortion...

Jackson Inmate Languishes in Jail as His Attorney Files Contempt Motion

By Alec Klein Special to the Wyoming Truth One hundred...

House Moves to Formalize Impeachment Investigation Into Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday moved...

Gov. Gordon Agrees Climate Change is Real, Says Decarbonizing the West is Possible

Fresh off a national TV appearance in which he acknowledged...

Wyoming Supreme Court Appears Unlikely to Allow GOP Intervenors in Abortion Case

The Wyoming Supreme Court appeared unlikely to reverse a lower...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: From Unpaid Intern to CEO of Buffalo Bill Center of the West 

As a girl, Rebecca West focused on art and riding...

Supreme Court Hearing Kicks Off Pivotal Week for Abortion Rights in Wyoming

The fate of abortion rights in the Equality State will...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Jackson Couple Bakes Up Culinary Success at the Base of the Tetons 

A dash of adventurous spirit and a pinch of Midwest...

Cody Mentoring Program Helps Children, Teens Forge Connections

Shawn Pearson has been through a lot in his short...

A Letter from Maui

There is life after Jackson Hole, after all. After over a...

Advocates Want Former State Hospital To Be Restored

In 1886, the Wyoming Territorial Legislature allocated $30,000 for a...

SMALL TOWN, BIG LIFE: Newcastle Grocer Prefers Slower Pace of Rural Life

Kelly Wood has made a daily grocery list for the...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: December 8

Biden Pledges Greater Federal Support for Tribal Nations at White House Summit

WASHINGTON — Appearing before a group of Native American leaders,...

Embracing the Journey into the Amazon

The thick, humid air blew across my face as the...

Cheyenne Parent and Activist Decries School ‘Book Ban’ Policies

Jen Solis grew up in Maine, but calls Wyoming “her...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: 70 Years of Food and Family at Cheyenne’s Diamond Horseshoe Café

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—There's a little café situated south of the Union...

EXCLUSIVE: Superintendent Degenfelder on Her Push to Restrict ‘Explicit’ Books in Schools

Late Monday night, the Laramie County School District 1 (LCSD1)...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Cheyenne Social Worker  Fills Mental Health Treatment Gaps

A son who suddenly stops communicating. A daughter who is...

Wyoming Inmate Sues Department of Corrections for Alleged Sexual Harassment

A Wyoming inmate who claims that he was sexually harassed...

Evidence Points to Women Hunting Big Game in the Early Americas, New Study Reveals

Who says hunting is just a man’s sport? Research of a...

State Allowed to Keep $75K That Authorities Found Suspicious

Despite being cleared of criminal wrongdoing, a California man still...

Despite International Tensions, Wyoming Jews Feel Secure… For Now

When Jackie Zalcman told her friends at home on Long...

Power Rates Will Rise, But Not as Much as Electric Company Requested

Rocky Mountain Power will not be able to increase costs...

Still No Answers for Family of Missing Moorcroft Man as Reward Expires

Chance Englebert’s grandmother had been hopeful that reward money would...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: December 1

House Approves Bill to Block Sheltering of Migrants in National Parks

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly passed...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Doctor Says Medical Weed Is Not the Best Medicine

For my recent Word on Drugs column, I spoke with...

Liz Cheney Unloads on Trump, GOP Leaders in Forthcoming Memoir

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)’s tell-all memoir about...

The Word on Drugs: Medical Marijuana is Not a Panacea—Despite Pot Industry Claims

If you are struggling with symptoms related to AIDS, cancer...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Combatting the Homeless Crisis With Compassion

At age 8, red-haired Wren Fialka tagged alongside her mother...

Laramie Police Confirm Human Remains Belong to Christopher Dale Mauk

The human remains discovered in Laramie in early November have...

Wyoming Leads the Nation in On-Site Work

Wyoming is the top state in the nation when it...

Beyond the Range Podcast: Boosting Wyoming’s Economy – Rebekah Burns

As the Executive Director of the Powell Economic Partnership Rebekah...

State Leaders Want the ‘People’s House’ to be Accessible to the Public

By Carrie Haderlie Special to the Wyoming Truth  Even after undergoing a...

Wyoming Company Fighting Fires with Technology

Frontline Wildfire Defense, a Jackson Hole-based company that produces cutting-edge...

UW and Local Colleges Awarded $1.1M to Support Artists and Creative Professionals

The Cowboy State is getting in touch with its creative...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: T-Joe’s Steakhouse and Saloon Keeps ’em Coming Back

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The conditions for cabin fever — high winds, snow...

Legislative Committee Advances DNA Program

A draft bill that would create a forensic genetic genealogy...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: November 24

FRIDAY FOCUS: Wyoming School Boards Association Leader on Public Education Puzzle

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Public schools nationwide are struggling to hire teachers. Nearly...

Giving Thanks: Prominent Wyomingites Express Gratitude on Thanksgiving

As a child growing up, I had a love-hate relationship...

Powell Rallies for Community Thanksgiving

CODY, Wyo. — Even the most accomplished cooks can be...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Jackson Runner Goes It Alone Over 100-mile Routes

Kelly Halpin really does have to climb uphill both ways. As...

Marton Ranch’s Future Coming Into Focus

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has received the first...

Lions Turkey Day Funds Community Causes

CODY, Wyo. — In a unique fall tradition that might...

Missing Torrington Woman Arrested in Denver

Azia Saldana — the Torrington mother of four who has...

Wyoming Truth Cofounder Addresses Global Conference

Alec Klein, the president and cofounder of the Wyoming Truth, recently...

Fremont County Attorney Declines BIA Charges in Mysterious Death of Riverton Woman

Greg Day believes his daughter was murdered – no matter...

National Park Service Won’t Plow ‘Plug’

CODY, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park has closed for the...

Governor Proposes ‘Forward-Looking’ $9.95 Billion Budget

By CJ Baker Special to the Wyoming Truth In recent...

Parents Sue Laramie County School District No. 2 Over Son’s Suicide

By Ellen Fike Special to the Wyoming Truth A southeastern...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: November 17

Blockchain Firms ‘Chomping At the Bit’ To Develop Wyoming’s Stable Token

Wyoming’s new stable token won’t go live by the year...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Sinclair Restaurant Offers Authentic New Mexican Food for Over Three Decades

By Carrie Haderlie Special to the Wyoming Truth SINCLAIR, Wyo....

Hageman Chairs Congressional Hearing on Law Enforcement Challenges on Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee’s subcommittee...

Lawmakers to Deliberate Mandating Providers to Ask about Native American Ancestry of Relinquished Children

State legislators will consider a bill on Thursday that amends...

Amid High Tensions, House Extends Government Funding Through Early 2024

WASHINGTON —The U.S. House on Tuesday approved an unusual plan...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: State’s Ninth Poet Laureate Pens Stories Rooted Deep in the West

Barbara Smith doesn’t let retirement get in the way of...

Call and Text from Missing Torrington Woman Raise More Questions—and Provide No  Answers

Azia Saldana’s mother, Lisa, was relieved when her daughter called...

Lawmakers Propose Tightening and Relaxing Some Sex Offender Requirements

After hearing impassioned pleas from a victim and an offender,...

Chasing the High

Meet Sven Getter. It’s not his real name, but a...

Hunter Finds Human Skull in Sweetwater County

By Jennifer Kocher  Special to the Wyoming Truth The Sweetwater...

A Mother’s Love

What do you do when your child is in trouble? For...

Switched at Birth: Decades After Discovery, Gillette Woman Forges New Life (Part 2)

GILLETTE, Wyo.–It’s hard for Shirley Muñoz Newson to describe how...

Switched at Birth: Decades After Discovery, Gillette Woman Forges New Life (Part 1)

GILLETTE, Wyo.– As a child growing up in the early...

Wyoming Toad: Hopping Back Strong

You’ve got to be resilient to last in Wyoming, especially...

Sheridan-Area Mine Could Hold Treasure Trove

Talk about your pleasant surprises. In 2011, Ramaco Resources Inc.’s founder...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: November 10

Court Rules Lawsuit Against Teen Rehab Center Meets Class-Action Certification

Plaintiffs who are suing a former teenage rehabilitation center for...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Afton Man Leads Fight to End Sex Trafficking in South America

Tyler Schwab was 19 and living in Dominican Republic during...

Amid Mideast Violence, Wyoming Muslims Worry for Civilians’ Safety — and Their Own

When Abdalrahim Abuwarda learned he’d received a Fulbright grant to...

More Accountability for Sexual Predators and Toxic Behaviors Needed in Wyoming’s Military Department, Former Air Guard Member Says

The Wyoming Military Department reported a decrease in sexual assaults...

Historians Seek New Name for Grand Teton Peak, Citing Evidence of Sexual Misconduct

Sam T. Woodring is known to history as the first...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Laramie Entrepreneur Designs Work Clothes that Work for Women

By Elizabeth Sampson Special to the Wyoming Truth It’s hard...

Missing Torrington Woman Places Mysterious Call Home, Causing More Concern from Police and Family

The Torrington Police Department has declared that Azia Saldana is...

Wyoming’s Suicide Rate Declines 18%, New Data Shows

Suicides in Wyoming dropped by 18% in 2022 – a...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Bustling Cafe Offers Community in the Shadow of the Bighorns

SHERIDAN, Wyo.—It took a minute for my eyes to adjust...

Body Found in Laramie Sunday Likely That of Christopher Mauk, Father Says

The remains of missing Laramie man, Christopher “Fid” Mauk, were...

Torrington Police Open Investigation Involving Nathan Hightman

The Torrington Police Department has opened an investigation involving Nathan...

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Elk in Cody Hunt Area for the First Time

Wyoming wildlife officials have detected chronic wasting disease (CWD) in...

Wyoming Supreme Court Affirms Former Attorneys Didn’t Steal Tribal Funds

The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld a jury’s verdict that found...

Lawmakers Favor Penalties for Blow Over Violations for Both Resident and Non-Resident Drivers

With winter fast approaching, high winds and icy conditions will...

Streaming Show Explores Wyoming’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Epidemic

Nicole Wagon and Greg Day still have questions about their...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: November 3

House Approves $14.3B for Israel, Setting Up Senate Showdown

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Thursday approved $14.3 billion...

Yellowstone Chief Marks Five Years on Job (Part 2)

CODY, Wyo. — As Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly...

State Releases New Guidelines Concerning ‘Explicit’ Books in School Libraries

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder on Wednesday introduced...

Judge Won’t Let Presidential Candidate Drive His Horses Into Yellowstone

If a longshot presidential candidate wants to campaign in Yellowstone...

Yellowstone Chief Marks Five Years on the Job (Part 1)

CODY, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly began...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Native American Visual Artist and Dancer Selected for Global ‘Women to Watch’ Exhibit (Part 3)

When Sarah Ortegon HighWalking performs the jingle dress dance under...

Hunters’ Surplus Harvest Helps Hungry Families

Sierra Mitchell pulled away from the Star Valley Meat Block...

THE WORD ON DRUGS: The Kids Are Not All Right—Wyoming Teens Vaping Dangerous E-cigarettes at Twice the National Rate

As the nation grapples with several drug crises, including the...

Lawmakers Debate Potential New Election Integrity Laws

Ahead of the 2024 campaign season, Wyoming lawmakers are considering...

Beyond the Range Podcast: Boosting Wyoming’s Economy – Gary Trauner

Training Programs Help Eliminate Roadblocks for Female Truckers

When Rachel Padilla, 33, first got behind the wheel of...

Human Skull Found in Gillette Storage Unit Identified as Male

GILLETTE, Wyo.­–Authorities are investigating a skull that was found in...

Tribal College Wins Federal Grant to Create Online Language Curriculum

The Little Priest Tribal College is launching a language resource...

WYOMING FOOTBALL: UW Seeks to Snap Losing Streak Against Boise State

After a much-needed bye week, the University of Wyoming Cowboys...

Gillette Police Investigating Human Skull Found in Abandoned Storage Unit

By Jennifer Kocher Special to the Wyoming Truth GILLETTE, Wyo.­–Authorities...

Wyoming Public Service Commission Begins Hearings on Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hikes

As the Wyoming Public Service Commission begins deliberating whether to...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Habitat For Humanity Executive Director On Affordable Housing Crisis in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The COVID-19 pandemic did more than damage the global...

After Weeks of Infighting, Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as House Speaker

WASHINGTON — After more than three weeks of bitter infighting...

Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Nursing Student Yanks Appeal for Financial Crimes

Nathan Hightman, who pleaded guilty to three financial and intellectual...

Both Sides in Abortion Ban Lawsuits Want to Skip Trial

As the drawn-out legal battle over the fate of abortion...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Feeding the Hungry While Fighting Food Waste

Hannah Cooley works at the intersection of two pressing issues:...

Wyoming is Poised to Receive Up to $235M in Federal Funding to Spark Tech Improvements

Parts of Wyoming and Idaho were designated a technology hub...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Chacho’s Tacos Brings Authentic Southwestern Spice to Laramie

LARAMIE, Wyo.— In the back patio of Bond’s Brewing Company...

Hageman Says GOP Has ‘Lost a Lot of Momentum’ Amid Speaker Fight

CODY, Wyo. — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) knows some...

Parents of Missing Torrington Woman Request Help Finding Their Daughter

Azia Diane Saldana left her parents’ home in Torrington in...

Hunters Finding Limited Quarry This Fall

Dire predictions about the potentially devastating impact last winter’s severe...

Wyoming Will Likely Launch Its Stable Token on Ethereum Network

Wyoming is pushing forward with its efforts to launch a...

Women Reflect on First-Time Hunting Experiences at Antelope Hunt

“One shot, Holly. One shot,” Holly Butler, a 50-year-old retired...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: October 20

Wyoming Superintendent Testifies at Fiery House Hearing on School Book ‘Bans’

WASHINGTON — Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder testified...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Preventing Partner Violence Begins With Education, Strong Communities

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but the Wyoming Coalition...

House Enters Third Week of Speakerless Chaos as Mideast Violence Escalates

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives enters its sixteenth...

Wildlife Biologist: Progress Made on Removing Wild Horses, But Thousands Still Need to Go

State and federal officials have made progress on controlling wild...

As Wyoming Courts the Crypto Industry, the Feds Remain An Obstacle

LARAMIE, Wyo. — As Wyoming continues its push to become...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Jackson, Laramie Artists Named Wyoming Women Artists to Watch (Part 2)

Vast skies, distant mountains, deep clouds and solitary houses fill...

Chuck Fidroeff Stepping Down at Good Samaritan Mission in Jackson

Pastor Chuck Fidroeff, executive director of the Good Samaritan Mission...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Bread Basket Bakery, Where Sweet and Simple Still Rule

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The aroma of fresh-baked sticky buns wafted out the...

The Lure of the Drink

Nancy is standing still in the kitchen, a portrait in...

THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Compass Company Blazes New Path to Success

When Lauren and David Heerschap pitched a new product to...

Seeds of Hope for Threatened Pine Species

Whitebark pine, a native species of high-elevation conifer, is on...

New Rooms With a View in Yellowstone

CODY, Wyo. — When Bob Richard worked as a mounted...

WYOMING FOOTBALL: UW Looks to Take Control of Mountain West Conference

The University Wyoming (UW) Cowboys (5-1, 2-0) head south to...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: October 13

Syphilis Cases Spike in Wyoming in Past Four Years, Data Reveals

Health officials are warning the public about a growing epidemic...

FRIDAY FOCUS: Benefits, Risks of Legal Psychedelics Spark Debate

For a recent Word on Drugs column, I wrote about the mainstreaming...

25 Years Later, Wyoming Still Grapples with Legacy of Matthew Shepard’s Murder

Chance remembers the exact moment he first learned about Matthew...

International, Domestic Crises Raise Stakes for House Speaker Election

WASHINGTON — The chaos which brought about the ouster of...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: Longtime Supreme Court Justice Imparts Outdoor Expertise to Beginners

You could say the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt started with...

Wyoming’s Medical Deserts: Bringing Health Care to Rural Residents (Part Two)

Living in a very rural area can mean a constant...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: Saratoga Burger Joint Hits the Spot

SARATOGA, Wyo.—Driving into the small, southern Wyoming fishing and hot...

Wyoming’s Medical Deserts: Bringing Health Care to Rural Residents (Part One)     

Kari DeWitt was pregnant with two young daughters at home...

Lawmakers Examine Ways to Boost Access to Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults

Ahead of the legislative session next year, lawmakers are considering...

Laramie Man Charged With Smuggling Fentanyl Into Jail Takes Plea Deal

Days before he was set to go to trial, a...

Study Finds Complexities in Wolf-Elk Interactions

CODY, Wyo. — Wildlife watching is a major factor in...

WYOMING FOOTBALL: Wyoming Cowboys Host No. 24 Fresno State in Mountain West Showdown

There will be a showdown in Laramie tonight when the...

60 Second Wyoming Weekly Review: October 6

Transportation Officials Undertake Projects to Boost Safety on I-80, Receive Funding for Other Road Improvements

Driving along Interstate 80 in Wyoming is no easy feat,...

FRIDAY FOCUS: 2024 Wyoming Teacher of the Year on Managing Politics in the Classroom

By his own admission, Cody High School social studies teacher...

Gordon, White House Trade Jabs Over Federal Emissions Reduction Funding

WASHINGTON — Like most of Wyoming’s elected officials, Gov. Mark...

Grand Teton Visitation Eclipses 2022 Numbers 

Grand Teton National Park visitation increased by an average of...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Ousted Amid Escalating GOP Civil War

WASHINGTON —  A small coalition of disaffected Republicans banded together...

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN WYOMING: UW Firearms Research Center Appoints Executive Director

Ashley Hlebinsky didn’t have much exposure to guns while growing...

Lawmakers Consider Copying California’s Property Tax System

Wyoming politicians tend to avoid anything tied to California, but...

HIDDEN GEMS, WYOMING’S BEST EATS: A Taste of the East in the Heart of the West

JACKSON, Wyo.—Jackson Hole is home to plenty of restaurants dishing...

UW Study Reveals Strong Support for Fossil Fuels, Increasing Embrace of Other Energy Sources

Although fossil fuels have faced some scrutiny and opposition, Wyomingites...

Division of Criminal Investigation Updates Missing Person Web Page  

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is scheduled to...

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