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CODY, Wyo. — The Cody Police Department released more information on what occurred leading up to the shooting of a suspect by a Cody police officer on Monday. The Wednesday release indicates that the ...

UW Cowboy legend Casey Bramlet speaks to a crowd during the inaugural Casey Bramlet Day celebration July 26, 2025 (Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming) CASPER, Wyo. — Hundreds turned out Saturday ...

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Western Thunder Marching Band, which has for years rocked the War Memorial Stadium in Laramie with its impressive formations and tunes, will soon show off what it’s got to a crowd ...

CODY, Wyo. — A Cody police officer fatally shot a suspect Monday night following a vehicle pursuit that ended east of the city. The incident is currently under investigation by the Wyoming Department ...

CASPER, Wyo. — Firefighters successfully contained a lightning-caused wildland fire near Hiland on Tuesday after it burned 814.5 acres of grass and sage.

CASPER, Wyo. — A newly discovered fire is burning through the southwestern portion of Yellowstone National Park, according to a park release. The Ash Fire is estimated to be 10 acres in size as of 6 p ...

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man facing life in prison as a habitual offender after allegedly biting off a deputy’s fingertip at the jail in May entered dual pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of ...

YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park announced that on Monday, July 28, a 17-year-old male suffered significant burns to his foot and ankle while walking in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser ...

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department is reporting that the “suspicious package” that was seen on the corner of Indian Paintbrush and Aster Street in Casper has been safely and securely ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As summer progresses and precipitation continues through Wyoming, mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise. That was confirmed today when a Laramie County resident was diagnosed with ...

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department says that an initial X-ray scan of a suspicious object left on a Paradise Valley sidewalk on Monday morning revealed “internal components that were ...