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On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

Wyoming Republican presidential contest begins, but it is not like other primaries

February 26, 2024

Wyoming Republican presidential contest begins, but it is not like other primaries

Republican party officials in two Wyoming counties will meet to begin awarding the first of the state’s 29 delegates to the Republican National Convention this summer.

Wyoming swim team members killed in crash identified: 'We are heartsick'

February 24, 2024

Wyoming swim team members killed in crash identified: 'We are heartsick'

Three of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team killed in a crash on Thursday have been identified. The crash occurred near the Wyoming-Colorado state line.

Wyoming police sergeant shot, killed during attempt to serve trespass warning: 'Shocked and saddened'

February 14, 2024

Wyoming police sergeant shot, killed during attempt to serve trespass warning: 'Shocked and saddened'

The Sheridan Police Department announced Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday while attempting to serve a trespass warning.

Wyoming skier carried 1,500 feet by avalanche in Grand Tetons

February 7, 2024

Wyoming skier carried 1,500 feet by avalanche in Grand Tetons

A Wyoming skier suffered serious injuries after triggering an avalanche with four other skiers, and being swept away for about 1,500 feet down the mountain.

Wyoming election chief mounts full-court press against 'radical left's' push to remove Trump from ballot

January 19, 2024

Wyoming election chief mounts full-court press against 'radical left's' push to remove Trump from ballot

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray filed an amicus brief in support of former President Trump remaining on the primary ballot in neighboring Colorado.

Wyoming worship leader said he 'gave in to temptation' before molesting child in Florida: police

January 11, 2024

Wyoming worship leader said he 'gave in to temptation' before molesting child in Florida: police

Richard Shaw, a church leader in Wyoming, is facing a felony charge for lewd molestation in Florida after he allegedly touched a girl younger than 12 years old inappropriately.

Wyoming judge dismisses effort to bar Trump from ballot

January 5, 2024

Wyoming judge dismisses effort to bar Trump from ballot

A Wyoming district court judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to remove former President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis from election ballots in the state.

Wyoming ranchers will shoot on sight if Colorado wolves stray into Cowboy state

December 30, 2023

Wyoming ranchers will shoot on sight if Colorado wolves stray into Cowboy state

Wyoming ranchers say they are willing to shoot wolves on sight in order to protect their livestock from potential attacks after Colorado released several of the canines into the wild.

'Zombie deer disease' concerns scientists over possible spread to humans

December 23, 2023

'Zombie deer disease' concerns scientists over possible spread to humans

Scientists are raising concerns that a fatal brain disease in deer, elk, reindeer and moose may someday spread to humans following Yellowstone National Park's first case of the disease.