On not letting go of the past

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. There are just two working escalators in the whole state of Wyoming. Both are in Casper, my hometown, and both...

Wyoming's New-Look Offense Ready to Run-and-Gun

LARAMIE -- Sundance Wicks planned to run teams out of the gym last winter. He didn't have the horses to pull that off. That will happen when you put together basically an entire roster in 27 days. It was a form of "speed dating," he calls it....

Wyoming Baseload Energy is Trump’s Secret Weapon in AI War Against China

By U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiative officially launched in July with a bold and declarative message – America will lead the AI revolution or we will cede our future to the Chinese Communist...

My First $1 Million: Waste Hauling and Recycling Business Owner, 40, Wyoming

Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what they're doing with it. This time, we hear from a married 40-year-old owner of a waste hauling and...

Cheyenne Man Facing Murder Charge in 19-Year-Old's Shooting Death

A 21-year-old Cheyenne man is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old man in the King Soopers parking lot last month. Timeline of Events According to police spokeswoman Alex Farkas, it all started on the evening...

100-year-old Cheyenne man recalls a century of chemical engineering work, aviation love and time with his wife

CHEYENNE — As his 100th birthday approaches on Sunday, Bob Kylander recounted a number of his lifetime accomplishments with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, including pursuing a lifelong career in chemical engineering, his time in the Navy and learning...

Wyoming Economic Analysis Division releases Just the Facts

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A new edition of Just the Facts has been released by the state of Wyoming Economic Analysis Division. The updated 2024 publication provides information on demography, education, the economy, transportation, housing, geography,...

Travelling musician turned lead actor stars in Worland play

This weekend, the Washakie Museum will be hosting three performances of the 1957 play Cinderella, written by Oscar Hammerstein II with music by Richard Rodgers. Performances are on Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. As a play directed...

PikeView edges Wyoming East in hard-fought battle

NEW RICHMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Class AAA No. 14 PikeView Panthers held off a rally from the Class AA Wyoming East Warriors to secure a 34-27 road victory Friday night. The Panthers’ offense delivered key plays down the stretch to preserve the...

$500K Cash Bond Set for Cheyenne Man Charged in Fatal Shooting

Bond was set at half a million dollars cash Friday for the young Cheyenne man accused of gunning down another young Cheyenne man in the King Soopers parking lot last month. Case Background According to police, officers were called to the scene at...

Eads and Cheyenne Wells to Battle for Lead in the Southeast League Race

The Game of Week will take place on Friday night, Oct. 10 at Eads High School. That’s when the #3 state-ranked Eads Eagles will tackle the #6 state-ranked Cheyenne Wells Tigers in a battle for first place in the Class A Southeast 6-Man League...

Local Lookout: Gravel pit green light | Kids without cellphones | Ranchester reins in street camping

Park County approves gravel pit for shooting complex access Powell Tribune Park County Public Works is opening a new gravel pit to help build a road to the planned Wyoming State Shooting Complex south of Cody. In 2024, county commissioners agreed...

The Wyoming Man Who Shot a 19-year-old Man Has Been Identified

The Wyoming man who fatally shot a 19-year-old last month has been identified. Mansoor Ali, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, is being charged with 2nd-degree murder and aggravated assault. On September 20th, Ali witnessed an altercation on 2032 Dell Range...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Wyoming County

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested in Wyoming County after deputies said they found suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop earlier this week. According to a criminal complaint, a deputy was traveling on Stephenson Basin Mountain...

The Remote Small Town in Wyoming Locals Don’t Want You to Find

Out in a remote area in Wyoming, you'll find an oasis for travelers and natives alike. What was once thought of as a god-forsaken-area became a refuge for those who happened to find themselves out in the middle of nowhere. Little America is a...

What makes Washington one of top 10 states for hiking?

Sara Schilling / The Olympian (TNS) From Skyline Trail at Mount Rainier National Park to The Enchantments near Leavenworth, the Evergreen State is home to some stunning trails. And whether you’re a seasoned backpacker hoping to push yourself, or a...

Decrease in tourists could affect budget

Eagle-eyed followers of city government may have noticed multiple references by city officials over the past year to expect shortfalls in the Boulder City budget over the next few years. It is a fact of life for city staff, and the big decrease in...

US Deseret News Nobel Prize winner misses the big news while hiking in Montana

Prior to announcing winners to the world, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, calls each person individually to deliver the good news. This year, however, the organization was not able to reach all of the medicine...

Natrona County Travel & Weather Report: Mostly Sunny, Some Rain Possible (10/10/25)

Here is your daily travel and weather report for Casper and the surrounding areas. The US National Weather Service Riverton Wyoming is reporting: Showers will continue to increase from the south this morning, spreading to the northeast through the...

Drivers should be aware of current road closures

The interstates aren't the only roads where construction is happening. Two other well-travelled roads in the city are having some major work done.All westbound lanes of Lomas Boulevard have already closed between Wyoming and Louisiana through...