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Wyoming’s Own Michael Baker Makes Waves In Electrical Skills
Casper College news release by Lisa S. Icenogle: Michael Baker learned the basics of electrical work the way many young people do — helping his dad around the house. Together, they rewired their garage and tackled other home projects that gave...
Gray weighs his odds in race for Wyoming governor or U.S. representative

Bailey fights to reinstate women’s records erased by NCAA
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently joined a letter urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to restore to female athletes the records, titles, awards and recognitions they earned but were denied because...

Op-Ed: Wyoming parents shouldn’t lose hope about paused education choice funds
While funds may be temporarily paused for the nearly 4,000 families approved to receive education savings account funding in Wyoming pending judicial review, they should not lose hope. The law and common sense are on their side. In his injunction...

Trump, Congress allocate nearly $6.2 billion in state education grants
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration’s Department of Education has begun releasing more than $6 billion of grant money to states through five programs, including funds for children who are in the country illegally and enrolled in public...

Almost 250,000 Attended Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE from CFD) July 30th, 2025 — From sunup to sunset, the 129th edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days was packed with entertainment, memorable moments and a boost to the local economy. This year’s theme, the “Year of the Bull,”...

Sweeney, Malherbe place first for long and short courses during World Championship Pack Burro Race
Runners and their burros took their marks on the Front Street start line during the past weekend’s burro races in Fairplay. With performances from Park County locals as well as those from surrounding mountain towns and out of state, the 76th Burro...

Rep. Josh Schriver Targets Elliott-Larsen LGBTQ+ Protections in Latest Attack
He's baaaack. And as per usual, wow, he's messy. Just months after getting publicly humiliated by State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) for his failed anti-marriage resolution, State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) is taking another swing at...

2025 TCU Women’s Volleyball Season Preview
TCU Volleyball is set to start its 2025 campaign in just over a month with a chance to build off of a very successful 2024 season. Last year, the Frogs went 22-8 with a 13-5 record in the Big 12, good for fifth in the conference. TCU earned a bid...

Santam Announces 2025 Women of the Future Finalists
Santam, a South African short-term insurer, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE magazines, has announced the women selected as finalists for the 2025 Women of the Future Awards — a celebration of vision, resilience and entrepreneurial...

Power usage in Wyoming AI data center could eclipse consumption of the state's human residents by 5x — tenant of colossal investment remains a mystery
Plans are afoot to create a massive new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, that would consume more power than every home in the state combined, a staggering milestone in the ongoing race to meet the excruciating power requirements of AI. The...

Reports Say Wyoming Kids Are Smarter Than Most, Or Are They?
When you're approaching the end of your high school career, there are a few things you have to do. One of the most important is to figure out what you're life after high school looks like. You have many choices, like college, trade school,...
Yellowstone has been a 'sacred wonderland' of spiritual power and religious activity for centuries – and for different faith groups
THOMAS S. BREMER Rhodes College Published: July 30, 2025 (THE CONVERSATION) Nearly 5 million travelers come to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park each year, most in the summer months. They come for the geysers, wildlife, scenery and...

Wyoming Highway Patrol joins ICE immigration enforcement program
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon announced July 28 that the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) has partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help enforce immigration laws across the state. WHP officers will gain access to ICE...

Detaining Jackson Hole immigrants, ICE agents target western Wyoming
This story was jointly reported and authored by WyoFile, Jackson Hole News&Guide and The Pinedale Roundup. The reporting was coordinated and compiled by WyoFile with editing from each publication. Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered...
Around Wyoming, Wednesday, July 30
A group of Gillette residents recently gathered to spread “good trouble.” The Gillette News Record reports community members were invited to paint rocks and place them around town. The event was held on the fifth anniversary of civil rights...

Wyoming Highway Patrol signs agreement to work with ICE on immigration enforcement
Wyoming Highway Patrol has signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement. The agreement, commonly referred to as the 287(g) program, allows ICE to delegate certain powers, such as information...

Cheyenne Frontier Days concludes successful 2025 celebration
Cheyenne, Wyo. - From sunup to sunset, the 129th edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days was packed with entertainment, memorable moments and a boost to the local economy. This year’s theme, the “Year of the Bull,” honored legendary bulls, bull riders,...

Wyoming Highway Patrol Signs ICE Agreement
CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon announced today the Wyoming Highway Patrol has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the 287(g) program to assist ICE with immigration enforcement while performing...

Wyoming Highway Patrol Teams Up With ICE For Immigration Enforcement
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Mark Gordon says the Wyoming Highway Patrol has formally entered into an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the 287(g) program to help with immigration enforcement. That's...