WVIA to host public town hall on opioid crisis in Wyoming County on Sunday

WVIA invites the public to attend a special town hall discussion at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, focusing on how Wyoming County is confronting the ongoing opioid crisis. Wyoming County Voices: Battling the...

Wyoming FFA Discovery Conference Brings Record Participation for Middle School Members

CASPER, Wy- More than 320 middle school students from across Wyoming gathered in Casper for the Wyoming FFA Discovery Conference, a one-day event designed to help young members build connections, develop leadership skills, and discover all that...

Wyoming Game and Fish Announce Upcoming youth and family pheasant hunts

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced upcoming opportunities for youth and families to hunt pheasants at two popular annual events in the Sheridan Region – the Bud Love Youth Pheasant Hunt and the Fort Phil Kearny Family Pheasant...

Governor Gordon Declares Public Welfare Emergency; Directs State Funds to Keep Assistance Flowing During Shutdown

Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE) October 31st, 2025 — Governor Mark Gordon today declared a Public Welfare Emergency and issued an Executive Order (2025-08) authorizing up to $10 million in state emergency funds to ensure Wyoming families continue to have...

Wyomingite builds website to help grow Wyoming small businesses

Cheyenne, Wyo. - A problem startup businesses often face is not knowing where to start, or what resources are available to them. One Wyoming native and business owner is trying to change that for future generations, through his recently launched...

Wyoming prepares for possible SNAP benefit suspension amid federal shutdown

Nearly 5,000 residents in Laramie County could be affected by a potential suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the federal government shutdown continues. Gov. Mark Gordon said in a statement on Oct. 28 that...

Food Bank of Wyoming sees a surge in demand as SNAP benefits are set to expire

Casper, Wyo. - SNAP Benefits are set to expire this Saturday, and the Food Bank of Wyoming has seen a surge in demand. “There won’t be any snap benefits added to people’s EBT cards at the beginning of November.” Danica Sveda, Executive Director at...

Wyoming’s Defense Dominates: Key Interceptions and Player Spotlight

Wyoming's football team showcased a dominant defense in their recent 28-0 victory against Colorado State, highlighted by three interceptions, including key plays from Desman Hearns, Jones Thomas, and Markie Grant. Head coach Jay Sawvel praised the...

Wyoming Hosts a Pair of Matches This Week

Cowgirls welcome San Jose State and Fresno State LARAMIE, Wyo. (Oct. 28, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowgirls host a pair of matches this week against California school. Wyoming hosts San Jose State at 6:30 p.m., Thursday before welcoming in Fresno State...

Wyoming's Isaac Sell Makes Impact Play in Biggest Game of Year

LARAMIE -- Unlike so many of his teammates, a torn ACL didn't cost Isaac Sell a scholarship to his dream school. Power-4 programs stopped calling running back Samuel Harris after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in high school. Same can be...

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens celebrates Día de los Muertos

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is again observing Día de los Muertos with hundreds of flowers and a variety of programs. The Gardens’ celebration continues through Nov. 1 during open hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through...

Cheyenne Motorists Should Expect Dell Range Blvd. Delays Starting Today

Cheyenne motorists should expect traffic delays on Dell Range Boulevard over the next 2 or 3 days for the latest phase of road improvements. That's according to a news release from the City of Cheyenne. According to the release, major paving and...

Local Lookout: Taco John’s SNAPs to help the hungry | Cheyenne eyes slice of $12M fund | Powell sees rush of subdivisions

Taco John’s offers free meal to anyone who asks, due to SNAP benefits cut Oil City News With SNAP benefits being cut, Taco John’s is offering a free meal to anybody who asks for the next three days. The meal includes one beef or bean burrito and a...

Wyoming legislators look to penalize commercial truck drivers who aren’t proficient in English

Members of the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee met last week to debate a draft bill that would penalize commercial vehicle drivers in Wyoming who are not proficient in English. “Up until now, we put them out...

Wyoming Valley West 3-peats as District II '3A' Champion

Junior Chelsea Hummel's two 4th quarter goals helped Valley West repeat as champions. LEHMAN, Pa. — Wyoming Valley West defeated Wilkes-Barre Area 4-1 on Tuesday evening to claim the District II '3A' Field Hockey Championship Title. Wyoming Valley...

Wrestling Opens its Season at Western Wyoming on Saturday

LARAMIE, Wyoming (10/30/25) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team commences its season Saturday. The No. 25 Cowboys travel to Western Wyoming Community College – which is ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA – for a 5 p.m. contest inside Rushmore Gym....

Wyoming and the West’s wild horses are fleshy, opportunistic eaters, study finds

Governor Gordon Directs State to Restrict Purchase of Low-Nutritional Foods with SNAP Benefits

Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE) October 31st, 2025 — Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today announced that he is issuing an Executive Order (2025-07) directing the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) to begin the process of submitting a waiver request...

The Wyoming Business Council looks at how the legislative budget session could encourage state growth

Cheyenne, Wyo.- As the legislative session approaches, state and local officials say continued economic growth is important. We spoke with the Wyoming Business Council about their survey and the push to stop the state's economic decline. ”I think...

Cheyenne Residents Face Serious Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Two Cheyenne residents are facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in southeast Cheyenne. According to booking sheets, Samual Alan Cook, 34, Marcos Candido Munoz, 30, and Kathleen Jessica Shaw, 47, were arrested between 11:20 p.m. and...