Wyoming news

According to a recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are no safety regulations for carnival rides in the state of Wyoming. Wyoming is one of only 14 states in the country that doesn't require carnival ride safety inspections, either by state or third party...

While widespread layoffs continue across the Cowboy State, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead is living large. The Governor's Residence Foundation, a non-profit organization funded primarily by the energy industry, is spending over $200,000 to remodel the kitchen and bar in the Governor's mansion...

This week, a Casper man was robbed at gunpoint. Adding insult to injury, the armed gunman and his accomplices stole the victim's puppy. What kind of despicable lowlife steals a puppy? That's just plain wrong. Even if the thieves are apprehended and punished to the full extent of the law, justice will not be served in this case...

In response to Canadian tourists desecrating our National Parks, ten Wyoming radio stations have implemented a statewide ban on Nickelback songs.

This spring, thousands of Wyoming coal miners are wondering where their next paycheck will come from. Meanwhile, Governor Matt Mead is making it rain, awarding his staff with 11% in average pay raises over the past two years. Here's five ways the Governor's cronies should spend their new windfall...

If you watched the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on television this week, you'll be pleased to know that Wyoming was well represented at the prestigious event. Of the over 3,000 dogs who competed in New York City this year, four of them were from right here in the Cowboy State...

Quentin Tarantino's latest movie "The Hateful Eight" is set here in the great state of Wyoming. Although the film was shot in Colorado, one Wyoming business is featured prominently throughout the production. Merlin's Hide Out, a Thermopolis based retailer specializing in leather and fur products, handcrafted the buffalo hide coats worn by actor Kurt Russell in the movie...

While we are freezing our tails off, the Wyoming All-State Marching Band is busy representing us in the warm state of California at the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2016. Youtube channel Music213 . posted video, recorded on Dec...

It's been another banner year for stupid criminals here in the Cowboy State. Here's our list of Wyoming's five craziest crime stories of 2015. 1. The Cheyenne Panty Raid - On March 4, Cheyenne Police were called to the J.C. Penney store on Del Range Boulevard to investigate a bizarre shoplifting incident...

2016 is going to be an interesting year. Donald Trump could be our next President. The Chicago Cubs are the betting favorites to win the World Series. We truly are living in Bizarro World. With that in mind, here are 16 completely ridiculous predictions for the great state of Wyoming in the new year: 1...

Last week, the state of Wyoming lost another hero. "Major Mike", a retired military dog who served two tours of duty in Iraq was shot and killed by a bicyclist near his home in Powell. The story, which has received national attention, prompted one Wyoming resident to launch a GoFundMe campaign in order to bury Mike with full military honors...

The Energy Information Administration has released a new study that suggests Wyoming has far more of something in it's air than any other state...