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Cheyenne VA Health Care System supports Veterans with PTSD during the Fourth of July
Cheyenne, Wyo - Cheyenne VA Health Care System encourages everyone to be mindful of Veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as we celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks are a special part of July 4, but the loud, sudden noises and...

Sidney's Unbeatable Spirit
Facing south from Camp Lookout-Fort Sidney, the distant horizon stretches for miles. Built on the highest point in Sidney, the fort once provided an unobstructed view of four directions. That was when this was a dusty, treeless frontier town....

Cheyenne Veterinarians Help with Keeping “PAW‑triots” Calm During Fireworks
All of Cheyenne will soon enjoy festivities and fireworks with friends and family for the Fourth of July. But what about our furry friends and family? Loud noises and large crowds can trigger anxiety in pets. Your Wyoming Link spoke to...

AROUND WYOMING: Mountain Rescue, Theft Investigation, and Park Reminders!
Elderly Woman Rescued in Bighorn Mountains A 60-year-old woman suffering altitude sickness was airlifted by Guardian Flight Wyoming from Cloud Peak Wilderness to Worland Hospital, where she recovered and was released. Sheridan Police Seek Stolen...

Senator Lankford and Congressman Brecheen urge EPA to Investigate Environmental Risks of Abortion Drug Mifepristone
Washington, D.C. — This month, Oklahoma's senior U.S. Senator James Lankford and Second District Congressman Josh Brecheen urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the environmental and public health risks of the abortion...

Michael James Moore (March 7, 1951 – July 4, 2025)
Michael James Moore, 74, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 4th, 2025, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 7th, 1951, to John J. and Mary...

It happened today – this day in history – July 10
48BC: Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey near the city of Dyrrachium (in what is now Albania). 138: Death of Roman emperor Hadrian aged 62. 988: The city of Dublin is founded on the banks of the River Liffey. 1040: Lady...

Mountain West birth rates continue to drop after two decades of decline
In the past two decades, Mountain West states have seen the sharpest declines in birth rates. Fertility rates are declining nationwide as families decide to have children later or not at all. But Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho,...

Wyoming confirms 1st case of measles in 15 years as infections near 30-year high in US
Posted/updated on: July 2, 2025 at 9:35 am DIGICOMPHOTO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Wyoming is reporting its first measles case in 15 years as the infectious disease continues to spread across the United States. The state's...

Wyoming sees first measles case since 2010 in Casper area 54 minutes
July 2nd, 2025 | News Release The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The source of the child’s...

Evansville police pursue drunk driver; crash ends chase on Wyoming Boulevard
Early on July 4th, Evansville police responded to a serious drunk driving incident that ended with a crash and a hospital visit. Officers were alerted to a suspected impaired driver and attempted a traffic stop. Instead, the driver led police on a...

Still Not Tired of Winning: First New American Rare-Earth Mine in 70 Years
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The good news on the energy and technology fronts just keeps on a'coming. In the latest, the Department of Energy on Wednesday...

Offensive overhaul takes the spotlight ahead of Utah’s second year in the Big 12
FRISCO, Texas — Last year was not acceptable for the University of Utah. Yes, there were things out of the program’s control — like a rash of injuries, including to quarterback Cam Rising — but overall, last year’s 5-7 record left a bad taste in...

Wyoming Republicans Urge Governor To Defend ‘Real Women’ After Trans Bathroom Stunt
Wyoming Republicans are calling on Governor Mark Gordon to take action after a 27-year-old man used the women’s bathroom at the state capitol, in defiance of state laws. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus said Tuesday that Gordon, a Republican, allowed...

Letter: Join the Call for the Humane Treatment of Wild Horses July 10
The following opinion piece is a community submission and doesn’t reflect the opinion of TRN Media, which encompasses SweetwaterNOW and The Radio Network. Submitted by Madhu Anderson Regardless of political affiliation — Republican, Democrat,...

‘Rooted in Wyoming:’ Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards
CHEYENNE — Success in Wyoming is earned through grit, honesty and doing what’s right. These values are what shape the local businesses, organizations and leaders who embody what it means to be “Rooted in Wyoming.” That was the overarching message...

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Earns Magnet© Recognition for Nursing Excellence
June 24, 2025 — Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce it has once again achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest national honor for professional nursing practice. This...

Trump budget renews Radiation Exposure Compensation Act through 2028
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which provides compensation for people harmed by exposure to nuclear testing and mining has been revived and expanded to cover additional states in the Mountain West region. The federal program, known as...

Wyoming first responders invited to free mental health conference in Casper
Wyoming first responders and their spouses are invited to attend the “2025 Built for Battle” mental health conference, a free event aimed at addressing mental health challenges in emergency professions. Hosted by the Wyoming Peace Officers...

Wyoming reports first measles case since 2010
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Wyoming’s first reported measles case since 2010 may have exposed some people at the state’s largest...