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CODY — After an 80-minute executive session Tuesday night, the Cody City Council made no decision about the sole topic of discussion: the temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proposed for Skyline Drive. The lack of action means the mayor’s order to halt issuing a building permit for the controversial project stays in effect, City Manager Barry Cook said Wednesday. The council “will continue trying to seek options,” he added. “I hope there’s some resolution soon.” Along with Cook, the others attending the executive ses... Full story
Department of Health launches smartphone app for vaccines CHEYENNE (WNE) — With back-to-school season here, a new Wyoming Department of Health smartphone application offers families an easy way to check whether their children have all the vaccines they need. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, the WDH Docket application can be used to view and share vaccination records and to find out what vaccinations are due. “We wanted to offer a convenient option to Wyoming families who may have questions about the vaccination histories of... Full story
CFD suit dismissed after guard identified as Colorado man CHEYENNE (WNE) — A previously unidentified security guard accused in a lawsuit against Cheyenne Frontier Days of physically assaulting a Colorado man has been identified. More information about the guard, however, has led the judge in the federal case to dismiss the case without prejudice. Both parties in the case are now known to be residents of Colorado, meaning the case cannot be heard in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming. Attorneys for the plaintiff may refile the suit in Laramie C... Full story
CODY - As wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui continue to destroy historical land and the lives of its inhabitants, one former Cody resident shares her experience and issues a call for assistance. Sarah Andre, a lifelong resident of Cody, recently moved to Maui to pursue a position as an au pair after graduating from Central Wyoming College with a degree in health science. Just a few months later, a series of brush fires on the island converged and resulted in several raging wildfires that... Full story
Hacker’s Brief 8/21/2023 Can you buy some gift cards? A Douglas citizen reported receiving an email from a co-worker supposedly asking for a favor. The citizen responded and the second request asked him to purchase gift cards for every member of their staff. The citizen responded “This is a scam.” The scammer responded, “So you mean you don’t think I'm generous to that extent?” CyberWyoming note: All joking aside, these kinds of business spoofing emails are very effective. Any time someone asks you for gift cards or cryptocurrenc... Full story
LARAMIE - The U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming granted plaintiff Todd Schmidt a preliminary injunction Friday morning following the University of Wyoming's decision in December 2022 to ban him from tabling in the Wyoming Union breezeway. U.S. Senior District Judge Nancy Freudenthal ruled Schmidt proved he would suffer irreparable harm and provided adequate grounds for his case. Following the release of the court's 20-page decision Friday, UW released a statement via email, acknowl... Full story
Compromise reached on lighting, not on height CODY — The site plan for the proposed Cody temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was approved Tuesday by the city’s planning and zoning board – minus “the elephant in the room,” in the words of board member Kim Borer. The elephant is the height of the structure, about which the board made no decision. The height could be determined by the courts, pending the outcome of two lawsuits filed by LDS against P&Z. Challenges to site-plan decisions bypass city council and are filed in... Full story
Wyoming Insight report for July says oil, gas up, mining sector improving CHEYENNE (WNE) — Oil prices have increased, and natural gas prices will follow suit, according to the July 2023 issue of the Wyoming Insight, an energy index and business indicators report for the state. Average active oil rigs were 17 in July, and the conventional gas rig count was 3. A year ago, there were 18 oil rigs and 4 conventional gas rigs. “Natural gas spot prices at the national benchmark (Henry Hub) increased slightly,” said Dylan Bainer, principal economist fo... Full story
West Bank glamping biz gets OK to apply for liquor license, light gas fires over Gordon’s descriptive objections. JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon would like to see them pop. Wyoming’s second-term Republican governor is not usually one for bombast. Still, every once in a while Gordon drops a hokey colloquialism like he did at a meeting in Pinedale in March, referring to himself as a “dirt farmer kind of guy.” But Thursday, as Gordon talked with other statewide elected officials about the glamping... Full story
CHEYENNE — State lawmakers on the Joint Education Committee spent most of Tuesday considering a controversial bill that was resurrected from the previous legislative session. Sen. Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, reintroduced the Parental Rights in Education bill that was sponsored in the spring by Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, and mirrors legislation passed by the Florida Legislature. Critics have called it the “Don’t Say Gay” bill and an attempt at LGBTQ+ erasure, while supporters consider it a step in the right direction for parent empower... Full story
Wyoming State Parks regretfully announces the temporary closure of the Star Plunge at Hot Springs State Park on Tuesday, Aug. 15, due to their failure to provide proof of liability insurance in compliance with their Wyoming State Parks contract. The closure will take effect immediately, and was made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of visitors to the park. "While it's regrettable that we must temporarily close the Star Plunge, our top priority is ensuring the safety of our visitors," said Nick Neylon, Deputy Director of... Full story
CASPER - The Wyoming Department of Health's 2022 report didn't capture all abortions in the state. The number of women who received abortions in Wyoming doubled last year to 200, according to the Department of Health's official 2022 Induced Termination of Pregnancy Report - but even that total appears to fall well short of the actual count. Just The Pill, a telemedicine abortion provider that serves women in Wyoming, as well as Colorado, Minnesota, and Montana, recorded more than 400 patients... Full story
Alleged drunk driver causes two-hour power outage Sunday CODY (WNE) — An allegedly intoxicated driver caused the city of Cody to lose power for about two hours on Sunday, July 30, after he crashed into a city utility pole on Stampede Avenue at approximately 10 p.m., according to a Cody Police Department press release. Cody police officers initially responded to a report of a red Ford F-150 pickup truck that struck a fire hydrant before crashing into the utility pole. Damage to the utility pole was “significant” and caused a “large portion... Full story
Scientists say not necessarily POWELL — In the same way digital photography has evolved from 3 megapixel state-of-the-art professional DSLR cameras in the late 90s to folks now carrying 15 megapixel cameras in their cellphones, scientists are enjoying the benefits from vastly improved imaging, a leading expert studying the Yellowstone Volcano reports. A team of researchers from the University of Utah, New Mexico University and the Institute of Earth Sciences in Taiwan in 2020 deployed 650 tempor... Full story
Colorado man arrested after 40-plus mile chase from Gillette to Upton GILLETTE (WNE) — A 59-year-old Colorado man was arrested early Wednesday morning after leading deputies and Wyoming Highway Patrol on a high speed chase in a stolen truck for more than 40 miles. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, a deputy was at the intersection of Highway 51 and Fairview Road, just east of Wyodak, when he saw a 2012 Ram pickup, driven by the Colorado man, drive through the stop sign. The deputy tried to p... Full story
POWELL — Tears were flowing as former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson for the first time walked through the shell that will soon house the Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center Saturday morning during the annual pilgrimage to the location of the former WWII internment camp. “I had a lump in my throat like a hockey puck,” the 91-year-old said, still visibly moved by the experience. He said that seeing for the first time the Institute’s floor plans — in part a tribute to his life-long friendship with Norman Mineta, a former... Full story
JACKSON - The state must clarify two abortion laws, a Teton County judge ruled last week. The order comes after the state refused to respond to a series of questions regarding the medical literature physicians can rely on, the religious motivation behind the abortion laws, and how the statutes further specific governmental interests. In the July 31 hearing, 9th Judicial District Judge Melissa Owens determined that some, but not all, of the plaintiffs' questions were relevant to resolving... Full story
CHEYENNE - Pro-life advocates who were denied intervention in the state's ongoing abortion court battle have appealed the decision to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Teton County District Court was notified by applicants Right to Life of Wyoming, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, and House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, on Friday.They argue they have a stake in the Johnson v. Wyoming case, in which plaintiffs are challenging two abortion bans passed during the most recent... Full story
CODY —- Yet again, the city of Cody Planning and Zoning board has delayed making final decisions on the proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple to be located off Skyline Drive, as members tabled approval of the site plan during their July 25 special meeting — for the third time. The site plan was tabled to allow the city and the applicant to work out a development agreement for the proposed temple. Also, the board will now no longer have to act on the special exemption request for the temple’s height because the churc... Full story
Cheyenne teen dies in Colorado crash that results in death of two others CHEYENNE (WNE) — A Cheyenne teen was among three individuals killed in a car accident last week, according to Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened after a collision with a parked car on July 18 on southbound Interstate 25 in Larimer County, Colorado. Trooper Gabriel Moltrer, a public affairs official with the Colorado Patrol, said the collision occurred when the driver, an 18-year-old from Cheyenne, drifted onto the shoulder of the highway and collided with a p... Full story
The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be hosting the last 90th-anniversary celebration on July 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place in Thermopolis, Wyoming at Hot Springs State Park, 51 Highway 20 North. The event will be adjacent to the Kiwanis Shelter in the park. During the celebration, there will be various activities for children to enjoy, as well as exhibits showcasing the history of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Lunch will be provided and catered by Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The public... Full story
Douglas Balmain tramps about the Shirley Basin as a 'student,' drawing inspiration for what it might teach him about leading a lifestyle with purpose. SHIRLEY BASIN-Douglas Balmain weaved through mushroom fairy rings more lush than usual for this time of year, noting the expansion of the basin's mycelial fungal colonies. Sparse but brilliant yellow, red, lavender and orange blooms provided a subtle, sleek definition to the sage carpet. The chirp and chatter of songbirds rose above the noise of... Full story
Tap to reset your Instagram password: A Colorado citizen received a text message with a link to reset her Instagram password. It turns out this is a common Instagram and Facebook scam. Never click on a link in a text message like this – if you’re concerned, log into your account, and change your password there. Amazon Prime Days start July 11: Criminals are already sending emails and texts with deals too good to be true. CyberWyoming note: Never send payment info via text or email, don’t call a random number that pops up in your inbox, and only... Full story
USPS trick: A Big Horn citizen reported receiving a text that the United States Postal Service couldn’t deliver a package because the address was invalid. The citizen was instructed to click a link to update the address. Typically these USPS impersonation scams ask the victim to pay a $3 fee to update records, using a credit card. CyberWyoming note: the USPS doesn't operate this way, and the crooks not only get your $3 but also your card number. Open Benefits Enrollment scam: CyberWyoming received an email that our Open Benefits Enrollment p... Full story
By Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The debate over the proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody is not over. During a packed, standing room-only Thursday meeting with hundreds of people that ran until roughly 11:30 p.m., the City of Cody’s Planning and Zoning Board approved a conditional use permit for the building of the temple on a 4-1 vote. However, the board did not approve key items needed for the structure to be built as planned. A request for a special exemption to allow the temple’s tower to... Full story