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DEQ appoints new air quality administrator

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2025/08/29

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Amber Potts has been named the new Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division administrator. The position became open in May when the previous AQD administrator, Nancy Vehr, was appointed as the DEQ deputy director. “It is with great pleasure I am announcing that I have selected Amber Potts as the […] The post DEQ appoints new air quality administrator appeared first on County 17.

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Mealor appointed interim director of Wyoming Ag...

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2025/08/29

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming recently welcomed weed scientist Brian Mealor, director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, as interim director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station. Mealor will assume his interim role Tuesday, Sept. 2, following outgoing director Eric Webster’s retirement Friday, Aug. 29. “I am deeply grateful for the leadership […] The post Mealor appointed interim director of Wyoming Ag Experiment Station appeared first on County 17.

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WYDOT sees increase in lien washing scams

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2025/08/28

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently said that it is warning the public about new attempted lien washing scams that total close to $1 million. That’s according to a release from WYDOT, which states that lien washing is also called ‘title washing” and is the act of fraudulently and illegally omitting or […] The post WYDOT sees increase in lien washing scams appeared first on County 17.

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Cheyenne fifth-grade teacher suspected of sexually...

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2025/08/28

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Cheyenne fifth-grade teacher accused of sexually abusing his female students during the last school year is set for his District Court arraignment Thursday, Aug. 28. Brian Wrhel, 55, is facing 16 felony counts, including nine counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor and seven counts of third-degree sexual abuse of […] The post Cheyenne fifth-grade teacher suspected of sexually abusing students up for District Court appearance Thursday appeared first on County

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Motorcyclist expected to recover after ‘frightening’...

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2025/08/28

LARAMIE COUNTY, Wyo. — A motorcyclist is expected to recover after a crash on Horse Creek Road in Laramie County. That’s according to a news release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, which states that on Aug. 26 at approximately 9:18 p.m., the WHP responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. According to […] The post Motorcyclist expected to recover after ‘frightening’ crash on Horse Creek Road in Laramie County appeared first on County 17.

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Biologists to begin 2025 grizzly bear captures for...

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2025/08/27

YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. — Biologists are about to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone. That’s according to a release from the national park, which states that as part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem under the Endangered Species Act, the USGS, in conjunction with […] The post Biologists to begin 2025 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone appeared first on County 17.

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Gov. Gordon, in accordance with Trump, orders flags...

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2025/08/27

CHEYENNE Wyo. — Gov. Gordon recently announced that, in accordance with President Trump, he is ordering all flags to fly at half-staff until Aug. 31. That’s according to a release from the governor, which states that this is being done to honor the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on Aug. 27 in Minneapolis, […] The post Gov. Gordon, in accordance with Trump, orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor Minneapolis shooting victims appeared first on County 17.

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21-year-old leads Sheridan police on high-speed chase...

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2025/08/27

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — The Sheridan Police Department recently announced that it was in a high-speed chase with a 21-year-old driver who has since been cited with multiple offenses. That’s according to a social media post from the department, which states that on Aug. 26 at approximately 9:05 a.m., officers with the SPD observed a reckless […] The post 21-year-old leads Sheridan police on high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph appeared first on County 17.

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UW Cross Country earns votes in preseason poll

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2025/08/26

LARAMIE, Wyo. — After a strong 2024 season that saw the University of Wyoming cross-country team make an appearance in the NCAA Championships, the team looks poised to build on that success in 2025 and recently received votes in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Preseason National Coaches’ Poll. The poll, […] The post UW Cross Country earns votes in preseason poll appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming guard looks to Congress for money as Trump...

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2025/08/24

By Andrew Graham The Wyoming National Guard’s coffers are feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s second administration after a deployment to Washington D.C. for the January inauguration, federal hiring freezes and a new mission supporting immigration enforcement, guard officials said this week. The cost of the guard’s deployment to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […] The post Wyoming guard looks to Congress for money as Trump deployments hit accounts appeared

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Homeowners urge Wyoming lawmakers to skip further...

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2025/08/23

By Maggie Mullen Having lived in Wyoming for most of her life, Casper resident Laurie Longtine described to lawmakers Thursday the many ways public services have shaped her lived experiences. The Natrona County Library, for one, is a place Longtine said she’s visited since she was a young child. She can remember watching county fair parades […] The post Homeowners urge Wyoming lawmakers to skip further property tax cuts appeared first on County 17.

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Grizzly bear captured, relocated in Cody region

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2025/08/23

CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently captured and relocated a sub-adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 15. The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on U.S. Forest Service lands in Fremont County. In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Shoshone National Forest, the grizzly bear was […] The post Grizzly bear captured, relocated in Cody region appeared first on County 17.

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Two Gillette teens jailed in Casper after alleged...

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2025/08/23

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Gillette teens were arrested and charged last weekend after an alleged crime spree in Casper that included the thefts of vehicles and firearms, as well as a residential burglary. According to the Casper police report, Gillette police said that the juveniles are both suspects in several vehicle thefts and auto burglaries in […] The post Two Gillette teens jailed in Casper after alleged crime spree involving burglaries, firearm and vehicle thefts appeared first on

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What Happens When a Lawyer Gets Accused of a Crime?

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2025/08/22

Today, Christina Williams and David Mann discuss what a lawyer would do if accused of a crime. They cover defense attorney tips for navigating criminal charges and explain how to react. Learn about legal issues with this roleplay. Increase your chances of success. Subscribe to Just Criminal Law on YouTube to see all of our videos. PAID […] The post What Happens When a Lawyer Gets Accused of a Crime? appeared first on County 17.

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Red Canyon Fire now nearly 50% contained

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2025/08/22

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — The Red Canyon Fire in southeast Hot Springs County is now roughly 48% contained, up from the 31% containment reported the prior day. “Yesterday, fire crews achieved significant progress across all divisions supported by low fire activity and slow growth,” a Friday morning update from emergency personnel stated. “The reduced fire acreage […] The post Red Canyon Fire now nearly 50% contained appeared first on County 17.

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Medicine Bow National Forest, Thunder Basin National...

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2025/08/22

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place for the entirety of Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming. That’s according to a release from the USDA, which states that the restrictions are effective immediately, meaning campfires are only allowed […] The post Medicine Bow National Forest, Thunder Basin National Grassland now in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions appeared first on County

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UW creates new scholarship endowment for tribal members

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2025/08/21

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Students from the Wind River Indian Reservation will now be able to receive additional financial support to attend the University of Wyoming, following recent action by the UW Board of Trustees. The board approved creation of the Wind River Promise Fund — an endowment that will be used to provide scholarships for […] The post UW creates new scholarship endowment for tribal members appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $22.7...

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2025/08/21

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission recently announced that it awarded $22.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its August regular business meeting. That’s according to a release from WYDOT, which states that the commission awarded an $8.9 million bid to Idaho-based H-K Contractors Inc. for combined projects which […] The post Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $22.7 million in highway contracts

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UW soccer readies to open home slate against Northern...

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2025/08/21

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming soccer team kicks off its 2025 home slate this week. The Cowgirls host Northern Colorado on Thursday at 4 p.m. before battling Regis on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Pokes are 0–0–1 following a 1–1 draw at Drake this past Thursday. Wyoming rallied to earn the tie and […] The post UW soccer readies to open home slate against Northern Colorado, Regis appeared first on County 17.

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Applications open for 2026 Non-Motorized Recreational...

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2025/08/21

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources recently announced that it is accepting applications for the 2026 Non-Motorized Recreational Trails Program, or RTP. That’s according to a release from the Wyoming Parks Trails Program, which states that RTP provides competitive funding for projects that enhance non-motorized trail opportunities across Wyoming. The […] The post Applications open for 2026 Non-Motorized Recreational Trails Program appeared

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