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Gov. Gordon orders flags to be lowered to half-staff...

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2025/10/29

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon recently ordered both the U.S. and the Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff, to honor former Secretary of State Kathy Karpan. Karpan died on Oct. 24, 2025, and Gordon ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on the day of her interment, which is […] The post Gov. Gordon orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Sec. of State Kathy Karpan appeared first on County 17.

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Suspects in Wyoming Capitol bomb scare have been...

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2025/10/27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After the Wyoming State Capitol evacuated its premises last week due to a bomb scare, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is reporting that it has identified two suspects allegedly involved in the incident. Oil City News previously reported that what was initially believed to be an IED — or improvised explosive […] The post Suspects in Wyoming Capitol bomb scare have been ‘identified and contacted’ by DCI appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County health and food inspections...

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2025/10/26

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]The post Campbell County health and food inspections (10/17/25–10/23/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Governor talks election bill flood, eroding civility...

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2025/10/26

By Katie Klingsporn Shortly after Mark Gordon became Wyoming’s governor, he bought a house on a handshake deal. “There was no contract or anything,” Gordon told a crowd gathered in a Lander hotel Thursday afternoon. “[We] just came to an agreement. Everything he said he was going to do, he did. Everything I said I was […] The post Governor talks election bill flood, eroding civility and tyranny at Lander town hall appeared first on County 17.

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Pair of suspects identified in Oct. 21 Capitol...

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2025/10/24

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation has identified two suspects who were in the area when a suspected explosive device that turned out to be a deconstructed firework forced the State Capitol in Cheyenne to evacuate on Oct. 21. DCI discovered the suspects after reviewing extensive video evidence and seeing them in […] The post Pair of suspects identified in Oct. 21 Capitol incident; public help sought appeared first on County 17.

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Following multi-vehicle crash, WYDOT to reopen Green...

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2025/10/24

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — After a multi-vehicle pileup earlier this year shut the tunnel down, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that it is reopening the westbound tunnel on Interstate 80 near Green River. A release from WYDOT states that the tunnel will be opened to traffic on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 29. The […] The post Following multi-vehicle crash, WYDOT to reopen Green River Tunnel on Oct. 29 appeared first on County 17.

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Cowgirl Malene Pedersen named to preseason...

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2025/10/23

LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming Cowgirl Malene Pedersen was recently named to the preseason All-Mountain West team after establishing herself as one of the conference’s top offensive weapons. Pedersen, who was named to the All-Mountain West team last year, averaged 14 points per game on 53% shooting from the floor. Her 14 points per […] The post Cowgirl Malene Pedersen named to preseason All-Conference team appeared first on County 17.

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Fatal crash near Dubois leaves 1 dead, horse injured

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2025/10/22

DUBOIS, Wyo. — One person is dead and two were injured in a crash near Dubois. A release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol states that on Oct. 13 at approximately 9:31 a.m., the WHP was alerted to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 26 near mile marker 72. The release states that a 2015 Ford […] The post Fatal crash near Dubois leaves 1 dead, horse injured appeared first on County 17.

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Device delivered to Wyoming Capitol found to be...

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2025/10/22

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation recently announced that it has launched an investigation into the suspicious object that was discovered outside the Wyoming State Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 21. A release from Wyoming DCI states that the object was initially described as an improvised explosive device. It led to the evacuation […] The post Device delivered to Wyoming Capitol found to be deconstructed firework, DCI says appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming Highway Patrol issues update on suspected IED...

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2025/10/22

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol has issued an official update on the ongoing situation in Cheyenne, where a suspected IED was left outside of the Wyoming State Capitol. According to a release from the WHP, on the morning of Oct. 21 an object suspected to be in improvised explosive device was found on […] The post Wyoming Highway Patrol issues update on suspected IED at Wyoming Capitol Building appeared first on County 17.

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Pokes in the Pros: Week 7

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2025/10/21

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has produced several NFL players currently making an impact. Here’s how they did in the most recent week’s slate of games. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills The Bills and their reigning MVP were off this week. They will be back in action Oct. 26 against the Carolina Panthers. Allen […] The post Pokes in the Pros: Week 7 appeared first on County 17.

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BREAKING: Wyoming State Capitol evacuated after...

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2025/10/21

UPDATE, 2:40 p.m.: Gov. Mark Gordon recently commented on the ongoing situation at the Wyoming State Capitol. “I am actively working with law enforcement and am monitoring the situation at the Capitol,” Gov. Gordon wrote on his social media pages. “This incident is an on-going investigation. All Capitol building employees have been notified of the […] The post BREAKING: Wyoming State Capitol evacuated after report of possible IED appeared first on County 17.

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Interceptions spoil UW road win against Air Force;...

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2025/10/18

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Two intercepted passes would be the downfall of the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday as the Air Force Academy Falcons got their first conference win of the season 24–21. Great individual performances from running backs Terron Kellman and Samuel “Tote” Harris kept Wyoming in the competition through the first half. Both rushed […]The post Interceptions spoil UW road win against Air Force; Falcons win 24–21 appeared first on County 17.

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Lash steps into game warden coordinator role

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2025/10/18

CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody Region recently announced Kyle Lash as the new game warden coordinator. Lash stepped into the role last month, succeeding Scott Werbelow, who retired after 33 years of service to the department. In his new position, Lash will oversee game wardens across the Big Horn Basin […] The post Lash steps into game warden coordinator role appeared first on County 17.

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Attorneys ask Wyoming Supreme Court: Was teen’s...

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2025/10/18

By Andrew Graham An appeal before the Wyoming State Supreme Court asks a question at the heart of juvenile justice: whether a sentence of 42 to 75 years for a Casper teen who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder is cruel and unusual punishment. The case touches on long-running issues of fair sentencing practices for youth, both […] The post Attorneys ask Wyoming Supreme Court: Was teen’s lengthy homicide sentence too harsh? appeared first on County 17.

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WYDOT now collecting fuel tax from public EV charging...

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2025/10/18

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation officially started collecting fuel tax and licensing fees from public electric vehicle charging stations around the state on Oct. 1. In Wyoming statute, electricity is identified as an alternative fuel when used to charge electric vehicles and thus is subject to fuel tax. By law, all electricity […] The post WYDOT now collecting fuel tax from public EV charging stations appeared first on County 17.

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Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 7)

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2025/10/18

CASPER, Wyo. — Here’s a look at the high school football scores from this week across Wyoming. Scores including local schools (in Campbell County) are in bold. Only varsity-on-varsity games involving Wyoming schools are listed below. Thursday, Oct. 16 Class 3A Class 2A Class 1A 9-man Friday, Oct. 17 Class 4A Class 3A Class 2A […] The post Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 7) appeared first on County 17.

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Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/17/25)

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2025/10/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents on Oct. 17: The post Campbell County Fire Dept. Report (10/17/25) appeared first on County 17.

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Cool, clear weekend expected for Gillette area

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2025/10/18

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette-area residents can expect to see some fall temperatures and mostly clear conditions this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today is likely to be sunny, with a high temperature near 46 degrees. The NWS in Rapid City reports it will also be breezy, with northwest […] The post Cool, clear weekend expected for Gillette area appeared first on County 17.

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Repeat offender charged with failing to report online...

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2025/10/17

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Gillette man with a history of registration violations has been charged again, this time with failing to report social media and online accounts as required by Wyoming law. According to an affidavit of probable cause, 49-year-old Lester James Case, who also used the name Walter, was charged with failure to register social […] The post Repeat offender charged with failing to report online activity in Campbell County appeared first on County 17.

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