July

Monday reached 101 degrees, setting a new high-temp record for July 17 in Casper.

NWS: Heat can be very taxing on the body; check out the heat related illnesses that can occur with even a short period of exposure.

Right now it appears that next week will have 90-degree temps for Parade Day and the CWFR.

Next week even places like Wisconsin may feel triple digit heat.

Visitors should anticipate delays or limited parking at popular destinations, and check road conditions on the park’s website before they arrive.

Cowan says officials hope jobs come back to the state, especially since the mining industry has been rehiring.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans signed the most contracts to buy homes in July than at any other point in the last two years, further evidence of a housing recovery. The National Association of Realtors says its index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes jumped 2...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's unemployment rate increased slightly in July to 5.6 percent — the second straight month the state's jobless rate has gone up. The rate is up from June's 5.4 percent. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services noted that the July rate is still lower than a year ago when it was 6 percent for the same month...

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The number of people visiting Yellowstone National Park declined slightly in July, compared to a year ago. The National Park Service reports 888,335 visitors to the park last month. That is down 2...

LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — Two motorcycle clubs have made plans for a large rally and an overnight stay in the Lander area next month. Vietnam Vets and Legacy Vets motorcycle clubs based throughout Wyoming will hold their 22nd annual Wyoming Thunder run to honor Wyoming Vietnam Veterans with memorial observance and services...