Alcohol

Two Natrona County bars have failed a compliance check for selling alcohol to a minor.

Authorities believe alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash, and will forward the results of their investigation to the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office for possible criminal charges.

Many alcohol-related arrests were made over the course of Laramie Jubilee Days, which may be a sign of a growing trend of over-consumption.

Tracy Young, of the Coalition to Prevent Substance Abuse, says binge drinking is a huge issue that will take the community's support for a long period of time to fight.

Wyoming's 2-cents-per-gallon tax on malt beverages is the lowest in the nation and has remained unchanged since it was first passed in 1935, about a year after Prohibition was repealed.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A study indicates fewer Wyoming junior high and high school students are using alcohol and tobacco. The Wyoming Department of Health says 17 of the 19 participating counties saw substantial reductions in alcohol use and 15 of 19 showed substantial reductions in tobacco use...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Almost every bottle of wine, whiskey, vodka or other form of liquor sold in Wyoming comes through one building in east Cheyenne. Although outside it looks like any other government building, inside the building includes a 145,000-square-foot warehouse that is filled with rows of boxes and pallets of liquor stacked more than 15 feet high...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A program designed to keep people accused of drunk driving out of jail — as long as they stay sober — could be coming to Wyoming. The Associated Press reports state officials are in early discussions to examine if the 24/7 Sobriety Program is the right fit...