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Ray Peterson: Have We Lost Our Minds When It Comes To Forest Management?
Another day of smoke and ash in our air and not being able to see our mountains just 20 miles away. Im thinking, Im no doctor but this cant be healthy air to be breathing.
Ray PetersonAugust 02, 2021
One Dead In Black Thunder Mine Dragline Incident
A coal miner is dead following an accident that occurred while repairs were being performed on a Black Thunder Mine dragline yesterday afternoon, officials announced Thursday morning.
County 17July 22, 2021
William Perry Pendley: Governors and Attorneys General Are Suing, And That’s A Good Thing
Guest columnist William Perry Pendley looks into recent cases of states suing the federal government.
William Perry PendleyJuly 20, 2021
Gillette Teens Charged With Felonies For Stolen Pickup, Causing $40k In Damage
Two juvenile males now face felony charges after a late-night joy ride in a stolen pickup resulted in over $40,000 in damage to public and private property
County 17July 16, 2021
Gillette Man Guilty Of Attacking Another Man With Crowbar in Coffee Shop
A Gillette man accused of attacking another man with a crowbar in 2020 was found guilty by a Wyoming jury after half an hour of deliberation
County 17July 14, 2021
Susan Gore: New York Journalists Sow Disinformation in Wyoming
Guest columnist Susan Gore writes: "On June 25, 2021 The New York Times published a hit piece that tried to make my good name look bad."
Susan GoreJuly 12, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Governor Gordon’s on a Roll
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds praises Gov. Mark Gordon for the work he's been doing in recent weeks.
Harlan EdmondsJuly 12, 2021
Rancher Rescued After Two Nights Trapped Beneath 4-Wheeler
A Campbell County man was rescued early Monday morning after spending two nights trapped beneath an overturned four-wheeler in a pasture.
County 17July 08, 2021
What Are the Odds on The Wyoming Cowboys This Fall?
Craig Bohl isnt close to being fired as the Wyoming head coach. He has created a solid foundation for long-term development. But sometimes even the best of plans get sidetracked.
Tracy RingolsbyJuly 07, 2021
No Fireworks Shows Within 100 Miles Of Gillette For Fourth Of July Weekend
Fire bans outlawing fireworks in Campbell County and the surrounding area means residents will need to travel if they want to see any professional fireworks displays this coming Fourth of July.
County 17July 02, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Why I’m Founding The Financial Innovation Caucus
U.S. Sen Cynthia Lummis writes: "Today, Im launching the Financial Innovation Caucus in the United States Senate to cement our pioneering leadership in another area: financial technology, digital assets, and our economic future. "
Sen. Cynthia LummisMay 29, 2021
Rusty Rogers: A Burning Question About Liz Cheney For Rod Miller
Guest columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "Liz is forcing people to choose a path and patron earlier than they would normally have too. I think her hatred of Donald J Trump is far more basic."
Rusty RogersMay 27, 2021
Gillette Residents Launch Private Investigation Into Stolen Pickups
As Gillette police ramp up their investigation into a trio of pickups stolen and found abandoned Monday, one group of residents have decided to take the investigation into their own hands.
County 17May 27, 2021
Wyoming Rancher Sues Biden Administration Claiming Racial Discrimination
A Wyoming rancher is suing the Dept of Agriculture claiming race discrimination over a federal loan forgiveness program that bars her from participating because she is white.
The Center SquareMay 26, 2021
Wyoming Medical Society President On Vaccine Hesitancy: ‘Unnecessarily Political’
The incoming president of the Wyoming Medical Society said Wyoming is unfortunately "unnecessarily political" when it comes to whether to take the COVID vaccine.
The Center SquareMay 24, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Let Wyoming & Other Conservative States Lead On Reducing National Debt
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "I recently introduced the Pay Down the Debt Act, a bill that would prevent any federal grant funds refused by a fiscally responsible state government from going to another state."
Sen. Cynthia LummisMay 23, 2021
Gillette Man Pleads Not Guilty To Abusing Infant Son, Breaking 31 Bones
A Gillette man accused of breaking dozens of his infant sons bones pled not guilty to 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse in District Court this week
County 17May 21, 2021
No New Covid-19 Deaths, Cases Reported From Wyoming Nursing Homes
Wyoming joined six other states in reporting zero COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes within the most recent four-week period.
County 17May 19, 2021
Suspect Escapes Cops During Early Morning Pursuit In Gillette
As the suspect continued to flee through residential areas, deputies terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns
County 17May 19, 2021
Wyoming’s Numbers Putting Mining Job Losses At 25% Are Misleading, Mining Assoc Says
Losses in coal were exacerbated by the pandemic, but also reflective of the sectors continued decline since 2012 due to market pressure from a decline in coal usage by utilities, along with low natural gas prices, coals biggest competitor
The Center SquareMay 19, 2021
Plans For Wild Horse Gather In SW Wyoming Move Forward With Governor’s Approval
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has the governor of Wyoming's support to go forward with a wild horse gather in the southwestern part of the state.
The Center SquareMay 14, 2021
Gordon Urges Biden Administration To Take Action At Border
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and 19 other Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of migrants illegally entering the country.
The Center SquareMay 11, 2021
Opinion: The Legislature, Education, And Closing the Coal Gap
In a guest column, four Wyoming state representatives said in order to properly fund education, the state must reduce spending, redirect existing revenue flows, and find new revenues.
House Speaker Albert SommersMay 11, 2021
Gillette Man Avoids First Set of Spike Strips in High Speed Chase But Not Second
Deputies deployed spike strips under an overpass near Rozet, but Arguello evaded by driving up the exit ramp onto the overpass itself, looping back and merging onto westbound I-90.
County 17May 06, 2021