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Riverton Man Missing In Vegas After Being Hospitalized In Fight; Misses Flight Home
A Riverton man, who was hospitalized after getting into a fight in Las Vegas and pleaded to relatives for someone to "come get him," missed his flight home. His family has since filed a missing persons report.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Teacher Shortage Hits Wyoming; Legislator Says It’s Top Priority For State
Rep. Jerry Paxton, R-Encampment, said Covid burnout and Critical Race Theory are two reasons why Wyoming is experiencing a teacher shortage. He said the shortage needs to be a top priority for legislators.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Announces He Will Seek Second Term
In announcing he will run for a second term, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wyoming was one of the states to impose few restrictions on its residents during the coronavirus pandemic and kept students in school for more days than any state in the nation.
April 04, 2022
Cheney Spearheading Efforts To Get Dept. Of Energy To Establish Uranium Reserve
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is spearheading a congressional attempt to get the Department of Energy to establish a uranium reserve in the United States.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2022
Wyo Supreme Court: Parents’ Rights Must Be Considered In Grandparents’ Visitation Requests
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the rights of parents to raise their children as they see fit must be taken into consideration when grandparents ask courts to issue visitation orders for their grandchildren
April 01, 2022
Gillette Hospital Projecting At Least $10M In Losses, Officials Hopeful For Future
Although the Campbell County hospital is projecting losses of at least $10 million, officials are hopeful that recent changes will prevent the possible bankruptcy Campbell County Health is facing.
April 01, 2022
Supreme Court Says No To Mother’s Attempt To Change Child’s Last Name To New Husband’s Name
A mother seeking to change the name of her child to match that of her new husband failed to prove the change would be in the childs best interest, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
April 01, 2022
Gillette Hospital Facing ‘Financial Insolvency’ By 2026
The Campbell County hospital is facing such massive budget shortfalls that it could be facing "financial insolvency" in just a few years, its leadership announced this week.
April 01, 2022
Cody’s “Downrange Warriors” Helps Veterans Heal From Service-Related Trauma
A dozen suicide attempts, multiple marriages, and physical scars from horrific events that occurred half a world away are outward symbols of what Richard carries with him every minute of every day. It's the mission of Downrange Warriors to bring veterans like Richard out of those dark places and into the light.
Wendy CorrMarch 31, 2022
Wyoming Working To Develop Network Of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will hold a series of public meetings to develop a plan to use $25 million to provide incentives for private companies to build the stations across the state.
March 30, 2022
Bouchard Says $5,800 Per Person DC Fundraiser For Hageman Proves She’s No Different Than Cheney
Anthony Bouchard on Wednesday said Harriet Hageman's DC fundraiser and DC residence prove she's no different than U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
March 30, 2022
No Vote On Alcohol Sales At Wind River Casino Because Not Enough People Showed Up To Meeting
Although a vote was scheduled to legalize alcohol sales at the Wind River Casino on the Wind River Reservation, not enough people showed up at the meeting, so it was canceled.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2022
Hunters Say ‘Corner Crossing’ Lawsuit An Attempt To Close All Public Land Access
The four hunters accused of trespassing on a wealthy landowners private property in Carbon County on Monday filed a request for dismissal stating that the landowner is illegally blocking access to public lands.
March 29, 2022
State Rep Disappointed Gordon Vetoed Bill That Would Have Allowed Wyo To Issue Virtual Currency
Rep. Jared Olsen said he was 'sorely disappointed' that Gov. Gordon vetoed a bill that would allow Wyoming to issue its own virtual currency. "We had the opportunity to be the first in the world with this and ... we missed the boat. You don't get another bite at the apple."
March 28, 2022
Senator Misses Special Session & Part Of Budget Session For Greek Foreign Relations Work
A state senator who missed last falls special legislative session and two days of this years budget session was in Greece attending to his official duties as a U.S. representative in a Greek foreign relations group.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2022
Arapaho To Consider Alcohol Sales In Wind River Casino
The sale of alcohol is prohibited on the Wind River Indian Reservation, but the Northern Arapaho tribe is considering a bid to make an exception for drinking in the reservations largest casino.
Clair McFarlandMarch 25, 2022
Several Wyoming Legislators See Shake-Up Due To Redistricting
The Legislature's redrawing of House and Senate district lines during its recent budget session has caused a bit of a shake-up among legislators.
March 24, 2022
GoFundMe Page To Support Cross-Corner Hunters Now Up to Nearly $70,000
The GoFundMe campaign set up to support the hunters, who also face criminal charges of trespass, had raised more than $69,000 as of Thursday.
March 24, 2022
City Of Laramie, UW Back In Court Over Water Dispute
Wyoming's Supreme Court is being asked to settle the latest dispute over water between the University of Wyoming and the City of Laramie. Laramie wants to drill a well on land it owns in the city but UW obtained a court order blocking those plans.
March 23, 2022
Cheney Slams “Performance Politics” During Jackson Talk Tuesday
At a town hall meeting in Jackson on Tuesday, Liz Cheney said there were too many people in Congress who aren't serious about their jobs opting to "perform" on social media instead.
March 23, 2022
Lander City Council Asks Eastern Shoshones for New Names For Squaw Creek
As part of the Department of Interior's initiative to remove offensive names, Lander officials have asked Eastern Shoshone tribal members to come up with a new name for Squaw Creek in central Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2022
Schuler To Run Again For State Senate; Will Bring Back Transgender Athlete Bill
Sen. Wendy Schuler has announced she will run for re-election this year and has plans to re-introduce her Fairness in Women's Sports Act in next year's session.
Jimmy OrrMarch 22, 2022
Wyoming Gun Owners’ Aaron Dorr Hails Federal Court Ruling
Celebrating Monday's federal court decision, WyGO's Aaron Dorr said, "Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan thought he could put a muzzle on Wyoming Gun Owners as a favor to his political friends in Cheyenne. He never thought wed drag him into federal court.
March 22, 2022
Park County Republican Party Condemns Legislature For Not Investigating Zwonitzer
The Park County Republican Party earlier this month passed a resolution condemning the Wyoming Legislature for refusing to investigate a Cheyenne representative for living outside of his district, and also called on legislative leaders to resign from their positions.
March 22, 2022