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Gordon Reintroduces Wyoming Meat Processing Grant Program
Gov. Mark Gordon has relaunched a program that will provide support for meat processing in Wyoming and citizens impacted by supply chain disruptions, he announced Wednesday.
June 23, 2021
Wyoming Road Construction Update: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Hurry up and wait remains the rule for a number of Wyomings highways as the states road construction season continues in full swing.
June 22, 2021
Military Truck Carrying Ammunition Catches Fire on I-80
A military truck carrying ammunition caught fire on Interstate 80 near Evanston on Monday.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
UW Professor Researching Animals’ Adaptability to Climate Change
A University of Wyoming professor has joined a group of researchers to investigate the way animals adapt their habitats due to climate change.
June 18, 2021
UW All Aboard on Juneteenth; Hopes Wyoming Will Make It A State Holiday
Officials from the University of Wyoming joined Gov. Mark Gordon in celebrating President Joe Biden's recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday this week.
June 18, 2021
Gordon Will Work With Legislature To Consider Juneteenth As Formal State Holiday
Gov. Mark Gordon said he will work with the state legislature to consider the option of making Juneteenth a formal state holiday.
Jimmy OrrJune 18, 2021
Cheney: It’s Unfortunate Biden Chose to Meet With Putin
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was not supportive of President Joe Biden's meeting this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an international summit.
June 17, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Rejects Request To Remove Agent’s Name From Censure Report
Wyomings Supreme Court has rejected a request to remove the name of a law enforcement agent from an order censuring a former Laramie County deputy district attorney.
June 17, 2021
Construction Season in Wyoming Causes Continuing Delays On Highways
Dozens of road construction projects all over Wyoming have created traffic delays nearly everywhere.
June 16, 2021
All of Wyoming’s Delegation Oppose Teaching Critical Race Theory In Schools
A congressional measure critical of "critical race theory" has won the support of U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
June 16, 2021
Dept of Health Warns Public About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Colorado Tick Fever
After a wet spring, the Wyoming Dept of Health is warning the public about tick-borne illnesses like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Colorado Tick Fever.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2021
Gordon Criticizes Biden Royalties Proposal
A plan to abandon a proposed mineral royalty reduction that never took effect is being criticized by Gov. Mark Gordon as the latest in a pattern of steps being taken against fossil fuels.
June 15, 2021
Gordon Details Plan for Spending Federal COVID Funds
Gov. Mark Gordon has broken the framework of spending federal coronavirus-related funds into two categories: survive and drive.
June 14, 2021
Bouchard Didn’t Attend Candidate Forum Because He’s “Way Out In The Lead”
Bouchard's spokesperson said he didn't attend a Casper forum because "he's way out in the lead" and there's no reason for him to appear with other candidates.
June 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: As Foster Friess Was Laid To Rest, Well-Known Folks Attended His Final Services
At one point during the Jackson funeral, former VP Mike Pence and Gov. Mark Gordon presented Fosters wife Lynn with United States and Wyoming flags. Foster Friess was a veteran and a flag was draped over his casket during the entire service.
Bill SniffinJune 13, 2021
Delays Everywhere In Wyoming With 43 Road Construction Projects Ongoing
As is often said, there are four seasons in Wyoming Winter, late winter, early winter and construction.
June 11, 2021
Lummis, GOP Senators Introduce Resolution Highlighting Importance of Free Speech
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis joined a number of other Republican senators to introduce a resolution reiterating the importance of the First Amendment's freedom of speech protections this week.
June 11, 2021
Gordon Slams Move To Revise Trump’s Water Rules
A move to reverse federal water rules put in place by former President Donald Trump is being criticized by Gov. Mark Gordon.
June 10, 2021
Biden Stops Infrastructure Talks With GOP; Barrasso Fires Back
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso was none too pleased this week when President Joe Biden ended negotiations with a group of Republican senators regarding a proposed infrastructure bill.
June 09, 2021
Cheney Compares Trump’s Election Claims to Chinese Community Party
During a recent appearance on political analyst David Axelrod's podcast, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney compared former President Donald Trump's remarks about the election to claims made by the Chinese Communist Party.
June 08, 2021
Severe Wildfires in Wyoming Last Year Killed Massive Numbers of Birds
Severe wildfires and the resulting smoke last year in Wyoming are responsible for what's being called an "unprecedented migratory bird die-off."
June 03, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court: Reservation Police Can Detain, Search Non-Tribal Members
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police on Indian reservations can detain and search people who are not native Americans.
June 03, 2021
Documentary About UW Biologist Released Wednesday
A short documentary film about a University of Wyoming biologist following the migration path of mule deer was released worldwide on Wednesday.
June 02, 2021
Barrasso Hears Concerns Over Police, Border During Cody Visit
Folks talk about defunding the police, and opening the border for more and more illegal immigrants to come in, he said. People want to make sure that I'm protecting the nation against assaults that are coming from all around.
Wendy CorrJune 02, 2021