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Rec Board Asks Fremont County To Donate Alfalfa Field For $30 Million Rec Center
The Fremont County Commission is weighing whether it can donate 30 acres of a Riverton alfalfa field to a group that wants to build a $30 million sports complex on a rural road. The town's growth has been immense, with a second hospital, and Amazon facility.
Clair McFarlandOctober 08, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Push For A Near Ban On Parents Giving Alcohol To Their Children
Because of youth alcohol abuse in Fremont County, some local lawmakers are pushing for a statewide near total ban on parents giving alcohol to their children. In Wyoming, it's currently legal for immediate family members to give alcohol to their kids.
Clair McFarlandOctober 08, 2026
Wyoming Border Patrol’s Sheriff Buford ‘Endorses’ First Political Candidate
Wyoming Border Patrol, a clothing store that makes comedy videos about meandering Coloradans, has entered the political arena with Sheriff Buford "endorsing" a candidate. “I put his campaign priorities through the official Buford test,” says the ad.
Clair McFarlandOctober 07, 2026
Sublette County Spending Millions From Financial Reserves To Pay The Bills
Once flush with oil and gas revenue, Sublette County is spending millions from its reserves to cover everyday expenses. With mineral revenues down and costs rising, officials are grappling with how long the county can keep spending at its current pace.
Kate MeadowsOctober 07, 2026
Casper City Council OKs $58,000 For AI That Analyzes Police Body-Cam Video
Casper City Council approved $58,000 Tuesday for AI software for police that, among other things, can analyze body-cam video and flag interactions for review. “Our goal is not to replace the judgment or experience of our people,” said the police chief.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 07, 2026
Wyoming Bars Shutting Down Shake-A-Days And Football Pools After New Law
Many Wyoming bar owners are shutting down their shake-a-days and football pools because of a new law tightening gambling restrictions. One bar owner said lawmakers have “tilted the favor completely to casinos,” and leave little bars struggling to compete.
Clair McFarlandOctober 07, 2026
"Victory For Everyday People": After Six Years, Teton County OKs Affordable Housing
After six years of permitting wars, the Teton County Commission on Tuesday approved an affordable housing project on private land. “This is a victory for snowplow drivers, teachers, mechanics, janitors, and everyday people,” one proponent said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2026
Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan Endorses Lisa Kinney For U.S. House
Former Gov. Mike Sullivan endorsed Democrat Lisa Kinney for U.S. House on Tuesday. “It's important Wyoming have somebody dedicated to public service, who works well with people and has proven their leadership like Lisa has, and Chuck hasn’t," he said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2026
Trump Endorses 'True Friend Of MAGA' Chuck Gray For Wyoming's U.S. House Seat
President Trump endorsed Chuck Gray for U.S. House on Tuesday, describing him as "an America First Patriot and a true friend of MAGA." Trump said Gray, who won the GOP nomination with about 25% of the vote, has been a "tremendous Secretary of State."
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2026
Lawmakers Trying For The Third Time To Get Foreign-Licensed Doctors To Wyoming
Legislators are hoping for success this time as they advance a bill to bring foreign-licensed doctors to Wyoming, to ease a severe shortage. That bill has died in two different legislative sessions, both times in the Majority Floor Leader Scott Heiner's drawer.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2026
Beef Imports Haven’t Lowered Prices As Hoped. ‘I Told You So,’ Says Wyo Rancher
Wyoming ranchers say they aren't surprised that a month after President Trump increased beef imports to bring down high U.S. prices, that hasn't happened. "It does no good to say, 'I told you so,'" says a Crook County rancher.
Kate MeadowsOctober 01, 2026
MLB Drops Plan For Baseball In Grand Teton National Park After Public Backlash
Major League Baseball's commissioner sent a letter to officials in Jackson on Thursday saying they have dropped the idea of staging a game in Grand Teton National Park. "It's become clear the community does not want us to continue," the letter reads.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2026
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Crossover Voting Ban
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a law banning voters from switching parties once political candidates register to run for office is constitutional. Candidates and voters had argued it hurts people's access to the ballot box.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Warned That Besides License Plates, Tech Can Track Faces, Phones
A proposed partial ban of license plate readers is a first step at regulating the devices, but may already fall short, a researcher told Wyoming lawmakers Tuesday. He said devices also can now track faces, cellphones and radio frequencies.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2026
Lummis Blocks Dem’s Push In Senate To Condemn Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ads
Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis blocked a motion by a New Hampshire Democrat on Tuesday to condemn a series of taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads. “American values are worth defending,” Lummis said from the Senate floor.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2026
Barrasso, Lummis Slam Senate Democrats for Sinking Data Center Power Bill
Wyoming’s GOP senators voiced frustration that the Ratepayer Protection Act failed Wednesday because it aimed to make large data centers cover their own electricity costs. “Even AOC and Hakeem Jeffries voted for it in the House,” Barrasso said.
Emma Jane JacksonSeptember 30, 2026
Rush For More Electricity Dominates Wyoming Legislative Meetings
Power demands by data centers, energy and manufacturers have spawned multiple proposed Wyoming law changes, spread to three legislative committees and filled hours of testimony. Some lawmakers vow to make power utilities compete with independent suppliers by 2027.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2026
Last-Minute $5 Million Deal Saves Fremont County’s Ambulance Service
Fremont County was bracing to lose ambulance service by Thursday, but officials in a Tuesday meeting announced a last-minute, $5 million deal to keep the wagons running. “Everybody relax, you have jobs,” said the president of the EMT union.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2026
Rothfuss: Don’t Let Wyoming Governments Use AI To Make Decisions Without Humans
A legislative committee didn’t advance a bill by Laramie Sen. Chris Rothfuss on Tuesday that would bar Wyoming governmental agencies from using AI to make decisions without humans. People are "expecting the robot overlords to come and get us," he said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2026
National Group Rallies Against Data Centers Outside Cheyenne City Hall
A national group opposed to artificial intelligence parked its rally bus in front of Cheyenne’s city hall on Monday to rally against data centers. “Americans are not going to take these data centers being shoved down our throats,” said an organizer.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 29, 2026
Data Center Critics Angry As Cheyenne Council OKs Another Data Center Annexation
Vocal critics of data centers in Cheyenne told the City Council on Monday that many "have totally, completely given up on you." Then council members argued among themselves before approving another 1,260-acre annexation for a data center.
Emma Jane JacksonSeptember 29, 2026
Teton County Tells Homebuilders To Give $3.5 Million For Nearby Roads Projects
Teton County officials told developers of a non-luxury neighborhood to pay $3.5 million toward off-site road construction. After voicing objections about paying the unprecedented "tax" on a largely philanthropic project, the developers now say they'll compromise.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2026
As Wyoming Tries Again To Build Out EV Charging Network, Trump Goes The Other Way
As Wyoming moves to finally spend nearly $18 million in federal money to build fast-charging EV stations, the Trump administration is making clear that it wants the country to move the other way. Trump called the Biden-era policy a "backdoor" EV mandate.
Emma Jane JacksonSeptember 29, 2026
MLB's Pitch To Build Baseball Park In Grand Teton National Park Will Backfire, Locals Say
Major League Baseball’s idea of building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park will backfire, local residents said Sunday. MLB has approached the Trump administration about hosting a game in the national park but locals say the idea is "abhorrent."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2026