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Elon Musk’s StarLink Broadband Giving Rural Wyoming Residents 100 Times Faster Internet
Some rural StarLink broadband users in Wyoming report 150 - 200Mb/s download speeds -- more than 100 times what they were getting before
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2021
Balow Says No To Teaching Critical Race Theory in Wyoming Classrooms
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow has pushed back against federal guidance to teach critical race theory in classrooms.
May 04, 2021
Dave Simpson: Friends Don’t Let Friends Become Landlords
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I learned that to be a landlord, you need the disposition of a prison warden, with a demeanor that tells renters you eat puppy dogs for breakfast, and kittens for lunch."
Dave SimpsonMay 04, 2021
Cheney Fires Back At Trump’s Claims Election Was Stolen (Again)
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney again fired back about former President Donald Trump's latest claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and that he was the rightful winner.
May 04, 2021
Volvo-Driving Couple Get Stuck On Park County Highway After Driving Around “Road Closed” Sign
A couple driving a Volvo got stuck in snow after driving around a "road closed" sign on Highway 212 in Park County, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2021
Wyoming Tax Revenues Up $73 Million From Projections
The tax revenues that pay for Wyomings government programs are coming in $73 million higher than predicted earlier this year, according to a state report.
May 04, 2021
William Perry Pendley: Junk Science From The Government? Wyoming Has Heard It Before
Columnist William Perry Pendley writes: "At some point, many concluded Fauci, et al. were making it all up and stopped listening.
May 03, 2021
123 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 441 Active
The state reported 123 new laboratory-confirmed and 25 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 441 active cases.
May 03, 2021
Wyo Legislator: Wyoming Legislative Special Session Will Start July 12
A special legislative session to discuss how to spend $1.3 billion in federal funds will occur in mid-July, according to a Wyoming legislator
May 03, 2021
Man Charged In Torrington Murder Case Had Criminal History In Park County
A man has been charged in connection with the murder and arson that happened in Torrington late last month.
May 03, 2021
ABC Host Spars With Barrasso About Biden’s Infrastructure Bill
A host of ABCs This Week interrupted an interview with U.S. Sen. John Barrasso over the weekend to challenge his claims about President Joe Bidens proposed infrastructure bill
May 03, 2021
Cheyenne Dog Wins Pine Bluffs Third Annual Corgi Derby
A 2-year-old Corgi named Enzo claimed top honors Saturday at Pine Bluffs Distillings third annual Corgi Derby.
May 03, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Chuck Guschewsky, CEO Of Fremont Motor Co., Passed Away Saturday
Charles F. Chuck Guschewsky, 64, one of Wyomings most forward-thinking business leaders died at his home Saturday morning.
Bill SniffinMay 03, 2021
Bill Sniffin: What You Do When Things Go Bump In The Night
Patiently, during the entire time of our marriage, I have been awakened in the middle of deep slumber to a voice saying: Honey, did you hear that?
Bill SniffinMay 02, 2021
Woman Killed In Bear Attack Near Durango, Colorado
A 39-year-old woman was found dead Friday night off U.S. Highway 550 near Trimble, north of Durango, after what Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials believe was a bear attack.
May 01, 2021
55 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 480 Active
The state reported 55 new laboratory-confirmed and 18 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 480 active cases.
May 01, 2021
Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Thanks So Much To Our Donors!
Thanks for helping us continue our mission of keeping Wyomingites informed. In a year when information literally saved lives, we came through, thanks in no small part to your loyalty, which means so much.
Bill SniffinMay 01, 2021
Former Sweetwater County Senator Arrested In Prostitution Sting
A former legislator was arrested this week on charges of soliciting an act of prostitution and interfering with a police officer.
April 30, 2021
Wyo Health Department Data Breach Leads to Fraudulent Calls Across State
The Wyoming Department of Health is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department in connection to a recently announced health information breach.
April 30, 2021
Moorcroft Man’s Disappearance Remains Mystery Nearly Two Years Later
Mystery continues to surround a Moorcroft's man disappearance in Nebraska two years ago.
Jen KocherApril 30, 2021
Grand Teton Opening Facilities For Summer
Grand Teton National Park is opened up its seasonally-operated facilities for the summer over the next couple weeks.
April 30, 2021
Teton County to Rescind Mask Order Early, Barring Spike In COVID Cases
Teton County's mask order is expected to end May 7 instead of May 17 as originally planned, the county health department announced Thursday.
April 30, 2021
Cheney On Fist Bump Backlash: “We’re Different Political Parties, Not Sworn Enemies”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday fired back at those who criticized her for fist bumping President Joe Biden before his joint congressional speech earlier this week.
April 30, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Legislature Fails on Education Again
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "As usual, the Wyoming legislature has adjourned without doing much to stabilize education funding in the Cowboy State."
Harlan EdmondsApril 30, 2021