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Last Day of National Elk Refuge Feeding Set For Monday
The National Elk Refuge will end its supplemental feed program for elk on Monday, about four days earlier than average and about two weeks earlier than closure dates in years with similar snowpack depths.
March 29, 2021
UW: “Water Well Plan Makes Sense for Univ of Wyoming, Community”
The VP of government relations for the University of Wyoming writes: "City officials are working against the legislation, and they have made numerous public statements that misrepresent the situation."
March 29, 2021
Gov. Kristi Noem And Lil Nas X Spar Over “Satan Shoes”
South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem criticized Lil Nas X over his "satan shoes" and he told her to "do her job".
March 29, 2021
Bill Sniffin: The Dustbin Of History, A Visit To My Personal Private Library
Most folks of my generation aspire to have their own private libraries. Journalists, business folks, retired teachers or professors or just those well-read folks, love the concept of having hundreds or thousands of favorite books at immediate disposal.
Bill SniffinMarch 29, 2021
Dennis Sun: Non-Resident Hunters Are Good For Wyoming
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "I find the non-resident hunter always recognizes my private lands as a privilege to hunt on and always respects my private land rights."
March 28, 2021
Rod Miller: Direct Democracy in the Cowboy State
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "I chuckle inwardly when I hear Wyomingites whine about the legislature screwing them over. Its almost like the whiners have never read our Constitution."
Rod MillerMarch 28, 2021
Wyoming School Mask Mandate Continues; Capacity Limits Removed
The Wyoming Dept of Health on Friday announced that mask use requirements related to educational institutions are remaining in the statewide orders.
March 28, 2021
UW, Laramie Slammed As Water Bill Moves Forward; Sen. Scott Calls Bill “A Disgrace”
Sen. Charles Scott called the UW Water Bill "a disgrace" as the bill got initial approve from the Senate on Friday.
March 26, 2021
116 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 44 Active
The state reported 116 new laboratory-confirmed and 10 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 478 active cases, up 44 from Thursday.
March 26, 2021
Delisting & Hunting Grizzlies Best For Bears and People, Officials Say
A congressional proposal to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list would benefit the bears and humans, according to hunters and the state Game and Fish Department.
Wendy CorrMarch 26, 2021
Bill Banning ‘Revenge Porn’ Moves Forward In Wyoming Senate
A bill making it a crime for intimate pictures or videos of a person to be distributed without the person's knowledge, an act commonly known as "revenge porn," is one step closer to becoming a law.
March 26, 2021
Wyoming’s Death Rate Significantly Increased In 2020
The death rate in Wyoming increased significantly last year over what was originally expected.
March 26, 2021
UW to Fully Reopen For Fall Semester After Pandemic
For the first time in more than a year, the University of Wyoming will be fully reopened to students, faculty and staff this fall.
March 26, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Delist Grizzlies From Endangered Species List
U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso have joined U.S. senators from Idaho and Montana to introduce legislation to delist grizzly bears from the endangered species list.
March 26, 2021
Dennis Sun: Dire Thoughts About That Recent ‘Billion Dollar’ Storm
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "We really dont need another storm of this magnitude whatever happened to a three-day rain? Storms this time of the year, besides helping the soil moisture, spur activity in the cattle and sheep markets especially in the Great Plains area."
Dennis SunMarch 26, 2021
24 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 434 Active
The state reported 24 new laboratory-confirmed and 9 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 434 active cases, down 69 from Wednesday.
March 26, 2021
Despite Historic Snowstorm, Wyoming’s Drought Still Here
Much of Wyoming has been declared a primary natural disaster area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to continuing drought conditions.
Wendy CorrMarch 25, 2021
Committee OKs Bill For Ag Promotion Agency
A bill to create a state agency to promote Wyomings agriculture industry through investments and marketing was approved by a House committee on Thursday despite concerns that it would increase the size of government.
March 25, 2021
South Dakota Senator Tells Biden To Grab His Gun, Immediately Faces Backlash
A U.S. senator from South Dakota found himself in hot water on Thursday due to a tweet he directed at President Joe Biden.
March 25, 2021
Park County Search and Rescue Saves Dirt Bike Crash Victim
A Powell man was rescued from rugged terrain in Park County this week after crashing his dirt bike in a remote area over the weekend.
March 25, 2021
Green River Man Arrested After Going on Two-Hour Crime Spree
Steven Rice, 41, was arrested Monday and charged with felony property destruction and five misdemeanors, including battery, theft of less than $1,000, criminal entry and three counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
March 25, 2021
Cheyenne Man Arrested for Vehicular Homicide, DUI After Killing Woman In Hit and Run
A Cheyenne man was arrested this week in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a woman.
March 25, 2021
Barrasso Blames Biden For Border Disaster Ahead of Texas Trip
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso blamed President Joe Biden and his administration for the immigration crisis happening at the U.S./Mexico border.
March 25, 2021
67 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 503 Active
The state reported 67 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 503 active cases, up 58 from Tuesday.
March 24, 2021