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Gordon Joins Bipartisan Group Of Governors In Support Of Carbon Capture Legislation
Gov. Mark Gordon joined other governors in writing a letter of support to Congress on the Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions Act.
March 23, 2021
Marti Halverson: There Is No “Big Tent”
Guest columnist Marti Halverson writes: "The few Republicans in 2021 clinging to the notion that there is still a 'Big Tent' are living in the past."
Marti HalversonMarch 23, 2021
Sublette County School District No Longer Requiring Masks
Sublette County School District 1 is no longer requiring students, staff or board members to wear masks on any of its campuses.
March 22, 2021
School Board Bill Gets Amended to Require Political Affiliation Be Listed on Ballots
Legislation that would make the listing of party affiliation for school board candidates optional was amended to make it mandatory.
Jimmy OrrMarch 22, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Everyone Should Make A Promise To Wyoming’s Children
Jonathan Lange writes: "Communities have obligations toward children. The village does not raise childrenparents do. But, the village is obligated to support parents and children."
Jonathan LangeMarch 22, 2021
Governor’s Big Game License Coalition Raised Nearly $1.1M for Conservation
The Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition reported raising nearly $1.1 million for wildlife conservation efforts last year.
March 22, 2021
Bill Giving Elected Officials Control Over Wyoming Health Orders Wins First House Nod
A measure that would put elected officials in charge of public health orders that restrict the activities of healthy people won initial approval from Wyomings House on Monday.
March 22, 2021
Bouchard’s Gun Bill Passes Wyoming Senate’s Committee of the Whole
A gun rights bill that would have Wyoming declare federal gun laws that restrict the ability of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms null and void won approval in its first full Senate review Monday.
March 22, 2021
Ray Hunkins: Wyoming’s Economy Is Changing. Is State Government?
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Most would agree that tax increases should be a last resort and only considered after all alternatives have been found wanting. Has Wyoming reached the point where it has no alternative but to raise taxes? I believe the answer is, NO."
Ray HunkinsMarch 22, 2021
Platte County Sheriff K9s Receiving Body Armor Donation
Three Platte County Sheriff K9 officers will soon receive a donation of body armor thanks to a charitable donation.
March 22, 2021
Training Exercises Keep Wyoming Search and Rescue Teams Ready For Action
It's been a very busy season for Wyoming's Search and Rescue teams. Here's how they train...
Wendy CorrMarch 22, 2021
Gail Symons: Slow Down On Changing Wyoming Election Law
Guest columnist Gail Symons writes: "To rush through a change of such magnitude (Senate File 145) without the full vetting and participation of the electorate is both poor policy and poor representation."
Gail SymonsMarch 22, 2021
Wally Wolski: It’s Time to Cowboy Up Wyoming
Guest columnist Wally Wolski writes: "Change is inevitable its time to Cowboy up Wyoming and embrace carbon-capture technologies as a means for future economic growth."
Wally WolskiMarch 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Is It Time For Bold Action In Cowboy State?
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "We are so consumed with worries about our faltering economy and where to cut, cut, and cut some more -- well, there is no inclination to think about bold plans. So, what would be an example of a bold plan?"
Bill SniffinMarch 21, 2021
Man Attempts to Elude Highway Patrol On Closed Interstate Following Historic Blizzard In Middle of Nowhere
A Montana man was arrested after trying to elude law enforcement on I-80 -- which was incidentally closed due to an historic blizzard that shut down the highway for four days.
Jimmy OrrMarch 20, 2021
98 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 435 Active
Wyoming reported 98 new laboratory-confirmed and 4 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 435 active cases, up 27 from Thursday.
March 20, 2021
Colorado Gov Declares Meat-Free Holiday; Wyoming Gov Declares Eat More Meat Holiday
Colorado Gov. Jarid Polis has declared Saturday to be a "no-meat" holiday while Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon has declared Saturday to be a "eat-more-meat" holiday.
March 19, 2021
Grand Teton Natl Park Closes Area Due To Awakening Grizzlies
Grand Teton National Park officials are doing their best to keep bears and humans from encountering each other (at least, for now) in the park as bears begin to wake from hibernation.
March 19, 2021
Lummis Praises Kanye’s Vision For Wyoming
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has touted Wyoming's arguably most famous resident, Kanye West, and his vision for the state following reports he is worth nearly $7 billion.
March 19, 2021
Mike Moser: Skill Games Extend Financial Lifeline For Bars And Clubs
Mike Moser, Exec Dir of the Wyo State Liquor Association, writes: skill games have been a "lifesaver for our bars and restaurants and a good stream of revenue for counties, cities and the states education fund."
Mike MoserMarch 19, 2021
Cheney: Boycott Beijing Olympics to Protest Chinese Communist Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said the United States should boycott the Beijing Olympics next year in protest of atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Party.
March 19, 2021
Wyoming One Step Closer to Making Bestiality A Crime
A bill that would make bestiality a crime was sent to the floor of the Senate for debate on Friday by a legislative committee.
March 19, 2021
Man Sentenced to Life in Fremont County Deputy’s Murder Loses Supreme Court Appeal
A man convicted when he was a teenager of murdering a Fremont County Sheriffs deputy recently lost his appeal of his life sentence.
March 19, 2021
25 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 408 Active
The state reported 25 new laboratory-confirmed and 5 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 408 active cases, down 98 from Wednesday
March 19, 2021