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Report: Wyoming To Get More COVID Money Than Any Other State
Wyoming is set to receive $1.1 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act, which amounts to more than one-fifth -- 22.7% -- of its total spending in 2020.
June 29, 2021
Cheney Calls For Elimination Of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Wyoming Congreswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday said the U.S. government needs to eliminate electric vehicle tax credits saying they target the energy industry and only benefit of elites who make more than $100,000 a year.
Jimmy OrrJune 29, 2021
Laramie Co. Health Director Worried About Mutating Delta COVID Variant
As the Delta COVID variant is spiking in Laramie County, the health director said she is worried about the quickly mutating strain but said it's unlikely there will be another mask mandate.
June 29, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize ATF For Proposed Pistol Brace Rule
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis have asked the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to withdraw a newly proposed "misguided" gun rule.
June 29, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court: Man Who Tried To Bomb Other Man Loses Appeal
A man convicted of conspiring to blow up another man lost his latest appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
June 29, 2021
Jeffree Star Presents Alternative Image of Wyoming
Although makeup mogul and new Wyoming resident Jeffree Star's new photo is unlikely to become the image on Wyoming's license plate, it is a Wyoming photo.
June 29, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Natural Law Is Why The Second Amendment Is So Important
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "This right exists independently of the Second Amendment because your responsibility to protect your neighbor is not an assignment from the government, but an assignment from God."
Jonathan LangeJune 29, 2021
Cody Girl A Rising Star In Male-Dominated Shooting Sports
This summer, Cori Gordon was one of just 11 young people from across the country chosen to attend the 2021 Olympic and Sporting Clay Development Camp.
Wendy CorrJune 29, 2021
Felicia And Grizzly Cubs Avoid Death Row as Fish & Wildlife Service Says Hazing Is Working
Felicia and her grizzly cubs will live another day as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said hazing efforts have been successful.
Jimmy OrrJune 29, 2021
New Documentary Discusses How People Have Boiled Or Burned To Death in Yellowstone’s Hot Springs
A new documentary details the "horrors" of Yellowstone National Park's hot springs and how people boiled themselves to death by jumping or falling in.
June 28, 2021
Bandits Rip ATM From Cheyenne Bank; Abandoned Truck Found With Obliterated ATM Attached
A mangled ATM was discovered attached to an abandoned pickup truck after it was ripped out of a Cheyenne bank on Friday night.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2021
21 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 455 Active
The state reported 81 new laboratory-confirmed and 67 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 455 active cases.
June 28, 2021
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Wyoming Coal Port Lawsuit Against Washington
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon said the Supreme Court's decision allows one state to block another state from selling goods.
June 28, 2021
Casper Animal Shelter Employee Charged With Felony Theft
An employee of the City of Casper's Metro Animal Shelter has been charged with felony theft following an investigation.
June 28, 2021
Black Bear Killed After Breaking Into Montana Home
A young female black bear was killed last week after it broke into a Montana home looking for food, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials.
June 28, 2021
Barrasso: Biden’s Eco-Terrorist BLM Nominee Should Be Removed
U.S. John Barrasso already hadn't been a fan of President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management, but a recent discovery of her eco-terrorist ties have led him to say her nomination should be revoked.
June 28, 2021
AARP FraudWatch Network Scam Alerts: Door to Door Scams
Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services.
June 28, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Uden Murder Mystery Solved – Some Day We Will Learn About Amy Bechtel
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 27, 2021
Looking For A Home In Wyoming And Have $70 Million, There’s A House For You
If you are looking for a new home in Wyoming and your budget restricts you to no more than $70 million, there are some properties you should investigate.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2021
Gigantic Cat-Sized Flying Squirrels Unlikely To Move To Wyoming Says Squirrel Expert
John Koprowski, a UW professor and world-renowned squirrel scientist, said the giant Himalayan flying squirrel is unlikely to infiltrate Wyoming.
June 27, 2021
Shootout Leaves Suspect Killed, Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Injured
A shootout in Lander, Wyoming during a traffic stop on Friday left a suspect dead and a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper injured.
Jimmy OrrJune 27, 2021
Rod Miller: Political Espionage & History
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The revelation by the New York Times that the ultra-right wing of the Republican Party sent political spies to infiltrate their opponents in both parties wasnt a surprise. Just a disappointment."
Rod MillerJune 26, 2021
Wyomingites Featured On TV Show About Solved Cold Case Uden Murders
The famous unsolved murder case involving Wyoming's Virginia Uden and her two sons is the topic of a TV show on the Oxygen Cable TV Network Monday night at 6 p.m..
Bill SniffinJune 26, 2021
Grizzly Relocated In Grand Teton Due to People Feeding It
A young adult male grizzly bear had to be relocated within Grand Teton National Park this week due to it receiving food rewards in two incidents earlier this month.
June 25, 2021