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Harlan Edmonds: Is The Republic Lost?
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "Contrast this with the complete flip-flop of Mr. Biden and his supporters. After many months of inciting and enabling lawlessness and violence, they finally found a riot they could deplore."
Harlan EdmondsJanuary 12, 2021
Sweetwater County: A Long Way To Go To Reach Herd Immunity
A wastewater treatment survey conducted in Wyoming is predicting a coming rise in cases for several counties.
January 12, 2021
State Aid Kept Bars Alive During Restrictions, Moser Says
The impact of restrictions on how late bars could stay open in Wyoming was tempered by the states willingness to find a way to help bar owners stay in business, according to the executive director of the Wyoming State Liquor Dealers Association.
January 12, 2021
Natrona County Offering COVID Vaccines to Elderly Beginning This Week
Casper and Natrona County residents who are at least 70-years-old can begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine as early as Wednesday, according to an announcement from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department.
January 12, 2021
541 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 1,924 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 137 on Monday as state reported more than 500 new confirmed cases.
January 11, 2021
Study: Wyoming Ranked 11th In Country For Inbound Movers
Wyoming saw a fairly high amount of people moving into the state last year, despite the pandemic, according to a recent study. However, there was a mix of outbound movers, something unsurprising to the Wyoming Business Council CEO.
January 11, 2021
Researchers Still Confounded About Yellowstone Geyser Reawakening
Researchers still can't quite explain what caused a Yellowstone National Park geyser to reawaken in 2018, according to a recently published study.
January 11, 2021
Dispute Over Strip Of Land Decided By Wyoming Supreme Court
The old saying good fences make good neighbors apparently does not apply in cases of window wells, sprinklers and property lines.
January 11, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Here’s Why I Objected To Pennsylvania’s Electors
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "Let me be clear: my objecting to the certification of the votes in Pennsylvania could not have changed the outcome of the election."
Sen. Cynthia LummisJanuary 09, 2021
Gillette Author on Best-Seller List For Legal Thriller Book
As of Friday, Chandler's book was #12 on Amazons best legal thriller list, just behind such luminaries as John Grisham and Michael Connelly.
January 09, 2021
Sweetwater County Detective to Appear On “20/20” Friday For Dating Game Killer Episode
It's a little short notice, but if you're a true crime fanatic, you should tune into ABC's "20/20" tonight at 7 p.m. to see a Sweetwater County detective.
January 09, 2021
Wyoming Sees Slight Spike In COVID Hospitalizations This Week
Wyoming has seen a slight spike in coronavirus-related hospitalizations this week, following two major holidays.
January 08, 2021
Rod Miller: Polaroids and Sour Grapes
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "And to demonize elected officials who disagree with you, and to disparage the institutions that have kept our republic alive for a couple of centuries simply because your candidate didnt win is the height of folly, both political and personal."
Rod MillerJanuary 08, 2021
Weston County Commissioners Oust Health Officer After Denying Variance Request
After the denial of their most recent public health order variance requests, the Weston County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Jan. 5 to remove Dr. Mike Jording, the countys public health officer.
January 08, 2021
Josh Dorrell: Wyoming Can Do More Than Survive, We Can Thrive
Guest columnist Josh Dorrell writes: "The pandemic may have temporarily knocked down Wyoming, but we have an opportunity to take the lessons learned and come back stronger, more resilient. We can thrive, not just survive."
January 08, 2021
Wyoming Bars, Restaurants Back To Normal Hours Saturday
The public health order issued in December requiring restaurants and bars to be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. will expire Saturday.
January 08, 2021
Wyoming GOP Urges Against Rush To Judgment In Capitol Invasion
While the Wyoming Republican Party has condemned the violence that saw hundreds of people storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, it is also urging people to withhold judgment about who may have been responsible for the incident.
January 08, 2021
Joe Pickett TV Series In Works At Paramount
Another C.J. Box adaptation is headed for the small screen, the Wyoming author announced on Friday.
January 08, 2021
Cheney, Lummis Send Condolences to Family of Fallen Capitol Officer
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Sen. Cynthia Lummis have expressed their condolences to the family of a U.S. Capitol police officer who died after sustaining injuries in the mob attack on Wednesday.
January 08, 2021
Twin Brothers’ Deaths In Cody Attributed To COVID-19; Siblings Died On Christmas Day
Kurt and Michael Knight, who were 61 years old, died on Christmas Day, according to an obituary composed by their family.
January 08, 2021
Bill Schilling: Wyoming Leaders Should Call For Trump’s Removal
Guest columnist Bill Schilling writes: "Imagine a united message from Wyomings Governor, two US Senators, and US Representative calling for President Trumps removal. The message could gain footage, but at a minimum it would say Wyoming leaders do honor the Code of the West."
Bill SchillingJanuary 08, 2021
261 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,730 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined slightly Thursday despite an increase of 261 in the number of laboratory-confirmed cases.
January 08, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Darin Smith Fought To Protect D.C. Barricades From Invaders
Cheyennes Darin Smith said Wednesdays riot in Washington, D.C, was caused by a mob mentality among a small minority of the 50,000 protesters attending a rally.
Bill SniffinJanuary 08, 2021
Wyoming Sees 25 More COVID Deaths, Closing In On 500 Total
Twenty-five more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
January 07, 2021