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Competing Computer Models Predict Wyoming Will Have a Wet Spring Or Dry Spring (Or Both)
Meteorologist Don Day says competing computer models are predicting completely different long-range forecasts for Spring in Wyoming.
March 24, 2021
Dave Simpson: So Much For Those Lucky Oysters
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Who paid for those Biden Please Let Us In t-shirts that many of the people streaming toward our southern border are wearing? Is there a bargain t-shirt shop somewhere along the route to the United States?"
Dave SimpsonMarch 24, 2021
Leftist Enviro Group Criticizes Montana Gov for Killing Wolf
The Center of Biological Diversity has criticized the Montana governor for trapping and killing a gray wolf just outside of Yellowstone National Park last month.
March 24, 2021
50 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 419 Active
The state reported 50 new laboratory-confirmed and 4 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 445 active cases, up 26 from Monday.
March 24, 2021
Al Simpson: Liz Cheney Is “Gutsy” And Will Be Re-Elected
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson said Liz Cheney is highly-regarded and highly-respected in Wyoming and will win re-election.
March 24, 2021
Two More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 695
Two additional coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 23, 2021
Wyoming Police Send Messages of Love, Support to Family of Slain Boulder Officer
Various Wyoming law enforcement agencies have sent messages of love and support to the family of the Boulder police officer who was killed in a shooting Monday.
March 23, 2021
Cody Legislator: Disability-Related Abortions Step Toward Eugenics
House Bill 161, sponsored by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, was introduced earlier this month and was recommended that it do pass, 7-2, by the House's Labor Committee. It would ban abortions based on selective reasoning and disabilities.
March 23, 2021
Cheney Introduces Bill to Allow State-Inspected Meat to Be Sold Across State Lines
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney introduced a bill this week that would allow for state-inspected meat to be sold across state lines.
March 23, 2021
Wyoming 18th In United States For Vaccinations
That places our state 18th in the nation - way ahead of neighboring Utah (which comes in dead last, with less than 10% of its residents receiving the vaccine), but behind Montana, Nebraska and Colorado (9th, 14th and 16th, respectively).
Wendy CorrMarch 23, 2021
Wyo Education: Value Of Four-Day Week Depends On School, Balow Says
26 school districts in Wyoming have moved to a four-day school week to meet the changing needs of students and staff.
Wendy CorrMarch 23, 2021
112 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 419 Active
Wyoming reported 112 new laboratory-confirmed and 4 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 419 active cases, down 16 from Friday
March 23, 2021
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