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Reason For Optimism In Wyoming’s Future, Gordon Says
Despite the economic problems that have forced Wyoming to make deep budget cuts to its government agencies, there is reason for optimism, Gov. Gordon said.
August 26, 2020
50 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 619 Active
The number of people to recover from the coronavirus since the illness was first detected in Wyoming in March topped 3,000 on Wednesday
August 26, 2020
Department of Health’s Budget Gets Slashed By $138 Million; Gov Calls it Devastating
Gov. Mark Gordon called the cuts to the Department of Health and other state agencies "devastating" and just the tip of the iceberg.
August 26, 2020
Gordon: Budget Cuts Will Be Devastating And Just Tip Of The Iceberg
The first round of Wyoming budget cuts have been finalized, totaling more than $250 million, with an additional $80 million in cuts to maintenance of state buildings and those at the University of Wyoming and community colleges.
August 26, 2020
Size of Lone Star Fire In Yellowstone Increases
The Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone National Park increased by 58 acres on Tuesday, totaling 821 acres burned since the fire began Saturday.
August 26, 2020
Jim Angell: Cheyenne Frontier Days “Frontier Fun Food Festival” Is High Point Of My Year
The cloudy skies of my personal COVID-saturated 2020 parted this week as Cheyenne Frontier Days officials announced the "Frontier Fun Food Festival."
August 26, 2020
One-Third Of UW CARES Money To Go To Out-Of-State Students
Of the 6,256 grant applications received, 2,096 were from out state, most of them undergraduate students. This was 33% of the applications received.
August 26, 2020
Dubois Named Wyoming’s Best Place To Escape
Expedia hailed Dubois' Old West charm, even comparing it to a setting in the HBO series "Westworld," saying the town would "cure your frontier fever and fulfill your Wild West daydreams."
August 26, 2020
Barrasso: Trump Administration Definitely Focusing On Science
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso dismissed any notions that President Donald Trump's administration doesn't listen to scientists, saying White House officials are "definitely" focusing on science in the wake of the pandemic.
August 26, 2020
Three Bears Crash Into House; Steal Peaches and Chocolate
Three bears entered a Red Lodge, Montana house earlier this week and dined on peaches and chocolate before the owner asked them to leave.
August 26, 2020
Dave Simpson: Better Cross Portland Off Your List
I listened closely last week and didn't hear one Democrat at their convention cite the great job their party has done running big cities like Portland.
Dave SimpsonAugust 26, 2020
Bill Sniffin: What Is Wyoming’s Worst Tourist Attraction? Well, Think Again!
Instagram recently did a survey and then published a map of the 50 states which listed the worst tourist attractions in each state.
Bill SniffinAugust 26, 2020
31 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 632 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined by seven Monday as 31 new recoveries were reported across the state.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming AMBER Alert Canceled Due To Baby Boy Being Found Safe
A Wyoming AMBER Alert has been canceled after the victim, a six-month-old boy, was found safe on Tuesday morning.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming, USDA Sign Forest Improvement Agreement, Which Focuses On Fire Protection
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue signed a new stewardship agreement Tuesday between the Forest Service and the state to promote forest management and respond to ecological challenges.
August 25, 2020
John Walker: Please Accept Bridger Walker’s Challenge
On the first weekend of September (i.e. Sept. 5th and 6th), Bridger asks that you devote some of your time, energy and talent in performing a generous act of kindness for a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker or even a stranger.
John WalkerAugust 25, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Falls To 7.1% In July
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services announced Tuesday that the state's economy is gradually recovering from the large disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Rejects Convicted Killer Gerald Lee Uden’s Appeal
Wyomings Supreme Court has dismissed the latest appeal of a man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife and two adopted sons in Fremont County.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Says He is Frequently Mistaken For Prince Harry
Wyoming country star Chancey Williams says he is frequently mistaken for Prince Harry.
August 25, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Catches Fish On Snake River; Friends Immediately Trash-Talk
Motley Crüe bassist appears to be enjoying his recent move to Wyoming as he has taken up fly-fishing.
August 25, 2020
Lander Man Arrested in Michigan; Charged With Trying to Run Over Someone With Truck
A 49-year-old Lander man is in a Michigan jail after reportedly trying to run someone over with his truck.
August 24, 2020
Jim Hicks: Always Take Your Stock Trailer Along For Potty Breaks
Anyone who has owned a horse or stock trailer knows that if push comes to shove they can be used for a bathroom in a pinch.
Jim HicksAugust 24, 2020
Wyoming Gun Owners (WYGO) Slams Losing Candidates After Election
The Wyoming Gun Owners group continues to attack candidates even after the candidates have lost their elections.
August 24, 2020
Grizzly Bear Captures To Continue At Yellowstone Until October
Grizzly bear capture operations have been extended from Aug. 28 to Oct. 23, the National Park Service announced Monday.
August 24, 2020