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Dave Simpson: Getting Cold Feet Over The Debates
And yet we're now told by The New York Times that the very foundation of our country is racist. Systemic racism is the new blanket slur.
Dave SimpsonAugust 12, 2020
It’s Bison Mating Season Which Means Tourists Will Try To Pet Them
Yellowstone National Park is warning tourists that this is bison mating season which means stay away from them.
August 12, 2020
Wyoming State Rules For Rent Assistance Relaxed
The rules surrounding a state program designed to provide people with assistance in paying their rents or mortgages have been changed to allow more people to take part in the program.
August 12, 2020
Legislature Salutes Starks Family For Opening Huge Museum Near Dubois
The Wyoming State Legislature, in an informal joint resolution, praised Dan And Cynthia Starks for their work to open the museum south of Dubois.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2020
Gordon Allows Bigger Size For Outdoor Gatherings, Indoors Still Limited
Updated public health orders will allow more people at outdoor gatherings beginning Aug. 16, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
August 12, 2020
No Need For “Hate Crime” Legislation In Wyoming
Criminalizing thought is a dangerous road to start down. Doing a criminal act ought to be enough to result in conviction if the act is proven, regardless of motive.
Ray HunkinsAugust 12, 2020
“Captain Marvel” Star Brie Larson Secretly Scaled Grand Teton Last Summer
The "Captain Marvel" star posted a 16-minute YouTube video to her account this week, detailing her trip to Wyoming last summer with her personal trainer, Jason Walsh, and Academy Award winning photographer and videographer, Jimmy Chin.
August 12, 2020
Climber Falls Into Grand Teton Ice Crevasse Over Weekend
A climber was rescued over the weekend by Grand Teton National Park staff after he fell into an ice crevasse.
August 12, 2020
Body Of 7-Year-Old ATV Crash Victim Recovered From Flaming Gorge
A body matching the description of the 7-year-old ATV crash victim, who was reported missing along with his father on late Friday night, was recovered on Tuesday.
August 12, 2020
31 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 505 Active
Department figures showed a decline of active cases in Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Laramie, Lincoln, Park, Sheridan, Teton, Uinta and Washakie counties.
August 11, 2020
London Firm Builds Zillion Dollar House in Jackson; Might Be Available For Next Wyoming Project
A London architectural firm may have time to do another Wyoming project after they completed the Zorkendorfer home in Teton County.
August 11, 2020
Wyoming State Parks On Track For Record Year For Visits
From the numbers seen by the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails staff so far this year, the largest parks are on track to set a visitation record, Deputy Director Nick Neylon said.
August 11, 2020
City of Cheyenne Releases Time Lapse Video Showing Construction of New Courthouse
The City of Cheyenne released a time-lapse video which shows the construction of its new courthouse.
August 11, 2020
Casper Police Release Report On Shooting Which Left One Person Dead
The Casper Police Department released their accounting of what happened during a gunfight which left one person dead on Friday morning in Casper
August 11, 2020
Gordon’s Million Acre Land Purchase On Hold
Occidental Petroleum has selected a bidder other than the state of Wyoming as a potential buyer for its land and mineral rights in southern Wyoing, putting the the state's pursuit of the property on hold, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday.
August 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; I Thought Michelle Obama Would Be Veep Pick
I sure thought Michelle Obama would be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could have propelled him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020
UW Bus Facility To Get Upgrade With $4.2M Federal Grant
U.S. Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Authority will award $4.2 million in transit infrastructure funding to improve the safety and reliability of Wyoming's bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders.
August 11, 2020
Pilot Bails Out With Parachute To Survive Plane Crash In Star Valley
A single-engine plane crash on Monday left a pilot with minor injuries after he bailed out of the aircraft while still in flight, using a parachute.
August 11, 2020
Wyoming Ranks 4th In States With Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
Wyoming is tied with Idaho in a ranking of states with the fewest coronavirus-related restrictions, according to the finance website Wallethub.
August 11, 2020
29th Wyoming Resident Dies From Coronavirus
A Uinta County man has become the 29th Wyoming resident to die from coronavirus, the Wyoming Health Department reported Tuesday.
August 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lummis Will Excel; Watch Out For Michelle Obama
I think Michelle Obama will be Joe Bidens pick for his vice-presidential running mate. That decision could propel him to the presidency.
Bill SniffinAugust 11, 2020
Plane Crashes in Star Valley
According to initial reports, the pilot parachuted out of the plane prior to impact.
August 11, 2020
SOURCES: Mountain West Cancels All Fall Sports; Will Look Toward Spring
The 124th season of Wyoming football will have to wait. The Mountain West Conference Monday canceled all fall sports due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
August 11, 2020
Metallica Comes to Wyoming (Via Drive-In Theatre)
Just like Garth Brooks did a month ago, Metallica will be coming to the big screen for a drive-in theatre show in August.
August 11, 2020