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Interstate 80 Closed a Record Amount of Times This Year (And We’ve Got 2 Months To Go)
So far, I-80 was closed 55 times since October, WYDOT reported. The previous high for I-80 was 54 closures during the 2015-2016 winter season,
March 05, 2020
University of Wyoming Names Edward Seidel as New President
The University of Wyoming trustees, in a unanimous vote, selected Edward Seidel to fill the vacancy in the presidents office left with the departure of Laurie Nichols.
March 04, 2020
Bill Sniffin: I-80 Whiteout Nightmare – Sunday Crash Kills 3 And Hurts 30
Wyomings Interstate 80 has been a chilly highway to hell this winter. Most recently, four people were killed and 30 more injured in a colossal string of collisions near Wamsutter that started Sunday evening. This has resulted in a long closure of the major highway.
Bill SniffinMarch 04, 2020
Coronavirus Likely In Wyoming, State Preparing, Gordon Says
It appears likely that the Coronavirus will reach Wyoming eventually, so officials are making sure that the state is ready for that eventuality, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
March 03, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Who is the Trucker Who Video’d the Interstate 80 Crash?
Who is David Cuarezma? Cuarezma is just a trucker who happened to keep his cool and video that recent horrific crash on Interstate 80 that killed three and injured 30 near Wamsutter. He recently posted on Facebook that his video has 500,000 views, 80,000 shares, and he has received more than 1,000 friend requests.
Bill SniffinMarch 03, 2020
Interstate 80 Remains Closed as WHP Continues Cleanup
Much of Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs remained closed Tuesday morning as the Wyoming Highway Patrol continued its work to remove wreckage from two enormous accidents that occurred Sunday.
March 03, 2020
Wyoming’s Lead In Blockchain Tech Could Help Diversify Economy
Blockchain banking could open new avenues for employment in the Cowboy State, but people should start learning about it as soon as possible, according to self-taught blockchain guru Caitlin Long.
March 03, 2020
Rocky Mountain Power Asks for Residential Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power is seeking state approval for a rate increase that would boost residential energy prices by 4.7 percent while providing a 0.8 percent rate cut for its industrial customers.
March 03, 2020
Dave Simpson: The ‘Children’ Who Oppose Higher Taxes
It isn't enough to simply propose a state income tax. No, proponents must insist that anyone who disagrees is a child, a hopeless case, a denier of reality. Oppose Medicaid expansion? How could anyone be so stupid and heartless, they ask, as to oppose free money from Washington?
Dave SimpsonMarch 03, 2020
Foster Friess Decides Against Senate Run
Foster Friess has decided he can help the people of Wyoming more by not running for the U. S. Senate, he announced today.
Bill SniffinMarch 02, 2020
Three Killed in Wyoming I-80 Wreck, Highway Still Closed
Three people were killed and a number of others were injured Sunday in two large wrecks on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins.
March 02, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: State Will Hear From Public on Land Deal
Last week the Wyoming Legislature adopted revisions to two draft bills that allow state officials to move forward in pursuing a huge land purchase involving 1 million acres of surface and 4 million acres of mineral rights in the checkerboard of southern Wyoming.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 02, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, March 2
This was Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter across southern Wyoming yesterday afternoon. Giant pile-up, chain reaction, crashes, and Interstate 80 eastbound is going to be closed at least for a day between Wamsutter to Rawlins to Laramie area.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: Two-Person Train Crew Bill Clears House
A bill that would require that the crews on trains crossing Wyoming consist of at least two people has won final approval from Wyomings House.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: 48-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions Approved in House
A measure that would impose a 48-hour waiting period on women seeking an abortion won final approval from the House on Friday.
March 01, 2020
Million Acre Land Deal: Randall Luthi vs Rod Miller
Cowboy State Daily anchor Bob Geha sat down with Randall Luthi, Gov. Gordon's chief energy advisor, and longtime political operative Rod Miller to discuss the state's million acre land deal.
February 29, 2020
400+ People Attend Funeral for 101-Year Old WWII Veteran in Casper
An overflowing crowd visited the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to 101-year-old WWII veteran Remigio 'Ray' Barela. Barela had no known family.
February 29, 2020
Don Day: Two Nice Days Then Cold Front Coming Through (Watch Out, Lander/South Pass)
If youve got plans to travel or be outdoors Sunday into Monday, well heads-up to stockgrowers and travelers, wintry weather returns.
February 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Sells State, Not Just To Visitors, But To Future Residents, Too
The one part of Wyomings economy that is so bright, it is positively blinding. Tourism, the states number-two industry, has never seen years like 2015-2019.
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2020
Sen. Barrasso on Coronavirus: “We Are the Most Prepared Nation in the World”
Sen. John Barrasso said it is likely the U.S. will have more cases of the Corona virus and additional funding will be needed to deal with it.
February 27, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Remembering Malcolm Wallop and His Unlikely and Amazing Victory in 1976
On this day in 1933, U.S. Sen. Malcolm Wallop was born. His 1976 campaign commercial which mocking the federal government is still talked about today.
Bill SniffinFebruary 27, 2020
Wyoming Snowpack Level Up; Water Outlook Healthy
Throughout the state, mountain snowpack is at about 100 percent to 115 percent of median, with the highest concentrations located in north central Wyoming containing snowpack at about 130 percent to 145 percent above median.
February 27, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: State Leaders Don’t Want to Hear From Public on Land Deal
Our state leaders keep telling us that what a unique opportunity this deal is, and that the deal could be a strategic investment to add income to state coffers, and unprecedented multiple-use access for the public. But when it comes to specifics, they arent sharing much.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 27, 2020
Grand Teton Culls 3 Dozen Mountain Goats, Stops After Governor, Feds Object
Aerial sharpshooters at Grand Teton National Park partially eradicated a herd of invasive mountain goats last weekend as Wyoming and federal officials asked the National Park Service to halt its plans.
February 27, 2020