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Tom Burman: Wyoming Working With Clemson to Replace Game
Clemson will pay Wyoming $1.1 million to buy out its contract to play the Cowboys during the 2021 season, according to the contract signed by both parties in July of 2013.
February 20, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Quickly and in Darkness, Wyo Gov’t Works to Buy 1 Million Acres
For some, the thought of 1 million acres of private land being gobbled up by government in a state that is already majority-owned by government is a hard pill to swallow.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 19, 2020
Clemson Dumps Wyoming from 2021 Football Schedule
Numerous media outlets in South Carolina have reported that Clemson will no longer host Wyoming in a scheduled 2021 football game.
February 19, 2020
Dave Simpson:An Old Reporter Checks Out the New Capitol
The newly-renovated Wyoming State Capitol building is, in a word, spectacular. The old Supreme Court Chambers are fully restored. The House and Senate chambers are stunning, faithfully brought back to their original grandeur.
Dave SimpsonFebruary 19, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill To Increase Per Diem for Wyo Legislators Clears First Hurdle
At least lets call this what it really is. Its an attempt to raise salary and in this environment of deficits time is being wasted on this and its inconsistent with our values," said Rep. Chuck Gray
February 18, 2020
Sugar Beet Producers Feel Strain Of Bad Weather, Costs
Between a hard frost last fall that left sugar beets frozen in the ground and mounting costs for renovations in other factories in the Western Sugar cooperative, sugar beet growers in the Bighorn Basin are facing a grim financial future.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2020
Bob Geha: Statewide Lodging Tax Wins House Approval
A measure that would impose a statewide 5 percent lodging tax on the cost of hotel and motel rooms won final approval Monday from the state House of Representatives.
February 18, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: The Fighter Leading the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwiths recent address at the American Sheep Industry Association convention gave reason for conservatives to cheer in hope and for liberals to cringe in despair.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 17, 2020
Mills, Wyoming Wants to be Recognized as a City
There are 99 incorporated cities and towns in Wyoming. One of those towns is Mills, on Casper's western flank. The town may soon become a city according to the mayor.
February 17, 2020
Celebrating Wyoming Centenarians: At 105, Woman Advises Eat Chocolate & Drink Wine
After a lifetime filled with adventures, from run-ins with Nazis to climbing the Grand Teton at 76, 105-year-old Inger Koedt shares secret to longevity.
February 16, 2020
Wyoming House Kills Child-Marriage Bill
Even Saudi Arabia right now is trying to take steps to eliminate child marriage," said Rep. Charles Pelkey.
February 15, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Old Pilot, New Jet Planes Meet-Up at Quiet Airfield
Wyoming is full of wonderful airports for us older flyboys. I tend to like the smaller ones like Evanston, Rawlins, Worland, Sheridan, Hulett, Lander and the old one at Thermopolis.
Bill SniffinFebruary 15, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming Legislature Week in Review
Wyomings Legislature ended the first week of its budget session Friday with a deadline for the introduction of bills to be considered during the budget session.
February 15, 2020
House kills ‘Defend the Guard Act’
A measure designed to ban the deployment of Wyoming National Guard members without a formal declaration of war failed to clear introduction in the House on Friday.
February 15, 2020
Wyoming Weatherman Don Day’s Forecast for February 14
We do see another weather system that will bring snow back into Wyoming late Saturday but especially into Sunday.
February 14, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming Bill Would Boost Minimum Wage to $7.25
Wyoming House Bill would require all businesses in the state to pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
February 14, 2020
Industry Leader: Wyoming Uranium Industry on ‘Its Death Bed’
A potential addition to President Donald Trumps budget for the purchase of domestic uranium might not be enough to save Wyomings uranium mining operations, an industry leader said.
February 13, 2020
Bob Geha: Taxpayer Bill of Rights Legislation Introduced
Under this bill, voters would have to approve tax increases and higher debt levels.
February 13, 2020
Don Day Wyoming Weather forecast for Thursday, February 13
Here's Wyoming's weatherman Don Day with the Wyoming forecast for Thursday, February 13.
February 13, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming State Income Tax Proposed
A bill that would impose Wyomings first state income tax has been proposed for consideration by the Legislature.
February 13, 2020
PILT: Bill Would Investigate Underpayment on Federal Lands
Wyoming would launch an investigation into how the federal government pays fees for its land within the state under a measure awaiting Senate review.
February 13, 2020
Barrasso on a Bernie – Trump Election: People Will Reject Socialism
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said in a hypothetical matchup between President Trump and Democratic candidate for president Sen. Bernie Sanders, voters will give the president another four years.
February 12, 2020
Change Orders Boost Capitol Building Construction Cost, but Added Expense Balanced Out
The cost of construction work on the Capitol Square Project in Cheyenne is expected to run about $30 million over original estimates but the extra costs were offset by reductions in other areas, keeping the project within budget.
February 12, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Wednesday, February 12
Here is Wyoming weatherman Don Day's weather forecast for Wednesday, February 12. If you are looking forward to a three-day weekend, pay attention!
February 12, 2020