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Cheyenne Students Ask Josh Allen to Come Back for Read Across America Week
Students at Prairie Wind Elementary School are asking Buffalo Bills quarterback and former University of Wyoming standout Josh Allen to return to the Cowboy State in March.
February 11, 2020
Interstate 80 Toll Road Bill Dies Quick Death
If you were worried about Interstate 80 turning into a toll road, put those worries to bed.
February 11, 2020
FCC Chairman Visits Wind River Reservation for Gigabit-Speed Broadband Deployment
Wind River Internet is receiving over $4 million from the Connect America Fund Phase II auction to deploy gigabit speed service to 849 rural homes and businesses on the reservation.
February 11, 2020
Dave Simpson: I’ve Got Just the Solution for UW President
About a year ago, trustees from the University of Wyoming got on a plane and flew down to Arizona to interrupt the university president's vacation with the news that they wouldn't be renewing her contract. Surprise! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Dave SimpsonFebruary 11, 2020
Lodging Tax: $21.5 Million Raised Statewide in 2019
A statewide lodging tax bill is being proposed again this year at the Wyoming legislature. Only five states have lodging tax rates lower than Wyoming.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2020
Sundance Winter Festival This Weekend: Racing on Skis, Barstools, Inner Tubes
The Sundance Winter Festival on Saturday is a mix of activities aimed at creating a little fun in the middle of Wyomings long winters.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Delivers 2020 State of the State Address
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered his second State of the State speech today to a joint session of the Wyoming Legislature.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Legislature: Medicaid Expansion Bill Fails Introduction
A measure that would have laid out a plan for the expansion of Medicaid insurance coverage to more Wyoming residents failed to win introduction Monday on the first day of the Legislatures budget session.
February 11, 2020
State of the State Reaction: “Thank God for the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund”
Legislative reaction to Gov Gordon State of the State address was mild and agreeable although both of their budgets are miles apart.
February 11, 2020
Guns, Taxes, and Time: Bob Geha’s Wyoming Legislature Preview
Wyomings Legislature opens up its budget session on Monday. Cowboy State Daily reporter Bob Geha explains what to expect.
February 10, 2020
Cat Urbigkit’s Legislative Preview: State Land Transfers, Wolves, Brucellosis
Here are the issues Range Writing columnist Cat Urbigkit is paying attention to as the Wyoming State Legislature convenes Monday.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 09, 2020
Eating Wyoming: There’s Nothing More Cowboy Than Cast Iron Cooking
Do you have old cast iron cookware hanging in your kitchen that hasn't been used since grandma fried her last chicken? Get 'em down and put 'em to use! I will show you how.
February 09, 2020
How The Wyoming Legislature Builds the State Budget: A Primer
On Monday, the 2020 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature begins, one that could be somber and frustrating -- considering Gov. MGordon has told lawmakers that they only have around $23.5 million to work with.
February 08, 2020
Cody Students to Lobby Legislature on Vaping, Voyeurism, and College Tuition
A group of Cody high school students will be lobbying the Wyoming State Legislature.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2020
Wyoming Coal Bankruptcies: Who is Responsible for Reclamation?
Since 2015, six coal companies operating in Wyoming have filed for bankruptcy, causing some to question who will be responsible for reclaiming the defunct operations mines.
February 07, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Terror Tales of Winter Driving on Wyoming’s Snow-Packed Roads
The Summit, Elk Mountain, and The Sisters on Interstate 80. Laramie Peak on Interstate 25. Separation Flats north of Rawlins. South Pass southwest of Lander. Antelope Flats north of Jackson. These are just a few of the places where anxious people drive during Wyomings often-horrible winter weather.
Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2020
Liz Cheney: Nancy Pelosi Dishonored the House; She Owes America An Apology
Rep. Liz Cheney said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi owes the American people an apology for tearing up the State of the Union following the president's address.
February 06, 2020
“Wyoming” a Clue on Jeopardy Wednesday Night; Everyone Blows It
The State of Wyoming was included in the category State Songs on Jeopardy Wednesday night.
February 05, 2020
President Trump Asks Congress to Pass Sen. Barrasso’s Highway Bill
President Donald Trump recognized U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) on Tuesday night during his State of the Union address.
February 05, 2020
Sleeping Giant Ski Area to Close After Season Ends
The Yellowstone Recreations Foundation announced that the ski area would close for good after this springs ski season
Wendy CorrFebruary 05, 2020
Wyoming Weather: Don Day Forecast for Wednesday
Weve got a lot of tough sledding to get through here in Wyoming. If you are a snow lover, youll love this forecast for the next week to 10 days.
February 05, 2020
C.J. Box’s “The Highway” to Become Television Series
Wyoming author C.J. Box will have his book "The Highway" turned into a series on ABC Television for the 2020 - 2021 season.
February 04, 2020
WYDOT Spends 30% of Budget to Keep Wyoming Roads Clear During Winter
WYDOT annually maintains about 6,700 miles of road which will cost roughly $28 million this year on winter road maintenance about 30 percent of its annual budget.
February 04, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Skijoring in Saratoga
The Saratoga Skijoring Races is this Saturday. In skijoring, a skier is pulled by a horse along a track marked by slalom turns, jumps and rings hung from ropes that are to be collected by the skier.
February 04, 2020