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Dave Simpson: Strike ‘Heartland’ From the OK List
Those of us who live in Flyover Country are in big trouble once again with our more evolved bi-coastal cousins.
Dave SimpsonFebruary 04, 2020
Wyoming’s Economy: Trona is Bright Spot for Wyoming Mining
Wyoming is home to the largest trona deposit in the U.S. 50 percent is exported to other countries and the demand is likely to increase.
February 03, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Grizzly Bears, Cattle, and the Tangled Web of Activism
In more of the same-old-predictable strategy, there have been two notices of intent to sue over conflicts between grizzly bears and cattle in the Upper Green River region of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Heres a quick overview of that issue, then were taking a deep dive into who is threatening to sue.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 03, 2020
Don Day: How the Approaching Storm Will Impact Roads in Wyoming
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says travelers in the Cowboy State should pay attention to the approaching winter storm as it is significant.
February 02, 2020
Wyoming’s Weird and Wacky Smith Mansion Finally Sells
The unusual Smith Mansion on the highway from Cody to Yellowstone has been sold to a company that owns several lodging businesses in the area.
February 02, 2020
Eating Wyoming: “On the Hook Fish and Chips” Food Truck is a Wyoming Success
Did you know "On the Hook Fish and Chips" employs 65 people and has 11 food trucks? It's a great Wyoming success story.
Tim MandeseFebruary 02, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Here in Wyoming, Lives the Wealthiest Man in the World
We have all seen this Wyoming guy. He doesnt look rich. But if you examine his life and measure his level of happiness, there is a compelling argument he could very well be the richest man in the world.
Bill SniffinFebruary 02, 2020
Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming: Supporters, Opponents Debate
"We dont have that money," said State Rep. Bo Biteman. "We are scrambling, scratching and clawing, looking under the mattress for quarters. Were not in any position to grow our state government at all. We need to be cutting our government.
February 01, 2020
Transparency: State Ombudsman Should be Empowered to Resolve Public Record Disputes
Column: Wyoming lawmakers and Gov. Gordon deserve real credit for their efforts to improve citizens access to public records. But it was dismaying to hear last week that the office may actually have little power to sort out disputes.
February 01, 2020
Mark Gordon: U.S. to Buy Wyoming Uranium
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday morning in Lander that President Donald Trump put in his new budget the purchase of $150 million of domestic uranium to replenish military supplies. Wyoming is the largest producer of uranium of any state.
January 31, 2020
Sections of Interstate 80 in Wyoming Closed Due to Multiple Accidents
More accidents on Interstate 80 on Friday morning has led the to closure of the Interstate between Laramie and Cheyenne.
January 31, 2020
Wyo Highway Maintenance Costs: Semi-Trucks Extremely Hard on Highways
In comparing the effect of a truck on a road to a car, Ive heard a lot of numbers. The estimate range is anywhere from one truck equals 380 cars to one truck equals 4,000 cars. -- WYDOT Director Luke Reiner
January 31, 2020
Wyoming Legislator Says Bill Prohibiting Gun Buyback Programs is “Goofy”
Rep. Sara Burlingame, D-Cheyenne, said: "I just dont see the urgency for spending time in a budget year for a hypothetical crisis that seems very unlikely to occur.
January 30, 2020
Favorite Super Bowl Recipe in Wyoming? Ground Beef
Wyoming's favorite Super Bowl recipe is ground beef. What's wrong with that?
January 30, 2020
Wisconsin High Schooler Asks Legislators: “Does Wyoming Exist?”
An email sent to 60 members of the Wyoming State Legislature came from a Wisconsin high school senior who said his teacher had asked him to prove that Wyoming does not exist.
January 29, 2020
Wyoming Beef: Big Marketing Opportunities with Farm-to-Table Movement
Last summer, the Business Council initiated a beef study that could provide beef producers and processors information essential to capitalizing on Wyoming branded beef products.
January 29, 2020
Opinion: We’ll Walk Across Hot Coals to Re-elect Donald Trump
So, what have non-coastal, common-sense folks like us odoriferous Walmart shoppers, wearers of hats with ear flaps, purveyors of homespun wisdom learned from the presidency of Donald J. Trump?
Dave SimpsonJanuary 29, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Is it Really 2020? Reflections on a Half Century in Wyoming
Further back in 1974, Wyoming was starting to boom. Our Gov. Ed Herschler won his election with a slogan Growth on Our Terms.
Bill SniffinJanuary 28, 2020
Fly Tying: Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hosts Second Annual “Great Bug Battle”
The Great Bug Battle, entering its second year, gives fly tyers a chance to compete in what organizers describe as an Iron Chef type of contest.
January 28, 2020
Governor Gordon Will Support New Lodging Tax to Promote Tourism
I can support it, Governor Mark Gordon said when asked if he can get behind the concept of a statewide lodging tax to fund the future of tourism.
Bill SniffinJanuary 27, 2020
Colorado Wolf Reintroduction: Why it Doesn’t Make Any Sense
The Endangered Species Act isnt meant to be a popularity contest for charismatic species; science is to be the driving factor for conservation of truly imperiled species.
Cat UrbigkitJanuary 27, 2020
Fighter Jets Take Off From Cheyenne Airport
You never know what type of aircraft you'll see on the runway at the Cheyenne Airport.
January 27, 2020
Farm Bureau Provides Tips for Tackling Springtime Ag Challenges
Spring is fraught with dangers for Wyomings agriculture producers, but networking and planning can help farmers and ranchers mitigate the worst mother nature has to offer.
January 27, 2020
Northwest College Adds Video Gaming (eSports) as Competitive Sport
Northwest College is looking to increase its enrollment by offering a new sanctioned competitive program video gaming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2020