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Wyoming Native Rob Wallace Runs National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Things were busy at the Department of Interior this past Thursday. It was the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree and caught up in all of the last minute preparations for the 90-minute event was newly appointed Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rob Wallace.
December 08, 2019
As feds move to drop Wyoming bear baiting lawsuit, environmental groups say they’ll continue to pursue it
By Nicole Blanchard, Cowboy State Daily Sy Gilliland isnt even entertaining the idea of how his business would be affected if a lawsuit that aims to end bear baiting in Wyoming is successful. The state of Wyoming is going to be shoulder-to-shoulder with the outfitting industry, said Gilliland, president of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides…
December 07, 2019
Increased timber harvest could play role in diversified approach to wildfire prevention
As catastrophic wildfires become more frequent across the West, people are looking for a single culprit, but its not that simple, Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser said.
December 06, 2019
DOT continues work to stop falling rock on highway near Cody
Wyomings Department of Transportation is continuing its work to stabilize falling rock that has created a hazard for several years on a highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrDecember 06, 2019
Antarctica? Cowboy State was a sea of blowing snow during Great Thanksgiving Blizzard
Travel in Wyoming was horrific on the days leading up to the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday. Heavy snow and high winds struck at least three-fourths of the state. It was a mess.
Bill SniffinDecember 05, 2019
Northwest tries new tactics to attract students
Northwest College in Powell, facing declining enrollment for the last several years, has launched several efforts to build up the number of students attending the two-year school.
December 05, 2019
State legislator takes national stance against ‘endless wars’
If Congress is not willing to declare war in the Middle East, Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance, wants America to bring home its troops.
December 04, 2019
UW students, NCAR Supercomputing Center help improve forecasts in Asia, Africa, South America
In the United States, Japan and a handful of western European countries, people can access state-of-the-art weather forecasts that are updated once an hour.
December 04, 2019
Ice sculpture and parades featured at Gillette’s Holiday Ice Festival
The art of ice sculpting will be on display in Gillette this weekend as the city launches its celebration of the holidays.
December 03, 2019
Customer-generated power electrifies calls for net metering reform
Dr. Jason Bloomberg spent more than $100,000 on his homes solar and wind energy system with the idea he could recoup the costs through energy savings during the next 20 years.
December 03, 2019
Taco John’s to open satellite office in Minneapolis
Taco Johns is expanding its corporate office to Minnesota, the restaurants president and CEO announced Monday morning.
December 03, 2019
On Bone Broth, and Coexistence
The morning after Thanksgiving our house was once again filled with the smell of cooking turkey. But this time it was because we were boiling the carcass remains from the previous days feast. The bones are placed in the garbage once the broth is complete, but we pour the bone broth with chunks of meat in canning jars for reheating and pouring over the kibble of our working livestock guardian dogs on cold winter mornings. Bones from a beef roast, leg of lamb, or leftover bird carcass all provide for delicious bone broth that can be used to make soup, but we like providing a nutrition boost for hard-working dogs and females raising pups.
Cat UrbigkitDecember 02, 2019
Wyoming opens avenues for cryptobanking
The Wyoming Division of Banking is working to finalize the first two applications for a new type of bank: Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) or speedy banks, which will specialize in transactions involving cryptocurrency.
December 02, 2019
Legislators on dwindling state revenues: ‘It’s real, it’s bad’
As coal, oil and natural gas revenues decline, state legislators could have some hard decisions ahead, according to information generated by a strategic planning effort created by Gov. Mark Gordon.
December 01, 2019
West brings opera rehearsal to Cody High School
Music students at Cody High School got a glimpse into the world of professional music in November when Kanye West brought the cast of his new opera to Cody for rehearsal.
November 30, 2019
Ray Peterson is back, hoping lawmakers will heed his calls for ed funding cuts
A former state senator who was ousted from the Legislature after sponsoring a bill that threatened to cut education funding is doubling down, saying more money needs to be cut.
November 29, 2019
Powell man part of team to row across Atlantic
Fight OAR Die. No, thats not a typo. Its the slogan for a group of military veterans who next week will begin a weeks-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2019
Wandering Weavers works to keep weaving alive
Members of The Wandering Weavers work with hand-operated looms to create beautiful works of textile art.
Wendy CorrNovember 28, 2019
Thanksgiving thoughts: Sanctity of life: Stacy M and Baby M
We live in unusual times when what defines life is under constant attack. This got me thinking about two instances in my past that involved the dignity of life concerning two seemingly useless human lives.
Bill SniffinNovember 27, 2019
“Wyoming through The Lens” Facebook group displays Wyoming’s glory
Ever since Lorri Lang came to northeast Wyoming more than 30 years ago, shes been in awe of the states natural beauty.
November 27, 2019
Esther Hobart Morris Symbolizes Equal Rights
This year, three noteworthy events occurred in Wyomingthe celebration of the 150th anniversary of womens suffrage, the designation of 2019 as the Year of Wyoming Women, and the reopening of the newly renovated Wyoming Capitol.
November 26, 2019
Rock Springs hosts interesting take on ‘Black Friday’ — ‘Plaid Friday’
An interesting twist on Black Friday that puts the emphasis on shopping local is taking place Friday in Rock Springs.
November 26, 2019
Day, Old Farmer’s Almanac agree — it’s going to be a cold winter
The Old Farmers Almanac and one of Wyomings premier weather forecasters are both predicting the same thing for eastern Wyoming this winter cold.
November 26, 2019
Linguistic Weapons
As National Public Radios Sam Sanders noted, Words that begin with a very specific meaning, used by a very specific group of people, over time become shorthand for our politics, and eventually move from shorthand to linguistic weapon.
Cat UrbigkitNovember 25, 2019