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In Brief: Republicans choose Steinmetz for Committeeman
Wyoming Republicans have a new National Committeeman. Corey Steinmetz of Lingle won a five-man race for the job on Saturday.
June 29, 2019
Wyoming’s minimal exposure in movies could soon dissipate
As the last of the funding is drained from the Wyoming Office of Tourisms Film Incentives Program, the state could see even less time on the silver screen. Filming in Wyoming can be a hard sell for out-of-state companies such as Netflix and Thunder Road Films, which produced Wind River in 2017.
June 29, 2019
Gordon says true biennium budget will lead to better planning
Gov. Mark Gordons efforts to create a true two-year budget for state government should encourage state agencies to plan better for the future, he said Thursday.
June 28, 2019
Cheyenne’s housing market is heating up
Affordable housing costs, a lack of inventory and Wyomings tax structure are contributing to create a sellers market for Cheyenne homes, according to members of the citys real estate and lending industries.
June 27, 2019
To vet Wyoming vanity plates, WYDOT consults Urban Dictionary
The average English-speaking American adult has a 42,000 -word vocabulary. But the state employees who vet submissions for vanity Wyoming license plates have been exposed to thousands more.
June 26, 2019
More than 100 ride to raise money for cancer patients
The ninth annual PEAKS to Conga bicycle ride got underway shortly after 7 a.m. on Saturday when 100-plus bicycles hit Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody on a 66-mile journey to the tiny town of Shell as part of a fundraiser to assist cancer patients in the Bighorn Basin.
June 25, 2019
Casper to host first ‘Comic Con’ at Events Center
Those who like to dress up as fantasy or science fiction characters will feel right at home in Casper this weekend as the Casper Events Center hosts the citys first Comic Con.
June 25, 2019
Range Writing: Moving Away From Nature
The current view that new food technology will be our salvation results in a drive that pushes the human population further away from nature and away from a reliance on the land to sustain our bodies.
Cat UrbigkitJune 24, 2019
Meet the young Wyoming bullfighter whose ‘life calling’ is cowboy protection
While bull riders were out in the arena four times during last week's College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, the bullfighters were out more than 100 times. And hometown hero, bullfighter Wyatt Mason -- a Casper, Wyoming native -- was in the arena 135 times looking out for his fellow cowboy.
June 23, 2019
College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming: Special Olympics
On the last day of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming contestants help put on a Special Olympics version of the competition for area special olympians.
June 22, 2019
Branding Day in Wyoming: Ranchers and rodeo stars at work on 3J Ranch
Branding day in Wyoming means hard work, comrade, training and stewardship. At the 3J Ranch in central Wyoming, it means catching glimpses of real cowboys (and rodeo stars) are at work.
June 21, 2019
As Capitol nears completion, lawmakers say the project is on time, on budget
The nearly $300 million Wyoming Capitol Square Project is wrapping up and government agencies are making their way into their new digs after years in temporary office space around Cheyenne.
June 20, 2019
Wyoming’s Wallace wins unanimous approval for Interior post from powerful US Senate committee
Wyoming resident Rob Wallace is one step closer to overseeing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service following unanimous approval of his appointment to the post by the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on Wednesday morning.
June 19, 2019
University of Wyoming’s Historic Cooper House Evades Demolition
An outside consultant's recommendation to tear down the historic Cooper House on the University of Wyoming campus caused quite a kerfuffle around the state.
June 19, 2019
Jonah Bank and Taco John’s Raise More than 14k for Suicide Prevention
Jonah Bank and Taco John's teamed up for the third year in a row to raise money for suicide prevention with Grace For 2 Brothers -- a Cheyenne-based suicide prevention organization. This year, more than $14,500 was raised and the funds will be distributed to suicide prevention centers across Wyoming.
June 19, 2019
Glenrock’s Deer Creek Days offers wide variety of fun
If variety is the spice of life, then Glenrock is the place to be this weekend for the communitys annual Deer Creek Days festival.
June 18, 2019
The Bloody Sire Inhabits the Sagebrush Sea
Its been an interesting week on the ranch, which is located amid the sagebrush sea of western Wyoming. We had our first confirmed depredation of a 20-pound lamb by a pair of adult bald eagles. This was somewhat of a surprise since our livestock guardian dogs tend to harass big birds that come near the flock, and because most confirmed eagle depredations on livestock are inflicted by golden eagles not bald eagles. I had watched a pair of golden eagles hunting over the sheep flock the week prior and was relieved when a spring snow squall pushed the eagles away from the flock.
Cat UrbigkitJune 17, 2019
Moats: Legislative attitude to government openness disheartening
Wyoming citizens are abusing government agencies. That is according to some legislators and other government officials discussing attempts by those who pay the bills the taxpayers to obtain public records. The discussion took place at the recent meeting of the Joint Judiciary Committee in Gillette.
June 17, 2019
Experienced Wyoming accountant retires after 45 years in business
One of Wyomings most experienced tax accountants is retiring after 45 years in the business.
June 15, 2019
The Busy Bee: Homestyle food in Longmire country
When a restaurant is prominently mentioned in a popular western book and television series, you have to reckon it offers up some pretty good food. Buffalos Busy Bee Cafe, a regular stop for fictional western lawman Walt Longmire, does not disappoint.
June 14, 2019
Companies look for alternative uses for coal
Once upon a time, coal helped to usher in a new technological age. So much concentrated energy in such a convenient package helped power the steam engines that drove the Industrial Revolution, transforming the way we live and work. Now, with coals future anything but certain, innovators are looking for new uses for the mineral that could fuel a new carbon-based high-tech manufacturing industry.
June 13, 2019
At Girls State, women rule
Want a sneak peek into the minds of Wyoming's future leaders? Sixty-three of them are in Cheyenne this week learning the ins and outs of government.
June 12, 2019
Chips will fly in Encampment during Woodchoppers Jamboree
The chips will fly in Encampment this weekend as competitors from around the region gather for the towns annual Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo.
June 11, 2019
Retiring An Old Dog
As she aged, we gradually placed Old Mama with flocks following shorter trails, and finally stopped allowing her to trail to winter range four years ago. Shes adapted beautifully to every change; so long as shes with sheep, shes content.
Cat UrbigkitJune 10, 2019