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Rachel’s Challenge leaves lasting impact on students
We went back to East to check in and see if the Rachel's Challenge message of kindness, inclusion, and dreaming big had a lasting impact on students.
March 21, 2019
44th Pole, Pedal Paddle race set for Jackson this weekend
An unusual race that sees competitors often in costume ski, bike, run and float more than 34 miles from the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to a spot south of Jackson is being held for the 44th time this weekend.
March 20, 2019
Gift to LCCC will help business students
Longtime Cheyenne resident Lois Mottonen appreciated the value of education and the doors it could open.
March 19, 2019
#TravelTuesday: Celtic music, food and fun on tap in Evanston this weekend
Anyone with a taste for Celtic music, food and fun or a fake Scottish accent they want to show off should head for Evanston this weekend to take part in the citys Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival.
March 19, 2019
In brief: Private school zoning measure becomes law without Gordon’s signature
A measure giving private schools the same exemption from county zoning laws as public schools has been allowed to become law without the signature of Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 18, 2019
In the market for an airplane? Great Lakes has 16 for sale
Sixteen airplanes parked at the old Cheyenne Regional Airport are being stored for Great Lakes Airlines while the company tries to sell them.
March 18, 2019
Gordon vetoes call for state to sue over coal terminal
A bill that would have allowed the Legislature to sue the state of Washington over the denial of permits for a coal export terminal has been vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 18, 2019
Miraculous Wyoming cowgirl recovering after suffering “100% fatal” neck injury
Dakotah Winsor's little dog perished along a lonely stretch of highway between Casper and Shoshoni in late February and the 20-year-old is struggling with that loss while her family and friends are thankful Dakotah is alive and able to walk after sustaining a neck injury that doctors in Denver say was "100 percent fatal." The lead surgeon, in fact, told the Winsor family he'd only seen that specific injury in autopsy rooms.
March 18, 2019
Digesting the elephant: A dive into Wyoming’s checkbook
With nearly 5 million line items totaling more than $27.5 billion of checks written during the last six years, delving into Wyomings checkbook could be like drinking from a firehose.
March 15, 2019
Blizzard impact on ranches varies
The Blizzard of 2019 that shut down the state government and area schools had varying impacts on area ranchers.
March 15, 2019
Ride along in a WYDOT snowplow as drivers work to reopen Wyoming roads
There is a lot of manpower - and horsepower - required to get things back up and running after a massive storm.
March 15, 2019
Storm brings second day of shutdown for Cheyenne
With the Cheyenne Police Department setting its slick as meter for Cheyenne roads at non-caloric silicon-based kitchen lubricant, the states Capitol remained largely shut down on Thursday as blizzard conditions persisted across southeastern Wyoming.
March 14, 2019
Update: Highways, offices to remain closed Thursday as major storm pummels Wyoming
Traffic in southeastern Wyoming ground to a halt on Wednesday as interstate, U.S. and state highways throughout the region were closed by a strong winter storm.
March 14, 2019
A list of items to keep on hand for emergencies
As a major winter storm bore down on Wyoming on Tuesday, residents were reminded to be prepared for power outages and blocked roads by assembling their own two-week ready kits.
March 13, 2019
Breaking: Schools, government offices close in face of storm predictions
You are creating a hazard by being out on the road and tying up resources if you are in an accident. Stay warm, watch some Netflix, knit a sweater, do whatever you need to do, but you dont need to go out on the road. Things can wait.
March 12, 2019
#TravelTuesday: Fundraiser for 4-H puts filly up for raffle
A unique fundraiser by a Casper-based horse riding group this weekend will see a filly put up for raffle and people get a shot at $1,000 just for dancing.
March 12, 2019
In Brief: Governor signs emergency order allowing more propane deliveries
Frigid winter temperatures across the state prompted Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday to sign an executive order allowing drivers of propane delivery trucks to drive extra hours to deliver much-needed fuel.
March 12, 2019
Don’t put away your snow shovels just yet…
In Wyoming, we get our biggest snow storms in the March, April, and May. We get you up to speed on what to expect from spring weather with Don Day.
March 12, 2019
Racines says transparency panel will focus on gray areas of law
A transparency task force created by Gov. Mark Gordon and Auditor Kristi Racines will focus on the gray areas of Wyomings public documents laws, Racines said.
March 11, 2019
Public sector tries new approach to solutions for private industries
Few kids see the construction trades as a potential career choice these days, but a new partnership between Wyomings public and private sectors is working to change that.
March 10, 2019
What’s next for hemp in Wyoming?
When Gov. Mark Gordon signed HB 171 into law Wednesday, he made it legal to for farmers to grow industrial hemp and sell hemp-based products like CBD oil in Wyoming.
March 09, 2019
Governor signs public records, animal cruelty bill
Bills creating a felony crime of animal abuse and setting a deadline for the production of public records were among a group signed into law on Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 08, 2019
UW ‘Cowboy’ campaign wins national, regional awards
The University of Wyomings The World Needs More Cowboys recruiting campaign has won two national awards and one regional award.
March 08, 2019
Auditor encourages transparency, says it is not as simple as some believe
Transparency in state government is very important, but achieving it can sometimes be difficult, according to state Auditor Kristi Racines.
March 07, 2019