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Guest Column: Wyoming Has A Great University. Our Kids — And Our State — Deserve It

UW President Ed Seidel writes, "In new rankings by TIME Magazine, we are listed as the No. 61 public university in the U.S. By comparison, UW’s ranking is significantly higher than a number of larger flagship and land-grant universities in neighboring states."

Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026

Wyoming cattle ranchers are worried over President Trump's executive order allowing 80,000 more metric tons of beef trimmings from Argentina. Inset: Laramie County rancher Mark Eisele

Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Worried Over Trump Order To Import More Argentine Beef

Wyoming cattle ranchers are worried over President Trump's executive order allowing 80,000 more metric tons of beef trimmings from Argentina. They say it won’t lower grocery store prices and risks introducing diseases.

Renée JeanFebruary 10, 2026

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Guest Column: Don't Get Fooled By Catchy Bill Titles, This Is A Budget Session

Former State Sen. Rex Arney writes, "If the past is prologue, far too many non-budget bills will be introduced in spite there being no compelling reason.  My hope is legislators will show restraint and give careful consideration when voting on introduction of non-budget bills."

Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Budget Cuts Should Be Reconsidered

Dear editor: I am writing to express serious concern regarding proposed budget cuts that, while framed as fiscally responsible, risk undermining Wyoming’s workforce, economy, and long-term stability.

February 10, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Let's Pay Our Wyoming State Employees What They're Worth

Dear editor: State employee compensation is behind the national average by between 7 and 10 percent. Those employees continue to contribute in more ways than just serving the public in a departmental capacity.

February 10, 2026

The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law, 21-10. But the agency is still facing a viable budget amendment that would defund it. Inset: CEO Josh Dorrell

Wyoming Senate Saves Business Council From Dismantling By 2-1 Vote

The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law, 21-10. But the agency is still facing a viable budget amendment that would defund it. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

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Cody Man Accused Of Stealing At Least $100,000 From 90-Year-Old With Failing Memory

A Park County man who claims to be the “business partner” of a 90-year-old Cody woman with a failing memory is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from her over at least a three-year span.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 09, 2026

Mike Yin, D-Jackson, said his no vote on a school recalibration bill on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, reflected what he called a lack of trust by educators in lawmakers’ intentions and direction. 

Wyoming House Kills Bill To Change How Schools Get Money, Senate Could Save It

A narrow one-third minority of Wyoming state House representatives voted Monday to block the state’s new proposed method of funding public K-12 schools. But the state Senate has its own version, which could still rescue the proposal. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

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Dave Simpson: These Lunatics Want Open Borders

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “There was no country of the 11 we visited that didn't take its borders seriously. Unlike our country during the four disastrous years of the Biden presidency."

Dave SimpsonFebruary 09, 2026

Governor Mark Gordon is delivering his State of the State address at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Gordon Clashes With Freedom Caucus As Wyoming Budget Fight Intensifies

Gov. Mark Gordon urged Wyoming lawmakers to restore his budget priorities, protect state workers’ raises and keep investing in education and development. He also pushed for an abortion-limiting constitutional amendment and took a veiled shot at the Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams at the Freedom Caucus Press Conference at the Capitol on February 9

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Unveils 2026 Agenda Outside Wyoming Capitol

From banning abortion to raising concerns about “East Coast professors” at UW, the Freedom Caucus spelled out its priorities for the 2026 legislative session Monday. “The Freedom Caucus exists for the people of Wyoming," chair Rodriguez-Williams said.

David MadisonFebruary 09, 2026

The nation’s first human case of screwworm was confirmed in Maryland on Sunday in a Central American traveler and it’s heightening vigilance among Wyoming ranchers. The flesh-eating parasite, which are known to infest cattle, could cost American ranchers billions if another outbreak occurs.

Midwest Cold Snap Is Slowing Down The Spread Of New World Screwworm

Although it's been balmy in Wyoming, the arctic blast that hit Texas and northern Mexico is slowing the spread of the New World screwworm. While that’s good news, it doesn’t mean the strict monitoring will let up anytime soon along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026

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Lack Of Snowflakes Haven’t Discouraged Wyoming Ski Season Pass Holders

By and large, skiers know the drill: Purchase a season pass, take a gamble on the weather. Ski areas famously have policies against refunds because of unseasonable weather. And season pass holders in Wyoming are taking it in stride, at least so far.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026

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Wyoming Might Finally Get A Big Dump Of Snow And Then More Snow

Meteorologists are monitoring an incoming winter weather system that they say will provide western Wyoming's snowpacks with high-quality snow. “The best, heaviest snow will fall west of the Continental Divide," Don Day said, mentioning that this could start a trend.

Andrew RossiFebruary 09, 2026

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Lynne J. Boomgaarden speaks at the opening session at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Wyoming Chief Justice Urges Legislature Not To Revamp Courts Over Abortion Ruling

The chief justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court urged the Legislature Monday not to revamp the state’s courts based on the high court’s opinion declaring abortion a fundamental health care right. Early in her speech, the Freedom Caucus chair walked out.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Two people are dead after their semitrailer exploded when it hit another semi that was parked illegally on the side of Interstate 80 near Green River on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The crash “was a pretty bad one,” said one responder. “It was almost like a movie scene.”

Two Dead After Semi Explodes On Impact With Another Semi Parked Along I-80

Two people are dead after their semitrailer exploded when it hit another semi that was parked illegally on the side of Interstate 80 near Green River on Sunday. The crash “was a pretty bad one,” said one responder. “It was almost like a movie scene.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 09, 2026

The horror-comedy movie "Sharktana" begins shooting at the Lost Horse Lodge in Montana on Monday. The movie is about warm temperatures melting ice that held sharks frozen in a remote cave. One shark has already gotten loose and gone on a feeding frenzy.

Sharktana: Movie About Frozen Sharks Coming To Life On Ski Slopes Begins Filming

The horror-comedy movie "Sharktana" begins filming at the Lost Horse Lodge in Montana on Monday. The movie is about warm temperatures melting ice that held sharks frozen in a remote cave. One shark has already gotten loose and gone on a feeding frenzy.

Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 09, 2026

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2026 State of the State & State of the Judiciary

Governor Mark Gordon delivers his State of the State address to the 68th Wyoming Legislature, followed by Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden's State of the Judiciary address.

February 09, 2026

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