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Dennis Sun: A Good Year For Agriculture

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "As long as the U.S. doesn’t open the southern border to Mexican cattle, cattle prices should stay high, and even if they do, some Mexican cattle producers have found other places to feed and process their cattle."

Dennis SunJanuary 02, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Take Comfort - God Takes Oaths Of Office Seriously

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “As James Madison noted, the oath of office has a purpose for those who do not fear God. They may not think much of God. But He nevertheless thinks about them. An oath to God always matters to God. He will take it seriously long after the oath-taker has forgotten it."

Jonathan LangeJanuary 02, 2026

A Converse County Sheriff’s deputy has been disciplined following a profanity-laced tirade during an off-duty confrontation at his home in which he threatened a Douglas teen girl with arrest. 

Converse County Deputy Disciplined After Profanity-Laced Tirade At Teen Girl

A Converse County Sheriff’s deputy has been disciplined following a profanity-laced tirade during an off-duty confrontation at his home in which he threatened a Douglas teen girl with arrest. 

Scott SchwebkeJanuary 02, 2026

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After Judge Tosses Wind Project, State Land Board To Discuss Leasing Rules

The Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners will hold a special meeting next week in Douglas to discuss wind leasing. That comes a month after a district court judge reversed the board's approval of controversial Converse County wind energy lease.

David MadisonJanuary 02, 2026

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Riverton Man Lassos Suspected Drunk Driver After Officer Hurt In Chase

When a police officer ran into some playground equipment while trying to catch a suspected impaired driver in a Riverton foot chase on New Year’s Eve, a local man felt badly, retrieved his rope and lassoed the suspect himself.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 02, 2026

The Wild Mustang Restaurant in Rock Springs has been searching for the source of a putrid odor for the last year. They finally found and fixed it this week and are excited to start a new year without that old smell.

After A Year, Rock Springs Restaurant Finds Source Of Mysterious Putrid Odor

The Wild Mustang Restaurant in Rock Springs is celebrating because they found the source of a horrible odor that has stunk up the place for the last year. “We found the source of the unwanted smell and fixed it once and for all," the manager said.

Andrew RossiJanuary 02, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Clair McFarland's Marijuana Story Is A Real Bummer, Man

Dear editor: Clair McFarland's marijuana article reminds me of those dogs. Clair got a lot of opinions from state legislators about why they oppose any kind marijuana reform, but what she didn't get was any of those legislators talking about what the people of Wyoming want.

January 01, 2026

It’s estimated 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle epidemics and disease. Researchers say it's time to start paying attention to limber pine before it follows the whitebark into crisis.

Up To 35% Of Wyoming's High Country Is Dead 'Ghost Forest’ — And It's Spreading

It’s estimated 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle epidemics and disease. Researchers say it's time to start paying attention to limber pine before it follows the whitebark into crisis.

David MadisonJanuary 01, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Our Delegation Is Horrible And Trump Is Even Worse

Dear editor: I am extremely frustrated that Wyoming keeps electing people that do not follow the rule of law. Barrasso and Lummis are basically Trump's puppets at this point and do not have much backbone at all.

January 01, 2026

Most discussion about the plans for Hot Springs State Park have turned around what's happening to the Star Plunge, but the plan's scope is much larger than any one amenity.

Letter To The Editor: Gordon Must Intervene And Do Something About Star Plunge

Dear editor: Gov. Gordon, I respectfully urge you to intervene. Wyoming deserves transparency, lawful governance, and accountability from its agencies. The continued closure of Star Plunge undermines public trust and harms an entire community.

January 01, 2026

Sublette County opened its first hospital in September, a $73.8 million complex, in September and has been “burning” through cash since. It hopes to get some of the $205 million in federal health care money Wyoming was given this week.

Sublette County’s New Hospital Hopes To Get Some Of $205 Million From Feds

Sublette County opened its first hospital, a $73.8 million complex, in September and has been “burning” through cash since. It hopes to get some of the $205 million in federal health care money Wyoming was given this week.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 01, 2026

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Former House Candidate From Powell Accused Of Child Abuse, Molestation

A Powell man who ran two unsuccessful campaigns for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives faces up to 215 years in prison on charges he physically and sexually abused at least one child for years.

Clair McFarlandDecember 31, 2025

For some, prairie dog hunting isn’t as simple as driving around until they find the rodents. Serious hunters hire guides to take them to target-rich prairie dog towns.

Group Says Prairie Dog ‘Massacre’ Litters Plains With Lead-Riddled Carcasses

People who “massacre” prairie dogs in Colorado should have to pick up the lead-riddled carcasses, says a group calling for more regulation of hunting the rodents. The hunting also leads to other wildlife getting lead poisoning, it says.

Mark HeinzDecember 31, 2025

Microsoft built Cheyenne’s first data center.

Wyoming Officials Say World Depends On America Winning AI Race With China

America’s arms race over artificial intelligence with China is about more than technology and gaining economic advantage, say Wyoming lawmakers and an industry watchdog. It’s about which nation's values will guide the rest of the world.

Greg JohnsonDecember 31, 2025

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Human Remains Found At Well Site On BLM Land In Carbon County

The Carbon County sheriff said Wednesday that human remains have been discovered near a well site. Just who those remains are hasn’t been determined, but a leading missing persons advocate wonders if it may be David Williams, who disappeared 45 years ago.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2025

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