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Report: “Give Me A Hug Now,” Gillette Man Tells Mom After Shooting Sister In Head

A Gillette, Wyoming, man has been charged with second-degree murder on claims he killed his sister. Police report that after he shot his sister in the head, he told his mother, “Give me a hug, because I am going to jail.”  

Clair McFarland & Jen KocherJanuary 22, 2025

State Reps. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, and Mike Yin, D-Jackson, during a House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Committee OKs Bill Requiring Ultrasounds Before Giving Out Abortion Pills

A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require women have ultrasounds no less than 48 hours before being prescribed abortion pills. House Bill 64 passed 7-1, but not before contentious testimony for and against it.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 22, 2025

Bill Gates was in Kemmerer in June 2024 for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the TerraPower Natrium nuclear plant.

Kemmerer Officials Hope TerraPower Deal Could Attract AI Data Center

As Bill Gates-backed TerraPower continues building a first-of-its-kind nuclear plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming, it has struck a deal with the nation’s largest independent data center provider. Local officials hope that could lead to an AI data center there.

Renée JeanJanuary 22, 2025

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Bill Requiring Wyoming Blood Banks To Store Donations Clears Committee

If it becomes law, House Bill 135 would require blood banks to transfer the blood people's loved ones donate to them for specific procedures. It cleared a Wyoming House committee Wednesday amid some safety and government overreach concerns.   

Clair McFarlandJanuary 22, 2025

Heather and Charles Maude, owners of Maude Hog & Cattle near Caputa, South Dakota, were each served with separate federal indictments over a fence line dispute with the U.S. Forest Service.

Hageman Blasts Feds For “Weaponized” Intimidation Of Ranch Family Over Fence

Harriet Hageman is calling out federal officials for an armed federal agent in tactical gear showing up on a South Dakota ranch over a fence line dispute. She condemns the “weaponized” response and wants the feds to explain themselves.

Mark HeinzJanuary 22, 2025

Among the executive orders President Donald Trump singed on his first day in office Jan. 20, 2025, was declaring a "National Energy Emergency."

Wyoming Industries Applaud Trump’s “National Energy Emergency” Declaration

Wyoming’s energy industry is applauding President Donald Trump declaring a “national energy emergency.” They’re calling on Wyoming’s BLM office to immediately approve delayed permits and deferred lease sales.

Renée JeanJanuary 22, 2025

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, in hat, testified Tuesday in favor of a bill that would split whitetail and mule deer hunting seasons in Wyoming.

Bill To Split Whitetail And Mule Deer Seasons Passes, But Some Hunters Not Sold

A bill that will split whitetail and mule deer seasons passed out of a legislative committee Tuesday. But some Wyoming hunters say that won’t help.

Mark HeinzJanuary 22, 2025

Jim Bridger Power Plant near Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Despite Trump Now In Office, Wyoming DEQ Wants To Double Emission Fees

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is asking for a 108% hike in emission fees charged to energy producers. That’s despite President Donald Trump’s promises to reverse Biden’s energy policies.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 21, 2025

A woman fly fishes from a drift boat on the North Platte River near Casper, Wyoming.

Bill Aims To Stop Wyoming’s Prime Trout Waters Getting Mobbed By Out-Of-Staters

Wyoming’s prime trout fishing spots are getting mobbed by out-of-staters. Backers of a bill said Tuesday it could stop that by restricting the number of boats allowed on prime sections of the state’s rivers.

Mark HeinzJanuary 21, 2025

A photo taken from U.S. Capitol Police body cam video shows a man, identified by the FBI as Douglas Harrington of Wyoming, assaulting an officer with a flagpole.

Trump’s Sweeping J6 Pardons Include At Least Two From Wyoming

At least two Wyoming men are included in President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardon of about 1,500 charged and prosecuted for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. A police officer attacked by one of them calls the pardons “disappointing.”

Clair McFarlandJanuary 21, 2025

Montana state Sen. Denley Loge, R-St. Regis, wants to tighten rules that allow people to just pay an online fee to get a certificant for an emotional support animal sight unseen.

Montana Bill Would End Online Certificates For Emotional Support Animals Sight Unseen

A Montana state senator says it’s too easy to log online, pay a fee and get a certificate to have an emotional support animal. He says that’s unfair to landlords who are forced to accept these animals, whether or not they really serve a medical purpose.

David MadisonJanuary 21, 2025

A line of people wait at the Cheyenne Post Office while other customers access their P.O. boxes in the background.

End Of USPS-UPS Deal Could Mean Faster Rural Delivery, But More Expensive

Rural packages are likely to get to where they’re going faster now that contract negotiations between the U.S. Postal Service and UPS have fallen apart for last-mile service. But it’s also likely to be more expensive.

Renée JeanJanuary 21, 2025

A bitcoin mining facility near F.E. Warren Air Force Base just west of Cheyenne. Its Chinese ownership was forced to sell by the Biden administration.

Committee Advances Measure To Ban Foreign Adversaries Owning Wyoming Property

The House Agriculture committee gave a thumbs up to a constitutional measure that will ban foreign adversaries from owning Wyoming property. Deciding who those foreign adversaries are will be debated on the House floor.

Renée JeanJanuary 21, 2025

State Rep. Laurie Bratten, R-Sheridan.

Bill Would Give Wyoming Political Parties More Say In Filling Vacancies

A Wyoming legislator wants to clear up what’s become a contentious process for filling political vacancies around Wyoming. Under a proposed bill, if a county commission or other elected body can’t pick from the local party’s finalists, the party will do it instead of a judge.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 21, 2025

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Candy Moulton: This Wyoming Cold Is Nothing New

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "We’ve all gotten a pretty good dose of frigid weather all across Wyoming in the last few days with temperatures plunging to 20 or 30 degrees below zero (without any wind)."

Candy MoultonJanuary 21, 2025

Strong Chinook winds are blowing semitrailers over across Wyoming, with gusts hitting nearly 90 mph along I-25 near Bordeaux, about 10 miles south of Wheatland.

88 MPH Winds Are Blowing Over Trucks, Closing Wyoming Highways And Wreaking Havoc

Sustained winds of 60 mph and more — and gusts up to 80 mph — are blowing semitrailers over on Wyoming highways Tuesday. The “classic Chinook” winds have also closed many areas to truck traffic and are wreaking other havoc.

Andrew RossiJanuary 21, 2025

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Gillette Woman Shot Multiple Times, Dies At Hospital, Police Say

A 33-year-old Gillette, Wyoming, woman who was shot multiple times Monday evening died at the local hospital, police report. A man who was at the home was arrested and identified as the shooter, but he and the victim aren’t being identified yet.  

Clair McFarlandJanuary 21, 2025

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Wyoming Wants To Take $54K From 76-Year-Old Man Caught With 0.3 Grams Of Cocaine

The Wyoming Supreme Court is considering whether the state can keep $54,226 in suspected drug money. The money was taken during a traffic stop of a 76-year-old Wamsutter man who was found with 0.3 grams of cocaine.  

Clair McFarlandJanuary 21, 2025

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