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Cheney Continues Crusade Against Trump In New Political Ad Released Tuesday
Former congresswoman Liz Cheney has launched a new blitz against former President Donald Trump in a political ad denouncing him as “unfit for office.” U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the ad is an “ineffective” attempt “to settle a personal score.”
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2023
Gordon Snubs State GOP Elections, All Other Top State Elected Officials Attend
Gov. Mark Gordon was a no-show at last weekend’s Republican Party elections in Jackson. Many of his supporters and critics didn’t seem to notice or care.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2023
New Highway Underpasses Near La Barge Could Save Hundreds Of Wyoming Deer From Becoming Roadkill
The deadliest stretch of highway for Wyoming Range mule deer is between La Barge and Big Piney. It's hoped future wildlife underpasses that will be built there will cut down on the carnage.
Mark HeinzMay 08, 2023
Despite Trillion Dollar Spending For 100% Renewable Energy, It’s Yet To Be Proven On Citywide Scale
Between 2020 and 2022, the world’s nations spent $1.215 trillion on transition to wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. With deadline goals for 100% renewables set, nobody yet has proven that’s attainable.
May 08, 2023
Dave Simpson: Forrest Gump Had A Term For This
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "We live in the Golden Age of Stupid. There's a cornucopia of faulty thinking out there. It's a clear case of stupid is as stupid does."
Dave SimpsonMay 08, 2023
‘I Miss Him Every Day:’ One Year Later, Mother Of Fort Washakie Man Bludgeoned To Death Mourns Unsolved Murder
It's been a year since Bryant Tillman, 33, died of complications from being bludgeoned in a Fort Washakie trailer house. His mother hasn't stopped grieving, but no one has been arrested.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2023
Laramie County Republicans To Pay Back Dues, End Financial Feud With State Party
Some county GOP groups not paying state dues has been a hot issue for the state party, but Laramie County's announcement on Saturday that it will settle up on $12,000 owed may go a long way to cooling those flames.
Leo WolfsonMay 08, 2023
Wyoming Hunters Say Don’t Punish Predators For Huge Big Game Winterkill
In the wake of a brutal winter killing tens of thousands of Wyoming big game animals, many hunters are saying they don’t want predators targeted too aggressively.
Mark HeinzMay 08, 2023
Chuck Gray Wants Transparency Rule To Show Investments Influenced By ‘Woke' Policies
Secretary of State Chuck Gray has proposed a rule that, if approved, would require investment brokers, broker deals and securities agents doing business in Wyoming to disclose their “woke” ESG policies.
May 08, 2023
Four Laramie County Deputies Hold Down Colorado Man For Blood Draw Drug Test
It took at least four Wyoming police officers to hold down and subdue a Colorado man who swore no one would draw his blood as evidence — moments before he told hospital workers he takes oxycodone for back pain.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2023
The Quest For 2,000: Worland Man Tries — Yet Again — To Grow One Ton Pumpkin
Worland's Jay Richard has grown some of the largest pumpkins Wyoming has ever seen, but not THE largest. He’s determined to set a new state record by building a 30-by-70-foot greenhouse in hopes to grow a 2,000-pound pumpkin.
Wendy CorrMay 08, 2023
Most Sex Trafficking In Wyoming Is Family, Experts Say
To his mother, Charlie Jones was a commodity. His exploitation began when he was 8. His mother and former stepfather were drug addicts who belonged to a motorcycle gang in New England. When they ended up doing the drugs they were supposed to sell and were on the hook to the gang, his mother offered up Jones in exchange.
Jen KocherMay 08, 2023
Cowboy From Douglas Who Retired From Pentagon Wants To Boost Wyoming’s Federal Contracts To $12 Billion
A fifth-generation Wyoming cowboy from Douglas, J.R. Twiford has relocated his Washington, D.C., business to Laramie. He plans to measure its success in part by how many jobs he can lasso for the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Medicinal Ink: Project Semicolon Taps Into Tattoos As Emotional Reminders Of Suicide
The Simonson family of Gillette will mourn the eighth anniversary of Kaden Simonson’s death Monday, who in 2015 took his own life at the age of 15. The remember him every day with their semicolon tattoos, a growing suicide awareness movement.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2023
Florida Man To Play Pickleball In Wyoming As Part of 48 Matches In 48 Days World Record Attempt
Dean Matt’s idea to play 48 matches in 48 days in 48 states is modeled after the Iron Cowboy. He is scheduled to play VisitCasper’s Tyler Daugherty and Luke Gilliam at the 307 Tennis Club next Saturday at 11am.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: WyoFile Allows Impersonator To Inflame Rhetoric About Public Lands
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Hell no, I didn’t write the comment. But WyoFile allowed someone to impersonate me to inflame the public about ranching and public lands."
Cat UrbigkitMay 07, 2023
Rod Miller: Advice to Politicians -- Think First, Then Speak
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Lord knows what prompted Casper Mayor Bruce Knell and Laramie Rep. Karly Provenza to hit the 'send' button before considering the possible consequences of their post. Perhaps they thought they could score easy political points with their base."
Rod MillerMay 07, 2023
Military Is Always On The Menu For Former Marine And Stanley Hotel Chocolatier
A U.S. Marine reservist is behind the gourmet chocolates that can be found at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. And, while it’s not something he advertises, the military insignias and American flags he makes are among his favorites
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
To Make 10 Tons Of Honey Every Year, Sweetwater County Beekeeper Has 2.4 Million Bees
It takes 2.4 million bees to produce 10 tons a year of Eden Valley Honey, an art that northern Sweetwater County beekeeper Jim Hodder has been perfecting for 50 years.
May 07, 2023
Military Drone Maker In Powell Developing Drones To Eradicate Invasive Agriculture-Killing Weeds
Companies are looking at how to use drones in agriculture, including GT Aeronautics in Powell, which is developing drones for seek-and-destroy missions against toxic weeds which have 20-foot roots and can explode.
May 07, 2023
Wind Turbine Technician Is a High-Flying, High-Paying Job If You’ve Got The Brains, Brawn And Nerve
Entry-level wind energy technicians can expect to pull a $60,000 annual salary right after graduating from Laramie County Community College's Wind Energy Program. If you are willing to travel, you can start at $140,000 with per diem.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Slow Isn’t Just For Food Any More — Slow Flower Movement Is Blooming In Wyoming
Kat Vonz of Cheyenne is part of the slow flower movement, which, like the “slow” or local food movement, encourages consumers to buy local products that support the domestic economy. She grows 10,000 flowers annually in less than 3,000 square feet on an urban lot in Cheyenne.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Wyoming’s Fossil Cabin — "World’s Oldest Building" — Could Be Moved This Summer
After years of languishing in a remote spot along Wyoming Highway 30 between Rock River and Medicine Bow, the famed Wyoming Fossil Cabin might finally make it to a new home alongside the Medicine Bow Museum this summer.
Mark HeinzMay 07, 2023
Wyoming GOP Targets Rep. Karlee Provenza For Antifa Post
The Wyoming Republican Party passed a resolution Saturday to find an Albany County candidate in 2024 to unseat Laramie Democrat Rep. Karlee Provenza, who made national headlines for sharing an Antifa post shortly after a mass shooting. Provenza later apologized for the post.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2023