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Letter to the Editor: Frank Moore Is The Future Of The Wyoming GOP
Dear editor: Frank Moore is the leader we need as we look to the future in the Wyoming Republican party.
May 05, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Frank Moore Would Bring People Together
Dear Editor: The politics of division that we presently have does not work and is an embarrassment to the State of Wyoming. I encourage everyone's support for Frank Moore.
May 05, 2023
Wyoming Policy No Longer ‘Agnostic’ When It Comes To ‘Woke Investing’
Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier is updating his office's policy to address issues of ESG "woke investment" ratings that lays out specific things the state could do, including divesting of investments.
May 04, 2023
Clair McFarland: My Sons Got Enough Touchdowns To Win Their Baseball Match
Clair McFarland writes: “They twist their skinny brown fingers around their bats. When each twin’s turn comes, he beats an atom plume out of the dusty home plate."
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2023
Huge Winter Won’t Halt Yellowstone’s East Entrance Opening On Friday, But Weather Might
Friday's opening of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park may be brief as snow and rain could cause it to close as quickly as it opens.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2023
Sex Predator Targeting Their Children Was Life-Changing For Couple Now On Anti-Human Trafficking Crusade
A Texas couple sold their house to educate people about the growing dangers of human trafficking and sex predators. They’ve brought their unique virtual reality tool to Wyoming this week
Jen KocherMay 04, 2023
By Dave Walsh: UW Athletic Programs Also Score High In The Classroom
Dave Walsh writes: “I’m so impressed by those who can compete in their sport at a very high level and all the while performing and achieving the classroom. Doing and accomplishing both, at the same time, is impressive.”
Dave WalshMay 04, 2023
Lummis Still Says Ron DeSantis Is Future Of The Republican Party
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she still finds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the lead mover and shaker of the Republican Party, but that former President Donald Trump remains the frontrunner for the party's presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2023
Lander Man Accused Of Molesting Girls For 40 Years Questions Competency Of Victim
Donald Detimore of Lander, 70, has asked the Fremont County District Court to weigh whether a 50-year-old woman, who has joined two other women in accusing him of childhood sexual abuse, is mentally competent to testify against him.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2023
Cheyenne Teen Girl Arrested For Repeatedly Punching Dad In The Face
Cheyenne police arrested Aundreya Mitchell, 18, early Wednesday morning for allegedly punching her dad in the face multiple times.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2023
No, You Cannot Chop The Heads Off Of Wyoming Winterkill Animals To Get Antlers
Tempted to lop the head off one of those winterkill big game carcasses so you can keep the skull and antlers? You’ll need an interstate game tag first, Game and Fish says.
Mark HeinzMay 04, 2023
Vintage Photos Of Wyoming’s Snow King 'Chairlift Of Death' Has Internet Buzzing: Is This For Real?
The internet is buzzing over old photos showing people riding the old Snow King Mountain chairlift without safety bars 1,500 feet above Jackson. They’re 100% real.
Jake NicholsMay 04, 2023
Wyoming Cybersecurity Expert Says Apple Users Shouldn’t Feel Secure — Hackers Are Catching Up To Macs
People who use Apple computers and devices have long enjoyed being more secure with most viruses targeting Windows, but a Wyoming cybersecurity expert says that’s not true anymore as hackers and malware are catching up to Macs.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2023
Cheyenne Man To Plead Guilty For Shooting Teen While Playing With Gun
Tirso Munguia, 19, of Cheyenne, has agreed to plead guilty to shooting a 16-year-old girl in the head in January while handling a 9 mm pistol in exchange for dropping max sentence from 20 to 12 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2023
Hageman Says BLM’s Leasing Review Process Rigged To Keep Coal In The Ground
It’s been 10 years since a new federal coal lease was approved in Wyoming, and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the BLM and Biden administration are rigging the process to keep it that way.
May 04, 2023
Statues Of Esther Hobart Morris And Chief Washakie Will Stay In Basement Of Capitol
Despite passionate pleas from Wyoming residents to return statues of Esther Hobart Morris and Chief Washakie to the front of Wyoming's State Capitol, a government subcommittee ruled on Thursday to keep them in the basement of the building.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Frank Moore Brings People Together
Dear Editor: I have always found Frank to be an incredible listener. He is almost happy to hear someone else’s opinion on the topic at hand. His respectful manner allows everyone to feel like their input is not only welcome but also much appreciated.
May 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: The Better Frank Is Frank Moore
Dear Editor: Frank Moore is a problem solver and a person of integrity. He supports the Republican Party Platform. He's a great leader and I support him for Wyoming Republican Party Chairman.
May 03, 2023
In Nation’s Wealthiest County, Average Jackson Home Price Holds At Record $5 Million, Doubles In Four Years
The average price of a home in the nation’s wealthiest county is holding at a high of $5 million. In 2019, the average was $2.6 million.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Farmers Have Few Options For Fixing Their Own Tractors As Colorado Passes ‘Right To Repair’
Colorado recently became the first state to pass a “right to repair” bill allowing farmers more leeway to fix their own tractors. Wyoming industry insiders say a similar measure is unlikely here anytime soon.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Shooting At Highway Because Of Truckers' Loud Brakes
Luke Vargas, 42, is charged with aggravated assault after allegations that he shot an AR-15 toward Highway 130 to stop truckers from rolling into Saratoga with their loud jake brakes.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2023
Governor Gordon Tells Colorado They Will Not Be Getting Any Wolves From Wyoming
Colorado is having trouble finding wolves for its reintroduction program scheduled to begin this year. Gov. Mark Gordon says they won't be getting any wolves from Wyoming.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023
Aaron Turpen: To Infiniti (QX60) and Beyond
Automotive Writer Aaron Turpen writes: “Buyers in the mid-size luxury SUV segment should definitely look at the QX60. It’s a beauty of a vehicle with a nice balance of things for the price being paid.”
Aaron TurpenMay 03, 2023
Bear, Mountain Lion Kill Quotas May Be Raised To Protect Devastated Wyoming Big Game Herds
With some premiere big game herds devastated by winterkill, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will meet Monday to consider allowing higher hunting quotas for black bears and mountain lions.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023