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Jury Convicts Cody Stepmom In Toddler's Death, Dad's Trial Next
A Park County jury on Thursday convicted Carolyn Aune of a first-degree murder variation tied to child abuse for killing her boyfriend's toddler. Her boyfriend, also charged with murder, could go to trial next.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2023
Former Wyoming Schools Chief Brian Schroeder Hired By Arizona Charter School, Parents Say They’re Shocked
Parents at a charter school in Phoenix, Arizona, are upset with the way their charter school’s principals were fired and shocked by the sudden hiring of former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2023
Lab-Grown Meat Gets FDA OK, But It’s Not An Easy Sell
It looks awful, it isn't real meat, and sales are awful. But the FDA recently did announce that the products from two companies are safe to eat.
April 28, 2023
Murder Transparency Group Says 35% Of Fremont County Murders Not Reported To The Public
Law enforcement agencies haven’t been telling the public about a sizable amount of Wyoming homicides they handle, which a murder watchdog group says is troubling.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2023
Scientists Make Flying Zombie Drones From Dead Birds To Better Monitor Wildlife
To make less-intrusive drones to monitor wildlife, some scientists have created what could be described as “zombie birds” using a combination of electronics and taxidermy. However, some Wyomingites said taxidermy drones aren’t likely to catch on here.
Mark HeinzApril 28, 2023
‘Wild Kingdom’ Host Wants To Shoot Episodes In Wyoming
With the Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom” series in its 60th year, the show’s current host, Peter Gros, said he’s interested in filming some episodes in Wyoming
Mark HeinzApril 28, 2023
Wyoming Company Uses Artificial Intelligence To Make Pipelines Safer
Flowstate, a Casper startup founded by Wyoming natives, is using artificial intelligence to develop software systems that make pipelines safer by detecting leaks quicker and minimizing false alarms.
April 28, 2023
Wyoming Republicans At Crossroads With Election, Couched As Battle For ‘Grassroots’ Or ‘Unity’
Teton County Republican Chair Mary Martin said she was disappointed with the state party’s recent lawsuit with Natrona County and feels that it could’ve been avoided with better leadership instead of “shooting arrows at each other.”
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2023
Neither Knife-Wielding Man Nor Shooting Officer To Be Charged In Rez Fight
Neither the man wielding a knife nor the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs agent who shot him will be charged with crimes in connection to the fight, federal prosecutors announced this week.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2023
International Trade Show In Casper Expected To Attract $100+ Million For Wyoming Tourism
Casper will be the Wyoming host city for a 2024 event that will bring dozens of travel agents looking for unique Western experiences to offer their clientele. It’s anticipated the International Roundup will bring more than $100 million in visitor spending to the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2023
Driskill Boots Kinskey To Curb, Will Name Nethercott As Chair Of Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate President Ogden Driskill stripped Sen. Dave Kinskey of his chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee for not attending a meeting in person. Driskill said he will appoint Sen. Tara Nethercott in his place.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2023
Wyoming’s Gen Z Is Dreaming Up Ways To Bring Tech Outdoors With Smart Parks
University of Wyoming students are exploring what the future of outdoors tourism can look like for the Cowboy State. One idea is Smart Parks, which uses smartphones to enhance how people recreate outdoors.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2023
Washington ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Makes Gunmaker Thankful To Be In Wyoming
An “assault weapons” ban and other gun control measures implemented in Washington state this week make a gun manufacturer happy to be in Wyoming, but some gun rights advocates worry about the long-term implications.
Mark HeinzApril 27, 2023
Why The Hate? Coal Industry, Lawmakers Question The Bias And Negativity Of Media Coverage.
Wyoming’s coal industry keeps energy costs low and provides state revenues and jobs that will be impossible to replace, supporters say, which is why editorials and negative coverage in state media are so perplexing.
April 27, 2023
Dave Walsh: The Brown and Gold Spring Game A UW Sports Annual Rite Of Passage
Dave Walsh writes: “It’s technically the final practice of the spring for the Wyoming Cowboys football team. Saturday’s 15th and final practice of the spring session is a bit more than that."
Dave WalshApril 27, 2023
Wildlife Winterkill Leaves Grim Reality — Gathering Hundreds Of Carcasses On Wyoming Highways
This winter’s grim tally of roadkill and starved animals continues to mount, although tallies from the Wyoming Department of Transportation are actually lower than some previous years.
Mark HeinzApril 27, 2023
Arch Reports Solid First Quarter For Wyoming Coal, No Word On Pending Mine Closures
Wyoming’s largest coal producers report solid earnings so far this year, and Arch Resources, which had previously announced plans to shutter its Coal Creek and Black Thunder mines, hasn’t provided any recent updates on mine closures.
April 27, 2023
Cheyenne Drive-By Shooter With Baby In Back Seat Remains In Jail, Faces Three Years
Gerald Lopez, 28, is in jail waiting for an arraignment hearing that's two months away for allegedly shooting up parts of Cheyenne from a Trailblazer with his baby in the back seat.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2023
Eathorne Says He’ll Expose Fake Republicans If Reelected To Lead Wyoming GOP
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne says it’s his duty to strictly follow the majority will of his members that decide the party’s platform, and hold elected state GOP officials to the same standard. The two-time party GOP leader faces opposition if he's to win a third term.
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2023
Wyoming Governor, Attorney General Want To Block Chuck Gray From Abortion Ban In Court
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has asked to help defend Wyoming's abortion ban in a lawsuit against it, but Gov. Mark Gordon and his Attorney General say this exceeds Gray's lawful duties and will "muddy the waters."
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2023
Habitual Wife Beater From Rawlins Won’t Get Out Of Prison Early, Says Wyoming Supreme Court
The Wyoming Supreme Court denied habitual wife-beater Donald Michael Bulisco’s request to get out of prison early despite confusion about whether he was already a convicted felon before he punched his wife in the head and pulled her breast.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2023
Gordon Wants More Treatment, Not Jail, For Criminal Offenses In Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon and top court officials say a pilot mental health program set to launch in Gillette in 2024 will keep people from sitting too long in county jails instead of having mental health issues addressed, which Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, calls "an astounding waste of resources."
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2023
Guest Column: Hey Dave Simpson, It's Not That Simple!
Guest columnist Kim Love writes, "As with so many of the opinions expressed by so many people these days, Dave Simpson's column 'Spend Less? That's Out Of The Question,' has an overly simplistic premise and is really a false equivalency."
Kim LoveApril 26, 2023
In Its Ongoing War On Fossil Fuels, Colorado Finds A New Target – Lawn Mowers
Colorado has opened up a lot of fronts in its war on fossil fuels. Now it’s going after lawn equipment. Denver is floating a ban on sales of gas-powered mowers by 2025, taking its inspiration from a similar California ban.
April 26, 2023