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Hageman Mocks ‘Yellowstone’ Actor Kevin Costner: He Backed The 'Wrong Horse' In Cheney
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman headlined Friday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver, saying Hollywood should stay out of politics and Kevin Costner backed the 'wrong horse' when he endorsed Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2023
Gallup Poll Shows Americans Identifying As Social Conservatives Highest In More Than A Decade
A new Gallup Poll shows that 38% of Americans identify as very conservative or conservative on social issues -- the highest amount in more than a decade. Wyoming conservatives say they are not surprised.
Coy KnobelJune 09, 2023
Clinton's Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt Says Colorado River Compact A Raw Deal For Wyoming, Other States
Though Bruce Babbitt wasn’t popular in Wyoming during his tenure as the U.S. Secretary of Interior under President Clinton, he acknowledged that Upper Basin States, which includes Wyoming, got a raw deal through the 1922 Colorado River Compact.
Mark HeinzJune 09, 2023
Rock Springs to Host Thousands At International Airstream Rally Later This Month
Close to 3,000 enthusiasts of the iconic, aerodynamic silver bullets of the American highway will roll into Rock Springs later this month for the annual Airstream International Rally.
June 09, 2023
Remembering Jim Watt: Wyoming Native Who Was Secretary Of Interior For Reagan
Jim Watt was a Lusk, Wyoming native who spent three eventful years as Secretary of the Interior under President Ronald Reagan. He resigned after a public push to oust him. He died at his Arizona a home recently at age 85.
Bill SniffinJune 09, 2023
Railroad Cost-Cutting Is Ruining Service At Expense Of Wyoming Mineral Industry, Expert Says
Poor rail service has greatly disrupted the ability of Wyoming coal mines to deliver coal to customers. Railroads blame labor shortages, but an expert in rail transport says management also is a big part of the problem.
June 09, 2023
Demonized Under Biden Administration, America’s Mining Industry Rallies To Defend Itself
With much of what it does invisible to the public, the mining industry is vulnerable to policies that make it hard to mine in America, industry leaders say. They're now looking for ways to tell their story more effectively.
June 09, 2023
Dave Walsh: It's 12 Weeks Before Wyoming Cowboys Football Begins
Columnist Dave Walsh writes, "What an opening game match-up that is for the Cowboys and their fans. A big-time opponent, from a big-time conference. And Cowboy fans have a great opportunity to take it all in, up close and personal. Wyoming versus Texas Tech, in War Memorial Stadium."
Dave WalshJune 09, 2023
Water Scientist: It Will Take 21 Years of Massive Runoffs & Wet Springs Like This One To Fix Colorado River Crisis
A natural resources scientist said although this wet spring has been a blessing for the parched Colorado River, it would take 21 more like it to fully restore the watershed.
Mark HeinzJune 09, 2023
K-9s Can Legally Sniff Outside Vehicles For Drugs, Wyoming Supreme Court Rules
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that police drug-detection dogs don’t need probable cause to sniff search the outsides of vehicles.
Clair McFarlandJune 08, 2023
Fishing Tournament Canceled After Years Of Mismanaging Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Organizers Say
Organizers of the Hell on Reels Fishing Tournament at Flaming Gorge say mismanagement of the reservoir has led to a “collapse” of the fishery and cancellation of the annual tournament.
June 08, 2023
Grand Teton Officials Search For Visitors Who Harassed Baby Bison
Authorities in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park announced Thursday they're looking for two men who illegally approached and harassed a bison calf on Sunday.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023
Wyoming Dems Blast Degenfelder For Association With Moms For Liberty
Wyoming Democrats are upset Megan Degenfelder, the state’s top education official, is taking stage with an activist who has supported getting rid of certain books in school libraries and other conservative educational causes.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023
Neon Spring: Wyoming Greener Than Ever In Wake Of Record Snow, Lots Of Rain
Plentiful rain, strong runoff from a huge snowpack and warmer weather has caused an explosion of varying shades of green across Wyoming’s landscape.
Wendy CorrJune 08, 2023
Wyoming Can’t Take Blame For Colorado River Shortages, Expert Says
Wyoming and other upper basin states shouldn’t be left holding the bag as demand for water from the Colorado river continues to outpace supply, says a water scientist.
Mark HeinzJune 08, 2023
Green River’s Flaming Gorge Days Canceled Because Committee ‘Just Got Tired Of Doing It’
Green River officials say they discovered too late that the annual Flaming Gorge Days festival had been neglected by its volunteer organizing committee. “Over the years, it became a volunteer deal and the committee members just got tired of doing it,” a town spokesman said.
June 08, 2023
Wyoming Company Finding New Uses For Coal, Targets China's Control Of Rare Earths
At a coal mine near Sheridan, Wyoming, tests show it contains large quantities of highly prized rare earth elements. Ramaco is developing the resource and other technologies to give new life to Wyoming coal.
June 08, 2023
It's Been 'Very Trying' For Douglas, Wyoming, After Mayor's Unexpected Death
Longtime Douglas city councilwoman Kim Pexton had known and served with Mayor René Kemper for years. But taking over as mayor after Kemper's unexpected death in March has been "very trying for everybody," Pexton said.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023
Laramie Firefighters Pull Three Ducklings From Storm Drain — A Big Relief For Worried Mom
Laramie firefighters rescued three dirty, stressed-out ducklings from a storm drain Tuesday and reunited them with their worried mom, who was waddling and flying around quacking the whole time.
Greg JohnsonJune 08, 2023
Jackson Ski Resort, Rental Company Say 'Catastrophic' Crash Was Skier's Fault, Not Theirs
A Jackson, Wyoming, ski resort and a rental company, along with a ski equipment manufacturer, all say it's not their fault a ski binding burst and caused a Texas woman to crash down the mountain and suffer serious injuries.
Clair McFarlandJune 08, 2023
Bill Sniffin's Report From Yellowstone: Heavy Rain Dampened Idiot Activity
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "We were on full-time Idiot Patrol Wednesday as we passed through Yellowstone National Park on our way to a family event in Washington state."
Bill SniffinJune 08, 2023
Yellowstone Officials Still Looking For Man Who Chased And Harassed Bears
Officials are continuing the search for a man who was caught on video chasing and harassing bears while reportedly in Yellowstone National Park.
Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023
Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gillette Mechanics Found Sane Enough For Trial
A Gillette man who is accused of threatening to kill a mechanic at a Ford dealership in Gillette because his car wasn't ready, has been found sane enough to participate in a trial.
Clair McFarlandJune 07, 2023
Wyoming Stuck In Cool And Rainy Weather Pattern Because Of 'Omega Block'
Cool and rainy weather will continue for most of Wyoming over the next week because an "Omega Block" weather pattern is producing an "Axis of Moisture," which meteorologist Don Day says could be a good name for a Molly Hatchet song, but is just a phrase describing continuous rainy weather.
Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023