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Park County Sheriff's Lieutenant Justified In Killing Man During Fight For Shotgun
An independent prosecutor declared Park County Sheriff's Lt. Mark Hartman justified Wednesday for shooting a Park County man last August after the pair wrestled over a shotgun on a canal road.
Clair McFarlandJune 07, 2023
Wyoming’s ‘Miracle Mile,’ Other Sections Of North Platte Living Up To World-Class Fishing Rep
While Wyoming’s smaller creeks and streams might still be overflowing and dirty from a huge runoff, fishing along the North Platte River in central Wyoming is fantastic, an expert angler says.
Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023
Yellowstone East Gate Road Blocked As Wyoming Landslide Season Kicks Off
Just as snow season releases its grip from Wyoming highways, here comes landslide season. As usual, the trouble spots are near Yellowstone’s East Gate and in Wind River Canyon.
Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023
Riverton, Wyoming, Set Most Snowfall Records In Record-Setting Winter Across The US
The winter of 2022-23 set records for snowfall across the United States, and Riverton, Wyoming, was the epicenter, setting more snowfall records than any other place in the lower 48 this past winter.
Wendy CorrJune 07, 2023
100-Year-Old 80,000-Pound Bridge Makes It To Wyoming Ranch, Will Be Installed Later
FOLLOW-UP: The rancher who bought the 100-year-old, 80,000-pound bridge said it's in a temporary location on his ranch until he can get it formally installed. The 90-foot bridge will connect his ranch to his son's property, saving a five-mile trip.
Wendy CorrJune 07, 2023
With Wyoming Stable Token Under Fire, Gordon Says US Losing Digital Currency Race With China
The banking industry told Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon it feels the state’s efforts to create its own stable token is muscling in on its territory as Gordon says U.S. is losing a digital currency arms race with China.
Renée JeanJune 07, 2023
Former UW Quarterback Josh Allen Makes Cover Of 'Madden 24'
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has made the cover of the popular "Madden NFL" video game franchise.
Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023
New York Lawmaker Wants To Ban Use Of Fossil Fuels In Making Wind Turbines And Solar Panels
If a bill banning the use of fossil fuels in the creation of green energy projects were to become law, it would be the end of renewable energy. There’s no feasible way to manufacture and transport wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles without fossil fuels.
June 07, 2023
Emotions Run Hot As Gillette City Council Bombarded Ahead Of Passing Anti-Hate Crime Law
Gillette City Council passed a controversial anti-hate crime ordinance Tuesday on a close 4-3 vote, but not before nearly two dozen people made impassioned pleas against it.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2023
Yellowstone Not Hosting Race Against Bears On Motorized Coolers Again This Year
After causing an outcry of concern last year when people thought a fictitious race against bears on motorized coolers was really going to happen, "race officials" have announced they're hosting the event again. This year, however, participants are required to carry rotten trout with them on the coolers.
Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023
Cheyenne Man Who Accidentally Killed Teen Has Bond Revoked, On House Arrest Ahead Of Sentencing
Tirso Munguia, who was 19 when arrested in January in the death of 16-year-old Angelina Harrison, got out of jail on bond this month, went back to jail, and now is back out on house arrest after a heated encounter with the victim's parents.
Clair McFarlandJune 07, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Before Attacking Rod Miller, Catholic Church Needs To Clean Up Its Mess
Dear editor: Mr. Papadopoulos should possibly concentrate cleaning up his international church's backyard...
June 07, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Animal Damage Control Isn't A “War On Wildlife”
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "When Erik Molvar of the Western Watersheds Project tells the public that the livestock industry “still dreams of driving large carnivores extinct once and for all” and is working to “further their goals of accelerating predator extinctions,” how is anyone to know that he is telling a lie?"
Cat UrbigkitJune 06, 2023
Fighting Western Wildfires From The Air Could Massacre Fish In High-Population States
Some are claiming air-dropped wildfire retardant has been ineffective and deadly to fish in California and the Northwest, but when used sparingly in Wyoming, it’s helped save cabins and other structures from fires.
Mark HeinzJune 06, 2023
Cheyenne Parents Fight Over Sex Books In Schools
Cheyenne parents and residents clashed at the Laramie County School District No. 1 board meeting Monday over how to address numerous sexually-charged books in district schools.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2023
Veteran Wyoming Houndsman Brings Back Puppies For Young Hunters
Doug Boykin said he is deeply grateful for his experiences growing up and running hunting hounds in the Encampment, Wyoming, area. Now he’s giving back by giving away hound dog puppies to kids who ask for them.
Mark HeinzJune 06, 2023
Gov. Mark Gordon Says Woke Investing ‘Sucks’ As Wyoming Pushes Back Against It
The State Loan and Investment Board took the first steps toward adopting a policy that would prevent people who manage the state’s investments from using “woke” political aims in decisions and potentially undermining the state’s financial outcomes.
June 06, 2023
Hageman Champions Bill That Would Limit Presidents Making Major Policy Rules
Wyoming Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is a vocal supporter of a bill that would limit presidents and federal agencies to direct major policy and rule-making without congressional approval.
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2023
Albertsons - Kroger: Flurry Of Filings Seek To Dismiss Lawsuit That Aims To Stop $25 Billion Mega Merger
A trio of filings seeks to dismiss a consumer lawsuit filed against the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanJune 06, 2023
Wyoming County Clerks Want To Tighten Voter Residency Laws, Not Sure How To Do It
Wyoming’s county clerks say the state’s residency laws for voting need cleaning and tightening up, but they aren’t sure how to do it.
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2023
Riverton Man Who Stalked, Snuck Through Ex's Doggie Door To Stay In Prison
David Hembree's conviction of stalking his girlfriend and sneaking through her dog door stands, though he claimed on appeal that the prosecutor slighted him for his choice to remain silent at trial.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2023
Letter To The Editor: It's Government's Role To Teach Children About Sex
Dear editor: I am 60 years old and my brother and I certainly wished we had better sex education as the world would be a better place if there were more satisfied consenting adults.
June 06, 2023
Dave Simpson: Note To Donald -- Shut Up About Ron
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Many here still prefer Reagan's 11th Commandment: Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican."
Dave SimpsonJune 06, 2023
18 Wyoming Legislators Upset Transgender Surgeries Included Under Medicaid, But They Aren't
A group of Wyoming legislators wanted to know why transgender surgeries are no longer on the Medicaid-excluded list, but the Wyoming Department of Health says they have never been covered.
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2023