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“It’s A Time Machine”: There’s No One Better To Give A Tour Of The Capitol Than Rep. Steve Harshman
State Rep. Steve Harshman, who has represented Casper for 20 years in the Legislature, takes a special interest in the history of the Wyoming Capitol as he has helped oversee many of its recent restoration projects.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023
Who Are The Guys That Read Out The Bills During The Legislative Session?
There are two voices likely heard more than any other in the Wyoming Legislature, yet their names are rarely uttered on the two chamber floors. The two reading clerks announce the title and number of each bill assigned in the House and the Senate.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023
Dumb Tourist Who Was De-Pantsed During Bison Attack Celebrated In Snow Sculpture
The de-pantsing of a tourist by a bison in Custer State Park two years ago has become an iconic image. A snow sculpture celebrating the triumphant bison and idiotic tourist won many awards at last year's Minnesota Snow Sculpting competition.
Wendy CorrMarch 05, 2023
Dennis Sun: How Bad Is Bad
Seventy-four years ago, a blizzard out of the northwest swept across the Northern Plains, catching people unaware. This would later be known as the Blizzard of 1949 and the worst winter of the century for eastern Wyoming, western South Dakota, northern Colorado and western Nebraska.
Dennis SunMarch 05, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Welcome To Siberia – Wyoming’s Winter Body Count Has Been High
Bill Sniffin writes: If you made a movie about this years Wyoming winter, it would have to be a survival story. There have been so many great rescue stories but also some awful accident stories.
Bill SniffinMarch 05, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Albert Sommers, Al Simpson, Landon Brown — Get Over Yourselves!
Dear editor, To House Rep. Albert Sommers, Former U.S. Senator Al Simpson, and House Rep. Landon Brown: Get over yourselves.
March 05, 2023
Jake Nichols: What I Learned Watching These Winless Wyoming Girls Play Basketball
SAT scores are nice but you wanna build character? Try surviving a 37-game losing streak. Hold your head up when your team hasnt won a game in a month. Or a year.
Jake NicholsMarch 04, 2023
If Gov Gordon Signs Bill, Wyoming Will Be First State In Nation With Its Own Digital Coin
If approved, Wyoming would be the first state in the nation with a digital coin. That could set the Cowboy State up for a $9 billion payday, advocates say. But Gordon has already vetoed Wyomings stable token once before.
Renée JeanMarch 04, 2023
Lloyd Christmas Would Be Proud: Freshman Legislator Starts Cringeworthy “Flashy Friday” Tradition
One outfit in particular looked like Lloyd Christmas' from the movie 'Dumb and Dumber.' But no one was filming a sequel in the Wyoming State Capitol, it was just something a freshman legislator called "Flashy Friday."
Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2023
Why Biden’s Claim That Oil Companies Are Sitting On Drilling Permits Is Misleading
Last year, the Biden administration blamed oil companies for high gasoline prices, saying they were sitting on 9,000 unused drilling permits. That number is significantly lower and companies aren't "sitting" on these permits. They often cant use them.
March 04, 2023
Wyomingites Are Flocking To Chicken Raising, But Is Raising Chickens As Easy A TikTok Video?
Wyoming chicken farmers like Melissa Hempken of Lander and Michael Jordan of Cheyenne say they do save money by raising their own chickens, but it's more difficult than how it's portrayed on social media.
Renée JeanMarch 04, 2023
Wyoming Gets Rare Showing Of Aurora Borealis; Geomagnetic Storm Gives Cowboy State A Show
Wyoming is usually too far south to be an ideal place to observe the aurora borealis but not always. And this past week, interstellar conditions gave skywatchers a thrill...
Jake NicholsMarch 04, 2023
Douglas Mayor Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Douglas Mayor Rene Kemper died early Friday morning after a long battle with cancer. The two-term mayor leaves behind one daughter, Dorina, who graduated from Douglas High School and the University of Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2023
Gov. Gordon Criticizes Out-Of-State Influences; Rep. Bear Calls Gordon “Arrogant” For Criticism
In remarks to the Legislature on Friday, Gov Gordon criticized legislation that was modeled on bills already passed in other states. Rep. John Bear said Gordon's remarks were "arrogant" and an excuse for "more conservative bills not passing."
Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2023
With Time Running Out, Dockstader & Storer Led Successful Effort For Property Tax Reform
Maybe bipartisanship can work after all. Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, praised the efforts of Rep. Liz Storer, D-Jackson, for her "hard work and perseverance" to adapt his original tax reform bill to make it a more comprehensive solution. "We all worked together to make this happen," he said.
Renée JeanMarch 03, 2023
Cat’s Leg Saved! Cheyenne Vet Takes Off A Few Toes But Feline Lives To Walk Another Day
All hail Cheyenne Animal Shelter veterinarian Dr. Tesscha Winsch. Although she feared a "community cat's" leg couldn't be saved, she did it. The cat lost a few toes but she was healthy enough to be released earlier this week and "No Toes" is back on the prowl.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Unhappy New Year For Wyoming Wildlife As Roadkill Numbers Spike
If you saw dead animals lying all over Wyoming's highways at the beginning of the year, you weren't alone. Roadkill numbers soared all across the state around the holiday season but no one has a handle on exactly why.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Price Of Going Hunting In Wyoming For Nonresidents Is Going Way Up (For Some)
The 2024 Wyoming hunting season will be more expensive for some nonresidents. Gov. Gordon signed into law measures that will boost the special draw fees for some nonresident big game licenses as well as price hikes to hunt Big 5 trophy game species.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Gordon “Scolds” Two Senators For Getting Appointee Voted Down But Victorious In The End
Things got testy after two Park County senators were successful in getting one of Gov Gordon's appointees shot down. But after a successful campaigning effort, Gordon's appointee got voted back in, much to the displeasure of the senators.
Leo WolfsonMarch 03, 2023
Biteman Puzzled By Indifference To ‘Woke Capitalism’ Movement While Biden Goes Gung-Ho For It
Sen. Bo Biteman said he doesn't understand the reluctance among some legislators to support legislation that would prohibit Wyoming from supporting companies that actively oppose coal, oil, and gas.
March 03, 2023
Lions And Coyotes And Wolves, Oh My – Trio Of Predator-Related Bills Signed Into Law
Wyomingites will soon be clear to chase mountain lions with hounds during the off-season, shoot coyotes through night vision scopes on public land, and ask for compensation for livestock killed by wolves anywhere in the state.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Bill Giving Gun Rights Back To Nonviolent Felons Headed To Governor’s Desk
The Wyoming Senate won out over the state House of Representatives and now will send to Gov. Mark Gordon's desk a bill restoring nonviolent felons' gun and other rights five years after they complete their sentence, rather than immediately as the House majority hoped.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Arsonist Who Set Fire To Casper Gender-Change, Abortion Clinic Still Unknown, So Police Increase Reward
Nearly a year has passed since a masked and hooded arsonist lugged a red fuel tank into Wellspring Health Access and lit the aspiring abortion and gender-change treatment clinic on fire, so the Casper Police Department has increased its reward offer from $5,000 to $15,000.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Gordon Allows Crossover Voting Bill To Pass Into Law Without Signature; Big Win For Chuck Gray
Although Gov Mark Gordon didn't sign the crossover voting bill on Thursday, he didn't veto it either. So it went into law without his signature. Stopping crossover voting was one of Chuck Gray's top priorities.
Leo WolfsonMarch 03, 2023