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Now There's A Movement To Ban Campfires
Believe it not, there's a growing movement among some outdoors-people to ban campfires. They say campfires cause too many wildfires, prompt folks to take too much dead wood from the forests and cause cancer.
Mark HeinzMay 27, 2023
Cody Police Officer Put On Paid Leave After Video Of Angry Traffic Stop Goes Viral
Cody Police Department Officer Blake Stinson is now on paid leave after the public reacted to a segmented video in which he appears to yell at and aggressively handle a teen during a traffic stop.
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2023
Wyoming Republican Wants To Allow In-State College Tuition For Illegal Aliens
State Rep. Ryan Berger, R-Evanston, wants to explore the idea of letting undocumented immigrants receive in-state tuition at Wyoming’s higher education institutions.
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2023
Here Come The Robots: AI Risked Scientist’s Reputation By Putting His Name On Bad Journal Article He Didn’t Write
A horticultural scientist discovered a scholarly article online attributed to him, but he didn’t write it. He said it looked like artificial intelligence had produced it from a chat session, and the poor quality could have harmed his reputation as a researcher.
May 26, 2023
Lucky Chukar Ranch In The Bighorns Lives Up To Its Name After Spectacular Back-To-Back Rainbows — Including A Double
Rainbows are not more common in the Bighorn Mountains, Cowboy State Daily Meteorologist Don Day says, but they’re still a beautiful sight, especially with a more-generous-than-usual wildflower bloom in progress.
Renée JeanMay 26, 2023
Game And Fish Kills Black Bear In Sheridan After Its Second Food Raid Through Town
Wyoming Game and Fish agents killed a 6-year-old female black bear in Sheridan on Friday morning. The bear had been captured and removed from Sheridan once before.
Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023
Rock Springs Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old To Have Sex In His Jeep Was Actually Talking To An Undercover Cop
Michael Nelson, 24, of Rock Springs faces up to 12 years in prison after the town's police department befriended him on Facebook using a contrived 15-year-old girl online persona, which Nelson allegedly tried to seduce.
Clair McFarlandMay 26, 2023
Bill Would Make It Easier For Feds To Take Private Land For Power Transmission Lines
A bill before the U.S. Senate would give a single federal agency siting authority for transmission line projects, which are going to grow exponentially for green energy push. The agency would also be able to take private land for these projects.
May 26, 2023
Don’t Worry, Procrastinators, Wyoming State Parks Still Have Memorial Day Campsites Available
As camping season kicks off over Memorial Day Weekend, Wyoming’s state parks should be busy, but not overrun — and it's not too late to get a spot.
Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023
In Wake Of Horrible Winterkill And Antelope Pneumonia Outbreak, Even More Wyoming Hunting Tags Cut
After previously cutting about 10,000 antelope tags, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has opted to cut more, even as the hunting license application deadline looms. Some Wyoming outdoorsmen said they support the move.
Mark HeinzMay 26, 2023
As Utilities Switch From Coal To Natural Gas, Biden Administration Now Wants To Shut Them Down Too
Wyoming’s largest utility already planned to convert coal-fired electricity units to natural gas in anticipation of meeting emission reduction targets. Now the EPA wants to shut down natural gas plants as well.
May 26, 2023
Yellowstone Concession Worker Accused Of Slamming Girlfriend Into Bathroom Floor During Hourlong Episode Of Abuse
Anthony Flores, who lives in a worker dorm in Yellowstone National Park, faces up to 16 years in prison on suspicion of strangling his girlfriend, scratching her face and slamming her head into the bathroom floor because she was at the pub too long.
Clair McFarlandMay 26, 2023
Letter to the Editor: In Defense of Susan Stubson
Dear editor: I respect military service and agree that rioting is not a commendable activity. However … a riot and an insurrection are not comparable events.
May 26, 2023
Casper Target Moves Its LGBTQ Pride Collection To The Back Of The Store
Casper's Target store pulled its LGBTQ "Pride" collection down Thursday and sent many items to the back of the store, but the Cheyenne Target hadn't done so as of Thursday afternoon. The move follows national boycotts over the collection's inclusion of kids' toys and clothes.
Clair McFarlandMay 26, 2023
Dave Walsh: Track And Field Is Back Outdoors Where It’s At Its Best
Dave Walsh writes: “Like most, I prefer a clear day. It can be cool, but not freezing cold. I don’t mind bundling up a bit, but I don’t want to sit and shiver. I like the game to be played on a dry surface. Slipping and sliding on a slick surface can alter the game.”
Dave WalshMay 25, 2023
Taco Tuesday War Brings Huge Global Publicity For Wyoming-Based Taco John’s
Lebron James, Jack In The Box and Gov. Mark Gordon all have waded into the World Taco War with publicity stunts mocking one side or the other. In the meantime, Taco John’s has enjoyed huge global publicity.
Renée JeanMay 25, 2023
Federal Court Ruling Saves Up To 72 Wyoming Grizzlies From Death
As many as 72 bears in the Upper Green River region near Pinedale are safe — for now. A federal court ruled Thursday that U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service violated federal law when it authorized killing the bears to protect grazing leases.
Mark HeinzMay 25, 2023
Sen. Bo Biteman Wants To Revive Failed Effort To Ban Sex And Gender Education In Wyoming Schools
Emotions ran hot during a Wyoming Legislature Joint Education Committee meeting Wednesday about parental control and teaching sex and gender issues to kids ages kindergarten through third grade.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2023
Climate Change Gets Blame For Forest Fires, Evidence Suggests Management, Weather Patterns Have More Impact
Forest fires in Alberta, Canada, have fueled the annual reports of wildfires driven out of control by climate change, even though there’s no upward trend in acreage burned. An ecologist says wildfires are driven more by management practices and weather patterns.
May 25, 2023
Pilot Who Used Helicopter To Access Elk Hunting Might Testify About Harassment In ‘Corner Crossing’ Civil Trial
A Colorado pilot claims he was confronted by the owners of the Iron Bar Ranch after he used a helicopter to fly over the property to hunt on adjacent public land. He might be called as a defense witness in the “corner crossing” lawsuit against four hunters.
Mark HeinzMay 25, 2023
Supreme Court Ruling For Western Ranchers Over EPA Is A Win For Private Property Rights
Wyomingites are celebrating a Thursday Supreme Court decision that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority to regulate private property wetlands. Former BLM Director William Pendley calls the ruling a “huge victory for landowners.”
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2023
Of 352 Lightning Strikes In Laramie County In An Hour Wednesday Evening, One Damaged Rural Home
A brief, but powerful, thunderstorm dumped inches of hail across much of Laramie County on Wednesday evening while lightning played whack-a-mole with area buildings. Of the 352 recorded lightning strikes, one damaged a home in a rural subdivision.
Greg JohnsonMay 25, 2023
Cheyenne Group To Fight Against Banning Controversial Books From School Libraries
Wyoming Families For Freedom wants to block a raft of policy changes the Laramie County School District 1 is considering to restrict access to certain books in its library system.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2023
Wyoming Winter Road Closure Nightmare Ends — Just In Time For Summer Construction Season
With more than 60 projects underway or scheduled for this summer, Wyoming is already well into construction season.
Jake NicholsMay 25, 2023