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Guest Column: Rep. Harshman Says "Good News For Wyoming's Future"
In a guest column, Rep. Steve Harshman writes, "As I look back at my childhood growing up in Wyoming in the 60s and 70s, it amazes me that we are closer to 2070 than we are 1970. Time marches quickly on! Let’s keep our eye on the horizon, our future is bright, and we are blessed to live in this great state."
Rep. Steve HarshmanApril 15, 2023
Why Aren't These Trampoline-Jumping Acrobats Being Towed By A Tractor Flying Off Into Oblivion?
The physics and fun of tractor pull trampoline. Answers to burning questions like why don’t the bouncers fly off? And what would possess someone to do this?
Jake NicholsApril 15, 2023
No Anonymity: Judge Says University of Wyoming Women Suing Sorority Over Transgender Member Must Use "True Names"
Acknowledging both growing violence around transgender issues and the public's right to follow court proceedings, a federal judge on Friday filed a second order denying anonymity for seven women suing the Kappa Kappa Sorority for inducting transgender member Artemis Langford.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2023
Meeteetse Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness - Wyoming’s Rodeo G.O.A.T.
Forget Tom Brady … Wyoming’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) is 36-year-old Dusty Tuckness from Meeteetse, who has been selected 14 years in a row to fight bulls at the National Finals Rodeo.
Wendy CorrApril 15, 2023
New AP Poll Shows Less Than Half Of Americans Believe In Man-Made Climate Change
A new AP poll shows only 49% of Americans believe that climate change is caused by humans (down from 61% in 2018) and only 38% said they would offer up $1 per month to address it.
April 14, 2023
Panel Orders Wind River Tribes To Pay Energy Company $13 Million For Oil Field Infrastructure
An energy company this week asked a federal court to ensure that the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes pay it $13 million for infrastructure the tribes gained when they stopped leasing an oil and gas field to the company.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2023
Crossing Fences: Legal Squabble Over “Wildlife-Friendly” Fencing In Teton County Could Impact State
A Wyoming couple is suing Teton County over an ordinance which requires "wildlife-friendly" fencing in the county. They argue it's government overreach by forcing landowners to install fencing which, in their case, is ineffective for containing horses.
Mark HeinzApril 14, 2023
Despite Increased Production, Wyoming Had A 36% Drop In Total Oil Spilled From 2021 to 2022
The total volume of oil and related liquids spilled in Wyoming was down 36% from 2021 to 2022, even though production increased, according to a conservation group that tracks oil spills.
April 14, 2023
Barrasso Said To Be Lobbying For McConnell’s Leadership Seat
Speculation in Washington is that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is lobbying hard to become Senate Minority Leader If beleaguered Mitch McConnell steps down.
Leo WolfsonApril 14, 2023
Riverton Man Who Broke Newborn Twin Girls’ Legs Gets 16-20 Years In Prison
Before sentencing Anthony Long to 16 - 20 years in prison, a Fremont County judge said the violence toward Long's twin newborn girls was "monstrous" and his explanation of how they received their injuries was "absurd."
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2023
Cheney Blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Criticism Of Biden Intervention In Ukraine War
Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney may have been soundly defeated last November but that hasn't stopped her criticism of former colleague Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Thursday, Cheney said Taylor Greene should be denied access to any information on national security.
Leo WolfsonApril 14, 2023
In Hot Springs County, Republicans and Democrats All Can Get Along
In what’s now a rare display of unity between Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming, Hot Springs County Republicans and Democrats are going out of their way to understand, if not agree with, each other.
Leo WolfsonApril 14, 2023
Dave Walsh: UW Puts 10 Athlete-Scholars On Prestigious Honor Society List
Dave Walsh writes: “These are people who are not only challenged by athletic competition, they’re also challenged by the classroom. And these are folks who take on both challenges – and excel.”
Dave WalshApril 14, 2023
Biden Wants 66% Of Cars To Be Electric By 2032; Wyoming Has 338 EVs Now So We're Only 500,000 Short
The Biden administration’s EPA is proposing emissions standards that will require 66% of all cars made in America be electric, but that doesn’t mean anyone will buy them. In Wyoming, only 338 of 828,439 cars registered in 2020 were EVs.
April 14, 2023
Wyoming Public Media Might Leave Twitter Because Elon Musk Tagged NPR "Government Funded Media"
Wyoming Public Media does not want to leave Twitter, but will if Elon Musk’s social media platform persists in calling its parent National Public Radio "state-affiliated" and "government-funded" media.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
Albertsons Beats Profit Expectations Ahead Of $25 Billion Merger With Kroger
As the nation’s two largest grocery chains move ahead with a planned $25 billion merger, Albertsons reports it beat its financial goals for the fourth quarter of 2022. But lawsuits and the FTC still stand in the way of the deal.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
18,000 Cattle Blown Up In Texas; Only Event Comparable In Wyoming Was The Blizzard Of 1886 - 1887
Wyoming cattle ranchers say reports of a massive explosion and fire killing 18,000 cattle on a Texas dairy farm are appalling, and point to "The Big Die-Up" as the only event similar to the tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of cattle in Wyoming died during a blizzard back in 1886 - 1887.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Anthony Bouchard Explains Why He Supports Karlee Provenza
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard says all elected officials should be able to post whatever they want on social media without repercussions because that’s a simple avenue of free speech.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2023
Why Are There So Many Mountain Lions Being Spotted In Wyoming Towns?
Mountain lions occasionally wandering into urban areas is nothing new in Wyoming, but there’s been a recent flurry of big cats taking to the streets, though it’s not certain whether that’s because of the harsh winter, a predator expert said.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Man Who Stole $7,500 Bottle Of Scotch In His Crotch Gets Probation, Will Be Able To Stay In U.S.
A Romanian immigrant who smuggled a $7,500 bottle of scotch out of a Jackson Hole liquor store in his crotch will be able to stay in the U.S. after an agreement to reduce his charges to a misdemeanor.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
170 Years In Prison For Casper Man Who Admitted Having Sex With 13-Year-Old
A federal court judge threw the book at Salvador Salas Jr., 32, of Casper, for drugging and having sex with a 13-year-old girl under the pretense of mentoring her. The 170 years in prison and more than $130,000 in restitution is appropriate for a “sexual predator … who manipulated people that trusted him,” said the U.S. attorney prosecuting Salas.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
Pipeline Leak On Wyoming Reservation Spills Crude Oil Into Wind River Tributary
A pipeline leak has resulted in a spill of an undetermined amount of crude oil into a tributary of the Wind River north of Crowheart on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
April 13, 2023
Historic Mammoth Hotel In Yellowstone Won’t Open This Spring Due To Record Snowfall
The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone isn't opening for the spring 2023 season because of record snowfall. The weather has delayed construction of a new wastewater treatment system damaged by last year's massive flood.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
Provenza Says She’s Sorry For Antifa Post That She Says Sparked 5 Death Threats
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday evening, state Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, said she didn’t expect the firestorm that came after sharing a controversial social media post, including five death threats. “I think it would be best for everyone if we moved on,” she said.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2023