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Settlement: Wyoming’s Largest Homeless Shelter Can Refuse To Hire Non-Christians
After the state Department of Workforce Services launched a hiring discrimination investigation into the Wyoming Rescue Mission, a Christian homeless shelter in Casper, the mission sued for the right to hire only Christians, and won.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2022
For Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon, Kids Come First
A degree in medical technology and years as a ranch manager didnt quite prepare Jennie Gordon for her current role as Wyomings First Lady but shes embraced the opportunities to advocate for children, agriculture, and diplomacy.
Wendy CorrDecember 19, 2022
Rescuers Who Fell Through Ice At Keyhole Reservoir Found Dead On Sunday
Two local citizens who drove onto the ice at Keyhole Reservoir to assist a rescue mission on Thursday were found dead on Sunday, Crook County authorities announced.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2022
One Dead As Truck Plunges Over Lookout Point In Casper
The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Sunday has confirmed one fatality after a truck crashed through a guardrail on Saturday on Casper Mountain near Lookout Point.
December 18, 2022
In Rare Attack, Musk Ox Kills Alaska State Trooper Protecting His Dogs
In an extremely rare attack by an animal not generally known to be aggressive, an Alaska Court Services officer was killed by a musk ox near Nome
Mark HeinzDecember 18, 2022
Radio Still Not Dead In Wyoming; New License Petitioned For In Park County
Although radio has been proclaimed a dead medium for years, it's still alive in Wyoming because of the local information it can get to people. A new FM station in Ralston, Wyoming has just been petitioned for.
Renée JeanDecember 18, 2022
Gordon Proposes $32 Million For Housing, Nutrition, Mental Health, Family Resources
The largest of Gordons new government projects includes $15 million for Wyoming Community Development to address unmet housing needs throughout the state.
Leo WolfsonDecember 18, 2022
Will Environmentalism Stand In The Way of the Energy Transitions Environmentalists Want?
The goal of reducing CO2 emissions by transitioning to an electrical grid powered by wind and solar, and replacing gas-powered cars with electric vehicles, is going to require an enormous environmental impact of its own. Will environmentalists try to stop that too?
December 18, 2022
Biden Announces $8 Billion Will Go To South Africa To Shut Down Coal Plants
At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last week, Biden announced $8 billion in funding will go to South Africa to replace coal plants with renewable energy sources.
December 18, 2022
Rod Miller: In Praise of Disturbing Words
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Take hate speech, for instance. It is not the words that are doing the hating, the words are just symbols for human thought or emotion. Doing away with the words will do nothing to get rid of hate."
Rod MillerDecember 18, 2022
New Privately-Run Tourism Program Aims to Ensure Wyoming Wildlife Here Forever
More than 70 businesses that rely on wildlife tourism have come together to support initiatives that preserve wildlife for future generations. Tourism is about 3.7% of the state's GDP, which means $4 billion in travel.
Renée JeanDecember 18, 2022
Six Months After Gillette Family Killed By Speeding Semi, Driver Charged
Six months after a semi truck slammed into the back of a slowed car, killing a family of five that was heading home to Gillette, the driver has been charged with vehicular homicide.
Clair McFarlandDecember 17, 2022
Wildlife Agent Says Black Bears Now “Hunting” Humans In Canada; Wyoming Not Concerned
Although a 34-year wildlife official in Canada says black bears are now hunting humans, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department say their records don't show evidence of black bears in Wyoming deliberately stalking, killing, and eating people.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2022
Two Men On Rescue Mission Fell Thru Ice At Keyhole Reservoir, Haven’t Been Found
Three people who were reportedly helping with an ice rescue fell into the ice themselves on Thursday; one of the helpers was rescued while two others haven't been found.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2022
Google Maps Keeps Routing People To Closed, Abandoned Road In Carbon County
It's a good idea not to just rely on navigation apps when driving on Wyoming roads in the winter. Google Maps keeps trying to reroute drivers to a closed, impassable road when a section of I-80 gets closed near Rawlins.
Jimmy OrrDecember 16, 2022
Man Who Invented "Grizzly-Proof Suit" Unfortunately Blew Up Before He Tested It
A man who survived being shot, impaled, and hit by a moving truck all while wearing a 150-pound grizzly-proof suit -- which he invented -- never lived to see it take off. Unfortunately, he blew up.
Mark HeinzDecember 16, 2022
Trump Superhero Cards Sell Out, Double In Value Hours After Launch
"I don't know why people don't give him credit," said the Fremont County Republican Party Chairwoman on Friday, after former President Donald Trump's superhero digital trading cards sold out and doubled in value hours after their launch.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2022
Cheney Votes For Puerto Rico To Decide Statehood Despite Having Nearly 3 Times As Many Dems
Liz Cheney was one of just a few Republicans to support a bill on Thursday that would give Puerto Ricans the choice of whether they want to become a U.S. state. Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly a 3-1 margin on the island.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2022
How Russia Caused The Delay Of The Nuclear Power Plant in Wyoming
TerraPower announced this week it would be delaying its advanced nuclear reactor demonstration project in Kemmerer due to the lack of fuel for the project. The only source for the fuel is a Russian company.
December 16, 2022
Logan Wilson’s Goal When He Plays Josh Allen In Two Weeks Is Not To Get Hurdled
When former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Logan Wilson meets former teammate Josh Allen in two weeks, he's got one goal: not to get hurdled.
Jimmy OrrDecember 16, 2022
Mountain Biking In Wyoming: It Ain’t Just A Summer Sport Anymore
Mountain biking has been on the rise across the nation and Wyoming, with new trails and varied terrain, it has a lot to offer mountain bikers in summer and winter
Renée JeanDecember 16, 2022
Campbell County Commissioner Wants Library Board Members Booted
Campbell County Commissioner Rusty Bell said library board members Sage Bear and Chelsie Collier are part of an anti-LGBTQ group that is wreaking havoc and chaos in Gillette.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2022
Dave Walsh: College Football Bowl Season Is Here!
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "I really enjoy the game, especially in person, but College Football on television is still a big favorite of mine. Sowall to wall coverage, bowl games on the tube nearly every day, is fine by me.
Dave WalshDecember 16, 2022
Union Leader Critical of Wyoming Delegation After Vote Against Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers
The executive director of Wyoming's AFL-CIO was critical of Sens. Barrasso and Lummis for voting no on a resolution that would have provided seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers instead of one.
Renée JeanDecember 16, 2022