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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
Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces Night Show Concert Lineup for 127th Daddy Of ‘Em All Rodeo
From Eric Church to Tim McGraw to Five Finger Death Punch, Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday. announced the concert lineup for the 2023 western celebration. Tickets go on sale beginning March 15.
Renée JeanMarch 03, 2023
Shooting the Breeze With Cat And Rod: Final Throes of the Legislature
Columnists Rod Miller and Cat Urbigkit write: "Now about Romeo Bouchard. Hes Wyomings version of Marjorie Taylor Greene, but with an anger management problem..."
Rod MillerMarch 03, 2023
Dave Walsh: UW’s Best Regular Season Closer Was A Conference-Winning Classic
Dave Walsh writes: The victory the Cowboys got March 2, 2002, is certainly one the biggest wins in University of Wyoming basketball history.
Dave WalshMarch 03, 2023
‘We Don’t Always Get What We Want’ – Two Abortion Bills Head To Gov’s Desk With Compromises
Two abortion bills, one banning chemical abortion drugs and another that's a targeted re-wording of last year's ban on nearly all abortions, are headed to Gov. Mark Gordon's desk.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Maybe Nonresidents Can Spend Week At $10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex While Waiting To Hunt Shed Antlers
Nonresidents will have to wait a full week before joining the hunt for shed antler, after Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law that called for that delay. Gordon on Thursday also signed a bill that could give Wyoming a $10 million shooting complex.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Veto Outrage: Legislator Says Gordon Traded Private Property Rights For Green Energy Program
The Wyoming House nearly overturned Gov. Mark Gordons veto this week on a bill that would have prevented independent wind farms from using eminent domain to build power lines across private land.
March 03, 2023
Have A Concealed Carry Permit? Be Careful, Gun Regulations Change At the Border.
Leaving Wyoming with a firearm can put gun owners into dicey situations if they arent aware of states differing regulations. If you make a mistake, you could be in deep trouble.
Mark HeinzMarch 02, 2023
New EPA Regulations Likely To Make Power Grid Less Stable While Making Electricity More Expensive
The EPA is expected to advance six rules over the next several months likely to speed up coal-fired electrical generation plant retirements. Energy experts say this will lead to more blackouts and higher energy costs.
March 02, 2023
Hageman’s Comments To State Legislative Members ‘Unheard Of’ In History Of Body
When U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman criticized members of the Legislature earlier this week, she did something that the congressional delegation never does -- get involved in their business. Former Sen. Al Simpson called it "embarrassing." Other former members said it was bad form.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2023
Transgender Sports Ban Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk
A Wyoming bill banning biological males from girls school sports now is one step away from becoming law. Senate File 133 received final approval from the state Senate on Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2023
Cheney To Become College Professor In Virginia; No Word On Possible 2024 Presidential Run
Former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney has accepted a job at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics where she will serve as a professor.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2023
Riverton Man Pleads Guilty To Breaking Newborn Twin Daughters’ Legs
Anthony Long pleaded guilty on Thursday in Fremont County District Court and admitted to two counts of child abuse which resulted in his twin daughters' legs being broken. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2023
Despite Brutal Winter, Gillette Police Not Deterred With Snow Tracks On Vehicles
Winter isnt messing around this year, and neither is the Gillette Police Department. They aren't cheap but "Track N Go snow tracks have proven to be a godsend for, as snow continues to pile up, particularly in neighborhoods where streets aren't plowed.
Mark HeinzMarch 02, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Used Car Market Saw Prices Briefly Cool Off But It’s Not Going To Continue
If youre looking to buy a new or used vehicle, dont expect current price drops to continue for long. And dont hang your hopes on interest rates dropping very soon. Were still in a sellers market.
Aaron TurpenMarch 02, 2023
House Passes Bill To Restore Gun, Other Rights Of Nonviolent Felons
Though some feared the act could erode Second Amendment rights, the Wyoming House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would restore gun rights to nonviolent felons immediately after they've served their sentences.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2023
Wyoming Property Tax Reform Measure Back From Dead, Would Pave Way For Residential Relief
Lawmakers have been stymied when it comes to giving homeowners a break on property taxes amid double-digit tax rate increases. An unusual amendment, which replaces a still living bill with a bill that had been dead, may help change the situation going forward.
Renée JeanMarch 02, 2023