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Momentum Gathers On Capitol Hill To Scrutinize Albertsons-Kroger Mega Merger
A congressional subcommittee plans to hold hearings next week to investigate the super-sized merger of two grocery store chains that also has been criticized by Wyoming grocery workers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Hunters Keep Shooting Each Other In Nebraska; Wyoming Hunters Say That Can Be Avoided
In the span of three days this month, three hunters in Nebraska were shot by other hunters in their own shooting parties. Wyoming hunters say there are ways to avoid shooting other people while hunting.
Mark HeinzNovember 24, 2022
Modern Day Cattle Rustlin’? Wyo Third Grader Can’t Find Her 1,500-Pound Bull Named Sparkles
An 8-year-old from Medicine Bow, Wyoming, who bottle-raised a 1,500-pound bull named Sparkles, is distraught because her bull is missing. Sparkles follows Kali Villarreal around like a pet and is very friendly with people. The family suspects it has been rustled.
Greg JohnsonNovember 24, 2022
Wyoming Man Who Created “How To Die In Yellowstone” Coloring Book Has New Books Out
Good news for fans who enjoyed his first coloring book about people getting ripped apart by grizzlies, impaled by bison, or taking acidic baths in 200+ degree temperatures (but all in a fun, lighthearted way), Wyoming author Andy Robbins has new books coming out.
Wendy CorrNovember 24, 2022
Dennis Sun: Finally, Studies Say Eating Red Meat Is Not Bad For Your Health
Dennis Sun writes: The scientists found weak evidence of association between unprocessed red meat consumption and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, type two diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
Dennis SunNovember 24, 2022
Pennie Hunt: Are You A Number Person Or A Word Person?
Pennie Hunt writes: Word people name everything. My current car is named Ruby. She followed Liberty, Blaze and so many others. My refrigerator is Kevin."
Pennie HuntNovember 24, 2022
Rod Miller: Thanksgiving And The Separation Of Church And State (What The Mayflower Really Brought To The New World)
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Ill go out on a limb here and say that Thanksgiving is NOT the favorite holiday of Neo-theocrats and Bible-thumpers, like those religious zealots in the Wyoming Republican Party."
Rod MillerNovember 24, 2022
Legislation Could Give Wyoming Voters Final Say On Capping Property Tax Rates
Wyoming property valuations were up $7 billion this year. To deal with skyrocketing property taxes, the Revenue Committee approved an act that -- if passed by the Legislature -- would allow citizens to vote on capping property taxes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 24, 2022
Food Freedom Victory: Fremont County Farmers Market Store Can Sell Raw Milk
In a welcome about-face for Fremont County dairy farmers, state Department of Ag officials approved the sale of raw milk at a local farmers market.
Clair McFarlandNovember 24, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Lots To Be Thankful For – Mainly That Pandemic Is In Our Rearview Mirror
Bill Sniffin writes: I recall seeing a Lander sportsman standing before a teller in a local bank, with his pistol on his hip, wearing a mask and making a withdrawal.
Bill SniffinNovember 23, 2022
Greg Johnson: How I Made My First Real Date Projectile Vomit The Night Before Thanksgiving
Greg Johnson writes: Before getting out of the car, she made me promise to never tell anyone about what happened that night. I held up my right hand: pinky swear, double-dog-dare I promise. Its our secret. Of course, the first thing I did when I got home was tell my mom.
Greg JohnsonNovember 23, 2022
Cody School Board Member, GOP Legislator Spar Over ‘Sexualization’ Of Students; Both Lawyer Up
A war of words between Park County School Board member Stefanie Bell and State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has escalated. Both have hired attorneys over remarks made at an event to stop the "sexualization" of children.
Clair McFarlandNovember 23, 2022
Wyoming Republicans Lobbying Lummis To Change Stance On Same-Sex Marriage
The Wyoming House Freedom Caucus has joined in voicing its displeasure with U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in her vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law. Lummis has doubled down.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
Could Battery Farms Solve A Major US Wind Energy Problem?
Wyoming utility companies are adding battery storage to the electricity grid to address the intermittency of wind and solar. But even the most advanced battery farms have limited capacity and are hugely expensive.
November 23, 2022
Inflation Has Wyoming Families Watching – Or Breaking – Their Thanksgiving Budgets
Many Thanksgiving dinner shoppers in Wyoming this week have shrugged off inflated prices as they gather their favorite items for family celebrations, putting the higher-priced-than-expected items into carts anyway when they were available.
Renée JeanNovember 23, 2022
By The Numbers: Wyoming Voters Showed Up For The Primary But Stayed Home For The General
Voter turnout in August was the highest on record for a Wyoming primary election and the largest percentage of eligible voter turnout in a primary since 1994. As for the general, voters stayed home.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Eighth Medicaid Expansion Bill In Last Two Years
The Joint Revenue Committee voted 9-5 Tuesday to move forward with expanding Medicaid services to those eligible under the Social Securities Act -- an estimated 19,000 people in Wyoming, at a cost of $11 million a year.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: We Grieve
Last weeks national news reported the killing of three young men at the University of Virginia, four university students killed in Idaho, and five killed in a shooting rampage at a nightclub in Colorado. All these tragic losses of human life were at the hands of others
Cat UrbigkitNovember 23, 2022
More Than 1,000 People In Casper Will Get Free Thanksgiving Dinner Thanks To Couple
More than 1,000 people in Casper wont have to pay for their Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, as a generous donation has been made to provide meals through the Boys & Girls Club and Eggingtons Restaurant.
Wendy CorrNovember 23, 2022
WYDOT’s Wyoming Signs Keep Getting Ripped Off But It’s Not As Bad As Shitterton
Although the Wyoming Department of Transportation has recorded an increase in the number of Welcome to Wyoming signs being stolen, it's not as bad as Shitterton, UK where they gave up and just engraved its name on 3,000 pound rocks.
Jimmy OrrNovember 23, 2022
Why California’s Ban On Diesel Trucks Could Impact Wyoming
California first banned gas-powered cars. Now its targeting diesel-powered semitrucks. And the charging stations needed for the electric trucks that would replace diesel trucks will require about the same amount of power as a small town.
November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving Hell: Wyoming Plumbers Brace For ‘Brown Friday’
Although the Thanksgiving holiday might be a time of food, football, and family for many people, there's a price to pay for the festivity. "Brown Friday" is real and it's the busiest day of the year for many Wyoming plumbers.
Mark HeinzNovember 22, 2022
Another Wyoming Crypto Company Hits Brick Wall With SEC
Wyoming-based American CryptoFed has an ambitious plan to set up a frictionless payment system that will eliminate costly transaction fee. But its run aground against a federal SEC process.
Renée JeanNovember 22, 2022
Will Wyoming Face ‘Instant Armageddon’ If World Warms Over 1.5 Degrees Celsius?
With global emissions on the rise, few doubt warming will surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next few years. Is the result Wyoming becoming a wasteland?
November 22, 2022