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Bill Giving Tribes Control Of Indian Foster Child Placement Squeaks Through Committee

The Wyoming Senate is slated this week to hear the second of two proposed laws aimed at making non-native families the last resort for placing American Indian foster children.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2023

Saratoga On The Lookout For Elusive Mountain Lion Close To Town

Local Police, Game and Fish officials are watching for signs of a mountain lion that was spotted during daylight near a public space in Saratoga. So far, the cat has eluded efforts to find it, including drones.

Renée JeanFebruary 06, 2023

Proposed Relaxing Of Wyoming Gun Laws Would Cause Problems, Says New York Gun Control Activist

While bills before the Wyoming Legislature push to allow people to conceal carry firearms in more spaces, lifting those restrictions has caused trouble in other states, said Andy Pelosi, a gun control activist from New York.

Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2023

Legislator Says Horse Slaughter ‘Worked Well’ Before, Could Be Answer To Wyoming’s Wild Horse Problem

There was a small step Monday toward Wyoming wild horses possibly being sent to slaughter, as the Wyoming House passed a resolution calling for Congress to allow it.

Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2023

Scientists Say People In Colder Climates May Live Longer

Good news for Wyomingites... Science has proven that cold temperatures can prolong the life of cells. This refrigerator effect helps to slow the aging process, scientists say, while also killing off dangerous insects and bacteria that may otherwise survive in warmer climates.

Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2023

Cat Urbigkit: Winter Conditions Cause Rangeland Emergency In Southwest Wyoming

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "High winds and frigid temperatures have caused an emergency on significant parts of Wyomings southwestern rangelands. Drifting snow has trapped cattle and sheep and prevented the animals from getting to adequate feed."

Cat UrbigkitFebruary 06, 2023

Bill Sniffin: Al Simpson Recalls His Dad Was Upset At The Corner Of Simpson And ‘Millard’ – Doh!

Bill Sniffin writes: They held the street-naming ceremony for Milward Simpson at the corner of Simpson and Milward Streets, but when they unveiled the signs, the signs read Simpson and Millard.

Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2023

Pennie Hunt: I Am A Firewalker

Pennie Hunt writes: As I stood at the edge of this path of fire watching others successfully walk through and celebrate at the finish line, I wondered if I had the courage to do it.

Pennie HuntFebruary 06, 2023

Mouth-To-Snout: Bill To Allow Ambulance Transport, Medical Treatment For Police Dogs Fails

A bill to authorize ambulance services to transport injured police dogs and for EMS personnel to provide mouth-to-snout resuscitation on police dogs failed in a House committee meeting on Friday.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2023

Aaron Turpen: Belize is the Wyoming of Central America

Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "I recently visited Belize and found the culture and circumstances of that country to be very familiar. Especially in driving habits and general attitude. Getting stuck in a traffic jam there because of a horse made me think of home."

Aaron TurpenFebruary 06, 2023

Superstar Social Media Influencer Alix Earle Got Paid $40k-$70k To Spend Weekend In Jackson

It's a good gig if you can get it. Social media superstar Alix Earle spent the weekend in Jackson to promote a skincare product she endorses and got paid between $40k - $70k to do it.

Jake NicholsFebruary 06, 2023

Shoshone Tribe Changes Mind, Will Not Make Hunting Pact With Wyoming

Though at first in support of legislation underpinning an off-reservation hunting agreement with Wyoming that would define tribal members' treaty right to hunt any unoccupied lands throughout the state, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe's government on Friday sent Gov Gordon a letter withdrawing its approval.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2023

Rod Miller: Kitchen Tables in Wyoming

Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If we believe that the family is the basic building block of our state, then families gathered around the table are our most effective legislature, our most solemn church. Here is where we teach our young the fundamental skills that life requires."

Rod MillerFebruary 05, 2023

Archeological Group Says Bill To Protect Site Near Ghost Town In Platte County Could Endanger It

A nonprofit group says a bill that would fence in and protect an archeological site in Platte County is not only unnecessary, but potentially detrimental, and that they plan to oppose it.

Renée JeanFebruary 05, 2023

Prosecutor: Riverton Walmart Has One Of The Highest Theft Rates in Nation; Criminals Say They Don’t Care If Caught

Longtime prosecutor in Fremont County Ember Oakley said there is a big increase in organized retail theft at Riverton's Walmart and offenders have admitted that a few days in jail is a small price to pay for all the shoplifting they get away with.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2023

Down, But Not Out: Legislator Tries Again To Opt Wyoming Out Of CDC Health Mandates

Rep. Jeanette Ward saw her first attempt to push back on COVID-19 public health measures fail but by a razor thin margin. So, she's trying again. Her new bill would give the governor the option to ignore federal mandates.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 05, 2023

As Fight For Overtaxed Colorado River Comes To Boil, Wyoming Looks To Protect Its Interests

Wyoming water specialist Chris Brown warned that Wyoming has a direct interest into the growing Colorado River crisis that could affect millions of people. Wyoming's rivers account for 15% of the Colorado River's water.

Mark HeinzFebruary 05, 2023

Professor Says Flawed ‘Exxon Knew’ Study Designed To Make Money Off Litigation

An Exxon Knew study released this month is another attempt by anti-fossil fuel researchers who have a history of conducting studies into the company that critics say is flawed and biased.

February 05, 2023

Wyoming Lawmakers Vote To Spend $550 Million Over Original Budget; Earmarks $1 Billion Into Savings Too

Spenders and savers squared off over the $550 million extra dollars put into the 2023 supplemental budget that passed through the Wyoming House of Representatives on Friday evening.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 05, 2023

Want To Become A Tree When You Die? Company Offers To Plant Tree In Your Corpse

A start-up company offers to plant a tree in your corpse, but Wyoming funeral and cemetery professionals say that may not be an option in some parts of the Cowboy State.

Wendy CorrFebruary 05, 2023

Guest Column: Right To Bear Arms? Absolutely. Peace Officers Can’t Be Everywhere…

Guest columnist and former peace officer Frank Groth writes: "The problem is that, like all peace officers, they cannot be everywhere. The simple fact that when danger, or the threat of it, can happen in seconds, the police are just minutes away is as true in the halls of the capitol as it is on my quiet street in Campbell County."

Frank GrothFebruary 05, 2023

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‘Convention of States’ Passes Senate Committee, Barlow Says “Bring Gov’t Back To The People”

Speaking in favor of the Convention of States resolution, Sen. Eric Barlow, who has attended four national conferences on the convention, said, "I find great comfort that it comes back to the states and the people. They get to ultimately make this decision.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2023

World’s Largest, Most-Advanced Vertical Farming Facility To Be Built In Laramie

A new research facility in Laramie was announced on Thursday for whats promised to be the worlds largest and most advanced indoor agricultural research center. The company has already raised $1 billion for the facility.