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Cheney Won’t Vote For Hageman Or Gray, Talks Of Potential For New Third Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said on "Meet The Press" on Sunday that she will not vote for Harriet Hageman nor Chuck Gray in Wyoming's general election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2022
Big Hat Ranch Inspires Artists From Around Wyoming And The West
The picturesque setting of the Big Hat Ranch 15 miles southwest of Cody is a draw for artists of all mediums, and the ranchs philanthropic owner, Naoma Tate, nurtures the gifts of those who are invited guests.
Wendy CorrOctober 24, 2022
Laramie Residents Angered By City Council Still Meeting Remotely After 2 1/2 Years
People in Laramie have protested their city council at least six times about its continued refusal to go back to holding in-person meetings. Council members have defended the action citing health, logistical concerns.
October 24, 2022
Wyoming Improves To 5-3 With 28-14 Win Over Utah State on Homecoming
The Wyoming Cowboys led from start to finish on Saturday night to win their fifth game of the season in a 28-14 home victory over Utah State on Homecoming.
Jimmy OrrOctober 23, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Legalizing Pot Leads To Bad Outcomes
Dear editor: Although reasons were given to combat pain for health reasons, the writer of the column has apparently not followed the results of places where this drug has been legalized.
October 23, 2022
Rod Miller: The Hypocrisy of the Wyoming GOP
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Today's GOP has turned its back on the voters of Wyoming as evidenced by its refusal to support Ogden Driskill, the clear winner of the primary in Senate District 1."
Rod MillerOctober 23, 2022
How Much Federal Regulation Should There Be Of The Crypto-Currency Industry?
As Wyoming continues to position itself as the hub for the cryptocurrency industry, a fight is brewing in Washington, D.C., over a bill that could establish federal oversight for bitcoin and other crypto markets.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Don’t Change Marijuana Laws In Wyoming
Dear editor: "If Wyoming wants massive black market marijuana grows, increased access to marijuana for Wyoming youth, homelessness and an overall increase in violent crime, then please do legalize marijuana."
October 23, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Legalizing Marijuana Not Good Idea For Wyo, Denver is “Cesspool Of Filth”
Dear editor: "The heart of Denver morphed in a stunningly-few years to a cesspool of filth, human misery & petty crime in a fog of ganja smoke."
October 23, 2022
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Owner Draws Flack For Supporting Republicans
Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts owner has been criticized for supporting political candidates that hold opposing climate change views to many environmental groups.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2022
Wyoming Ghosts: Runaway Train, Haunting Horse Among 30 Years Of Spooky Tales On Frightseeing Tour
For three decades, Val Martin and her father have not only retold some Cheyennes most unexplainable and spooky stories, she also researches them in the Wyoming State Archives. But some reports just cant be explained.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2022
Wyoming Hunter Shoots Himself While Trying To “Kick Grizzly” Off Of Him; Life-Flighted To Utah
An Evanston hunter survived a grizzly attack on Friday evening after shooting at the bear numerous times with a 10MM handgun. The man was life-flighted to the University of Utah hospital.
Jimmy OrrOctober 22, 2022
Cheyenne Teacher Responds to KKK Story
The photograph in an earlier article does not contain a picture of any of the teachers family, that neither the teacher nor her family have any affiliation or sympathy for the KKK.
October 22, 2022
Three Charged In Riverton Burning-Tire Murder
Three Wyoming residents were charged Friday in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old woman whom police found beaten and stabbed under a burning tire in a trailer house in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2022
Unlike San Francisco, It Does Not Cost $1.7 Million To Build A Public Toilet In Wyoming
It takes $1.7 million and more than two years to build a one-toilet public restroom in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Gillette built a six-toilet heated bathroom with a paved parking lot in weeks for less than $225,000.
October 21, 2022
Barrasso: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Was Built For National Energy Crisis Not Democrat Election Crisis
Sen. Barrasso blasted President Biden for releasing another 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He said, "The surest way to bring down energy prices is to unleash American energy production.
October 21, 2022
Wyoming “Deer 255” Breaks All Long Distance Migration Records
Deer 255, a Wyoming mule deer doe, holds the record for the longest-documented land migration in the Lower 48. Her travels have been documented and watched via a collar cam for over 2,100 miles of migration across Wyoming.
Mark HeinzOctober 21, 2022
Crook County GOP Won’t Support Primary Winner Sen. Ogden Driskill; Leaders Back Write-In Candidate
The Crook County Republican Party has taken an official vote to not offer financial support or its endorsement support to Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, and instead will back the candidate voters didnt elect in the Aug. 16 primary.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
NOAA Predicts More Drought In Southeast Wyoming, Don Day Says They’re Wrong, Again
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says NOAA's long-range forecast is probably wrong about more drought for southeast Wyoming. Day says La Niña will likely weaken and an increase of precipitation will occur.
October 21, 2022
Big Horn Football Team Wears Names Of Rylee McCollum, 12 Other Slain Marines On Football Helmets
The Big Horn High School football program has been part of the Heroes on Helmets program since 2018, and this season theyre honoring the 13 Marines killed in a suicide bombing last year in Afghanistan, including Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum of Jackson.
Wendy CorrOctober 21, 2022
Wyoming Landowner Kills Wolves After Rare Attack On Horses
A landowner recently was allowed by Wyoming Game and Fish to put down some wolves in the Gros Ventre mountains after they killed two foals and injured three other horses.
Mark HeinzOctober 21, 2022
Cheney Spent Six Times More Per Vote ($255 vs $43) In Massive Losing Effort
Campaign finance reports show U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spent an average of about $255 per vote in her landslide loss to challenger Harriet Hageman, who spent $43 per vote based on reported spending.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
Clair McFarland: I Am A Swamp Hag At The Brink Of Madness
Clair McFarland writes: "Reporting on brutal crimes and cultural controversies is just my pastime; plunging toilets while people wreck my kitchen is my day job."
Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2022
Drought Put Wyoming Ag Producers In Economic ‘Perfect Storm’
Drought led to high hay prices, and increased feed costs which led to many Wyoming ranchers selling off their herds. That means less money coming in as costs of ranching go up.
October 21, 2022