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Teton County Residents Can Be Fined Up To $750 A Day If Their Christmas Lights Are Still Up
Teton County residents who still have their Christmas lights on are in violation of county zoning regulations and can be fined up to $750 each day.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 15, 2023
Multiple Deaths, Skyrocketing Costs, Overflows: The History Of Wyoming’s Original Boysen Dam
More than 1,000 men worked on the Boysen Dam in the early 1900s, living in tar paper shacks during the construction, which took place in winter when temperatures sometimes dipped to minus 55 degrees. Several men died while working on the project.
Wendy CorrJanuary 15, 2023
Private Wind Farms Want State To Keep Assessment Authority; Wyo Counties Say That Blows
Independent power providers told Wyoming lawmakers Friday that if the state doesnt uniformly do property tax assessments, expect less continuity and more appeals.
January 15, 2023
Jackson Residents Don’t Want Any More Tourists
The COVID-19 pandemic produced a surge that compressed about 10 years of tourism growth into a two-year time span. As a result, 80% of Jackson residents are saying enough is enough and no more tourists are needed.
Renée JeanJanuary 15, 2023
Disneyland Paris Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Wyoming Old-Town Themed “Hotel Cheyenne”
Disney Hotel Cheyenne is a wild-west themed hotel in Paris that is an immersive themed experience built around an entire Old West town complete with restaurants, shops, and jail. It recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2023
I-80 Off-Road Vehicle Pass-Thru Could Boost Tourism In Southwest Wyoming, Supporters Say
Allowing off-road vehicles to pass underneath Interstate 80 near Evanston could connect a series of trails and be a huge boost to the areas tourism, say proponents House Bill 42, which was moved to the House floor on Friday.
Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2023
Bill Would Make Drone ‘Trespassing’ In Wyoming A Crime, But Some Say It’s Too Lenient
Trespassing by drones in a growing problem in Wyoming, say proponents of a bill that would criminalize it. But some say legislation before the Senate Judiciary Committee is far too lenient and difficult to enforce.
Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2023
For 143 Years, Wyoming’s Wild West Heritage Bolstered By Buffalo’s Occidental Hotel
Built in 1880, 10 years before Wyoming became a state, the hotel has hosted a number of famous guests: Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wister, Tom Horn, Herbert Hoover and President Teddy Roosevelt all have hung their hats at the Occidental, as have Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Ernest Hemingway.
Wendy CorrJanuary 14, 2023
Daddy Day Care From The Floor Of The Wyoming Senate
State Sen. Brian Boner, R-Douglas, was a champion multitasking at the Wyoming Capitol on Friday. Parenting duties unexpectedly came to him so he worked through the day with his 18-month-old son Martin.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 14, 2023
No Hunting Tag Hikes: Senate Rejects Bill To Raise Nonresident Fees By Up To 200%
A bill that would have raised some out-of-state hunting tag fees up to 200% for Wyoming big game and trophy game species died in Senate.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Deacon Says Extending Medicaid Not ‘Fiery Pit Of Socialism’ As Bill Moves Forward
Legislation extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months passed out of a state House committee by a 5-4 vote on Friday, but not without some passionate debate on both sides.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2023
Bill Would Give Schools In Wyoming’s Richest Counties More Money For Teachers
The bills proponents said Teton County and some surrounding areas are in desperate need of extra money to retain teachers and other staff as the cost of living has skyrocketed in the region.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2023
Pair Of Trooper K-9s Keep Wyoming Capitol Safe During Legislative Session
Scout and Duster, a pair of black Labrador retrievers, sweep the state Capitol building for explosives and other potentially dangerous devices every day during the Wyoming Legislatures 37-day session, which began this week.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Bill Would Ban New Foreign Ownership Of Any Agricultural Land In Wyoming
A bill being considered in the Wyoming Legislature would limit foreign ownership of Cowboy State agriculture land. The bills sponsor, Rep. Dalton Banks is joining others like S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem in a growing concern about Chinese influence over Americas agriculture real estate.
January 13, 2023
Wyoming Legislators Say No To $40 Million Expense To Build Bike Routes And Paths In State
Members of a Wyoming House committee narrowly voted down House Bill 48 which would have used $40 million to build pedestrian and bicycle paths across the state.
Renée JeanJanuary 13, 2023
No More Spanking In Wyoming Schools? Legislation Moves Forward To Crack Down On It
With only three school districts in Wyoming still allowing corporal punishment, Senate File 47 would allow civil or criminal action against any teachers and administrators who do use it.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2023
Take That, California! Wyoming Legislators Draft Resolution Banning Electric Vehicles By 2035
In response to California and other states phasing out the sale of gasoline-powered cars, Wyoming legislators have introduced a resolution that would ban new electric vehicles in the Cowboy State by 2035.
January 13, 2023
Dave Walsh: Watch Former Cowboys In The NFL Playoffs
Dave Walsh writes: Im one of those who just really loves football and then theres the Pokes in the Pros' factor. There are 11 former Wyoming Cowboys football players on current NFL rosters and many will play this weekend."
Dave WalshJanuary 13, 2023
Clair McFarland: Here Comes Dad To Resurrect Papa Wheelie
Clair McFarland writes: So here comes Dad to help co-write this column. But dont be surprised: Dad and I used to co-write a column titled Papa Wheelie Says when I was just a teenaged salesgirl peddling motorcycles at the family shop.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2023
Bill Would Clarify Grazing Management On State Leased Lands
A pair of bills forwarded by the Wyoming House Agriculture Committee would make it easier for ranchers to make improvements on state land grazing leases without getting prior state approval.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
15 Miles From Civilization, Someone Removed Yellowstone Snowmobiler’s Ignition Key
It could been a dire situation for Yellowstone snowmobiler Chris Brookhart as someone removed the ignition key from his snowmobile 15 miles from civilization on Tuesday. It turns out someone hid the key on purpose.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2023
Bill Would Establish $46 Million Trust For Wyoming Suicide Call Centers
Emotional testimony helped Wyoming lawmakers advance House Bill 65, which would provide a permanent steam of money to operate the states 24/7 suicide hotline call centers.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2023
New Effort Introduced To Strip Chuck Gray Of Election Oversight
State Rep. Ken Chestek has introduced legislation to take away all election oversight from Secretary of State Chuck Gray. Gray said the effort is "petty" and "unconstitutional"
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2023
Convicted Murderer Suing Dept Of Corrections Because They Took Away His PlayStation
Convicted murderer John Hereford is suing Wyomings prisons system saying the confiscation of his PlayStation console following the discovery of mature-rated games is a punishment that does not fit the crime.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2023