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Changing Terms Of Federal Act Could Mean More Money For Wyoming Schools
The Wyoming Senate Appropriations Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to urge Congress to tweak a regulation that caps some grazing leases at 10 years.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 11, 2023
Don’t Have A Cow: State Vet Urges Lawmakers To Clarify Cattle Disease Policy
Clarifying Wyomings law regarding brucellosis containment should make things easier for livestock producers, while easing the fears of neighboring states over the disease, which causes cattle to abort their calves.
Mark HeinzJanuary 11, 2023
Ninth Time’s A Charm – Medicaid Expansion Again On Docket For Wyoming Lawmakers
Wyoming is the only state in the West that hasnt approved federal Medicaid expansion, something a small but vocal group rallied to change on the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 11, 2023
Former Legislator Tyler Lindholm To Launch Americans For Prosperity Chapter in Wyoming
Tyler Lindholm, former Majority Whip of the Wyoming House of Representatives, is launching a chapter of Americans For Prosperity in Wyoming later this month.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 11, 2023
Wyoming Farmer Says She’s Sick Of Having To Pay For Neighbor’s Fences
A Goshen County farmer said she had to pay $10,000 to neighbors last year for their fences. She urged Wyoming legislators Tuesday to move forward a bill that would make landowners responsible for no more than half the cost of fences around new subdivisions.
Mark HeinzJanuary 11, 2023
Driskill Expects ‘Utmost Decorum And Respect’ During Legislative Session
In his first address as Wyoming Senate President, Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, said the Legislature is effective because of its diversity of views, and he vowed to conduct the senate with the utmost decorum and respect.
January 11, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers To Consider $1.3 Million For Upton To Build Landfill Transfer Station
A bill sets priorities for Wyoming communities to receive support from the state for the closure of landfills or building of transfer stations. Upton has priority for $1.3 million in state funds.
January 11, 2023
Calorie Labels Aren’t Enough; Now A Push To Put Climate Impact Labels On Food
A new study published in an American Medical Association journal says people would order more climate-friendly food if climate impact labels were mandated on all menus in restaurants across the U.S.
January 11, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Bill Would Ban Foreign Ownership of Ag Lands in Wyoming
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land nearly doubled from 2010 through 2020. A bill filed for this year's session would prohibit foreign ownership of agricultural land in Wyoming."
Cat UrbigkitJanuary 10, 2023
No Last Minute Surprise Coup From Jennings As Albert Sommers Named Speaker Of The House
Although there were rumors that Rep. Mark Jennings would launch a surprise last-minute attempt to lead the Wyoming House, it didn't happen. Albert Sommers was unanimously named Speaker of the House on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2023
Legislative Preview: Gov. Gordon To Give State Of The State To More Conservative Legislature
Although the formal swearing in of legislators and procedural activities happened Tuesday, the bulk of meaningful action wont start until 10 a.m. Wednesday when Gov. Mark Gordon will give his State of the State speech
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2023
Casper Man Says He ‘Just Lost It’ When Stabbing Elderly In-Laws, Killing Stepfather-In-Law
George Kevin Dickerson told Casper police that he thought his 'brain was broken' after turning himself in for stabbing an older Casper couple. Hes been charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2023
Alleged Fentanyl Dealer From Greybull Charged With Delivery In Cody Man’s Overdose Death
During an undercover investigation following the death of Cody man, DCI agents posed as a potential drug buyer and watched as the suspected dealer from Greybull arranged to deliver fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2023
Dennis Sun On Agriculture: Signs That 2023 Might Rebound Into A Good Year
Dennis Sun writes: We are going to get ourselves in trouble if our country moves away from long-standing sources of energy to renewable energy completely.
Dennis SunJanuary 10, 2023
Tree-Killing Squirrels To Blame For Removal Of 100-Year-Old Cottonwoods From Cheyenne Park
An overpopulation of aggressive squirrels and aging cottonwoods are clashing, prompting two dozen century-old trees to be removed from Holliday Park in Cheyenne. City officials say the overmature trees are no match for the damaging rodents.
Wendy CorrJanuary 10, 2023
High School Student Dead After Shooting In Cheyenne; Two Suspects Arrested
The Cheyenne Police Department on Tuesday morning announced that two suspects are in custody following a fatal shooting on Monday night of a 17-year-old female in Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 10, 2023
Flavor, Nutrition Make Wyoming Heritage Grains A Successful Niche For Family Farm
Flour shortages during the pandemic spurred a shift in direction for Wyoming Heritage Grains, sparking a revival of an industry and a new flour milling operation in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanJanuary 10, 2023
Woman Shot Outside Frontier Mall In Cheyenne; Suspect Arrested And In Custody
A young woman was shot Monday evening in the parking lot outside of Frontier Mall in Cheyenne. Her condition is unknown. The suspect has been located and is in custody.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 10, 2023
Bill Would Give Wyoming More Control Over Rare Earth Byproducts Now Dominated By China
Even though the State of Wyoming can already license a uranium or a thorium mine, it cannot license possession of the materials that are a byproduct of that mining. House Bill 61 would help to fix that.
January 10, 2023
Although Very Expensive, Plastics Are Recycled In Wyoming If Not Contaminated By Dead Skunks
Caspers Solid Waste Division manager said recycling plastic costs more money than it saves but as long as the plastic isn't contaminated -- like when someone threw a dead skunk in recycle bin -- it can be recycled.
January 09, 2023
Human Body Composting Now Legal In Six States, But Not An Option Yet In Wyoming
Although three more states legalized human body composting in 2022, the option is not available in Wyoming yet. One funeral director in Wyoming said they haven't had a lot of requests for it.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2023
Dave Simpson: A ‘Runaway Beer Truck’ Of Chaos?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It's a long shot, in a world controlled up to now by the pigs at the trough, but last week's 'chaos' could result in something really good."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 09, 2023
Colorado Driver Taunts Elk, And It Promptly Trashes His Tire
A Colorado man got more than he bargained for after he taunted a bull elk on the road. After playfully asking the elk if it wanted to fight, the elk promptly punctured one of his tires.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2023
Dutch TV Show Reunites Lander Family That Lost Two Young Children In Fire With Relatives
A devastating house fire took two of a Lander couples five children in 2014. More than eight years later with his mother in failing health, a Dutch reality TV show pulled off an emotional reunion with their overseas family.
Wendy CorrJanuary 09, 2023