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Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.28 per gallon.
August 10, 2022
Ray Hunkins: In Biden Administration, Ideology Trumps Common Sense
Ray Hunkins writes: Nowhere is this more evident than in the open border and climate change policies that have proven so counter-productive and so unpopular with the American people.
Ray HunkinsAugust 10, 2022
Lawsuit Could Halt Wolf Hunts In Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
A lawsuit filed Tuesday aims to restore Endangered Species protection to wolves in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. A victory would halt all wolf hunting in those states.
Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2022
Massive Power Outage in Laramie; More Than 9,000 Lose Power
A massive power outage of undetermined cause struck Laramie Tuesday afternoon. As of 5 p.m., Rocky Mountain Power was reporting that it could take until at least 1 a.m. to restore electricity to the more than 9,000 people affected.
Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2022
Wyoming Wildfire Season: Not Quite Out Of The (Burning) Woods Yet
It's too early to call an "all-clear," but one wildfire expert said that the worst of wildfire season has passed for Wyoming but hot weather, drought, and some danger remains on parts of the national forests and grasslands in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Wildlife Funding Under Fire
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Funding for wildlife conservation and management nationwide is currently under threat, as advocates on both the right and left target provisions of an 85-year-old federal law."
Cat UrbigkitAugust 09, 2022
C.J. Box To Attend Joe Pickett Trivia Contest In Saratoga Later This Month
Wyoming author C.J. Box will be on hand for the 9th annual "Sleuthing With Joe Pickett" trivia contest at the Saratoga Museum later this month.
August 09, 2022
Wyoming Judge To Decide On Abortion Ban By Wednesday Noon
One of the attorneys trying to overturn Wyoming's abortion ban said the state can't argue for a fetal right to life because the ban's rape and incest exceptions would make it illogical.
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2022
Out-Of-State Congressional Democrats Ask Wyoming Dems To Change Parties For Cheney
In another unprecedented move in Wyoming politics, two out-of-state congressmen have begun airing advertisements in Wyoming asking Democrats to change parties to vote for Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Wyoming Is Only State Without Monkeypox But Vaccine Is Available For Select People
The Wyoming Dept of Health announced on Tuesday that the monkeypox vaccine is now available to a select group of people. Wyoming remains the only state in the nation without a confirmed monkeypox case.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2022
Scientists Say Wyoming Spared From “Murder Hornets” Because Of Climate
Scientists say Wyoming was spared from the so-called "murder hornets" because of its climate. They are now warning Wyomingites, however, of the dreaded European Paper Wasp which, thankfully, rarely murders people.
Wendy CorrAugust 09, 2022
Yellowstone Bear Destroys Car After Doors Left Unlocked
A Yellowstone-area bear destroyed a car over the weekend after the doors were left unlocked. Before being let out of the car, the bear left a special gift for the car owners.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Mix It Up In High-Spirited Secretary Of State Debate
Although technical problems made the first 15 minutes of the debate unwatchable (and outright comical), once the technical issues were solved, the back and forth between Nethercott and Gray was anything but boring.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Tara Nethercott Is A Proven Leader
Dear Editor: Tara Nethercott is a champion of the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. She strongly believes that the answer to government overreach is not more government.
August 09, 2022
Dave Simpson: Merle Was Right About These Years
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I was 67 when my first grand daughter was born, and 69 when her little sister arrived. Suddenly, things like highchairs, stuffed toys, and a wayward pacifier found under a bed, started showing up at our house."
Dave SimpsonAugust 09, 2022
Barrasso Sponsors Bill To Require Foreign Nationals To Undergo Polygraph Tests
Sen. John Barrasso sponsored a bill that would require foreign nationals from countries of "particular concern" to undergo polygraph tests before being allowed to work in national laboratories.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Gabby Petito’s Family Files $50M Lawsuit Against Utah Police
The family of Gabby Petito filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday against a Utah police department, accusing officers of failing to properly investigate her domestic violence case and protect her.
August 09, 2022
State, Fed Biologists Warn Public To Stay Away From Grizzly Trapping Sites
Federal and state biologists are warning citizens to stay away from the bright orange "do not enter" signs where grizzly trapping is taking place. Bears that are recovering from tranquilizers may be "irritated" which could lead to a less-than-optimal encounter.
Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2022
Candidate Rails Against Wyoming Receiving Federal Funds But He Received $1.7 Million In Federal Funds
Mike Schmid, a Republican running in House District 20, said in a candidate forum that Wyoming must wean itself away from federal dollars. But a year earlier, he accepted more than $1.7 million in federal COVID dollars.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Harriet Hageman: Cheney Falsely Claims To Be Defending Constitution While Guiding Lawless J6 Committee
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman writes: "All Americans should agree that defending the Constitution is essential. However, when Liz Cheney claims thats what shes doing, it just isnt so."
Harriet HagemanAugust 08, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, August 8, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.28 per gallon.
August 08, 2022
Tom Lubnau: No One Wants To Starve Children, Eat Humans, Or Steal Your Firearms
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau writes: "Soon, well see bills to have the State of Wyoming issue a Colt 1910 to every newborn. If a candidate opposes that bill, theyll be called gun grabbers."
Tom LubnauAugust 08, 2022
Cheney Campaign ‘Cautioned’ By Secretary of State After Mailing Out Ballot Request Forms
The Wyoming Secretary of State last week cautioned the Cheney campaign against using official election language on campaign literature after her campaign funded a mass mailing of absentee ballot request forms throughout Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2022
Don’t Let Pristine Appearance Fool You, Wild Wyoming Water Isn’t Safe To Drink
A tourist in Yellowstone was caught filling her family's water bottles from a creek. Thankfully, a smart person warned her that drinking untreated water -- even in Wyoming -- is dangerous.
Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2022