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A Room Full Of Tarantulas? Wyoming Firefighter Says ‘Absolutely!’
KeeGan Johnson, a Rawlins firefighter, and his family want to bust some of the myths about tarantulas, saying theyre not the malevolent monsters Hollywood makes them out to be. Theyre teddy bears, he says.
Greg JohnsonNovember 05, 2022
Pro-Choice Teton Republican Confused By State GOP Contribution He Says He Never Got – Or Wanted
Andrew Byron, a pro-choice Republican legislative candidate from Jackson, said a press release put out by the Wyoming GOP that said they gave him $2,000 is wrong. He said he never received the money and doesn't want it.
Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2022
Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Champion Of Killing Time Change Hopeful It Dies Next Year
Wyoming state Rep. Dan Laursen, who has led the charge for eliminating the semi-annual changing of clocks in Wyoming, hopes this weekend's time change is the last ever as Congress considers The Sunshine Protection Act, which kills the despised ritual.
Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2022
Trucker: Wyoming Side of Highway Much Worse Than Colorado During Thursday Storm
Truckers stranded on the Wyoming side of the Colorado state line after Thursdays snowstorm are wondering why the roads were so much better south of the border?
Wendy CorrNovember 04, 2022
Wyoming Mining Industry Prepares For Potential Rail Strike
Wyoming coal and trona mines will be deeply impacted by a rail strike in two weeks, which is a strong possibility. If that happens, layoffs are likely.
November 04, 2022
Wyoming’s Kroger-Albertsons Stores Among Nearly 5,000 Impacted By $24.6 Billion Merger
A Wyoming union representative is cheering a court decision in Washington state to block a $4 billion Albertsons dividend payment to shareholders, which some say was a move to devalue the company and force the FTC to approve an announced merger with Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2022
Wyoming Has Highest Rate of $1,000-Per-Month Car Payments
Wyoming's love for big trucks helped propel the Cowboy State to the top of the list for the number of people with auto payments of $1,000 or more, according to a new Edmunds report.
November 04, 2022
Motorsports Dealer Says He’s Committed To Bringing Adult Barbie Jeep Racing To Wyoming
Barbie Jeep Racing or grown adults cramming themselves into childrens toy plastic vehicles and careening down hills has taken off in several states. A Cheyenne motorsports dealer said he wants Wyoming to be next.
Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2022
Teton County Commissioner Says No More Free Market Housing, Opponent Disagrees
While Teton County Commission Vice-Chair Luther Propst said he opposes free-market housing, his opponent says the problem is Propst's continued votes against housing projects which has limited housing supply.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2022
Cheney Lashes Out At Marjorie Taylor Greene, Says She’s ‘Exactly What Putin Wants’
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said America would have lost the Cold War if there were more Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, at that time.
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Fear $80 Billion In Funding Could Mean Super-Charged IRS
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis believe an army of 87,000 new IRS agents funded by President Biden's $80 billion increase to the agency could wreak havoc on the American taxpayer. They have sponsored legislation which would limit the IRS' reach.
Coy KnobelNovember 04, 2022
Hurricane-Destroyed Bowling Center In Louisiana Breathes New Life Into Worland Bowling Alley
When Hurricane Ida destroyed an iconic bowling center in Louisiana in 2021, it didn't destroy its legacy. Like an organ donor, parts of the business gave new life to a bowling alley coincidentally known as "Hurricane Lanes" in Worland, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrNovember 04, 2022
Dave Walsh: UW Football And Basketball On The Same Day
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "There were many times back in the '90's, and right on through present day, when a Cowboy Football game and a Cowboy Basketball game, somehow got scheduled on the same day."
Dave WalshNovember 04, 2022
Already With 90% Of The Wyoming Legislature, Republican Party Could Get More
The Wyoming Legislatures ratio of 90% Republicans to 10% Democrats represents the widest gap in the nation, and Tuesdays General Election could see the GOP further solidify its super-majority.
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2022
Rawlins Gets Denied For Critical Infrastructure Help; Saratoga Gets Nearly $1 Million For Water Project
Despite catastrophic water failure and facing $20 million in critical infrastructure improvements, a $7 million request from the city of Rawlins was declined. Saratoga, meanwhile, received nearly $1 million.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2022
Wyoming Tax Revenues Top $1 Billion For Fiscal Year 2022; Increase Of 10.1% Year-Over-Year
Wyomings 4% sales and use tax collections were a little more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2022, an increase of 10.1% year over year. That is near the record levels of fiscal year 2015.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Golden Eagle Attacked 8-Year-Old In Kyrgyzstan But Probably Won’t Happen In Wyoming
Although a young girl was attacked by a golden eagle in Kyrgyzstan thats not likely to happen in Wyoming, wildlife biologists say. But sheep and small pets are a different story...
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2022
High Voltage Hogs: Some Wyoming Riders Warming Up To Electric Motorcycles
While it may seem sacrilegious to some, electric motorcycles are starting to gain a foothold. Even some Harley riders aren't totally opposed to the idea.
November 03, 2022
Bill Allowing Off Road Vehicles To Go Under I-80 Could Bring Tons Of Trail Riders To SW Wyoming
Allowing off-road vehicles to cross under Interstate 80 near Evanston could be key to linking an extensive network of roads and trails and draw off road enthusiasts from around Wyoming and Utah.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2022
No Apologies: Oil & Gas CEO Challenges ‘Ridiculously Hypocritical’ Policies Of North Face
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy Inc., launched a campaign criticizing what he calls North Faces hypocritical anti-oil stance. Wright continues to be a vocal champion of oil in an industry that often shrinks from defending its products.
November 03, 2022
Clair McFarland: Lobotomized Pumpkin Pirates And Undead Albinos Leave No Room For Ghosts
Clair McFarland writes: "I hoped no one would notice Halloween, and that my four sons and I could go for a hike, stay home in comfort and avoid diabetes..."
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2022
Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Need No Career Politicians!
Dear editor: Some legislators claim that their years in the house or senate improves their ability to get things done. BALONEY!
November 03, 2022
Pennie Hunt: Today I Learned A Lesson
Pennie Hunt writes: I wanted to crawl under the covers and begin the day again. I wanted to take back the email. All the positivity I promote and encourage others to do was instantly sucked from my body."
Pennie HuntNovember 03, 2022
Four State Attorneys General Are Suing Over Albertsons – Kroger Merger
Four states have filed lawsuits in response to the mega grocery merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022