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Wyoming Attorney General Verifies Roe Overturn; Law Official In 10 Days Or Less
Wyoming Attorney General Bridgette Hill ruled on Thursday that the overturn of Roe vs. Wade is compatible with Wyoming's trigger ban outlawing nearly all abortions. In 10 days or less, performing an abortion in Wyoming will be a felony.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2022
Cheney Chairs Last Jan 6 Committee Hearing Of Summer; “Trump Refused To Defend Our Nation”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney chaired the final Jan. 6 Committee hearing of the summer on Thursday night. In her remarks, she said "Trump refused to defend our nation and our Constitution."
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Hageman Protests Cheney/Bouchard Claim That She Bargained Away Wyoming Water To Colorado
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman claims she never was hired to "bargain away Wyoming's water" as opponents U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Anthony Bouchard are claiming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Rod Miller: Childish Politics in Wyoming — A Guidebook
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Self-styled patriots (small p) or vandals have recently defaced the campaign signs of Rep. Albert Sommers. Since these juvies obviously have no clue what theyre doing, here follow a few helpful hints for them..."
Rod MillerJuly 22, 2022
State Lodging Tax Bringing In More Money In 2022 To Better Market Wyoming Tourism
Revenues from the state lodging tax are up 8% over last year. That tax, paid mostly by out-of-state visitors, helps better market Wyoming for increased tourism, says the state tourism director.
Wendy CorrJuly 22, 2022
Hunger, Courage, A Good Wife: Cheyenne Frontier Days Caterer’s Recipe For Success
Nate Janousek grew up poor as a latchkey kid in an impoverished family in Nebraska. Now his business is the official caterer of Cheyenne Frontier Days and many of the largest outdoor events in the country.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2022
Gun Manufacturer Kel-Tec To Expand To Rock Springs; Will Bring 250 Jobs
Kel-Tec Firearms on Wednesday announced it is expanding to Rock Springs and has purchased a 33,000-square-foot facility. It is expected to bring 250 jobs to the area.
July 22, 2022
Former University Of Wyoming Professor’s Papers Retracted For ‘Data Irregularities’
A former University of Wyoming professor's publications are being investigated for "data irregularities" and some are being retracted, according to UW officials.
July 21, 2022
Booze On Demand: Alcohol Delivery Companies See Growth In Wyoming
As companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats continue to grow in popularity in Wyoming, a new business model has taken off: alcohol deliveries.
July 21, 2022
John Perry Barlow’s Wyoming Ranch For Sale; Own A Piece Of Grateful Dead History For $35 Million
The 35,000-acre Bar Cross Ranch in Cora, Wyoming is for sale at $35 million. It was previously owned by Grateful Dead lyricist and Wyoming renaissance man John Perry Barlow.
July 21, 2022
Park County Voting Machines Pass Test, Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Although everyone in attendance agreed that the election equipment performed without issue on Thursday. morning, Park County residents who observed the test remain unconvinced about election integrity and want paper ballots.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday July 21, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose, near Jackson, at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.95 per gallon.
July 21, 2022
Majority Floor Leader’s Political Signs Defaced; Spray-Painted Red “RINO”
In yet another sign that political discourse in Wyoming has devolved to name-calling, personal attacks, and now vandalism, dozens of signs promoting House Majority Leader Albert Sommers' re-election were defaced on Wednesday night.
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2022
Despite COVID, Biden Announces Billions In Climate Spending, Mentions Wyoming Nuke Plant
President Joe Biden on Wednesday mentioned the Bill Gates' financed nuclear power plant in Wyoming while announcing billions of dollars in climate change spending.
Coy KnobelJuly 21, 2022
Uinta County Judge Rules Political Party Bylaws Take Precedence Over Wyo State Laws
Judge Joseph Bluemel dismissed a lawsuit against the Uinta County Republican Party and its leadership last Thursday, deciding the county partys rules allow its leadership to decide who can vote for future county party leaders.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
It’s About Time! Beartooth Highway To Finally Open On Friday
After a late spring storm delayed its opening in May and the Yellowstone flood damaged the roadway in June, the Beartooth Highway is set to finally open on Friday, July 22.
Wendy CorrJuly 21, 2022
Letter To The Editor: No More Cutesy Names For Grizzly Bears
Dear Editor: Please refrain from allowing the "cutesy" names that the lazy photographers have assigned to apex predators like Grizzly bears.
July 21, 2022
Laramie County DA: Alleged Cheyenne Predator Facing 25 Years In Prison
A 19-year-old man accused of soliciting what he believed was an 11-year-old girl online for sex is facing a maximum of 25 years in prison, the Laramie County District Attorney said in court on Wednesday.
July 21, 2022
Popular Casper Mexican Restaurant Teams Up With Celebrity Jeffree Star To Serve Yak Meat
Billionaire cosmetics mogul Jeffree Star has teamed up with Casper Mexican restaurant "Tacos Mexico" to begin serving yak meat from Star's ranch in Natrona County.
July 20, 2022
Nightmares: Wyo Angler Reminds Public That Rattlesnakes Swim In Lakes, Reservoirs
After being visited by a swimming rattlesnake while fishing in Boysen Reservoir with his two children on Sunday, Wyoming angler Patrick Edwards thought it was a good idea to remind anglers and boaters that rattlesnakes in the water are more common than you may think.
Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2022
Wyoming Waste Facilities Brace For Disposal of Toxic Solar Panels
Laced with arsenic and heavy metals, many solar panels nearing the end of their lives are headed for landfills, but Wyoming solid waste authorities havent seen the first wave yet. However, they know it's coming...
Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday July 20, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose, near Jackson, at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.97.
July 20, 2022
Forest Service Timber Cutbacks In Black Hills Will Hurt Economy And Environment, Says Senator
Reduced forest management on one of the nations best managed forests, wont just see an increase in frequency of beetle infestations, but an increase in severity of wildfires as well, according to Wyoming State Sen. Ogden Driskill.
July 20, 2022
In Wyoming, Volunteer Firefighters Are Critical
For the majority of the residents of Wyoming, its the volunteer firefighters who keep public land and private property safe from fire. Out of the 114 fire departments in the state of Wyoming, only seven are staffed with paid professionals.
Wendy CorrJuly 20, 2022