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Supreme Court Ruling Means Abortion In Wyoming Will Be Illegal Shortly
In 35 days or less, Wyoming is slated to outlaw nearly all abortions. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling Friday overturning Roe vs. Wade, the clock began ticking on Wyomings trigger law approved this year banning most abortions.
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2022
Cheney Votes For Gun Control Bill; Gets Immediately Blasted By Hageman
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted to support the most significant gun control bill in decades on Friday morning. She said she was proud to support the legislation stating that it did not infringe on 2nd Amendment rights.
Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022
Former Gillette Officer Pleads ‘No Contest’ In Sex With Inmate Case
A former Campbell County jail officer accused of having sex with an inmate recently pleaded no contest to his charges, court filings showed.
June 24, 2022
Chris Navarro Proposes Taking Used Turbine Blades & Making Giant “Windhenge” Project
Renowned Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro was bothered by used turbine blades filling up landfills. So he proposed taking some of them and creating a giant "Windhenge" sculpture where events could be held in Casper.
Wendy CorrJune 24, 2022
Police: Green River Double Murder Suspect Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot
After a brief standoff in Rock Springs, a Green River man suspected of killing two people at a bar on Thursday night was captured and taken into custody on Friday morning.
June 24, 2022
Supreme Court Overturns Roe Vs. Wade, Returns Abortion Regulation To States
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 majority opinion, ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion and put the decision of whether abortions will be allowed in the hands of the states.
June 24, 2022
Cheney Explains To Democrats How To Switch Parties In Campaign Literature
In campaign literature being sent around the state, Liz Cheney is instructing Wyoming Democrats how they can change their party registration to vote for her.
Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022
Wyoming Gun Owners Praise Supreme Court Gun Ruling
"Ive been saying for years what Justice Thomas has just opined," said state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, founder of Wyoming Gun Owners. "That special instructions cannot be imposed on a right."
June 23, 2022
Letter To Editor: We May Be On Wrong Track, But I’m Hopeful We Will Find Our Way
Dear Editor: "Im amazed at the infighting of political parties; finger pointing and blame that seems at an all-time high."
June 23, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, June 23, 2022
The highest gasoline price on in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 per gallon in Laramie.
June 23, 2022
Bill Sniffin: It’s True – Construction Is Name Of The Fourth Season Also Called Summer
Bill Sniffin writes This column is about travel but I could not start it without writing about my favorite place Yellowstone.
Bill SniffinJune 23, 2022
Judge Rules It’s OK For Weston County Commissioner To Keep Seat Despite Not Living in County
A state district judge ruled that it was OK for a Weston County Commissioner to keep his seat while not living in the county.
Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022
State, Energy Groups Criticize EPA Policy Blaming Wyoming For Denver Smog
Wyoming and some of its energy industry groups are criticizing as illogical proposed federal rules that blames Wyoming for Denver's smog. At most, Wyoming may contribute 1% of the pollutants.
Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2022
Joining Gordon, Wyoming’s Delegation Blasts ‘Secretive’ BLM Land Deal
Wyoming's congressional delegation released a letter on Thursday blasting the BLM for a "secretive" land deal made to purchase thousands of acres of land in Natrona and Carbon counties.
June 23, 2022
Jackson Woman Wins Bison Hunting Tag, Donating It To Disabled Female Veteran
Jackson resident Norma Winder is donating her bison hunting tag, which she won in a raffle, to a disabled female veteran.
June 23, 2022
House District 33: Three Republicans Battle For Shot At Seat In Formerly Democratic District
House District 33 is Wyomings only American-Indian district. Up until recently, it was a Democratic district. Whoever wins the primary will take on incumbent Rep. Andi LeBeau.
Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2022
House District 13: Albany County GOP Candidate Anti-Trump, Supports Gun Control, Pro-Weed
Albany County is one of the few places in Wyoming where one can find a Republican legislative candidate who supports some gun control, opposes former President Donald Trump and supports full legalization of marijuana.
Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022
Northeast Entrance Gateway Residents Feel Overlooked In Repair Efforts
In the tiny towns of Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana, residents are doing their best to stay positive despite the being the last in line for federal help to open the northern entrances of Yellowstone.
Wendy CorrJune 23, 2022
Sholly Warns Not To Trade License Plates To Get Into Yellowstone; Car Will Be Impounded
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly warned motorists not to try to manipulate the park's entry system by using someone else's license plate. The car will be impounded if caught, he said.
Jimmy OrrJune 23, 2022
Ohio Man Killed In Class IV Rapids On Gros Ventre River In Teton County
An Ohio man died on Tuesday following an accident that occurred while he was rafting in Class IV rapids on the Gros Ventre River in Teton County.
June 23, 2022
Bear Fight Breaks Out In Lake Tahoe Shed
A Lake Tahoe homeowner woke up on Saturday night to the sound of two bears beating the crap out of each other in her backyard shed. Her security cam captured the fight.
Jimmy OrrJune 23, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Sublette Lets the Sunshine In On Taxation Issue
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "At Tuesdays regular business meeting, the five members of the Sublette County Commission unanimously voted to release attorney/client communications regarding the countys fire mill levy in response to a Wyoming Public Records Act request"
Cat UrbigkitJune 23, 2022
Wyoming Police Departments Getting Concerned About Fuel Thefts
As gasoline prices continue to rise this summer, more and more Wyoming police departments are getting concerned about the possibility of fuel thefts.
June 23, 2022
Superintendent Says Wyo Has Cash For Lunches, Can Ignore Fed Gender Mandate, Gov Urges Caution
While Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder says Wyoming has the money and doesn't need to comply with a federal mandate espousing gender ideology, Gov Mark Gordon is urging caution and said the issue should be studied.
Clair McFarlandJune 22, 2022