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Wyoming Joins In Lawsuit Over Biden Immigration Policy
In joining 19 other states in a lawsuit challenging the immigration policies of President Biden, Gov. Gordon said, "Their continued failure to fulfill the constitutional duty and secure our border impacts all Americans."
April 14, 2022
Snow Storm Leads to Three Semi Rollovers, Two Jackknifed Semis In Campbell County
Wind gusts, blowing snow, cold temperatures, and icy road conditions are being blamed for the three rollovers and two jackknifed semi-trucks on 1-90 and other roadways in Campbell County
April 14, 2022
Buffalo Detective Hits One In 16 Million Jackpot; Wins SuperTag Hunting Trifecta
By winning the SuperTag Trifecta (the odds were 1 in 16,000,000) Buffalo detective James Kozisek can hunt three big game animals. He can choose from: bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goat, elk, wild bison, deer, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf, and mountain lion.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2022
Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing Gillette Woman; Man Living With Woman Not Cooperative
The Gillette Police Department is asking for help in locating a 32-year-old woman who disappeared under what it called "suspicious circumstances." The man who lived with her has not been cooperative and is considered a person of interest.
April 14, 2022
No Airport, No Problem. Jackson Business Owners Not Worried About Airport Closure
Even though the Jackson airport will be closed for repairs through the end of June, business owners aren't worried about tourism numbers dropping as they believe car travel will make up for it.
Jimmy OrrApril 14, 2022
Biden Ethanol Plan “Hypocritical” And Won’t Have Impact On Oil, Corn Industries
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming said President Biden's plan to allow ethanol in gasoline is not only hypocritical because it creates more pollution but won't have any impact on Wyoming oil production.
April 14, 2022
$1,500 Yellowstone Pass That You Can’t Use For 150 Years; Marketers Say Genius Promotion
Wyoming marketers say the $1,500 Yellowstone pass that patrons won't be able to use for 150 years is a "genius move" because of its creativity and the way to get fundraising dollars now for something that may never be used.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2022
Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man
As investigators continue their examination into the disappearance of a Moorcroft man in 2019, a growing number of private investigators -- including one former legislator -- are turning their attention to the case of Chance Englebert.
April 14, 2022
Riverton School Officials Warning Parents About Violent Video Threatening To Kill Children
Officials with a Riverton kindergarten and preschool are warning parents about videos featuring a violent furry blue character from a video game accompanied by music about killing children.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. Douglas continued to be the location for the lowest gas price in the state, $3.77 per gallon
April 14, 2022
Bouchard Accuses Wyoming Hospital Association Director Of Defamation Over Complaint
A video showing a confrontation between a Wyoming hospital lobbyist and two Wyoming senators does not appear to be as tense of an exchange as led to believe.
April 13, 2022
UW Professors, Student Lead Research On New COVID Rapid Test
Two University of Wyoming professors and one PhD student have led research into a new, more sensitive, rapid COVID test, according to a recently published scholarly journal article.
April 13, 2022
Wyoming Continues To Be Number 1 For Suicides; Prevention Possible, Experts Say
Wyoming continues to be number one for suicide rates in the nation, according to a recent report released by the state's economic analysis division.
April 13, 2022
Snowplows Clear Way for 2022 Summer Season in Yellowstone
At precisely 8 a.m. Friday, attendants at the west gate at West Yellowstone, will allow visitors some of whom may have been waiting in line for hours to be the first official guests for the parks 2022 summer season.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2022
Hundreds Of Earthquakes Rattle Yellowstone; Scientists Don’t Believe Volcano Is Exploding Soon
Despite the two earthquake swarms that produced 254 individual earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park in March, the regions active volcano under the area is not expected to blow anytime soon.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Wyo Towns Upset Over Lack Of Liquor Licenses; Mayors Want Capitalism, Not Big Government
Two Wyoming mayors say the state's system of restricting the number of liquor licenses that can be awarded is limiting economic growth.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Who Is Brent Bien And Why Is He Running For Governor In Wyoming?
The Laramie native retired to his home state of Wyoming three years ago after finishing his military career as officer-in-charge of the U.S. Marine Corps base on Guam. Now, he's running for governor.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2022
Wyo School Superintendents Average $141,00 Per Year; 22% Higher Than Recommended By Legislature
Wyoming school district superintendent salaries averaged $141,358, about $25,000 more than the the Legislature recommended. The highest paid superintendent makes $210,000 in Teton County.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2022
‘Murder-For-Hire’ Case Transferred From Wyoming To Vermont
A Colorado man who was arrested in Yellowstone for disguising himself as a U.S. Marshal to kidnap and kill a Vermont man four years ago is being transferred from Wyoming to Vermont.
April 13, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Court Affirms Plan For New 3,500-Well Gas Field in Sublette County
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "What the case demonstrates is that when environmental groups dont have a federally protected species to hang their litigation hats on, their arguments arent nearly as effective at stalling or halting projects when a case makes it to the federal court."
Cat UrbigkitApril 13, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Worland at $4.78 per gallon. The state's lowest price for gas can be found in Douglas for $3.78 per gallon.
April 12, 2022
2020 Study: Almost 25% Of Wyoming Workers Employed In Government
Almost one-quarter of Wyomings civilian workers were employed by local, state or federal government entities in 2020, according to a new state report.
April 12, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Joins Republicans In Petitioning Federal Bump Stock Ban
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined more than 20 other Republican attorneys general on Tuesday by petitioning a federal court to overturn a ban on firearm accessories known as "bump stocks."
April 12, 2022
Wyoming Struggling Under Record-High Inflation Prices
Inflation hit a four-decade high last month and for Wyoming residents, every purchase at the grocery store or gas stations feels more and more daunting.
April 12, 2022