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Josh Allen Didn’t Declare For NFL Draft Early Because He Owed Coach Bohl Respect
Despite being projected to go as high as second in the 2017 NFL draft, Josh Allen played his senior year at the University of Wyoming because he felt he owed Coach Craig Bohl the respect to stay.
Jimmy OrrJune 25, 2022
Rod Miller: Political And Journalistic Cowardice In the 307
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Pardon my French but I'm pissed off. Wyoming PBS announced that the U.S. House debate will be closed to public. If the candidates decided to exclude the public from their debate because of personal or political fear, they are not worthy of the legacy of our Founders."
Rod MillerJune 25, 2022
Protests Break Out In Some Wyo Towns Over Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
Protests broke out across Wyoming in many communities on Friday after the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade.
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2022
Pro-Choice Rallies Planned Around Wyoming In Wake Of Roe Vs. Wade Ruling
Pro-choice groups planned to rally around the state on Friday night to protest the U.S. Supreme Courts decision overturning the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade.
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2022
USDA Repeats Demand For Biden Administration Gender Ideology Policies
In the face of resistance from more than half the states in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday restated its demand for public schools to adopt policies friendly to new Biden administration created federal gender ideology.
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2022
Public And Media Banned From U.S. House Debate Due To “Safety Concerns”
In light of the announcement that the public and media would be banned from the upcoming U.S. House debate, the Hageman campaign said they would prefer the debate "be more open but these were the rules presented to us."
Jimmy OrrJune 24, 2022
‘Duchess’ Nagle Warren Mansion In Cheyenne Prepares For Grand Reopening
One of Wyoming's most historic buildings, the Nagle Warren Mansion in Cheyenne, is reopening as a bed and breakfast in July, nearly three years after it closed its doors.
June 24, 2022
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