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Bill Requiring Teachers To Post Class Materials Online Clears Wyoming Senate
A bill that would require teachers to post the teaching materials they use in class online for parents and community members to view cleared the Wyoming Senate on Monday.
March 01, 2022
Teton Commissioners Reverse Course, Approve WYDOT Employee Housing Request
Teton County on Tuesday reversed course and unanimously approved a WYDOT request for a zoning change that will allow the department to build employee housing on its land in Jackson.
March 01, 2022
Hageman, Rand Paul To Host Two Wyoming Towns Halls Next Week
U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman will be joined by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul during two Wyoming town hall meetings next week.
March 01, 2022
Company Accused Of Breaking Arms Sales Regulations Sued In Wyoming
Former Wyoming resident George Pazos is suing his former employer claiming he was fired when he refused to relabel Chinese materials as having been made in the United States.
March 01, 2022
Wyoming Author Ron Franscell’s Latest Book Tracks Sadistic Montana Serial Murderer In ‘ShadowMan’
Ron Franscell's latest non-fiction book traces a 1960s and 70s Montana serial killer motivated by control and sadism, and the brutal deaths of innocent children and at least one young woman that followed.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: What the WYGOP Stands For
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "The Wyoming GOP's pursuit of "Riding for the Brand has turned authoritarian, requiring strict obedience to its authority at the expense of personal freedoms."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 01, 2022
Dave Simpson: The Mind Just Keeps On Boggling
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Last week young persons from Laramie were over here at the Legislature, threatening to leave Wyoming if the state passes a law that biological males (we called them 'guys') can't compete against biological females (we called them 'girls') in athletics."
Dave SimpsonMarch 01, 2022
Cheney: U.S. Cannot Stay Out Of Russia/Ukraine Conflict; Isolationism Does Not Work
Liz Cheney strongly disagreed with those who have said the U.S. should stay out of the Russia/Ukraine conflict: "We've been down that road before. We've seen isolationism in both parties and it's always been wrong and it's always been dangerous."
March 01, 2022
Bill Sniffin: There’s A Lot To Celebrate With Yellowstone’s 150th!
Bill Sniffin writes: "Today marks a big day in Wyoming history! On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the worlds first national park. It is one of the best ideas ever hatched."
Bill SniffinMarch 01, 2022
Cowboy Comeback Falls Short in 73-66 Loss to San Diego State
The Cowboys nearly erased a 11-point deficit but fell just short in a 73-66 loss to San Diego State on Monday evening in the Arena-Auditorium.
Jimmy OrrMarch 01, 2022
Letter To The Editor: I Am A Republican And I’m Voting For Liz Cheney
Reader Sandy Pedersen writes: "Ive volunteered for many state and federal candidates over the years, such as Hathaway, Wallop, Simpson, Dick Cheney, Mead, Gordon, Craig Thomas, and Enzi and many others. Despite all of that, I am considered a RINO by the far-right wing of the party."
March 01, 2022
East Coast “Horse Kid” Marries Wyoming Cowboy, Lives Out Dream on Ranch in Carlile
A few years ago, mutual friends introduced the Pennsylvania native to a fourth-generation Wyoming rancher. Though she never set out to deliberately marry a cowboy, she admitted that it was a nice surprise that has worked out really well.
March 01, 2022
158 New COVID Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 125 Recoveries; 565 Active
The state reported 158 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 34 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 565 active cases Monday.
February 28, 2022
Gordon To End Wyoming’s COVID Emergency Declaration In March
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday that he has begun the process to end Wyoming's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
February 28, 2022
Gillette Prepares For Arrival of National “People’s Convoy”
Four women in Gillette who are fed up with what they see as government overreach and direct assaults on freedom are taking part in the Peoples Convoy, a group of trucks traveling through Gillette on Thursday on the way to Washington, D.C.
February 28, 2022
Yellowstone National Park Celebrates 150th on Tuesday
Yellowstone National Park officially turns 150 years on Tuesday and looks much different today than it did when it was created in 1872.
Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2022
Genetic Privacy Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill forbidding online ancestry websites from selling Wyoming customers DNA data is moving through Wyomings Legislature with little resistance.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Abortions Illegal Passed Second Reading, No Exemption For Rape Or Incest
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming if the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade is overturned moved closer to final House approval Monday without an amendment proposing exemptions for victims of rape or incest.
February 28, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Offers $500 Incentive For Child Vaccinations
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe is offering its members $500 to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Clears House Hurdle
A bill that would make the consumption of methamphetamine or illegal opiates by pregnant women a felony has been approved in its initial review by the full House of Representatives.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Hageman Says US Has Gone From Energy Independent to “Disaster”
Appearing at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Harriet Hageman said, "The Obama administration very clearly stated that energy independence could not happen. Then we had President Trump elected, and what happened? Energy independence."
February 28, 2022
Trooper Discusses Heartbreak After Fatal Crash Of Teenage Siblings From Lovell
After working the fatal crash scene involving two young people he knew personally, Trooper Randy Davis urged his fellow officers and first responders to seek help when they are overwhelmed with grief.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 28, 2022
Rod Miller: Ogden Driskill’s Violent, Savage Attack of Tom James
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "It is clear that Senator James is very fortunate indeed to have escaped with his life. Violent savagery like Driskills shock and awe attack simply take the breath away!"
Rod MillerFebruary 28, 2022
91 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 94 Recoveries; 498 Active
The state reported 91 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 498 active cases on Friday
February 28, 2022