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Cowboys Take Down Wolf Pack in Dome of Doom, 74-61
Graham Ike led the Pokes with 23 points and 15 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season. He was 8-of-15 from the field and 7-of-10 from the free throw line.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 27, 2022
Cheyenne Bar Stops Selling Russian Vodka Over Ukraine Invasion
In front of a raucous, and somewhat lubricated, crowd, the Four Winds Bar in Cheyenne poured out dozens of bottles of Stoli Vodka as a way to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
February 27, 2022
Two Dogs Poisoned With Ibuprofen In Hot Dogs At Jackson Park; $5,500 Reward Offered
At least two dogs have been poisoned with ibuprofen hidden in hot dog slices in a Jackson park, according to the Jackson Police Department.
February 26, 2022
Senator Says Budget Amendment Kills University of Wyoming; Sponsor Disagrees
Sen. Cale Case said what he believes to be a poorly written amendment to the budget eliminates all funding to the University of Wyoming. The primary sponsor, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, disagrees.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2022
Sen. Bouchard, WyGO’s Aaron Dorr Decry Committee Censorship on Gun Bill
Both Wyoming Gun Owners policy director Aaron Dorr and Sen. Anthony Bouchard claimed they were not allowed to speak at a hearing on a gun bill which they opposed. But footage of the meeting appeared to show little effort by either to do so.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2022
Bill Sniffin: I Drive Truck – Truckers Complain About Interstate 80 In Winter And Discuss Options
Bill Sniffin writes: The way he said I drive truck might have sounded odd to me back there in 1970, but I have heard it dozens of times since. It was always odd to me that the guys telling me this did not say I drive A truck.
Bill SniffinFebruary 26, 2022
Wyoming Senate Passes Crossover Voting Bill On Third Reading
The Wyoming Senate on Friday passed a bill that is intended to keep voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections, sending it to the House of Representatives for introduction.
February 25, 2022
Government Fraud Hotline Bill Moves To Senate Floor
Despite lobbyist and lawmaker resistance, a bill that would establish a public hotline for reporting government fraud, waste, or abuse of resources has been approved in its first full review by Wyoming's Senate.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Look Forward To Meeting With Biden’s Supreme Court Pick
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis both said on Friday they look forward to meeting with President Joe Biden's pick to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
February 25, 2022
Manlove’s Request To Stream Disciplinary Hearing Denied — 11 Days After Hearing’s End
Wyomings Supreme Court has denied, 11 days after it ended, a request by Laramie Countys district attorney that her disciplinary hearing be recorded.
February 25, 2022
Reagan Economist Warns Wyoming Against Adopting Income Tax & To Change Spending Habits
Reagan economist Art Laffer on Thursday said Wyoming should not adopt an income tax or use state resources to diversify its economy. Instead, spending should match available resources, he said.
February 25, 2022
Clair McFarland: Peaceful Family Moments Are The Real Magic
Clair McFarland writes: "We needed a miracle. 'For my first trick, I will turn this LEGO into a coin,' said the 8-year-old magician. I had some doubts."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2022
Woman Files Lawsuit Against BNSF Over Wind River Crash That Killed Her Father
A woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company regarding a vehicle crash that killed her father in the Wind River Canyon last summer.
February 25, 2022
127 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 141 Recoveries; 480 Active
The state reported 127 new laboratory-confirmed and eight new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 480 active cases on Thursday.
February 25, 2022
Wyoming Businessman With Business in Ukraine Says War With Russia is Just “Step One”
Nick Piazza, a Cody native whose business is in Ukraine, said in many ways, whats happening in Ukraine has great meaning to people in Wyoming, as the Ukranians are taking steps to defend themselves.
Wendy CorrFebruary 25, 2022
Wyo Health Officials Don’t Know When COVID Will Stop Being Public Health Issue
Health officials said they are pleased to see fewer cases and hospitalizations compared to recent weeks, but stopped short of saying when COVID-19 might no longer be a public health issue.
February 24, 2022
Powell Public Works Employee Claims Gender Discrimination In Lawsuit
A Powell public works department employee is suing the Park County Board of Commissioners and the Park County Public Works Department for allegedly paying her less than her male counterparts due to her gender.
February 24, 2022
Video Of Incident Between Sens. Driskill and James Released
The Capitol Police on Thursday released video footage showing the incident between Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James on the floor the senate Tuesday evening.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2022
Jon Krakauer’s Book ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven,’ Partially Set in Cheyenne, Gets TV Adaptation
A nonfiction book that depicted two brothers' brutal murder of a young woman and her young daughter in Utah and their subsequent arrest in Cheyenne will get the small screen treatment later this year.
February 24, 2022
Natrona School District’s Lawsuit Against E-Cig Maker Juul Takes National Stage
The Natrona County School Districts lawsuit against e-cigarette giant JUUL Labs has been selected as one of 12 to indicate how attorneys should proceed with more than 250 similar lawsuits filed across the country.
February 24, 2022
Lander Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Producing Child Porn, Despite Government Requesting Longer Sentence
A Lander man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child pornography and traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, despite the government asking for a longer sentence.
February 24, 2022
Ukrainian Families Share Invasion Fears With Wyoming Relatives
Casper resident Lisa McDonald has been in close contact with her family in Ukraine and said the Russians are forced to fight whereas the Ukrainians will fight because they love their country.
Wendy CorrFebruary 24, 2022
86 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday, 166 Recoveries; 486 Active
The state reported 86 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving the state with 486 active cases.
February 24, 2022
Bills Restricting Abortions Clear Wyoming House Committee
Two bills aimed at restricting abortions advanced through the House Labor Committee on Wednesday morning with strong support.
February 24, 2022