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Dave Simpson: You Take Your Lumps And Move On
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "moved on to a spirited debate about some issue. A reporter for another paper got the names mixed up, and her story had the deceased lawmaker participating enthusiastically in the debate."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 21, 2022
Senate Committee Approves ‘Second Amendment Protection Act’; WyGO Calls Bill “Horrific”
A bill aimed at preventing Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing federal gun regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment was approved Monday by a Senate committee.
February 21, 2022
Northwest Wyo Communities Rally Around Family of Teenage Siblings Killed in Head-On Collision
Powell and Lovell are rallying around the family of two teenage siblings who were killed in a head-on collision last week as they were driving to school in Lovell.
Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2022
Bill Restricting Release Of Mugshots Clears House Judiciary Committee
A bill that would prevent the release of a persons mugshot until convicted was approved Monday by a House committee.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2022
Don Day Weather: Dangerous Wind Chills Ahead, Expect 40 Below Zero in Some Areas
Meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming will expect the coldest weather of the season in all areas of the state with -40 wind chills in many locations.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 21, 2022
Casper Artist’s Drawing of Late Sen. Christensen Will Reside in Wyo Senate Chambers All Week
Casper artist Tim Mandese's portrait of the late-State Sen. Leland Christensen will reside in the Wyoming Senate Chambers for one week before being presented to Christensen's widow, Anita, next Saturday.
February 21, 2022
202 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 97 Recoveries; 954 Active
The state reported 202 new laboratory-confirmed and 30 new probable cases to leave the state with 954 active cases on Friday.
February 20, 2022
Dennis Sun: Laws That Deal With Rights Of Private Land Owners Needs To Be Updated
Dennis Sun writes: The state laws dealing with trespassing on private lands in Wyoming are really antiquated as they havent changed much since the state was formed on July 10, 1890.
Dennis SunFebruary 20, 2022
Rod Miller: Marlboro Men, Movies, and Money
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "House Bill 93 would have provided tools for Wyoming to compete in the film industry against other western states. We have no room to whine about money left on the table that someone else scoops up."
Rod MillerFebruary 20, 2022
Greybull Man’s Life Saved By Medical Device Championed By Late Father
A first responder used an automated external defibrillator to revive 25-year-old Nick Murdoch whose father Paul led the way in Wyoming to for the portable defibrillators to be placed in every emergency response vehicle in the state.
Wendy CorrFebruary 20, 2022
Maldonado and Ike Surge #22 Cowboys Past Air Force, 75-67
The leading scoring duo in the nation went to work on Saturday, as Hunter Maldonado and Graham Ike combined for 56 points in Wyoming's 75-67 win over Air Force.
February 20, 2022
Legislature Approves “Fairness In Women’s Sports Act” Day After Biological Male Sets Women’s Swimming Record
The day after a biological male set a new pool record at a womens collegiate swimming championship, a bill that would ban transgendered women from competing against biological women in athletic events in Wyoming cleared a Senate hurdle.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 19, 2022
Wyoming Bill To Open Primaries To All Voters Dies
A measure that would have ended single-party primary elections in Wyoming was rejected by House members on Friday by a vote of 14 - 46.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming Senate Introduces Critical Race Bill After House Rejects One
The Wyoming Senate on Friday voted to introduce a bill that would combat the teaching of critical race theory in state schools, less than a day after the Wyoming House of Representatives rejected a bill that would have banned the teaching of it.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Coordinates 150 Beagle Rescue; Biggest In Its History
On Wednesday, the Kindness Ranch received 30 beagles -- part of a 150-beagle puppy rescue operation from a breeding facility in Virginia that had come under national scrutiny.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 18, 2022
Mothers Demand Child Endangerment Charges Against Drunk Cheyenne Bus Driver
The mothers of several Cheyenne students whose bus driver was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants are encouraging parents of other students to call the Goshen County District Attorney's office and press charges against the driver.
February 18, 2022
Wyo Bill Restricting Sale of DNA Data Passes Introduction
If passed, DNA-mapping compaies like Ancestry.com and "23 And Me," would be restricted from using or selling genetic data without obtaining specific permissions.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 18, 2022
Jonathan Lange: Wyoming Legislators Mulling Important Pro-Life Bills
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: Senate File 83 Prohibiting chemical abortions would protect Wyoming women from a corrupt FDA that is quietly stripping standard medical protections from women.
Jonathan LangeFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: An Alternate I-80 Could Save National Economy $1 Million A Day If Road Stays Open
Bill Sniffin writes: So why not build an Interstate 80 alternate route on the current route of US30? It would be good news for national economy.
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Stopping Release Of Mugshots Before Conviction Wins Introduction
A measure that would prohibit the release of mugshots from arrests until the person arrested has been convicted of a crime won initial approval from Wyomings House on Thursday.
February 18, 2022
164 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 268 Recoveries; 819 Active
The state reported 164 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 23 new probable cases to leave the state with 819 active cases for Thursday.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming House Rejects Critical Race Theory Bill
In arguing against the bill, Rep. Andy Schwartz (D-Jackson) said, "This bill states the teaching of history must be neutral and without judgment. Im Jewish, I cannot accept the neutral, judgment-free approach on the murder of 6 million Jews in World War II.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming State House Rejects Runoff Election Plan
A plan to create a runoff election system was rejected by the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday.
February 18, 2022
Thefts In Pinedale Blamed On Juveniles Who Have Hacked Smart Phone App
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office announced that juveniles in Pinedale have hacked a smart phone app that has allowed them to steal goods throughout the community.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2022