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Bill To Prevent Federal Infringements On Gun Rights Introduced; WyGO Says It’s Not Enough
The Wyoming Gun Owners said the "Second Amendment Protection Act" is "horrific and treacherous" and pushed by the worst people in the legislature.
February 17, 2022
Wind River Reservation COVID Quarantine Camp Operating Again
A quarantine camp designed to house transient members of the Northern Arapaho Indian Tribe who test positive for COVID is back in operation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2022
Wyoming Senate Introduces Bill That Stops Party Changes, Trump Endorses
The Wyoming Senate on Thursday introduced legislation that would prevent members of one political party from changing their party affiliation to vote in the competing party's primary election, then immediately switch back to their original affiliation.
February 17, 2022
Wyoming, PacifiCorp Strike Deal To Keep Jim Bridger Power Plant Operating
The state of Wyoming and PacifiCorp have reached an agreement to keep the coal-fired Jim Bridger power plant operational beyond April 30, its slated shutdown date.
February 17, 2022
Wyoming Senate Rejects COVID Vaccination Discrimination Bill
A measure that would have prohibited discrimination against individuals for their vaccine status failed introduction Thursday morning in the Wyoming Senate on a tie vote of 15-15.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2022
22,000+ Students Participating in 6th Annual Wyoming Random Act of Kindness Week
More than 22,000 Wyoming students, 2,000 Wyoming workers and 100 Wyoming families all signed up with Kindness Wyoming to embrace Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb. 13-19.
Wendy CorrFebruary 17, 2022
Cheyenne Bus Driver Arrested For Alleged DUI, Open Container
A Cheyenne bus driver driving a busload of students to South Dakota was arrested Wednesday evening on charges of with driving under the influence.
February 17, 2022
Karen Budd-Falen: It’s An EPA “Miracle”—Turning Your “Dry Land” into a “Wetland?”
Columnist Karen Budd-Falen writes: "I will be supporting the private landowners in this case because while I believe that Jesus did and can perform miracles, under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government should not have that same power."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 17, 2022
Dennis Sun: Cheyenne, We Have A Problem . . . With Elk
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: Remember, private lands, whether a ranch or an urban backyard, are the same, except the ranchers backyard is bigger.
Dennis SunFebruary 17, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Announce Full 2022 Football Schedule
The Cowboys 2022 schedule will feature six home games and six road games. Seven teams on Wyomings 2022 schedule who earned bowl bids last season.
Tracy RingolsbyFebruary 17, 2022
Colorado State Patrol Officer Nearly Hit While Performing Traffic Stop on I-25
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was nearly hit on Tuesday following a traffic stop on Interstate 25.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 17, 2022
Cheyenne WWII Medal Of Honor Recipient Memorialized In Graphic Novel
A Cheyenne native who was a Medal of Honor recipient has been memorialized in a new graphic novel issued by the Association of the U.S. Army.
February 17, 2022
281 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 274 Recoveries; 901 Active
The state reported 281 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 47 new probable cases, leaving Wyomign with 901 active cases on Wednesday.
February 17, 2022
State Sen. Says 15 Cent Fuel Tax Increase Needed To Fix Roads, Crumbling Bridges
A bill proposing a 15-cent per gallon increase in gas taxes would help the state meet its basic highway maintenance needs, according to one of its sponsors.
Wendy CorrFebruary 17, 2022
Casper Rep Praises Failure Of Film Incentive Bill; C. J. Box Not As Happy
There's a difference of opinion between two Chucks over the Wyoming Legislature's decision not to introduce a bill this week that would have provided incentives for film and TV productions.
February 16, 2022
University Of Wyoming To End Mask Mandate Monday
The University of Wyoming will end its campus-wide mask mandate next Monday, almost two years after the pandemic began and the mandate was first implemented.
February 16, 2022
Cody Man Who Owns Business in Ukraine Says He’s Doing What He Can to Protect Employees
Cody native Nick Piazza, who owns an investment business in Ukraine, left the country in 2014 when the Russians invaded. Id just had my first son and we thought that sniper fire was not the best atmosphere for toddlers.
Wendy CorrFebruary 16, 2022
Arapahoe Man Faces Life In Prison After Shooting Girlfriend Who Accused Him Of Cheating
An Arapahoe man is facing life in prison after shooting his on-again, off-again girlfriend last year in the shoulder and hitting her in the head with a firearm after she accused him of cheating on her.
February 16, 2022
Bill Which Prevents Employers From Enacting Non-Compete Clause Moves To House
A proposed law that would make it impossible for employers to prevent workers from going to work for a competing company cleared a legislative committee Wednesday morning
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2022
Casper Woman Preparing For Freedom Convoy To Go Through Wyoming
A Casper woman is urging Wyoming residents to donate homemade baked goods, breads and handmade cards in a show of support for a nationwide truck convoy expected to pass through the state
February 16, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Has Plan To Spend $22 Million On Itself
The Wyoming Legislature has a tentative plan to spend $22 million on itself over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: ESA Decisions Ping-Pong Between Republican & Democratic Administrations – But Not In The Way You May Expect
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Last weeks federal court decision placing gray wolves in most of the United States back under federal protection is often reported as a rollback of the Trump administrations decision to delist wolves, yet few reports note that the Biden administration had supported and defended the decision made during Trumps time in office."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 16, 2022
170 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 350 Recoveries; 846 Active
The state reported 170 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 70 new probable cases to leave Wyoming with 846 active cases.
February 16, 2022
Committee Accepts Bill To Prohibit Human Trafficking Felons From Ever Driving Commercial Vehicles
A bill aimed at prohibiting anyone convicted of using a commercial vehicle in the course of human trafficking from ever driving a commercial vehicle again won approval from a House committee Tuesday.
February 16, 2022