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Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. Douglas continued to be the location for the lowest gas price in the state, $3.77 per gallon
April 14, 2022
Bouchard Accuses Wyoming Hospital Association Director Of Defamation Over Complaint
A video showing a confrontation between a Wyoming hospital lobbyist and two Wyoming senators does not appear to be as tense of an exchange as led to believe.
April 13, 2022
UW Professors, Student Lead Research On New COVID Rapid Test
Two University of Wyoming professors and one PhD student have led research into a new, more sensitive, rapid COVID test, according to a recently published scholarly journal article.
April 13, 2022
Wyoming Continues To Be Number 1 For Suicides; Prevention Possible, Experts Say
Wyoming continues to be number one for suicide rates in the nation, according to a recent report released by the state's economic analysis division.
April 13, 2022
Snowplows Clear Way for 2022 Summer Season in Yellowstone
At precisely 8 a.m. Friday, attendants at the west gate at West Yellowstone, will allow visitors some of whom may have been waiting in line for hours to be the first official guests for the parks 2022 summer season.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2022
Hundreds Of Earthquakes Rattle Yellowstone; Scientists Don’t Believe Volcano Is Exploding Soon
Despite the two earthquake swarms that produced 254 individual earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park in March, the regions active volcano under the area is not expected to blow anytime soon.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Wyo Towns Upset Over Lack Of Liquor Licenses; Mayors Want Capitalism, Not Big Government
Two Wyoming mayors say the state's system of restricting the number of liquor licenses that can be awarded is limiting economic growth.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Who Is Brent Bien And Why Is He Running For Governor In Wyoming?
The Laramie native retired to his home state of Wyoming three years ago after finishing his military career as officer-in-charge of the U.S. Marine Corps base on Guam. Now, he's running for governor.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2022
Wyo School Superintendents Average $141,00 Per Year; 22% Higher Than Recommended By Legislature
Wyoming school district superintendent salaries averaged $141,358, about $25,000 more than the the Legislature recommended. The highest paid superintendent makes $210,000 in Teton County.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2022
‘Murder-For-Hire’ Case Transferred From Wyoming To Vermont
A Colorado man who was arrested in Yellowstone for disguising himself as a U.S. Marshal to kidnap and kill a Vermont man four years ago is being transferred from Wyoming to Vermont.
April 13, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Court Affirms Plan For New 3,500-Well Gas Field in Sublette County
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "What the case demonstrates is that when environmental groups dont have a federally protected species to hang their litigation hats on, their arguments arent nearly as effective at stalling or halting projects when a case makes it to the federal court."
Cat UrbigkitApril 13, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Worland at $4.78 per gallon. The state's lowest price for gas can be found in Douglas for $3.78 per gallon.
April 12, 2022
2020 Study: Almost 25% Of Wyoming Workers Employed In Government
Almost one-quarter of Wyomings civilian workers were employed by local, state or federal government entities in 2020, according to a new state report.
April 12, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Joins Republicans In Petitioning Federal Bump Stock Ban
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined more than 20 other Republican attorneys general on Tuesday by petitioning a federal court to overturn a ban on firearm accessories known as "bump stocks."
April 12, 2022
Wyoming Struggling Under Record-High Inflation Prices
Inflation hit a four-decade high last month and for Wyoming residents, every purchase at the grocery store or gas stations feels more and more daunting.
April 12, 2022
No COVID Patients At Cheyenne Hospital, First Time In More Than A Year
The Cheyenne Regional Medical Hospital no longer has any COVID patients in its wards, something that has not been seen in more than a year.
April 12, 2022
Sleep Experts Say Quit Changing Time On Clocks; Pick One And Leave It Alone
The director of the Wyoming Sleep Disorder Center said the twice annual time change is bad for your health and said switching to any permanent time (Daylight Saving or Standard) would be hugely beneficial.
Wendy CorrApril 12, 2022
California Man Faces Life In Prison, $10M Fine For Possessing 1,100 Fentanyl Pills
A California man faces anywhere from 10 years to life in prison for possessing nearly 1,100 fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute them.
April 12, 2022
Casper Women Catches Man In Act Of Abandoning Dog; Man Speeds Away When Questioned
A Casper woman spotted a man early Monday morning abandoning his dog outside of the Casper Events Center. More than 17,000 dogs and cats are abandoned every year in the state.
April 12, 2022
Furniture Makers Keep Wyoming’s Molesworth Style Alive; Originals Get Astronomical Prices
While two authentic chairs crafted by Wyoming artisan Thomas Molesworth recently sold for $94,000, Molesworth replicas made in Cody still run between $8,000 - $12,000.
Wendy CorrApril 12, 2022
Wyoming Law Unclear About Shooting Down Drones; Legislative Committee To Study Trespassing
The Joint Judiciary Committee will address the issue of property-invading drones this year. Currently, there is no penalty in Wyoming for flying a drone over someone elses property, except for cases of voyeurism.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2022
Dave Simpson: Let’s Give The Legislature A Gentlemanly C-
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Seven out of ten Wyoming voters supported Trump. But on some important issues, the majority of lawmakers are far more squishy, more milquetoast, more spineless than your average Trump supporter."
Dave SimpsonApril 12, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, April 11, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price, with $3.78 per gallon of regular, was found in Douglas.
April 12, 2022
AMBER Alert: What Happens Before & After The Wyoming Highway Patrol Issues An Alert
AMBER Alerts are only issued in when law enforcement believes abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of bodily injury or death. So far, every AMBER Alert issued in Wyo has resulted in the safe recovery of the child or children.
April 12, 2022