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Wyo Dept Of Transportation Installs Solar Snow Fence Between Laramie, Cheyenne
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is currently participating in a pilot project that is exploring ways to get year-round value from snow fences, the department recently announced.
December 09, 2021
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Hangs With Rock Star Vince Neil
Wyoming singer-songwriter and former rodeo cowboy Chancey Williams got the chance to meet one of the biggest rock stars of the last 40 years this week before performing his last concert in Las Vegas.
December 08, 2021
Japanese Researchers Discover Giant Crocodile Dinosaur Fossil Near Laramie
A group of Japanese researchers have discovered a fossil near Laramie that is considered the "uncle" of modern crocodiles.
December 08, 2021
Barrasso, Lummis Will Vote To Cancel Biden Vaccine Mandate
Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis announced on Wednesday that they will vote against President Joe Bidens federal vaccine mandate.
Jimmy OrrDecember 08, 2021
Hageman Releases First Paid Congressional Campaign Ad
Nearly three months after announcing her campaign for U.S. House, candidate Harriet Hageman released her first paid advertisement this week.
December 08, 2021
Harriet Hageman: I Will Ride For The Brand
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman writes: "The idea of riding for the brand means something specific to Wyoming, especially when it comes to the 2022 race for the U.S. House of Representatives."
Harriet HagemanDecember 08, 2021
Cowboys Head to No. 8 Arizona on Wednesday; Both Teams are Undefeated
The Wyoming Cowboys, who earned a vote in the recent Coaches Top-25 Poll head to eighth ranked Arizona on Wednesday night in a battle of undefeated teams.
December 08, 2021
Converse County Residents Mourn Loss Of Beloved K-9 Officer Trigger
Residents from across the county stood with law enforcement officers as deputies carried the canines flag-draped casket out of the veterinarians office where Trigger had died from cancer.
December 08, 2021
Wyo Dept of Health Reports 44 New Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 44 more Covid-related deaths in October and November for a total since the pandemic began of 1,472.
December 08, 2021
Wyoming Still Doesn’t Have Enough Snowplow Drivers
There are 62,620 miles of highway in Wyoming. And not enough snowplow drivers to cover them all.
Wendy CorrDecember 08, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Rejects Appeal By Man Who Said He Had A Bad Lawyer
The Wyoming Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Green River man who said he had a bad lawyer who gave him bad advice.
Jimmy OrrDecember 07, 2021
Wyoming Criminal Astrologist Hoping to Solve Missing Persons Cases in the State
As wacky as Tahnee Zogg knows it might sound to some, she said the universe has been revealing secrets for centuries, and in many cases, effectively.
December 07, 2021
Dave Simpson: Surviving The Covid-19 Ordeal
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I learned pretty quickly not to mention my vaccine status in polite company. People who have been vaccinated get really ticked off when they hear you haven't gotten the shot, the second shot, and now the booster. They figure you're Typhoid Mary, selfish, a menace."
Dave SimpsonDecember 07, 2021
276 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 453 Recoveries; 1,365 Active
The state reported 276 new laboratory-confirmed and 111 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,365 active cases for Monday
December 07, 2021
Wind Speeds Hit 95mph Over the Weekend Creating Numerous Truck Blow-Overs
With numerous truck blow-overs occurring over the weekend, WYDOT is reminding motorists if winds are gusting to hurricane category strength, it may not be a good time to drive.
Jimmy OrrDecember 06, 2021
Wyoming Author C.J. Box’s ‘Joe Pickett’ Series Premiered Monday Night
Almost 11 months after it was announced, the "Joe Pickett" series, based on Wyoming author C.J. Box's character of the same name premiered Monday night on Spectrum.
December 06, 2021
Bouchard Calls For Removal Of ‘Clot Shot’ COVID Vaccines
U.S. House candidate and state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, is calling for the removal of the COVID vaccines, which he referred to as the "clot shot."
December 06, 2021
Barrasso Says U.S. Needs To Balance The Budget Each Year Like Wyoming
Discussing his opposition to raising the nation's debt limit, Sen. Barrasso said if families have to balance their budgets and if Wyoming must balance its budget, then so can the U.S.
December 06, 2021
Supreme Court Rules School Not Liable For Rock Springs Student Who Fell On Ice & Suffered Brain Injury
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that Sweetwater County School District was not responsible for a student who suffered a brain injury after slipping on ice at a Rock Springs elementary school.
December 06, 2021
Josh Allen, Nike Donate $100K To Buffalo Hospital In Honor Of Grandmother
Former University of Wyoming Cowboy Josh Allen is partnering with Nike to donate $100,000 to a Buffalo, New York children's hospital in honor of his grandmother.
December 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: If I Had My Life To Live Over . . .
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: In recent years I have been hanging out with some folks who contend your most important goals in life should be finding truth, goodness, and beauty.
Bill SniffinDecember 06, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Sued Over Mask Requirement
The lawsuit filed in state district court in Cheyenne asks the court to rule that the school district has improperly forced some students to wear masks, taking responsibility for their medical care out of the hands of their parents.
December 06, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
The Kindness Ranch outside of Hartville is looking for foster homes for five cats with special needs who were used primarily for vaccine research and need special care and medical attention to fully thrive.
Jen KocherDecember 06, 2021
Doug Gerard: Wyoming Elections Need Updated, But We Need To Do It Right
Guest columnist Doug Gerard writes: "Our current legislature didn't do what the people wanted in the special session. Worse still, a sizeable minority of the Republicans in the Wyoming legislature often vote against the Wyoming Republican platform."
Doug GerardDecember 06, 2021