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158 New COVID Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 125 Recoveries; 565 Active
The state reported 158 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 34 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 565 active cases Monday.
February 28, 2022
Gordon To End Wyoming’s COVID Emergency Declaration In March
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday that he has begun the process to end Wyoming's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
February 28, 2022
Gillette Prepares For Arrival of National “People’s Convoy”
Four women in Gillette who are fed up with what they see as government overreach and direct assaults on freedom are taking part in the Peoples Convoy, a group of trucks traveling through Gillette on Thursday on the way to Washington, D.C.
February 28, 2022
Yellowstone National Park Celebrates 150th on Tuesday
Yellowstone National Park officially turns 150 years on Tuesday and looks much different today than it did when it was created in 1872.
Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2022
Genetic Privacy Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill forbidding online ancestry websites from selling Wyoming customers DNA data is moving through Wyomings Legislature with little resistance.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Abortions Illegal Passed Second Reading, No Exemption For Rape Or Incest
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming if the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade is overturned moved closer to final House approval Monday without an amendment proposing exemptions for victims of rape or incest.
February 28, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Offers $500 Incentive For Child Vaccinations
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe is offering its members $500 to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Clears House Hurdle
A bill that would make the consumption of methamphetamine or illegal opiates by pregnant women a felony has been approved in its initial review by the full House of Representatives.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Hageman Says US Has Gone From Energy Independent to “Disaster”
Appearing at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Harriet Hageman said, "The Obama administration very clearly stated that energy independence could not happen. Then we had President Trump elected, and what happened? Energy independence."
February 28, 2022
Trooper Discusses Heartbreak After Fatal Crash Of Teenage Siblings From Lovell
After working the fatal crash scene involving two young people he knew personally, Trooper Randy Davis urged his fellow officers and first responders to seek help when they are overwhelmed with grief.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 28, 2022
Rod Miller: Ogden Driskill’s Violent, Savage Attack of Tom James
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "It is clear that Senator James is very fortunate indeed to have escaped with his life. Violent savagery like Driskills shock and awe attack simply take the breath away!"
Rod MillerFebruary 28, 2022
91 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 94 Recoveries; 498 Active
The state reported 91 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 498 active cases on Friday
February 28, 2022
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