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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
COVID-Related Deaths Increase By 22 In Wyoming; 1,689 Total Since Pandemic Began
The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday said the deaths of another 22 residents in January and February have been linked to COVID.
February 16, 2022
House Rejects Proposal To Investigate Zwonitzer For Residency Allegations By A 36-24 Vote
Representatives declined to take action on the allegations filed against Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, rejecting by a vote of 36-24 a proposal to form a special committee to study the allegations he no longer lives in the district he represents.
February 15, 2022
Sen. Lummis Pays Tribute to Late State Sen. Leland Christensen
In an emotional address on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Wyoming's junior senator Cynthia Lummis paid tribute to late Wyoming state Sen. Leland Christensen
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
What Do Real Estate Agents Do When They Run Out of Inventory?
Real estate agents all over Wyoming are dealing with very little inventory to sell while buyers are dealing with skyrocketing prices on the few houses which are available.
Wendy CorrFebruary 15, 2022
Dave Simpson: Warm Thoughts For A Cold Season
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It's colder than a well-digger's boots outside, and the wind is howling. Time for some of my favorite Wyoming memories to warm up by the fire."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 15, 2022
Autopsy Report: Laundrie Was Eaten By Animals After Death In Florida Park
Brian Laundrie, the killer of his fiancee Gabby Petito, was partially eaten by animals following his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head last fall, the autopsy report revealed.
February 15, 2022
Lummis: Disruptive Passengers Protesting Masks Should Not Go On No-Fly List
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said putting people who disrupt airplane flights to protest facemask mandates should not be put on a "no-fly list," as it would put them on the same footing as terrorists.
February 15, 2022
House Introduces Bill Requiring ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ For Unvaccinated Workers
Wyomings House voted 45-15 to introduce House Bill 32, which would specify that employers who require their workers to get vaccines would have to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who cannot or will not get vaccinations.
February 15, 2022
Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Proposal Defeated
A plan to sell scratch-off lottery tickets to raise money for the states Office of Outdoor Recreation was defeated Tuesday by the Wyoming House of Representatives.
February 15, 2022
444 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 1,284 Recoveries; 978 Active
The state reported 444 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 70 new probable cases for a total of 978 active cases on Monday.
February 15, 2022
Wyoming GOP Legislator Blasted After Standing Up For Cheney On CNN
Rep. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne, said he was the recipient of hate mail after he appeared on CNN over the weekend where he expressed his support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-WY, and said President Trump wasnt fit for office.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
House To Review Complaints Against Zwonitzer; Four Sue Seeking Proof Of Residency
A lawsuit filed in state district court in Cheyenne on Friday asked the court to force Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, to prove he lives within House District 43, the district he was elected to represent.
February 15, 2022
Cowboys Basketball Ranked For First Time In Seven Years; #22 in AP & Coaches Polls
The Wyoming Cowboys ranking of 22nd in the country is the highest the team has been ranked since 1988.
Tracy RingolsbyFebruary 14, 2022