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Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Coordinates 150 Beagle Rescue; Biggest In Its History
On Wednesday, the Kindness Ranch received 30 beagles -- part of a 150-beagle puppy rescue operation from a breeding facility in Virginia that had come under national scrutiny.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 18, 2022
Mothers Demand Child Endangerment Charges Against Drunk Cheyenne Bus Driver
The mothers of several Cheyenne students whose bus driver was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants are encouraging parents of other students to call the Goshen County District Attorney's office and press charges against the driver.
February 18, 2022
Wyo Bill Restricting Sale of DNA Data Passes Introduction
If passed, DNA-mapping compaies like Ancestry.com and "23 And Me," would be restricted from using or selling genetic data without obtaining specific permissions.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 18, 2022
Jonathan Lange: Wyoming Legislators Mulling Important Pro-Life Bills
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: Senate File 83 Prohibiting chemical abortions would protect Wyoming women from a corrupt FDA that is quietly stripping standard medical protections from women.
Jonathan LangeFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: An Alternate I-80 Could Save National Economy $1 Million A Day If Road Stays Open
Bill Sniffin writes: So why not build an Interstate 80 alternate route on the current route of US30? It would be good news for national economy.
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Stopping Release Of Mugshots Before Conviction Wins Introduction
A measure that would prohibit the release of mugshots from arrests until the person arrested has been convicted of a crime won initial approval from Wyomings House on Thursday.
February 18, 2022
164 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 268 Recoveries; 819 Active
The state reported 164 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 23 new probable cases to leave the state with 819 active cases for Thursday.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming House Rejects Critical Race Theory Bill
In arguing against the bill, Rep. Andy Schwartz (D-Jackson) said, "This bill states the teaching of history must be neutral and without judgment. Im Jewish, I cannot accept the neutral, judgment-free approach on the murder of 6 million Jews in World War II.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming State House Rejects Runoff Election Plan
A plan to create a runoff election system was rejected by the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday.
February 18, 2022
Thefts In Pinedale Blamed On Juveniles Who Have Hacked Smart Phone App
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office announced that juveniles in Pinedale have hacked a smart phone app that has allowed them to steal goods throughout the community.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2022
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