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Gray Wolves’ Endangered Status Under Review; Gordon Disappointed
Gov. Mark Gordon expressed his disappointment Thursday after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its intent to review the endangered status of a certain population of the gray wolf.
February 03, 2022
More Than 1,200 Wyo Bridges Need Fixing But The State Lacks the Resources To Fix Them
After a bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh last month, concern has grown in Wyoming about the condition of its bridges. The state has identified more than 1,200 bridges need fixing at a cost of $529 million. But there's not the money to fix them.
Wendy CorrFebruary 03, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Former Teton County Prosecutor Becket Hinckley
Three members of the court voted only to suspend the license of Becket Hinckley for three years, while two others argued that Hinckley should be barred from practicing law completely.
February 03, 2022
805 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday, 3,451 Recoveries; 2,850 Active
The state reported 805 new laboratory-confirmed and 272 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,850 active cases for Tuesday
February 03, 2022
Wyoming Grabs National 4-Star Recruit to 2022 Recruiting Class; One Of Nation’s Top Offensive Lineman
Woods is rated as a four-star recruit by both 247 Sports and Rivals. He is the No. 1 ranked recruit in the state of Nebraska by Rivals and the No. 2 ranked recruit in the state by 247 Sports.
Tim HarkinsFebruary 03, 2022
Nonprofit Suing Wyoming State Hospital For Restricting Access To Patients
A Cheyenne advocacy organization is suing the administrators of the Wyoming State Hospital and Wyoming Department of Health for restricting access to the hospital's patients.
February 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Lander Lil Predicts Early Spring In Wyoming; We Hope!
Bill Sniffin writes: Lets see, in six weeks it will be March 15. Now that might be spring in most parts of America but here in Wyoming, that date often signifies our heaviest accumulations of snow.
Bill SniffinFebruary 02, 2022
More Of Hageman’s Early Donors Come From Wyoming Than Any Other State
More of Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hagemans donations in the opening weeks of her campaign came from Wyoming than any other state, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
February 02, 2022
Gillette Commissioners Appoint Cody Attorney To Investigate Cop Shooting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to appoint the Park County prosecuting attorney to investigate the shooting of a Gillette man by police earlier this month.
February 02, 2022
Cheyenne Health Official: Nearly 1,000 Kids Got COVID In Last Month
A Cheyenne health official is encouraging vaccinations and boosters among Wyoming children after she has seen nearly 1,000 children in the area catch COVID in the last month.
February 02, 2022
Rod Miller: Apparently Anyone Can Be An “Expert” In Education, Just Look At Who The Wyo GOP Picked
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "All 3 candidates the GOP picked could fulfill the duties of superintendent if the goal was snake-handlin', book burnin', marksmanship, and castin' out demons."
Rod MillerFebruary 02, 2022
More Than 50 GOP Officials Support Removing Cheney, Kinzinger From House GOP
More than 50 Republican National Committee members are supporting a proposal to endorse removing U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House Republican Conference.
February 02, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Standing Up For The Jim Bridger Power Plant
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "The environmental activists that President Biden hired have put their agenda ahead of science and facts, but I will keep blocking any EPA nominees until the Biden administration comes to the table and works with the State of Wyoming."
Sen. Cynthia LummisFebruary 02, 2022
Dave Simpson: Guns, A Coonskin Cap, And Yodeling
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "You can't help notice that here in Wyoming, where we're probably the least likely to see trouble break out, we're among the best prepared to defend ourselves if trouble DOES break out."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 02, 2022
Defense Secretary Tells Gordon National Guard Members Must Get COVID Vaccine
The Secretary of Defense told Gov. Mark Gordon that despite objections, the Air and Army National Guard members in Wyoming will have to be vaccinated against COVID.
February 02, 2022
Protestors Against Coyote Killing Contest Getting Flipped Off, Told To Move Back to California
Protestors against a coyote-killing contest in Rock Springs are not being warmly received as the group is frequently receiving the middle finger from passersby.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 02, 2022
Casper Health Officer: Wyoming Is “Exploding” With Omicron Cases
The Natrona County health officer said that Wyoming is "exploding" with omicron cases of COVID, and encouraged people to get their booster shots of the vaccine to keep from being infected.
February 01, 2022
566 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 1,060 Recoveries; 5,224 Active
The department received reports of 1,060 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Tuesday.
February 01, 2022
25 More COVID-Related Deaths Reported By Wyoming Dept of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday announced that another 25 Wyoming residents have died due to complications from the Covid virus bringing the total to 1,650.
February 01, 2022
Laramie County Health Director Says Booster Keeps People Out of Hospital For Covid
Although more people in Cheyenne's hospital are vaccinated for Covid than not vaccinated, the reason is due to not receiving the booster shot said Laramie County's health director.
February 01, 2022
Colorado Live-Streaming Police Patrols; Wyoming Not Likely to Follow
Although it's entertaining viewing, Wyoming will likely not be live-streaming law enforcement patrols like what's happening in Colorado.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 01, 2022
Bouchard’s Campaign Donations Evaporate In Latest Quarter Report
Donations have severely declined for Anthony Bouchard's congressional campaign as he brought in $26,000 in the fourth quarter -- roughly 1/10th of his total in the prior time period.
February 01, 2022
New Documentary Looks At Dark Era Of Wyoming History: Heart Mountain
A dark era of Wyomings history is being brought into the light through the lens of a new documentary "Beyond Heart Mountain" filmed by former Cheyenne resident Alan O'Hashi.
Wendy CorrFebruary 01, 2022
Wyoming Seventh In Fundraising For Cheney; California Leads Followed by Virginia, Florida, New York
California leads in contributions to the Cheney campaign followed by Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC. Wyoming comes in 7th.
February 01, 2022