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Dave Simpson: Still Think 2021 Has To Be Better?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "So I've learned my lesson well. We prefer doddering, incomprehensible incompetence over mean tweets. Jot that down."
Dave SimpsonSeptember 15, 2021
Driskill: 90% Chance of Special Session To Combat Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Wyoming Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill said a special session is necessary so Wyoming can employ numerous strategies to battle President Biden's sweeping vaccine mandate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 15, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Implementing Photo ID Policy To Keep Visitors From Flouting Rules
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will soon require all visitors to present a physical, government-issued photo identification at the screening desk before being allowed to enter the hospital. The new policy will be implemented on Sept. 20.
September 15, 2021
Wyoming Education Association Concerned About Critical Race Theory Bill’s Consequences
The Wyoming Education Association said the draft bill addressing critical race theory is "unrealistic" and not practical.
September 15, 2021
Lummis Honors Slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum on Senate Floor
Noting that slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum's daughter was born on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis honored the life of slain Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2021
Crook County No Longer Recognizing Cheney As Republican
The Crook County Republican Party central committee unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to rescind recognition of Cheney as a Republican.
September 14, 2021
Blood-Sucking Midges Lead To Disease In Wyoming White-Tail Deer And Antelope
The drought hitting Wyoming through the summer has not only wreaked havoc on the ag industry and fishermen, its also led to an outbreak of a wildlife disease caused by tiny, blood-sucking parasites that are attacking ungulates in at least three Wyoming counties.
September 14, 2021
Wyoming Hospitality, Retail Tax Collections Up Over Pre-Pandemic Levels
Wyomings hospitality and retail sectors were the high spots in the states economy in August and have been for the last two years, according to figures released by a state agency.
September 14, 2021
U.S. House Candidate Chuck Gray Suspends Congressional Campaign
State Rep. Chuck Gray on Tuesday announced he is suspending his U.S. congressional campaign but did not offer an endorsement to any other candidate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2021
Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Baby Is Born
Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born Monday and weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces.
September 14, 2021
Gillette Drunk Driver Smashes Into Pet Store
A 22-year-old male heard the initial crash and came outside to see a Ford Mustang coming directly at him.
County 17September 14, 2021
1,028 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming on Monday; 1,613 Recoveries; 3,676 Active
The state reported 1,028 new laboratory-confirmed and 154 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,676 active cases for Monday.
September 14, 2021
Bouchard Defends Removed Facebook Post Wishing For Fauci To Be Executed
Even though the Facebook post has been removed, Bouchard stands by the sentiments behind wishing for Dr. Fauci to be executed.
September 13, 2021
Elderly Man Rescued In Park County After Falling While Fishing
The Park County Sheriff's Office rescued an elderly man late last week after he fell while fishing.
September 13, 2021
Texas Man Disappears In Jackson, May Have Been Camping
The Teton County Sheriff's Office is looking for information about a missing Texas man who was last seen in Jackson.
September 13, 2021
Rod Miller: George “Doc” Frison, and Wyoming Heroes and Heroines
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "I want to tip our collective Stetsons to the thinkers that Wyoming has produced, those heroes who invested their sagebrush intellect in answering questions about ourselves, our world, and how we behave in it."
Rod MillerSeptember 13, 2021
Former Guernsey Police Chief Wins Lawsuit, $300K Settlement Reached
A federal jury has awarded Guernseys former police chief more than $300,000 in her lawsuit alleging that her reports of misconduct within the towns government resulted in her firing.
September 13, 2021
Police Seek Information About Missing Douglas Woman; Family Worries She’s in Danger
Family members and law enforcement officers are asking for the publics help in locating a Douglas woman and veteran who has been missing since early June.
September 13, 2021
Worland Man’s Giant Pumpkin Crosses 1,500 Pound Mark; Should Break State Record
A Worland man believes his giant pumpkin now weighs 1,554 pounds. If it holds up until the weigh-off on Oct 2, it will be a new state record.
September 13, 2021
Nearly $1M Raised For Fallen Marine Rylee McCollum’s Family
Nearly $1 million has been raised for the family of a recently killed Marine from Jackson.
September 13, 2021
Cheyenne Health Department Offering $100 COVID Vaccine Incentive
The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department is offering a new COVID vaccine incentive to help increase Wyoming's fairly low numbers as cases continue to rise across the state.
September 13, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Smishing
As more of us catch on to scam calls to our smartphones and block them or dont answer them, scammers have taken to texting. Smishing is the term of art: SMS + phishing.
September 13, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Vs Harriet Could Be A Big-Time Heavyweight Boxing Match
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "This is shaping up to be a heavyweight title bout between two very smart and well-funded Wyoming woman candidates."
Bill SniffinSeptember 13, 2021
Wyoming’s Patron’s Ball Cancelled; Art Show Will Still Go On
The Patrons Ball has been cancelled due to the recent spike in COVID cases, which have caused local health care facilities to go into crisis mode.
Wendy CorrSeptember 13, 2021