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Barrasso Says U.S. Needs To Balance The Budget Each Year Like Wyoming
Discussing his opposition to raising the nation's debt limit, Sen. Barrasso said if families have to balance their budgets and if Wyoming must balance its budget, then so can the U.S.
December 06, 2021
Supreme Court Rules School Not Liable For Rock Springs Student Who Fell On Ice & Suffered Brain Injury
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that Sweetwater County School District was not responsible for a student who suffered a brain injury after slipping on ice at a Rock Springs elementary school.
December 06, 2021
Josh Allen, Nike Donate $100K To Buffalo Hospital In Honor Of Grandmother
Former University of Wyoming Cowboy Josh Allen is partnering with Nike to donate $100,000 to a Buffalo, New York children's hospital in honor of his grandmother.
December 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: If I Had My Life To Live Over . . .
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: In recent years I have been hanging out with some folks who contend your most important goals in life should be finding truth, goodness, and beauty.
Bill SniffinDecember 06, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Sued Over Mask Requirement
The lawsuit filed in state district court in Cheyenne asks the court to rule that the school district has improperly forced some students to wear masks, taking responsibility for their medical care out of the hands of their parents.
December 06, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
The Kindness Ranch outside of Hartville is looking for foster homes for five cats with special needs who were used primarily for vaccine research and need special care and medical attention to fully thrive.
Jen KocherDecember 06, 2021
Doug Gerard: Wyoming Elections Need Updated, But We Need To Do It Right
Guest columnist Doug Gerard writes: "Our current legislature didn't do what the people wanted in the special session. Worse still, a sizeable minority of the Republicans in the Wyoming legislature often vote against the Wyoming Republican platform."
Doug GerardDecember 06, 2021
213 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 223 Recoveries; 1,431 Active
The state reported 213 new laboratory-confirmed and 39 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,431 active cases for Friday
December 05, 2021
Wyoming Invited to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to Play Kent State
The Wyoming Cowboys will once again be part of the college bowl season as they were invited to the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Sunday.
Jimmy OrrDecember 05, 2021
Pokes Move To 8-0 On The Season With 79 – 58 Win Over McNeese State
The Wyoming Cowboys remained perfect on the season with a 79-58 win over McNeese State in the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrDecember 05, 2021
Dennis Sun: Activists At Global Summit Place Big Blame On Cattle For Global Warming
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Activists claim animal agriculture will be responsible for 50 percent of global emissions by 2030. Methane is the big issue of concern, and environmentalists see cattle as the leading cause."
Dennis SunDecember 04, 2021
Former Cong. Candidate Accuses Cheyenne School District Of Censorship, Unfairly Masking Students
Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith is asking conservatives in the local school district to attend the board of trustees meeting on Monday to complain about "inappropriate material" and the mask mandate in the schools.
December 03, 2021
Hageman Wins Endorsement From Cubin, Others
In addition to her glowing endorsement from former President Donald Trump, U.S. House of Representatives candidate Harriet Hageman has received a significant amount of support from various Wyoming officials.
December 03, 2021
Grinches Vandalize Lovell Town Christmas Tree
After all of the ornaments below eight feet were stolen from the town Christmas tree, citizens have been redecorating the tree with their own ornaments.
Wendy CorrDecember 03, 2021
Well-Known Wyo Cartoonist/Artist Jerry Palen Dies at 78
Well-known Wyoming cartoonist and artist Jerry Palen died in November at the age of 78.
December 03, 2021
Wyoming Officials Don’t Agree With Report Pushing For Minimum Wage Increase
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association executive director Chris Brown and economist and state Sen. Cale Case disagreed with a report to raise the minimum wage.
December 03, 2021
Rep. Crenshaw Says “Lies” Are Being Told by Hageman & Other Republicans On Immunization Bill
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-TX, said Hageman and some other Republicans are not telling the truth about a immunization bill that 80 Republicans -- including LIz Cheney -- voted for.
December 03, 2021
Rod Miller: Noisy Monday Morning Quarterbacks (And the Awesome Hush of the Jury Room)
Rod Miller writes: "Everyone should sit on a jury at least once in their lives and learn why a trial is different than a football game, and a jury of our peers is different than a gaggle of fans fired up by the media."
Rod MillerDecember 03, 2021
Wyoming To Receive $63M For Water Infrastructure Improvement
Wyoming will receive a little more than $63 million in funding through the federal government next year to improve the state's aging water infrastructure and addressing key challenges with drinking water.
December 03, 2021
Wyoming Residents Will Soon Be Able To Collect And Eat Roadkill
Wyoming is one step closer to adding roadkill to the dinner menu.
December 03, 2021
Cheney Camp Blasts Hageman For “Reckless” Spread of Misinformation About Vax Bill
Rep. Cheney's office said Harriet Hageman was lying about a bill that Cheney supported along with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and 80 other Republicans.
December 03, 2021
237 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 271 Recoveries; 1,402 Active
The state reported 237 new laboratory-confirmed and 48 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,402 active cases.
December 03, 2021
Community Rallies After Thieves Steal Christmas Trees From Powell Boy Scouts
After thieves stole 20 Christmas trees the Boy Scouts of Powell were selling, the community rallied and bought "invisible trees" to more than make up the difference.
Wendy CorrDecember 02, 2021
Cheyenne Felon Faces 40 Years In Prison, $1M Fine For Possessing Gun, Ammo
A Cheyenne man faces up to 40 years in prison and a $1 million fine on allegations he was felon in possession of a firearm and other alleged violations of firearm laws.
December 02, 2021