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Cheney Introduces Bill To Pay Wyoming For Money Lost Due to Biden’s Oil/Gas Moratorium
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney introduced legislation that would provide compensation to Wyoming and other states for lost revenue as a result of President Biden's oil and gas leasing moratorium.
December 02, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Wyoming Weighs In On Dobbs v. Jackson Abortion Before Supreme Court
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Wyoming, along with 23 other states, filed a brief arguing that both 'Roe and Casey should be overruled' because they have severely distorted the most foundational legal doctrines."
December 02, 2021
State Board Delays Decision On ‘Squaw Teats,’ But Federal Renaming Effort Is Underway
While a state board has postponed a decision on whether to rename Squaw Teats, the Biden administration may do it for them.
December 02, 2021
Lummis Calls Supreme Court Abortion Hearing ‘Pivotal Moment For Our Country’
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis signaled her support for the U.S. Supreme Court upholding a Mississippi abortion ban on Wednesday, calling the hearing a "pivotal moment for our country."
December 02, 2021
108 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 32 Recoveries; 1,388 Active
The state reported 108 new laboratory-confirmed and 78 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,388 active cases for Wednesday
December 02, 2021
School Districts, State Asking For Dismissal Of Mask Mandate Lawsuit
At least two school districts and the Wyoming Department of Health have asked the U.S. District Court to dismiss a lawsuit on behalf of a group of Wyoming students and their parents.
December 01, 2021
No More Sandwich of Shame: First Lady, Donors Wipe Out Wyoming’s School Lunch Debt
Through the work of First Lady Jennie Gordon's Wyoming Hunger Initiative and some generous donors from around the state, Wyoming no longer has any school lunch debt, Gordon announced on Wednesday.
December 01, 2021
U.S. Power Plants Short On Coal; Utilities Scrambling With Cold Temps Ahead
With power plants experiencing a severe shortage of coal, no one is saying "I told so you" louder than the Wyoming Mining Association.
Jimmy OrrDecember 01, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Tells Employees Either Get Vaccinated Or Be Tested Weekly
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center employees have been told to either get vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly tests, the hospital's CEO announced this week.
December 01, 2021
Manlove Appeals To Supreme Court On Incompetency Charges
Allegations against Manlove include that she exaggerated budget pressures to dismiss almost 1,000 cases and that she improperly blamed police for errors that led to the release of two men accused of violent crimes.
December 01, 2021
Wild Mares Break Necks During Wyoming Horse Roundup
Two wild mustang mares died on Sunday after breaking their necks by crashing into panels while being chased by a helicopter.
December 01, 2021
Gordon, Petroleum Association Say Biden Should Be Embarrassed Over Oil, Gas Report
Neither Gov. Mark Gordon nor the Petroleum Association of Wyoming were pleased with President Joe Biden's recently released report of oil and gas leasing on federal lands.
December 01, 2021
Wyoming COVID-Related Deaths Rise By 81 Over Last Two Weeks
The number of deaths of Wyoming residents linked to the coronavirus grew to 1,428 over the last two weeks, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 01, 2021
Dave Simpson: No Rest Stops On The Road To Ruin
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Whenever you hear politicians Democrats are the worst, but Republicans aren't much better talk about making 'investments,' my advice is to go down in your basement or storm cellar and stay there until the all-clear is sounded"
Dave SimpsonNovember 30, 2021
Wyoming Hospitals Relieved By Court Decision To Halt Biden Vaccine Mandate
Many of Wyomings hospitals are welcoming a temporary halt to the enforcement of a federal mandate that their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
November 30, 2021
Cheyenne Police & Watchful Citizens Thwart Puppy Thieves
Stolen puppies were returned to their owners this weekend after a Cheyenne citizen alerted the police department that people were trying to sell the stolen dogs from their vehicle in a parking lot.
Jimmy OrrNovember 30, 2021
Poll: Gordon Ranked Nation’s 5th Most Popular Governor With 66% Approval Rating
Gov. Mark Gordon has been ranked as the nation's fifth most popular governor in a recent poll conducted by the Morning Consult.
November 30, 2021
Kanye West’s Wyoming Used Car Fleet Sells For $435K; Truck Sells For Record Price
Kanye West's fleet of cars have sold for nearly $435,000 this week, including the most ever paid for a Ford Raptor.
November 30, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Rules Against Six Pack-Drinking Driver Who Disputed Breathalyzer Test
The Wyo Supreme Court ruled against a driver who argued that Carbon County should have paid for an independent blood alcohol test.
November 30, 2021
Wyoming’s Chad Muma Named Mountain West Defensive Player Of The Year
On Monday, Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.
Jimmy OrrNovember 30, 2021
Eating Wyoming: Eggington’s: Casper’s Good Egg
Food columnist Tim Mandese reviews Eggington's in Casper.
November 30, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Some Ideal Wyoming-Themed Christmas Gifts: Jams, Beef, Sausages, Honey
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: We do not have to worry about supply chains or products being stranded off some California port these gifts are available here in our own back yard."
Bill SniffinNovember 30, 2021
432 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 1,323 Recoveries; 1,198 Active
The state reported 432 new laboratory-confirmed and 128 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,198 active cases for Monday.
November 30, 2021
Guy Fieri Filming ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ In Laramie
Celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri confirmed on Monday he was filming an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in Laramie.
November 29, 2021