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Some Wyoming Trees Budding Again Due to Warm Weather; Horticulturist Worried About Damage
The warm fall has caused some trees and plants in Wyoming to bud again and that could cause serious damage.
November 23, 2021
Buford, Wyoming: Smallest Town in the U.S., Cheapest Gas in Wyoming
Buford, Wyoming now has three distinctions: the nation's smallest town zip code, the highest town on Interstate 80, and the cheapest gas in the Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrNovember 23, 2021
Outdoor Recreation Bolstered Wyoming’s Economy In 2020, Despite Pandemic
Despite the pandemic dominating much of life in 2020, outdoor recreation helped bolster Wyoming's economy last year, according to the latest numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
November 23, 2021
Chancey Williams To Be Honored With Legacy Of The West Award
Wyoming musician Chancey Williams will be honored next month in Las Vegas for upholding the legacy of the rodeo industry.
November 23, 2021
Autopsy: Laundrie Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot To Head
Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, the lawyer for the Laundrie family announced on Tuesday.
November 23, 2021
Lummis Criticizes Biden’s Use of Strategic Petroleum Reserve As a “Hail Mary”
Lummis said soaring gasoline prices is a problem Biden created for himself and use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a "Hail Mary".
Jimmy OrrNovember 23, 2021
Rod Miller: Nothing Draws A Crowd Like A Good Political Bloodbath
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If you want to know where the violent political rhetoric that prevails these days comes from, look no further back than 1968 and the Democrats convention in Chicago."
Rod MillerNovember 23, 2021
Ray Hunkins: Winsome Sears In Wyoming
On November 2nd, Republican Winsome Sears was elected Lt. Governor of Virginia in a major electoral upset, and in doing so became the first black female to win a statewide office in Virginia. She has a connection to Wyoming from long ago.
Ray HunkinsNovember 23, 2021
Cost of Wyoming Thanksgiving Dinner Up 15% From Last Year
This year, consumers in Wyoming will pay 15% more for their holiday gathering than they did last year.
Wendy CorrNovember 23, 2021
Dragon 61 Fights Her Last Fire: Powell Firefighter Dies On Assignment
The 29-year-old from Powell died while on assignment in the Inyo National Forest in California on Oct. 11. The cause of her death has yet to be determined.
November 23, 2021
Report: Wyoming Legislature Ranks Near Bottom For Representation Of Women
Wyoming came in near the bottom in a new report that shows the gender parity in state legislatures across the nation.
November 22, 2021
Judge Allows Wife of Man Detained As Triple Murder Suspect To Sue Park County Sheriff
The wife of a man who was detained in Yellowstone as a suspect in a triple murder case may sue the Park County Sheriff's Department because the officers should not have detained her.
November 22, 2021
Wyoming Republicans Unsurprised At Biden’s Low Approval Ratings
State Sen. Ogden Driskill said although Biden's numbers were horrible, if VP Kamala Harris were to assume the presidency, it would be "armageddon."
November 22, 2021
Wisconsin Parade Tragedy: Could That Happen In Wyoming?
Former Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak said the city purchased heavy steel barriers and employed the use of dump trucks to avoid safety threats during public events.
November 22, 2021
Supply Chain Breakdown Affects Wyoming Retailers
Wyoming retailers are being seriously affected by supply chain breakdowns across the country.
Wendy CorrNovember 22, 2021
Kip Crofts: Rittenhouse Verdict Was Never In Doubt
Former U.S. Attorney for Wyoming, Kip Crofts write: We have racialized everything, and too many people evaluate every such issue, but especially those having to do with police behavior, through the lens of race.
C.A. “Kip” CroftsNovember 22, 2021
Park County Residents Rally Around Victims Who Lost Everything in Fire
Park County residents are rallying around victims of a wildfire which killed one person and destroyed several buildings. A 75-year-old lost her mobile home and it wasn't insured.
Wendy CorrNovember 22, 2021
168 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 394 Recoveries; 2,108 Active
The state reported 168 new laboratory-confirmed and 67 new probable cases, leaving it with 2,108 active cases as of Friday.
November 22, 2021
Liz Cheney Parodied On Saturday Night Live For Not Being A Republican
Wyoming's Congresswoman Liz Cheney was spoofed on Saturday Night Live for no longer being recognized as a Republican by the Wyoming GOP.
Jimmy OrrNovember 21, 2021
Susan Stubson: How Did the Party of Ideas Ooze Into the Party of Vitriol?
Guest columnist Susan Stubson writes: "Exhibit A is the latest special session, a marriage of unskilled lawmaking and political theater. This is a study of a party on the path toward irrelevance."
Susan StubsonNovember 21, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Amazing Temperatures, Casper And Cheyenne Looking Good, And Memories Of Thyra
We published a story in the our local newspaper about the great many broken wrists, arms, legs, and ankles from folks slipping on all the ice. That was how it used to be. Not so, today, at least not this year, yet.
Bill SniffinNovember 21, 2021
Wyoming Christmas Tree Permits Now Available On BLM Public Lands
Christmas tree permits are available at BLM Wyoming field offices and online.
November 21, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Offense Erupts in 44-17 Road Win at Utah State
The Wyoming Cowboy offense erupted for 604 yards of offense, which saw balance on the ground and through the air in a 44-17 win over Utah State
November 21, 2021
C.J. Box’s ‘Joe Pickett’ Series To Premiere In December
A new 10-episode TV show based on C.J. Box's character "Joe Pickett" will premiere on Dec. 6 on Spectrum Originals.
November 20, 2021