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Despite widespread distaste for lab-grown meat in Wyoming, ranchers see problems with bans like the ones instituted in Montana and Nebraska. What they want instead are clear labels.

Why Wyoming Isn’t Joining The Ban On Lab-Grown Meat

Despite widespread distaste in Wyoming for lab-grown meat, ranchers see problems with bans like the ones instituted in Montana and Nebraska. Rancher Tyler Lindholm said of the ban, "It’s authoritarian as hell.” What they want instead are clear labels.

Renée JeanJune 06, 2025

Wyoming lawmakers, including state Sen. Chris Rothfuss (above) and Rep. Daniel Singh, are concerned that the Trump-sponsored One Big Beautiful Bill could hamper states’ abilities to govern against AI-created harm in the future.

Wyoming Legislators Warn One Big Beautiful Bill Could Let AI Run Wild

Wyoming legislators are concerned that the Trump-sponsored One Big Beautiful Bill could let artificial intelligence run wild and impede states’ abilities to govern against AI-related threats on their own.

Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2025

Jeremy Shellhorn, from left, Miranda Foster and Pam Murcia install an innovative sign to deter speeding through a grizzly bear corridor in Grand Teton National Park.

‘Sad Bear’ Signs Target Stretch Of Highway Where Grizzlies Keep Getting Hit

Researchers are taking a new route to keep drivers from barreling through Grand Teton grizzly habitat. They're tugging on people's heartstrings by putting up “sad bear” roadside signs, urging them to slow down.

Mark HeinzJune 06, 2025

A group of people tour the School Section of state-owned land near the base of Casper Mountain, where a proposed gravel mining operation has generated controversy for 14 months.

Casper Gravel Pit Killed By State Land Board

The State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday denied the renewal of six leases for a controversial gravel mining operation on state-owned land at the base of Casper Mountain. The vote is a victory for locals who waged a 14-month fight against the pit.

Zakary SonntagJune 06, 2025

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Wyoming Supreme Court Kicks Cheyenne Hospital Lawsuit Back To Lower Court

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday granted Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over a little girl's death. The ruling sends the lawsuit against the hospital back down to district court.

Justin GeorgeJune 05, 2025

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Attempted Murder Charge For Gillette Man Accused Of Stabbing Brother-In-Law

A former Gillette coach and driver’s ed teacher was arrested Wednesday, accused of driving to Washington state and stabbing his brother-in-law multiple times. He’s wanted there on an attempted first-degree murder charge.

Jen KocherJune 05, 2025

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Rock River Man Arrested After Trying To Silence Rooster With A Shotgun

The Albany County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a man for outstanding warrants in Rock River while responding to a "shots fired" call. The man was trying to silence a rooster with a shotgun at 6:18 a.m. The rooster escaped unscathed.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2025

A group of pronghorn graze near a Wyoming wind farm.

As Minerals, Wind And Solar Projects Boom In Wyoming, Should Companies Pay For Displaced Wildlife?

State Sen. Larry Hicks is proposing a bill that would compensate Wyoming residents for “loss of property” when huge wind, solar, minerals or other energy projects displace wildlife.

Mark HeinzJune 05, 2025

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner says he’s optimistic his $47.45 billion bid to buy TikTok will be successful. The countdown is on, with two weeks left before a deadline for the Chinese-owned platform sell to a U.S. buyer or go dark.

Wyoming Entrepreneur In Final Push Of $47.45B Bid To Buy TikTok Before Deadline

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner says he’s optimistic his $47.45 billion bid to buy TikTok will be successful. The countdown is on, with two weeks left before a deadline for the Chinese-owned platform sell to a U.S. buyer or go dark.

Greg JohnsonJune 05, 2025

Wind River Job Corps Center

New York Judge Keeps Wind River Job Corps Open

After being ordered to close their doors by the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York issued a restraining order that will keep the Wind River Job Corps in Riverton, and others across the nation, open.

Jackie DorothyJune 05, 2025

Hoop dancing demo at Wyoming Historical Society's Summer Trek in Thermopolis

Delinquent Tax Paperwork Preceded Implosion Of Wyoming History Groups

More details are emerging over the rift that has grown in a decades-long partnership between three of Wyoming’s most prominent history groups. Records show problems leading to their split began much earlier than February.

Renée JeanJune 05, 2025

Sen. Bob Ide (left) and Sen. Troy McKeown (right)

Proposal To Scrub Property Taxes From Constitution Went Too Far, Lawmakers Say

A proposal to remove the Constitution’s structure for property taxes advanced Tuesday in a state legislative committee. Looking back two days later, the committee's chairmen say eliminating all property tax clauses would be a step too far, and they plan to narrow that draft.  

Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2025

Nuclear Fuels Inc. drilled several holes in the Powder River Basin area as it hopes to find enough uranium to begin production.

Wyoming Uranium Boom Drives $76 Million Merger as Industry Grows

Optimism around Wyoming uranium continues to drive investment in the state, with a $76 million merger announced Thursday highlighting the state's re-emergence as a uranium exploration hotspot.

David MadisonJune 05, 2025

Nick Orsillo and his wife next to their 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera. They just purchased this rare Porsche from its original and only owner, with the promise they'd use it as a rally car in events like the Ramshorn Rally.

Three Dozen Vintage Porsches Cruise Through Cody For Ramshorn Rally 

Over 30 vintage air-cooled Porsches cruised through Cody on Thursday for the ninth annual Ramshorn Rally. For vintage Porsche owners, driving along the most scenic routes in the American West is one of the highlights of their year.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2025

The Platte County Sheriff's Office and jail in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Judge Dismisses Suit Of Wheatland Man Who Suffered Brain Damage In Jail

A federal judge dismissed the case of a Wheatland man who sued Platte County Sheriff’s Deputies for sending him to jail rather than the hospital despite his 0.357% blood-alcohol content. The man suffered a seizure and subsequent brain damage, court documents say.

Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2025

The Sublette County Commission says its withholding $2.7 million toward building a new hospital and long-term care facility. Commissioners say they need “adequate assurances” that the Sublette County Hospital District will hold up its end of the agreements between the entities.

Sublette County Holds Back $2.7M For New Hospital In Feud With Hospital District

Sublette County and the local hospital district are feuding over the county holding back $2.7 million for a new hospital and long-term care facility. The county says the block is temporary, but the hospital district worries the delay will be costly.

Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Fox Stresses Judicial Independence

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Last week, I attended the retirement ceremony for Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox. Like many who work in the judicial branch, she expressed concern about those who are attacking the judiciary."

Tom LubnauJune 05, 2025

Wind River Job Corp students Igor Pool, Joshuwa Begley and Joe R. Hodge protrst outside the school.

Riverton Job Corps Students, Staff Protest Putting Program On ‘Pause’

More than 100 students and staff protested outside the Riverton Job Corps offices Wednesday with the program on “pause” after cut from . The program will end by June 30 unless Congress intervenes.

Jackie DorothyJune 04, 2025

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