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Pendley: American Rescue Plan Is Unconstitutional! Certainly, The Part Dividing Americans By Race
Columnist Perry Pendley writes: "Todays case shows once again, the way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race."
June 04, 2021
Driver in Fatal Sublette County Wreck Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Homicide
She testified that she drank too much and made a horrible, horrible decision to drive to Jackson and I crossed over the centerline and hit a vehicle driven by Shane Deal and he died as a result of that decision.
June 04, 2021
Cody Native Tim Hart Dies Fighting New Mexico Fire
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that Tim Hart, a forest service smokejumper stationed in West Yellowstone died from injuries sustained while responding to a fire in New Mexico.
Wendy CorrJune 03, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s Red Desert Is Like A Vast Deep Sea – It Can Devour You
Wyoming's Red Desert is a huge swath of open space just takes over. It stretches from one horizon to the other. It is like being in the middle of the ocean.
Bill SniffinJune 03, 2021
89 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 94 Recoveries, 527 Active
The state reported 89 new laboratory-confirmed and 21 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 527 active cases.
June 03, 2021
Severe Wildfires in Wyoming Last Year Killed Massive Numbers of Birds
Severe wildfires and the resulting smoke last year in Wyoming are responsible for what's being called an "unprecedented migratory bird die-off."
June 03, 2021
Wyoming Enviro Groups Have Mixed Response to Bill Gates’ Nuclear Power Plant
Wyoming environmental groups are mixed in their reactions to a nuclear power plant being built in Wyoming by Microsoft founder Bill Gates
June 03, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court: Reservation Police Can Detain, Search Non-Tribal Members
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police on Indian reservations can detain and search people who are not native Americans.
June 03, 2021
Cheyenne Carjackers Sentenced to Prison After Posting Crimes On Social Media
A Cheyenne man and Colorado teen were convicted and sentenced in U.S. District Court this week related to their involvement in a violent carjacking last year.
June 03, 2021
Yellowstone Could Have Record Year Despite Loss of 1 Million International Tourists
Because of coronavirus travel limitations, Yellowstone could see 1 million fewer international tourists.
Wendy CorrJune 03, 2021
Laramie Cop Who Shot, Killed Man In 2018 Resigns From Sheriff’s Office
A sheriff's officer in Laramie who shot and killed a man in 2018 has resigned from the Albany County Sheriff's Office, effective Wednesday.
June 03, 2021
Car Manufacturer Announces Vehicle Final-Assembly Facility To Be Developed In Sheridan
Falcon Car Corporation has announced it will develop a manufacturing plant to assemble full size pickup trucks and buses onsite at a future facility in Sheridan.
June 03, 2021
Jim Hicks: It Could Be Another Crowded Summer On The Bighorns
If early numbers are an indicator, this may be another record year for campers locating in just about every conceivable place on the mountain.
Jim HicksJune 03, 2021
Uranium Producers Welcome News Of Bill Gates’ Nuclear Power Plant In Wyoming
Wyoming uranium producers are welcoming news that a new $80 million nuclear power plant sponsored by Microsoft founder Bill Gates will be built in Wyoming.
June 02, 2021
40 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 14 Recoveries, 512 Active
The state reported 40 new laboratory-confirmed and 29 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 512 active cases.
June 02, 2021
Documentary About UW Biologist Released Wednesday
A short documentary film about a University of Wyoming biologist following the migration path of mule deer was released worldwide on Wednesday.
June 02, 2021
Gov Gordon, Bill Gates Announce Wyoming Chosen As Site For Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant
Gov Mark Gordon was joined by Bill Gates on Wednesday to announce that Wyoming will be home to a revolutionary nuclear power plant.
June 02, 2021
Natrona County Sheriff Investigating Strip Club Shooting; Left Man In Critical Condition
The Natrona County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting at a strip club that left a man in critical condition.
June 02, 2021
Torrington Man Accused of Uploading 102 Files of Child Porn to Internet
A Torrington man has been accused of having more than 100 files of child pornography on his computer, with some images depicting children as young as four in sexual situations.
June 02, 2021
State Board Considers Name Change For The ‘Squaw Teats’
A Native American lawmaker says the name of the local formation is offensive.
June 02, 2021
143 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 458 Active, 277 Recoveries
The state reported 143 new laboratory-confirmed and 77 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 458 active cases
June 02, 2021
Dave Simpson: Remember: Montani Semper Liberi
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Any day now, I'll get word that the snow at 9,800 feet along the front range of the Rocky Mountains has melted from a winter high of as much as 120 inches a roof-busting 10 feet to something far less."
Dave SimpsonJune 02, 2021
Rod Miller: Scorched Earth Politics and You
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "For all of our chest-thumping about We the People, we have failed to stop callous, spiteful candidates from hijacking our political process as they seek the lowest common denominator in politics."
Rod MillerJune 02, 2021
Barrasso Hears Concerns Over Police, Border During Cody Visit
Folks talk about defunding the police, and opening the border for more and more illegal immigrants to come in, he said. People want to make sure that I'm protecting the nation against assaults that are coming from all around.
Wendy CorrJune 02, 2021