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Gordon Urges Biden Administration To Take Action At Border
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and 19 other Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of migrants illegally entering the country.
The Center SquareMay 11, 2021
Pipeline Shutdown Won’t Crank Prices in Wyoming
Wyoming drivers will likely not feel the pinch at the pump that has hit many drivers throughout the eastern and southern United States following a weekend ransomware attack on the countrys largest gasoline pipeline.
May 11, 2021
Report: Wyoming’s Teachers Least Underpaid In Nation
While teachers across the country might be underpaid when compared to other professions, a report from the Economic Policy Institute showed that Wyoming's teachers are the least underpaid.
May 11, 2021
C.J. Box Catches Beautiful Rainbow Trout (And He’s Not Telling You Where He Caught It)
Wyoming author C.J. Box is not only a world famous writer but his fishing skills appear to be pretty solid too.
Jimmy OrrMay 11, 2021
Wyoming Tax Collections Up In April Despite Mining Slump
Despite a decline of $6.7 million in sales and use tax collections from Wyomings mining sector, the states tax collections in April grew by $1.3 million over April 2020 figures, according to a state report.
May 11, 2021
National Pollster Dick Morris Thinks Chuck Gray Can Beat Liz Cheney
National pollster Dick Morris said he believes Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, can beat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in next year's House primary election.
May 11, 2021
Wyoming to Receive $500K In Magazine Scam Lawsuit
Wyoming will receive a settlement of $500,000 in a lawsuit against two companies that targeted customers nationwide with deceptive mailers that sold overpriced magazine subscriptions designed to look like renewal notices for customers' legitimate existing subscriptions.
May 11, 2021
Wyoming GOP Rejects Complaint About Uinta GOP Elections
The Wyoming GOP Central Committee said the Uinta County Republican Party did nothing wrong when it allowed party officers to vote in an annual election for party leaders.
May 11, 2021
Cheney is On Her Own; Barrasso, Lummis, Gordon Offer No Support
Wyoming's top elected officials are offering no support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as she fights to retain her U.S. House leadership position.
May 11, 2021
Dave Simpson: What In Sam Hill Does That Mean?
Columnist Dave Simpson wonders what in the Sam Hill does "what in the Sam Hill" mean...
Dave SimpsonMay 11, 2021
Al Simpson: ‘Right Wing Crazies’ Jeopardize Republican Chances of Winning Majority in House of Representatives
Former Sen. Al Simpson said if the Republicans vote for "right wing crazies" in the primary election, voters will opt for Democrats in the general and the GOP won't retake the House.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2021
Nat’l Museum of Military Vehicles Opens Korean & Vietnam War Galleries
Dubois' National Museum of Military Vehicles announced Monday that its new Korean and Vietnam War galleries will open Wednesday, May 26.
Bill SniffinMay 11, 2021
Opinion: The Legislature, Education, And Closing the Coal Gap
In a guest column, four Wyoming state representatives said in order to properly fund education, the state must reduce spending, redirect existing revenue flows, and find new revenues.
House Speaker Albert SommersMay 11, 2021
114 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 475 Active
The state reported 114 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 475 active cases.
May 11, 2021
Retired U.S. Army Colonel To Move Back To Wyoming To Run Against Cheney
Denton Knapp told Cowboy State Daily he will be arriving in Gillette on Tuesday to begin the process of becoming a Wyoming resident so he can challenge U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in her re-election bid.
May 10, 2021
Vandals Destroy Phone Lines In Uinta County, Causing 911 Outage
Vandals destroyed fiber-optic lines and materials in rural Uinta County this weekend, which has caused the inability for some residents to be unable from reaching 911.
May 10, 2021
Cheney Narrates Ad Affirming Her Position on Capitol Riot, Trump
Days before House Republicans will likely remove her from House leadership, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in an ad affirming her stances on the presidential election and what it means to be a Republican.
May 10, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Against Swiss Insurance Company In Dispute With Sinclair
A Swiss insurance company that refused to pay the Sinclair Co. for damage to its refinery in Wyoming lost its bid to avoid paying legal fees in the dispute on Monday.
May 10, 2021
Grizzly 399, Cubs Spotted Over Weekend In Grand Teton National Park
Nearly a month after their last sighting, Wyoming's most famous grizzly bear family was spotted again over the weekend.
May 10, 2021
Report: Yellowstone Had More Than 1,700 Earthquakes In 2020
Yellowstone National Park's seismic activity increased in 2020, with the parking experiencing about 500 more earthquakes than in 2019.
May 10, 2021
Cody’s Buffalo Bill Center Hires Rebecca West As New Director
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West named Rebecca West to be its new director -- the first woman to run it since Buffalo Bill Cody's niece founded it in 1917.
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2021
81 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 504 Active
The state reported 81 new laboratory-confirmed and 15 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 504 active cases.
May 10, 2021
A Wyoming Life: Chuck Guschewsky Loved His Family, His Flying, And His Car Dealerships
Charles Fredrick Chuck Guschewsky was born on November 13, 1956 in Lander, Wyoming to James Edward Guschewsky and Alice Marie Accola Guschewsky. He died of cardiac arrest on May 1, 2021.
May 10, 2021
Powell’s Drive-in Was Wyoming’s First – And Is Its Last – Outdoor Movie Theater
People travel for hours to come to Wyomings first and last outdoor movie theater.
May 09, 2021