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Groups Battle Over Potential Changes To Shoshone Forest Trails
The Shoshone National Forest plans to make a final decision after public comment period ends on highly contentious issue
September 23, 2020
Weston County Commissioners Back Away From Public Health Orders
The Weston County commissioners took a stand against COVID-19 health orders by voting 2-1 to rescind the chairmans signatures from state/county health orders presented by Dr. Mike Jording, the countys health officer.
September 10, 2020
Due to Coronavirus, Wyoming Penitentiary Prisoners Let Out Of Cells 15 Minutes A Day
Inmates at the Wyoming State Penitentiary are on lockdown but are let out of their cells once a day for 15 minutes for a phone call or a shower.
September 03, 2020
Dave Walsh To No Longer Call Cowboy Basketball Games
Dave Walsh, the voice of Wyoming Cowboy Basketball for the past 36 years, is stepping down.
September 01, 2020
Mark Jenkins: On Sept. 6, Louisa Swain Cast First Ballot By A Woman â In Laramie
In 1870 the Wyoming Territorial Legislature passed the Suffrage Act, and on September 6, 1870, in Laramie, wearing shawl and bonnet, Louisa Swain, 69, cast the first ballot by any women in the United States in a general election.
August 31, 2020
Friendly Black Bear Puts âArmâ Around Lovell Teacher To See What She Was Reading
Ilene Henley was enjoying a good book at her family campsite on the Big Horn Mountains on July 12 when she saw something out of the corner of her eye.
August 31, 2020
Sam Lightner Jr.: Finally, A Route Up Wyomingâs Gigantic Monolith
Our team managed to free climb all the hardest portions of the route. We were met on the summit by our chef in the first couple of efforts, Elyse Guarino, and all agreed to name the route "Discovery."
August 27, 2020
Goshen County School District Discovers Challenges Of Contact Tracing
Young students present challenges in contact tracing, as they are unable to effectively participate in contact tracing interviews, they cannot reliably determine who they have interacted with at school, and parents are not able to provide this information.
August 27, 2020
A Fight To The Death â Bison Rut Is On In Yellowstone
Massive bulls, some as large as 2,500 pounds, are fighting for the chance to breed.
August 20, 2020
California Woman Busted For 87 Grams of Meth; 50 Grams (And Pipe) In Bra
According to court documents, the suspect had an additional 50 grams of meth and a pipe in her bra.
August 16, 2020
SOURCES: Mountain West Cancels All Fall Sports; Will Look Toward Spring
The 124th season of Wyoming football will have to wait. The Mountain West Conference Monday canceled all fall sports due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
August 11, 2020
âSquaw Teatsâ Should Remain On The Map, Park County Commissioners Say
The Park County Commission voted to oppose a proposal that would rename a pair of summits known as 'Squaw Teats' to 'Crow Woman Buttes'.
August 07, 2020
State Rep. Andi Clifford: COVID-19 Has Infected Members Of My Family
My family has been infected with COVID-19, personally reminding us that our actions affect the well-being of others.
August 06, 2020
Ray Hunkins: 100 Years Ago This Month, Wyoming Became The Equality State. Here Is How That Happened
One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, the United States Secretary of State issued a proclamation declaring that thirty-eight states had ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, granting women the right to vote.
August 06, 2020
Jim Hicks: Hosting Wyoming Tour Sure Reminds Us Of Our Blessings
As we headed up Crazy Woman Canyon, they were amazed at the rugged natural beauty of the stream and rock formations.
August 03, 2020
Campbell County Man Believes In Second Life For Powder River Basin Coal Ash
Where theres a bust, Phil Christopherson believes, theres a boom to follow, which may come as early as 2022.
July 31, 2020
Dave Peck: Iâm Puzzled By The Anti-Mask Movement
Im trying to understand the mindset of some folks who absolutely refuse to wear facemasks or take other protective measures during the coronavirus pandemic, or who, at the very least, strongly resist and openly complain about health orders to do so.
July 26, 2020
Dahl Erickson: Saying Goodbye To The Mascot Doesnât Mean Dropping The Team
The second the Washington Redskins released a statement saying they were examining the name, it was over. Corporate sponsors, big ones, made it clear they would like the organization to change the name and on top of decades of push-back by some and despite a fist-shaking refusal by others, its happening.
July 13, 2020
Gun Advocate To Appeal University Of Wyoming Firearm Ban Ruling
An Evanston man charged with trespass for carrying a firearm onto University of Wyoming property will appeal an state district court ruling confirming the universitys ability to ban firearms on its property, said his attorney.
July 13, 2020
Glenn Arbery: Should We Celebrate The 4th This Year?
We ought to shine, especially on this day, among the nations of the earth. The prayer of Wyoming Catholic College for this Fourth of July is that the anomalies of 2020 do not overcome us and that our nation will recall itself and find again the greatness of soul that gave us our liberty.
July 03, 2020
Wyoming Counties Differ on Strategies For Budget Shortfall
Most of Wyomings counties are experiencing budget difficulties because of declines in tax revenue caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but the extent of the impact varies from county to county
July 02, 2020