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Gambling is booming under the radar, hurting players, state coffers
Traditionally, Wyoming takes a conservative stance against the gambling industry, but technological innovations and legal gray areas are moving the state closer to its Wild West roots, a state senator said.
November 06, 2019
Bill to authorize nuclear waste storage talks withdrawn
A measure that would have allowed the state to negotiate with the federal government over the possible storage of spent nuclear fuel rods in Wyoming was removed from consideration Tuesday by a legislative committee.
November 06, 2019
Daylight Saving Time Makes Representative Tired of Changing Clocks
This Sunday at 2 a.m., the clocks get set back one hour to complete the time-honored tradition of daylight saving time.
November 02, 2019
Charter schools achieve big scores with small classes
A focused curriculum, targeted tutoring and behavioral adjustments all contribute to the above-average statewide education testing scores posted by two Wyoming charter schools, according to their officials.
October 31, 2019
Although far from the R-word, Wyoming’s economy is slowing
Wyomings economy continues to grow, but its at a slower pace than in the past raising the question of whether a recession is in the near future.
October 30, 2019
What if coal production drops to zero? Legislature looking for new revenues
Coal production in Wyoming has dropped by over 100 million tons in the past decade, and state Sen. Cale Case doesnt think the downward slide is close to finished.
October 28, 2019
Ghost Hunters Investigate Wyoming Territorial Prison
Investigating the paranormal or ghost hunting isnt actually frightening, according to a member of a Colorado paranormal investigation group.
October 26, 2019
Two Millions Reasons To Be Thankful
A Cheyenne tradition of fundraising reached a milestone of giving Thursday.
October 25, 2019
Wyoming small newspapers successful despite digital upheaval
Its called hyper-local community journalism, and three Wyoming publishers believe news coverage focused at the local scale holds the key to community newspapers successful future in Wyoming.
October 25, 2019
Fall colors depend on spring rains, first frost
Its that time of year again. The pumpkin spice is flowing, the birds are flying south, and according to social media, the leaves are turning.
October 19, 2019
Cheyenne brothers see success with slime
Slime is sublime for Cheyenne brothers Mark and Joe Whiteaker.
October 18, 2019
Thrills, chills plentiful for Halloween in Cowboy State
As Halloween approaches, people around the Cowboy State are looking for a place to trick or treat, take the family or otherwise have a save good time celebrating. Halloween events around the Cowboy State are plentiful, ranging in venue from bars to restaurants, churches, civic centers and museums, all offering a different spin on the spooky season.
October 17, 2019
Hemp industry, Ag Department await USDA response to state’s regulatory plan
Hemp could be a cash crop for Wyoming growers in coming years, but seeds cant be sown until the U.S. Department of Agriculture signs off on the states regulatory program.
October 15, 2019
Wyoming filmmaker looks at plan to use nukes in fracking
A Wyoming filmmaker will soon share the results of several years of document research and interviews to tell a story many people have never even heard ofatomic fracking.
October 12, 2019
First lady focuses on easing childhood hunger
As a laboratory medical tech at the Sheridan hospital, Jennie Gordon helped physicians diagnose diseases; as a representative for Abbott Laboratories, she repaired lab equipment at hospitals and clinics; as a rancher, shes bottle-fed newborn calves and used her hair dryer to dry and warm them.
October 09, 2019
Aerospace, defense companies meet Wyoming businesses in conference
Wyoming business leaders and U.S. aerospace and defense companies met in Casper this week to explore the chances of increasing Wyomings access to the aerospace and defense market.
October 09, 2019
Trucks, oil prices take heavy toll on state’s highway maintenance budget
Maintaining roads is costly business, but its made costlier by fluctuating oil prices and increased semi-truck traffic, a Wyoming Department of Transportation official said.
October 08, 2019
UW’s biggest foreign donor is not in the oil-rich Middle East, but one closer to home
When looking for high-dollar gifts, the University of Wyoming found friends in the Great White North.
October 05, 2019
CWC bachelor’s degree expected to create opportunities for tribal members
A four-year bachelors degree program at Central Wyoming College is close to becoming reality, thanks in part to the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes.
October 03, 2019
Fuel taxes pale in light of future electric travel
Fuel taxes alone cant keep pace with the cost of highway maintenance in a future with electric vehicles and fuel-efficient engines, Sen. Stephan Pappas, R-Cheyenne, said.
October 02, 2019
Hits to coal prompt leaders to look elsewhere for development
As revenue from coal continues to decline, many people around the state are looking at new ways to use the states rich resource and think outside of the coal box for future portfolio diversification.
September 30, 2019