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Storm brings second day of shutdown for Cheyenne
With the Cheyenne Police Department setting its slick as meter for Cheyenne roads at non-caloric silicon-based kitchen lubricant, the states Capitol remained largely shut down on Thursday as blizzard conditions persisted across southeastern Wyoming.
March 14, 2019
Update: Highways, offices to remain closed Thursday as major storm pummels Wyoming
Traffic in southeastern Wyoming ground to a halt on Wednesday as interstate, U.S. and state highways throughout the region were closed by a strong winter storm.
March 14, 2019
A list of items to keep on hand for emergencies
As a major winter storm bore down on Wyoming on Tuesday, residents were reminded to be prepared for power outages and blocked roads by assembling their own two-week ready kits.
March 13, 2019
Breaking: Schools, government offices close in face of storm predictions
You are creating a hazard by being out on the road and tying up resources if you are in an accident. Stay warm, watch some Netflix, knit a sweater, do whatever you need to do, but you dont need to go out on the road. Things can wait.
March 12, 2019
#TravelTuesday: Fundraiser for 4-H puts filly up for raffle
A unique fundraiser by a Casper-based horse riding group this weekend will see a filly put up for raffle and people get a shot at $1,000 just for dancing.
March 12, 2019
Don’t put away your snow shovels just yet…
In Wyoming, we get our biggest snow storms in the March, April, and May. We get you up to speed on what to expect from spring weather with Don Day.
March 12, 2019
Public sector tries new approach to solutions for private industries
Few kids see the construction trades as a potential career choice these days, but a new partnership between Wyomings public and private sectors is working to change that.
March 10, 2019
What’s next for hemp in Wyoming?
When Gov. Mark Gordon signed HB 171 into law Wednesday, he made it legal to for farmers to grow industrial hemp and sell hemp-based products like CBD oil in Wyoming.
March 09, 2019
Senate kills lodging tax bill
A measure that would have imposed a statewide 5 percent tax on hotel and motel stays was killed by the Senate on Monday.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Hemp bill clears Senate
A bill legalizing the production and possession of hemp and hemp products and setting up a regulatory process for the crop was approved by the Senate on Monday.
February 26, 2019
Unable to eliminate brucellosis, officials focus on containment
Snubbing out a disease that causes cattle, elk and bison to abort their calves may not be feasible, but Wyoming is working to ensure it remains contained.
February 24, 2019
Income tax, party switching dead, lodging tax alive
The last of three bills that would have put restrictions on when voters can change party affiliations was among a number to die this week as the Legislature neared the end of its general session.
February 23, 2019
Lodging tax bill moves forward in Senate
A bill that would impose a statewide 5 percent tax on hotel and motel stays was approved in its first Senate review on Thursday.
February 22, 2019
Senator says discussion of Wyoming’s tax structure must continue
Attempts to change Wyomings tax structure must continue despite the defeat of a bill that would have created a corporate income tax, according to a legislative leader.
February 21, 2019
In Brief: Corporate income tax bill dies without committee review
A plan to impose an income tax on large companies that do business in Wyoming but are headquartered elsewhere died in a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Updated: Lodging tax bill narrowly clears committee
A measure that would impose a statewide tax on all hotel and motel stays is headed for the Senate floor after clearing a committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Bonus plan for investment pros good way to build team, Meier says
A plan to reward the states investment officials for good decisions will help the state build and maintain a team of skilled investment professionals, according to state Treasurer Curt Meier.
February 18, 2019
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is a look at the status of some of the bills being considered by Wyomings Legislature during its general session:
February 16, 2019
College, city, state help workers displaced by Western Sugar closure
, state and educational institutions are stepping up to help the almost 200 Western Sugar Cooperative employees in Torringon who will soon be out of work with the closure of the cooperatives plant there.
February 10, 2019
Cheyenne vet named winner of Rotary award
A Cheyenne veterinarian was named the winner of the Cheyenne Rotary Clubs agricultural recognition award on Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
In Brief: House approves bill to allow the growing of hemp
Wyoming farmers would be able to begin growing hemp under a measure that won final approval from the House on Tuesday.
February 05, 2019
Acclaimed author says Legislature may have missed opportunity with film incentive vote
Wyomings Legislature may have missed an opportunity by killing a proposed film incentive program, according to an acclaimed Wyoming author.
February 02, 2019
Film incentive program approved for final reading
A program designed to lure film production companies to Wyoming with incentives was sent on Wednesday for a final reading in Wyomings House.
January 31, 2019
Yellowstone Lodges official wins top tourism award
The sales and marketing director for Yellowstone National Park Lodges has been named the winner of Wyomings top tourism award.
January 31, 2019