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Wyoming Real Estate Market Cooling Down Just a Bit; Homes in Mountainous Areas Still Hard To Find
There is a much wider selection of homes available in Wyoming than there was at this time just a few months ago depending on where youre looking.
Wendy CorrAugust 26, 2021
Wyo Congressional Delegation, Governor Condemn Attacks in Afghanistan
Wyomings congressional delegation and Gov. Mark Gordon expressed condolences on Thursday following word that U.S. troops had been killed in Afghanistan after an Islamist State terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.
August 26, 2021
Wyoming Gets Special Feature On “Good Morning America”
The state of Wyoming got a special feature on "Good Morning America" this week, with the five-minute piece covering various highlights of the state.
August 26, 2021
Northeast Wyo Towns Rally For 9-Year-Old After Tumor Nearly Blinds Him
The town of Hulett came together to raise funds for Quintins medical bills and show their support for the budding buckaroo by hosting the Ride a Horse, Feed a Cowboy fundraiser in his honor.
August 26, 2021
Rock Springs Pulls Together To Raise Over $50,000 For Flood Victims
So far, the city has raised a total of $52,933 to help at least 94 families and victims who saw their basements take on a large amount of water in what's being called a 1 in 100-year flood.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Lawmakers Mourn Death Of Longtime Legislative Doorman
Legislative leaders and lawmakers are expressing sorrow over the death of a longtime doorman for the state Legislature, who died of coronavirus complications late last week even though he had been vaccinated against the illness.
August 24, 2021
Worland Man’s Pumpkin Now 1,300 Pounds; Aiming For State Record
Jay Richard's largest pumpkin is now 1,304 pounds. With a month or so to go, he thinks he can break the Wyoming record.
August 23, 2021
Woman Breaks Fremont Lake Open Swim Record
Five hours, 5 minutes and 10 seconds after plunging into the lake on Monday, Aug. 2, Book completed the swim across one of the countrys oldest, and deepest, lakes. She beat Rules record by nearly 25 minutes.
August 23, 2021
Wyo Media Law Attorney: Newspapers That Publish Political Advertising Have Broad Protections
Bruce Moats, a Cheyenne attorney, said the Johnson County Patriot Conservatives would have to meet a high standard to prove the Buffalo Bulletin acted recklessly in publishing a disputed advertisement.
August 19, 2021
Eating Wyoming: Hanging At The Hangar
Food columnist Tim Mandese's most recent adventure took him to The Hangar in Bar Nunn and got an aerial-themed restaurant in a former airplane hangar, along with a sliced prime rib sandwich.
August 18, 2021
Campbell County Voters Approve Creation Of New Community College
Campbell County voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the creation of a new community college within the countys borders.
August 18, 2021
“Johnson County Patriot Conservatives” Suing Buffalo Newspaper For $36M For Alleged Libel
A conservative political group in Johnson County is suing the local newspaper for supposed libel for an advertisement the paper ran last week.
August 17, 2021
Bouchard Says Gordon, Harrist Lying To Wyomingites At “Don’t Fauci Our Wyoming” Rally
Cheyenne Sen. Anthony Bouchard took on vaccines and mask requirements during a "Don't Fauci Our Wyoming" rally at the Wyoming State Capitol on Monday evening.
August 17, 2021
Congressional Candidate Knapp Says Poor Preparation Led To Fall Of Afghanistan; Other Candidates Blame Cheney, Biden
The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban is largely a failure to prepare for the orderly departure of American forces from the country, according to one of the candidates for Wyomings lone U.S. House seat.
August 16, 2021
Crowds Up, Accidents And Arrests Down At 81st Sturgis Rally
Although final numbers aren't in yet, the 81st annual Sturgis rally is expected to set a new record for attendance.
August 16, 2021
Petroleum Association Of Wyoming Questions Biden Call For More OPEC Oil
The idea that President Joe Biden would ask foreign countries to increase oil production while blocking production in the United States is concerning, said a spokesman for the states oil and natural gas industry.
August 12, 2021
Wyoming Pot Initiative Backers Cleared To Collect Signatures
Backers of proposed ballot initiatives that would legalize the medical use of marijuana and reduce penalties for the use and possession of marijuana in Wyoming have won approval to begin collecting signatures to put the measures on the ballot.
August 12, 2021
Attorney: Wyoming Supreme Court Can Study Complaints Against Manlove
Wyomings Supreme Court is responsible for supervising the conduct of Laramie Countys district attorney, even if allegations of misconduct involve personnel issues, according to an attorney for the states Board of Professional Responsibility.
August 11, 2021
“American Idol” Holding Virtual Auditions For Wyoming On Aug. 23
Wyoming singers should get their voices and best songs ready, because "American Idol" is hosting (virtual) auditions for potential contestants later this month.
August 10, 2021
Wyoming ‘Top Dog’ Corrections K9 Officer Recovers After Surgery
The 10-year-old black lab recently retired after spending more than five years busting bad guys and sniffing out drugs for the Wyoming Department of Corrections.
August 10, 2021
Pot Law Backers Try To Put Citizen-Backed Initiative On Ballot For First Time Since 1996
Proponents of two initiatives aimed at changing Wyomings marijuana laws have cleared their first hurdle in placing a citizen-backed initiative on Wyomings ballot for the first time since 1996.
August 06, 2021
C.J. Box’s “Dark Sky” Is One Of Stephen King’s Favorite Summer Reads
Box's latest Joe Pickett novel, "Dark Sky," was named as one of King's favorite summer reads of this year on an Amazon list.
August 04, 2021
Eating Wyoming: The One Eyed Buffalo: Hot Springs and Hot Food
Most people in Wyoming have heard about the town of Thermopolis, but if you haven't, let me tell you a little about the home of the restaurant we are visiting this week.
August 03, 2021
Cowboy Skill Games Honors Wyoming Deputy Sheriff Who Saved Two Women From Drowning
More than 20,000 people gave Natrona County Deputy Sheriff Dexter Bryant a standing ovation on Saturday as Cheyenne Frontier Days paused the rodeo in order to salute his heroism.
August 03, 2021