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Dave Simpson: Voting for the Youngster in the Race
Joe Biden, who is 77, has established himself as the Comeback Septuagenarian, launching into angry, finger-pointing screeds at those who dare doubt his inevitability, like an old guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn.
Dave SimpsonMarch 10, 2020
House, Senate Let 14 Bills Die Without Review
Fourteen bills in the House and Senate died on Monday as legislators reached the deadline for the review of bills on the general file, those returned to the floor of each chamber after approval by committees.
March 10, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Today Brings Back Memories of the Great Wyoming Native Son Chris LeDoux
On March 9, 2005, Wyoming lost one of its favorite sons when singer and rodeo star Chris LeDoux died from complications of liver cancer at the age of 56.
Bill SniffinMarch 09, 2020
The Salary Of Every Educator In Wyoming Is Now Available Online
There are more than 16,000 full-time employees in Wyoming and the costs including benefits are estimated to total more than $1 billion.
March 09, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Hey Neighbor Kanye, Let’s Talk Sheep!
Kanye Wests Paris fashion show coverage included references to one of the ranches he purchased in Wyoming. West told a reporter for The Cut that hes got 700 sheep and hes trying out different ways of felting the wool. Good on ya, Kanye!
Cat UrbigkitMarch 09, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Wyoming History On Ice In Store For Cheyenne Visitors
On Saturday, 23 ice skating students will put on their annual performance, this year titled Skating Through Wyoming: A Historical Ice Skating Musical.
March 09, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus – Greatest Plague – Or Biggest Overreaction Ever?
A news report on TV Sunday predicted that 100 million people in the USA could be affected by the virus. What does that mean?
Bill SniffinMarch 08, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Interstate 80 Should Have Been Closed
I dont care if it was the responsibility of the Sheriff's Department or Wyoming State Police. That stretch of highway should have been shut down. I was watching idiot truck drivers and other stupid people driving like the weather was a perfect sunshiny day.
March 07, 2020
Jim Hicks: Explaining Bicycle Tracks In The Snow . . .
A few weeks ago, you will recall, we woke up one morning to more than six inches of fresh snow and knew winter had really arrived.
March 07, 2020
Statewide Lodging Tax Becomes Law
A bill creating a statewide lodging tax was signed into law Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon, clearing the way for the tax to take effect Jan. 1.
March 06, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Interesting That Big I-80 Crash Did Not Occur On Snow Chi Minh Trail
Most drivers experience their worst winter traffic nightmares on Interstate 80 in an area from Elk Mountain to Laramie. Yet, the biggest crash in years occurred last Sunday, March 1, on a lonely desert section of road near Creston Junction.
Bill SniffinMarch 06, 2020
People Killed in I-80 Wrecks Identified
The three people killed in Sundays massive accidents on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins all died in accidents that occurred in the interstates westbound lanes, the Wyoming Highway Patrol announced Thursday.
March 05, 2020
Interstate 80 Closed a Record Amount of Times This Year (And We’ve Got 2 Months To Go)
So far, I-80 was closed 55 times since October, WYDOT reported. The previous high for I-80 was 54 closures during the 2015-2016 winter season,
March 05, 2020
University of Wyoming Names Edward Seidel as New President
The University of Wyoming trustees, in a unanimous vote, selected Edward Seidel to fill the vacancy in the presidents office left with the departure of Laurie Nichols.
March 04, 2020
Bill Sniffin: I-80 Whiteout Nightmare – Sunday Crash Kills 3 And Hurts 30
Wyomings Interstate 80 has been a chilly highway to hell this winter. Most recently, four people were killed and 30 more injured in a colossal string of collisions near Wamsutter that started Sunday evening. This has resulted in a long closure of the major highway.
Bill SniffinMarch 04, 2020
Coronavirus Likely In Wyoming, State Preparing, Gordon Says
It appears likely that the Coronavirus will reach Wyoming eventually, so officials are making sure that the state is ready for that eventuality, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
March 03, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Who is the Trucker Who Video’d the Interstate 80 Crash?
Who is David Cuarezma? Cuarezma is just a trucker who happened to keep his cool and video that recent horrific crash on Interstate 80 that killed three and injured 30 near Wamsutter. He recently posted on Facebook that his video has 500,000 views, 80,000 shares, and he has received more than 1,000 friend requests.
Bill SniffinMarch 03, 2020
Interstate 80 Remains Closed as WHP Continues Cleanup
Much of Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs remained closed Tuesday morning as the Wyoming Highway Patrol continued its work to remove wreckage from two enormous accidents that occurred Sunday.
March 03, 2020
Wyoming’s Lead In Blockchain Tech Could Help Diversify Economy
Blockchain banking could open new avenues for employment in the Cowboy State, but people should start learning about it as soon as possible, according to self-taught blockchain guru Caitlin Long.
March 03, 2020
Rocky Mountain Power Asks for Residential Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power is seeking state approval for a rate increase that would boost residential energy prices by 4.7 percent while providing a 0.8 percent rate cut for its industrial customers.
March 03, 2020
Dave Simpson: The ‘Children’ Who Oppose Higher Taxes
It isn't enough to simply propose a state income tax. No, proponents must insist that anyone who disagrees is a child, a hopeless case, a denier of reality. Oppose Medicaid expansion? How could anyone be so stupid and heartless, they ask, as to oppose free money from Washington?
Dave SimpsonMarch 03, 2020
Foster Friess Decides Against Senate Run
Foster Friess has decided he can help the people of Wyoming more by not running for the U. S. Senate, he announced today.
Bill SniffinMarch 02, 2020
Three Killed in Wyoming I-80 Wreck, Highway Still Closed
Three people were killed and a number of others were injured Sunday in two large wrecks on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins.
March 02, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: State Will Hear From Public on Land Deal
Last week the Wyoming Legislature adopted revisions to two draft bills that allow state officials to move forward in pursuing a huge land purchase involving 1 million acres of surface and 4 million acres of mineral rights in the checkerboard of southern Wyoming.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 02, 2020