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Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, March 2
This was Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter across southern Wyoming yesterday afternoon. Giant pile-up, chain reaction, crashes, and Interstate 80 eastbound is going to be closed at least for a day between Wamsutter to Rawlins to Laramie area.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: Two-Person Train Crew Bill Clears House
A bill that would require that the crews on trains crossing Wyoming consist of at least two people has won final approval from Wyomings House.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: 48-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions Approved in House
A measure that would impose a 48-hour waiting period on women seeking an abortion won final approval from the House on Friday.
March 01, 2020
Million Acre Land Deal: Randall Luthi vs Rod Miller
Cowboy State Daily anchor Bob Geha sat down with Randall Luthi, Gov. Gordon's chief energy advisor, and longtime political operative Rod Miller to discuss the state's million acre land deal.
February 29, 2020
400+ People Attend Funeral for 101-Year Old WWII Veteran in Casper
An overflowing crowd visited the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to 101-year-old WWII veteran Remigio 'Ray' Barela. Barela had no known family.
February 29, 2020
Don Day: Two Nice Days Then Cold Front Coming Through (Watch Out, Lander/South Pass)
If youve got plans to travel or be outdoors Sunday into Monday, well heads-up to stockgrowers and travelers, wintry weather returns.
February 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Sells State, Not Just To Visitors, But To Future Residents, Too
The one part of Wyomings economy that is so bright, it is positively blinding. Tourism, the states number-two industry, has never seen years like 2015-2019.
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2020
Sen. Barrasso on Coronavirus: “We Are the Most Prepared Nation in the World”
Sen. John Barrasso said it is likely the U.S. will have more cases of the Corona virus and additional funding will be needed to deal with it.
February 27, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Remembering Malcolm Wallop and His Unlikely and Amazing Victory in 1976
On this day in 1933, U.S. Sen. Malcolm Wallop was born. His 1976 campaign commercial which mocking the federal government is still talked about today.
Bill SniffinFebruary 27, 2020
Wyoming Snowpack Level Up; Water Outlook Healthy
Throughout the state, mountain snowpack is at about 100 percent to 115 percent of median, with the highest concentrations located in north central Wyoming containing snowpack at about 130 percent to 145 percent above median.
February 27, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: State Leaders Don’t Want to Hear From Public on Land Deal
Our state leaders keep telling us that what a unique opportunity this deal is, and that the deal could be a strategic investment to add income to state coffers, and unprecedented multiple-use access for the public. But when it comes to specifics, they arent sharing much.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 27, 2020
Grand Teton Culls 3 Dozen Mountain Goats, Stops After Governor, Feds Object
Aerial sharpshooters at Grand Teton National Park partially eradicated a herd of invasive mountain goats last weekend as Wyoming and federal officials asked the National Park Service to halt its plans.
February 27, 2020
Cheyenne’s Darren Rudloff Wins ‘Big Wyo’ Tourism Award
Darren Rudloff, former chief executive officer for Visit Cheyenne, was named winner of the Big Wyo Award, given to a member of the private sector who has done an outstanding job of promoting and improving the states tourism industry.
February 27, 2020
Gordon Slams FTC Attempt To Block Joint Coal Venture
I believe this complaint by the Federal Trade Commission is a wrongheaded attempt to drive a nail into an industry which is struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace."
February 26, 2020
Gordon/Wyo Leadership: Million Acre Land Purchase Great for Wyoming
Opportunities like this dont come along very often. The land grant has only changed hands twice in its 150-plus year history. Its likely that this would be the largest government purchase of private land since the United States purchased Alaska. Thats a big deal.
February 26, 2020
Bob Geha: Construction Coalition Pushing for Trade Legislation
Coalition is watching three bills making their way through the Legislature that would make some changes in the way government entities hire and pay contractors and those providing professional services, such as architects.
February 26, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Western Wyoming Sportsman’s Expo in Rock Springs
The Western Wyoming Sportsmans Expo will be held Friday through Sunday at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
February 26, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: House Passes First Reading of Land Deal Bill
On Tuesday afternoon, it took 19 minutes for Representative Steve Harshman (R-Natrona County) to introduce and describe to fellow House members revamped House Bill 249 allowing the State Loan and Investment Board to investigate and pursue the purchase of 1 million acres of surface, and 4 million acres of mineral rights in southern Wyoming.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 26, 2020
Dave Simpson — Splitsville: States Head for the Exits
I see on the news that some folks in Virginia, upset over gun control, want to secede from their state and join up with West Virginia.
Dave SimpsonFebruary 26, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: House Approps Reworks State Land Deal Bill
On Monday the House Appropriations Committee worked until after 9 p.m. to make substantial revisions to House Bill 249 that enables Governor Mark Gordon and other members of the State Loan and Investment Board to examine and negotiate a deal for 1 million acres of surface and 4 million acres of mineral rights in southwestern Wyoming.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 25, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyo Democrats Sound Off On A Bernie Candidacy
As a Republican, living in arguably the most Republican state in the country, I was wondering what Wyomings Democrats are thinking, now that is looks like Vermont Independent Bernie Sanders might get their partys nomination?
Bill SniffinFebruary 25, 2020
Bob Geha: Daylight Saving Time Bill Awaits House Review
A measure that would allow Wyoming to stay on daylight saving time year-round has won initial approval from the state House.
February 25, 2020
Gov Gordon Applauds Halt to Mountain Goat Shoot
Governor Mark Gordon expressed his gratitude to Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt after the Secretary intervened to call off a planned mountain goat culling through aerial gunning in Grand Teton National Park.
February 24, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, February 24
We are heading back to winter again. Get ready for a one-two punch of cold fronts that will affect us through mid-week.
February 24, 2020