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Cat Urbigkit: State Trust Lands Arenât âPublicâ Land
Most people Ive talked to about this proposed land deal usually respond with What the and I thought the State was broke, but some have expressed the view that it would be good to have more public land, more public access, more areas set aside for wildlife as if state and federal lands are managed in the same way. They arent.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 23, 2020
Wyo Moose Population Drops Amid âPerfect Stormâ Of Issues
Wyoming's moose population has declined significantly in recent years because of a mix of factors
February 23, 2020
Natural Gas Faces Difficulties as Market is Flooded with Cheap Product
A victim of its own success, Wyomings natural gas industry has faced plummeting prices in recent years, leaving only one operator with active rigs in the state.
February 22, 2020
Firearms in Private Vehicle Bill Passes Moves Forward
House Bill 78 would allow employees to have firearms in their locked vehicles in their employers parking lots. The firearm would have to be out of site and employers could prohibit firearms from the workplace.
February 22, 2020
Group Forms to Represent Emergency Medical Service Workers
A new organization is giving emergency medical services personnel a unified voice in the Legislature.
February 21, 2020
Don Dayâs Weather Forecast for Friday, February 21, 2020
Well, weve enjoyed some pretty quiet weather. But things will change next week. We go to a colder pattern.
February 21, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Why the Lack of Transparency with the Stateâs Million Acre Land Grab?
The hypocrisy of Gordon mentioning his commitment to state government transparency in his State of the State address is not lost on me.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 20, 2020
Bill Would Let Frontier Days Bypass Cheyenne For Beer Sale Permits
City officials have said that unless Frontier Days agrees to cover the cost of the security, estimated at $100,000 to $200,000 per year, the permit that allows the sale of beer at the rodeo grounds will be withheld.
February 20, 2020
Don Dayâs Wyoming Forecast for Thursday, February 20.
Taking a longer range look, notice the jet stream takes a dip and the door to Canada is wide open.
February 20, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Senate Race: Lummis, Friess in the News
Former Wyoming U. S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis got some big endorsements this week and Jackson GOP Megadonor Foster Friess launched his statewide listening tour Thursday morning.
Bill SniffinFebruary 20, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill Prohibiting âGun Buybacksâ Wins House Approval
A bill aimed at prohibiting gun buybacks using public money won final approval in the House on Wednesday.
February 20, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Craziness at Democrat Ground Zero in National Primary Election Action
Wow, Bernie Sanders is taking a pounding here at Democrat Ground Zero. As a Wyoming Republican, this is my main takeaway in watching the national Democrat Party primary election campaign.
Bill SniffinFebruary 20, 2020
Tom Burman: Wyoming Working With Clemson to Replace Game
Clemson will pay Wyoming $1.1 million to buy out its contract to play the Cowboys during the 2021 season, according to the contract signed by both parties in July of 2013.
February 20, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Quickly and in Darkness, Wyo Govât Works to Buy 1 Million Acres
For some, the thought of 1 million acres of private land being gobbled up by government in a state that is already majority-owned by government is a hard pill to swallow.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 19, 2020
Clemson Dumps Wyoming from 2021 Football Schedule
Numerous media outlets in South Carolina have reported that Clemson will no longer host Wyoming in a scheduled 2021 football game.
February 19, 2020
Dave Simpson:An Old Reporter Checks Out the New Capitol
The newly-renovated Wyoming State Capitol building is, in a word, spectacular. The old Supreme Court Chambers are fully restored. The House and Senate chambers are stunning, faithfully brought back to their original grandeur.
Dave SimpsonFebruary 19, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill To Increase Per Diem for Wyo Legislators Clears First Hurdle
At least lets call this what it really is. Its an attempt to raise salary and in this environment of deficits time is being wasted on this and its inconsistent with our values," said Rep. Chuck Gray
February 18, 2020
Sugar Beet Producers Feel Strain Of Bad Weather, Costs
Between a hard frost last fall that left sugar beets frozen in the ground and mounting costs for renovations in other factories in the Western Sugar cooperative, sugar beet growers in the Bighorn Basin are facing a grim financial future.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2020
Bob Geha: Statewide Lodging Tax Wins House Approval
A measure that would impose a statewide 5 percent lodging tax on the cost of hotel and motel rooms won final approval Monday from the state House of Representatives.
February 18, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: The Fighter Leading the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwiths recent address at the American Sheep Industry Association convention gave reason for conservatives to cheer in hope and for liberals to cringe in despair.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 17, 2020
Mills, Wyoming Wants to be Recognized as a City
There are 99 incorporated cities and towns in Wyoming. One of those towns is Mills, on Casper's western flank. The town may soon become a city according to the mayor.
February 17, 2020
Celebrating Wyoming Centenarians: At 105, Woman Advises Eat Chocolate & Drink Wine
After a lifetime filled with adventures, from run-ins with Nazis to climbing the Grand Teton at 76, 105-year-old Inger Koedt shares secret to longevity.
February 16, 2020
Wyoming House Kills Child-Marriage Bill
Even Saudi Arabia right now is trying to take steps to eliminate child marriage," said Rep. Charles Pelkey.
February 15, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Old Pilot, New Jet Planes Meet-Up at Quiet Airfield
Wyoming is full of wonderful airports for us older flyboys. I tend to like the smaller ones like Evanston, Rawlins, Worland, Sheridan, Hulett, Lander and the old one at Thermopolis.
Bill SniffinFebruary 15, 2020