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Just how wintry is it? Some of Wyoming’s coldest stories
As I write this, it is 1 degree out and fog has enshrouded our town. It is pretty darned nippy out there. But it has not been nearly as bad as it could be or has been here in Wyoming.
Bill SniffinDecember 27, 2019
Wyoming-based group hosts hunts with terminally ill children
For some terminally ill children, hunting can be a break from the grueling regimen of treatments and a chance to experience normalcy, Muley Fanatic Foundation Co-founder Josh Coursey said.
December 27, 2019
Something different for the New Year — a mac&cheese festival
A New Years celebration for those who love macaroni and cheese and may not be able to stay awake until midnight is on tap in Casper on Dec. 31.
December 26, 2019
Decision on computer science standards expected by Feb. 14
Its going to likely be an eventful Valentines Day for anyone whos been following Wyomings computer science standards saga.
December 26, 2019
Holiday lights go high-tech
No one really can remember when the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center, built in 1934, began displaying its impressive holiday lights and decorations. Its just been something Cheyenne and Laramie County residents, as well as regular tourists, expect every winter.
December 25, 2019
Deadly highways, new capitol, coal collapse, new governor & UW president forced out
The year 2019 will go into the Cowboy States history books for a great many reasons many of them not very pretty.
Bill SniffinDecember 25, 2019
Merry Christmas, From Santa
Santa has made a list and checked it twice. Cowboy State Daily caught up with the big man at JAX in Cheyenne as he visited with area children to find out who was naughty and nice.
December 25, 2019
Yellowstone opens for winter visitors
Yellowstone National Park is open for over-snow travel for the season, allowing travel by those who may want to see the park in the solitude of winter instead of the busy summer season.
Wendy CorrDecember 24, 2019
O’ Holy Night
Its the holiest of days and nights, with believers of different faiths around the world sharing in celebrations. While our family honors the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, others will observe Hanukkah, Posadas Navidenas, Ashura, Kwanzaa, and other religious holidays.
Cat UrbigkitDecember 23, 2019
Wyoming on the silver screen: A film professor’s Top 5 list
Not many movies are shot in Wyoming, but a handful of great films are set in the state.
December 23, 2019
Donations down at Salvation Army kettles around the state
Donations to Wyomings Salvation Army kettles have declined this year, due in part to this years calendar, according to officials with the charity.
December 22, 2019
Cameras in classroom would increase school accountability
Accountability from our schools has been an ongoing concern for years as the Legislature has struggled to understand how much the state spends for the results received. I remember a bill I sponsored years ago in an attempt to address this issue.
December 21, 2019
Repairs on track for collapsed irrigation tunnel near Torrington
As repairs move forward on an irrigation tunnel near Torrington, the Oregon Trail Community Foundation (OTCF) is slated to disperse donations to affected farmers.
December 20, 2019
Future Proofing our Kids for Tomorrow
It's been amazing to watch Wyoming become a national policy leader on growing computer science opportunities for our kids, enriching their education and giving them skills to compete in the future.
December 20, 2019
Wyoming’s largest wind farm extends construction schedule
An approved change in the construction schedule of the largest wind farm in Wyoming doesnt mean that the project south of Rawlins has been delayed.
December 19, 2019
Nagle-Warren Bed and Breakfast shuts down
One of Wyomings most well-known bed and breakfasts recently shut its doors after 22 years in business.
December 19, 2019
Brookings Institution eyes Laramie’s downtown success
Laramie is one of three cities selected nationally by the Brookings Institution for a study cataloging the factors involved in creating a vibrant downtown.
December 18, 2019
Game and Fish drafts plan to manage Chronic Wasting Disease
A draft plan put forth by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department could stymie the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among the states deer, elk and moose populations.
December 18, 2019
‘Holidays Around the World’ to be celebrated at Burns library
A celebration of holiday traditions from around the world will greet visitors to the Burns brach of the Laramie County Library on Friday.
December 17, 2019
‘Girls Who Code’ chapter to open in Cheyenne
A Cheyenne company teaching the art of computer programming is launching a Cheyenne chapter of a national organization aimed at encouraging girls to further their computer skills.
December 17, 2019
Tracking Wild
From collars or eartag transmitters placed on big game animals and large carnivores like wolves and bears, to backpack harnesses or neck bands installed on a variety of bird species, and the surgical insertion of devices into fish, the amount of wildlife tracking conducted every year in Wyoming is astounding.
Cat UrbigkitDecember 16, 2019
Wreaths honor fallen Wyoming veterans
Volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of 4,200 Wyoming veterans on Saturday as part of a national drive that saw more than 2 million volunteers similarly decorate the graves of service members across the country.
December 16, 2019
Cowboy State-oriented gifts perfect for this year’s Christmas
I reached out to my network of friends about their ideas for the best Wyoming-oriented Christmas gifts and it was an inundation!
Bill SniffinDecember 15, 2019
Education is already state’s top expense — why spend more?
I never served on the Senate Education Committee, but participated in many discussions on school funding formulas, education expenses, school construction, curriculum, teacher salaries and administrative costs.
December 14, 2019