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Wyoming opens avenues for cryptobanking
The Wyoming Division of Banking is working to finalize the first two applications for a new type of bank: Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) or speedy banks, which will specialize in transactions involving cryptocurrency.
December 02, 2019
Legislators on dwindling state revenues: ‘It’s real, it’s bad’
As coal, oil and natural gas revenues decline, state legislators could have some hard decisions ahead, according to information generated by a strategic planning effort created by Gov. Mark Gordon.
December 01, 2019
West brings opera rehearsal to Cody High School
Music students at Cody High School got a glimpse into the world of professional music in November when Kanye West brought the cast of his new opera to Cody for rehearsal.
November 30, 2019
Ray Peterson is back, hoping lawmakers will heed his calls for ed funding cuts
A former state senator who was ousted from the Legislature after sponsoring a bill that threatened to cut education funding is doubling down, saying more money needs to be cut.
November 29, 2019
Powell man part of team to row across Atlantic
Fight OAR Die. No, thats not a typo. Its the slogan for a group of military veterans who next week will begin a weeks-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2019
Wandering Weavers works to keep weaving alive
Members of The Wandering Weavers work with hand-operated looms to create beautiful works of textile art.
Wendy CorrNovember 28, 2019
Thanksgiving thoughts: Sanctity of life: Stacy M and Baby M
We live in unusual times when what defines life is under constant attack. This got me thinking about two instances in my past that involved the dignity of life concerning two seemingly useless human lives.
Bill SniffinNovember 27, 2019
“Wyoming through The Lens” Facebook group displays Wyoming’s glory
Ever since Lorri Lang came to northeast Wyoming more than 30 years ago, shes been in awe of the states natural beauty.
November 27, 2019
Esther Hobart Morris Symbolizes Equal Rights
This year, three noteworthy events occurred in Wyomingthe celebration of the 150th anniversary of womens suffrage, the designation of 2019 as the Year of Wyoming Women, and the reopening of the newly renovated Wyoming Capitol.
November 26, 2019
Rock Springs hosts interesting take on ‘Black Friday’ — ‘Plaid Friday’
An interesting twist on Black Friday that puts the emphasis on shopping local is taking place Friday in Rock Springs.
November 26, 2019
Day, Old Farmer’s Almanac agree — it’s going to be a cold winter
The Old Farmers Almanac and one of Wyomings premier weather forecasters are both predicting the same thing for eastern Wyoming this winter cold.
November 26, 2019
Linguistic Weapons
As National Public Radios Sam Sanders noted, Words that begin with a very specific meaning, used by a very specific group of people, over time become shorthand for our politics, and eventually move from shorthand to linguistic weapon.
Cat UrbigkitNovember 25, 2019
Wyoming’s Infamous Icy Interstate Inspires Book, Innovation and Preparation
The Lincoln Monument towers over Interstate 80 at the summit rest area just outside of Laramie. Its the highest point along the 4,666-mile interstate at 8,640 feet.
November 25, 2019
Jackson faces unique challenges with homeless
The town of Jackson is nestled in Western Wyoming amid the peaks of the Teton Mountains and at the doorway to two of the countrys most beloved national parks.
November 24, 2019
Board of Education votes to move forward with computer science standards
After five months of anxiously waiting, the State Board of Education finally got the answer its members were looking for, clearing the way for adoption of statewide computer standards.
November 23, 2019
Wyoming rodeo stock company named PRCA’s top stock contractor
A rodeo stock company based near Riverton has been recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for providing consistently high quality bucking stock.
November 22, 2019
Some retailers look for options to seasonal help
As holidays draw near, employers at retail stores, restaurants and hotels in Wyoming may find the states current unemployment rate of 3.8 percent makes it very difficult for them to hire extra workers for the holiday season.
November 21, 2019
Competitive pay, flexibility keys to hiring seasonal workers, say officials
Wyomings unemployment rate is a good indicator of a healthy economy: people are working and therefore able to buy homes, cars and Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.
November 21, 2019
Buffalo Bill Center exhibition celebrates Wyoming women
An exhibition designed to celebrate the women in Wyoming and the barriers they break will be on display at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for the several months.
November 20, 2019
State, national park work to limit mountain goat population
Doug McWhirter wants people to understand several things about Wyoming's iconic mountain goat populations.
November 20, 2019
Story of ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ to be told at Cheyenne school on Thursday
The story of a young woman whose acts of kindness provided the inspiration for a national anti-bullying campaign will be told in a public setting in Cheyenne on Thursday.
November 19, 2019
Powell celebration raises money for arts center
Those wishing for an early start to both the holidays and the weekend should head to Powell this week for the citys annual Festival of Trees.
November 19, 2019
Gordon releases tight budget for next biennium
Gov. Mark Gordons release of his budget proposal for the 2021-22 biennium on Monday came with a recognition of the declining fortunes of Wyomings mineral sector.
November 19, 2019
Website ranks 60 percent of Wyoming Republicans legislators as RINOs
An anonymous website created by an unknown organization has judged 60 percent of the Legislatures Republicans to be Republicans in Name Only.
November 18, 2019