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This Is Rural America
A recent Twitter rant by a University of California Berkeley PhD student philosopher that claimed rural Americans are bad people who have made bad life decisions and should live uncomfortable lives and should have to pay more for rejecting efficient city life brought predictable condemnation. The man later deleted the tweet with a comment that my tone is way crasser and meaner than I like to think I am but he never actually backed down from his rural condemnation. But this bruhaha got me thinking about rural life in America, and what that actually means.
Cat UrbigkitNovember 18, 2019
Midwest rancher recognized for years of rodeo
A Midwest rancher and longtime rodeo cowboy has been inducted into the Rodeo Historical Societys Hall of Fame.
November 17, 2019
AG’s opinion on computer standards is in
Wyomings Board of Education has received an attorney generals opinion on the constitutionality of proposed computer science standards for the states schools, a board member said Friday.
November 16, 2019
Meals on Wheels enjoys large volunteer force
The sign out front says Volunteers Needed. But thats not exactly true for Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne.
November 15, 2019
In hunting, who is at the top of the food chain?
One of the largest armed forces in the history of the world is taking to the field right now. We are talking about the 36 million hunters who stalking the mighty deer and elk in the USA.
Bill SniffinNovember 15, 2019
Computer science education still not in many Wyoming classrooms — nearly 18 months after bill signed
Learning computer code, using it to create programs and understanding how information is broken down and delivered by networks are just some of the dozens of computer science lessons that could be taught in Wyoming public schools.
November 14, 2019
Change in the air? Business Forum explores how to move Wyoming forward
Over 600 Wyoming business people and civic leaders filled the halls of Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne as part of the Wyoming Governor's Business Forum.
November 14, 2019
Legislative committee approves Medicaid expansion plan
A plan to expand Medicaid coverage to about 19,000 Wyoming residents won approval from a legislative committee on Tuesday.
November 13, 2019
Losing coal could cost Wyoming dearly, take decades to recalibrate labor force
Wyomings coal market has suffered devastating layoffs and mine closures in recent years, and by all accounts, the industry is shrinking.
November 13, 2019
Working dogs to show their skills at Gillette’s Cam-Plex
The art of sheep herding will be on display in Gillette this weekend and the stars of the show will be mans best friend.
November 12, 2019
My Dog Is Not A Fur Baby
Americans are animal lovers, so much that 95 percent of pet owners view their pets as family members. According to a survey from the American Pet Products Association, less than 15 percent of dogs in America sleep outside at night, and more than 70 percent of dogs are allowed to sleep in a persons bed, according to another survey. In American society, dogs have become fur babies and humans now identify as pet parents which is either a wonderful thing, or a bad thing, depending on your perspective. Animals are no longer simply our companions; theyve become children in interspecies families.
Cat UrbigkitNovember 11, 2019
Attitudes Toward Vets Have Changed, Says Air Force Official
One of the largest public Veterans Day celebrations in the state took place Monday at the American Legion Post 6 in Cheyenne.
November 10, 2019
Military experience translates well into civilian life, say vets
On day one of boot camp, every recruit is taught the values of punctuality, personal grooming and working together, but some lessons gleaned from military experience arent as immediately obvious.
November 10, 2019
Art important to the world, says NEA chair
Making art a part of peoples daily lives is very important to the future, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts said during a visit to Cheyenne.
November 09, 2019
Wyoming veterans weigh in on celebrating Veterans Day
Gravesite flowers on Memorial Day, barbecues on Labor Day, social media outrage on Columbus Day most holidays have their traditions. But Veterans Day tends to elude veterans and civilians alike.
November 09, 2019
Proposed increase in alcohol tax rejected by committee
A bill that would have doubled the alcohol taxes in Wyoming was rejected on Wednesday by a legislative committee.
November 07, 2019
Sense of community makes Casper neighborhood one of magazine’s 50 ‘nicest places’
A Casper neighborhood has been identified by Readers Digest magazine as one of the 50 nicest places in America.
November 07, 2019
Hunting with Heroes brings disabled veterans together for healing, outdoor recreation
War is hell, but returning to civilian life can be equally daunting for many military veterans, especially those whose wounds complicate the reintegration process.
November 07, 2019
Gambling is booming under the radar, hurting players, state coffers
Traditionally, Wyoming takes a conservative stance against the gambling industry, but technological innovations and legal gray areas are moving the state closer to its Wild West roots, a state senator said.
November 06, 2019
Bill to authorize nuclear waste storage talks withdrawn
A measure that would have allowed the state to negotiate with the federal government over the possible storage of spent nuclear fuel rods in Wyoming was removed from consideration Tuesday by a legislative committee.
November 06, 2019
State long-term debt is real issue of concern, legislators say
Wyomings short-term revenue and budget problems are not as concerning as the states long-term deficit, according to two members of the Legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee.
November 05, 2019
Art produced in a hurry for a good cause at Worland’s ‘Mammoth Quick Draw’
Art produced in a hurry and sold to benefit community activities will be the big event this weekend at the Mammoth Quick Draw in Worland.
November 05, 2019
Dia de los Muertos at the Wyoming State Museum
In Cheyenne, at the Wyoming State Museum, families came to celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend. There was sugar skull cookie decorating, dancers, music, and preparations for the all important ofrenda.
November 04, 2019
The Fallacy of Gold-Standard Predator Research
As a frequent reader of new research on livestock production and carnivore conflicts, I am often reminded of the divide between researchers and practitioners. Papers will explain that research was conducted on sheep, without necessary information about those sheep, which practitioners (livestock producers) know will influence outcomes. For instance, we need to know not just the number of sheep involved, but breed, sex, age, breeding status, etc. because these cohorts may react differently in a given scenario.
Cat UrbigkitNovember 04, 2019