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Wyoming’s Wallace wins unanimous approval for Interior post from powerful US Senate committee
Wyoming resident Rob Wallace is one step closer to overseeing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service following unanimous approval of his appointment to the post by the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on Wednesday morning.
June 19, 2019
University of Wyoming’s Historic Cooper House Evades Demolition
An outside consultant's recommendation to tear down the historic Cooper House on the University of Wyoming campus caused quite a kerfuffle around the state.
June 19, 2019
Jonah Bank and Taco John’s Raise More than 14k for Suicide Prevention
Jonah Bank and Taco John's teamed up for the third year in a row to raise money for suicide prevention with Grace For 2 Brothers -- a Cheyenne-based suicide prevention organization. This year, more than $14,500 was raised and the funds will be distributed to suicide prevention centers across Wyoming.
June 19, 2019
Glenrock’s Deer Creek Days offers wide variety of fun
If variety is the spice of life, then Glenrock is the place to be this weekend for the communitys annual Deer Creek Days festival.
June 18, 2019
The Bloody Sire Inhabits the Sagebrush Sea
Its been an interesting week on the ranch, which is located amid the sagebrush sea of western Wyoming. We had our first confirmed depredation of a 20-pound lamb by a pair of adult bald eagles. This was somewhat of a surprise since our livestock guardian dogs tend to harass big birds that come near the flock, and because most confirmed eagle depredations on livestock are inflicted by golden eagles not bald eagles. I had watched a pair of golden eagles hunting over the sheep flock the week prior and was relieved when a spring snow squall pushed the eagles away from the flock.
Cat UrbigkitJune 17, 2019
Moats: Legislative attitude to government openness disheartening
Wyoming citizens are abusing government agencies. That is according to some legislators and other government officials discussing attempts by those who pay the bills the taxpayers to obtain public records. The discussion took place at the recent meeting of the Joint Judiciary Committee in Gillette.
June 17, 2019
Experienced Wyoming accountant retires after 45 years in business
One of Wyomings most experienced tax accountants is retiring after 45 years in the business.
June 15, 2019
The Busy Bee: Homestyle food in Longmire country
When a restaurant is prominently mentioned in a popular western book and television series, you have to reckon it offers up some pretty good food. Buffalos Busy Bee Cafe, a regular stop for fictional western lawman Walt Longmire, does not disappoint.
June 14, 2019
Companies look for alternative uses for coal
Once upon a time, coal helped to usher in a new technological age. So much concentrated energy in such a convenient package helped power the steam engines that drove the Industrial Revolution, transforming the way we live and work. Now, with coals future anything but certain, innovators are looking for new uses for the mineral that could fuel a new carbon-based high-tech manufacturing industry.
June 13, 2019
At Girls State, women rule
Want a sneak peek into the minds of Wyoming's future leaders? Sixty-three of them are in Cheyenne this week learning the ins and outs of government.
June 12, 2019
Chips will fly in Encampment during Woodchoppers Jamboree
The chips will fly in Encampment this weekend as competitors from around the region gather for the towns annual Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo.
June 11, 2019
Retiring An Old Dog
As she aged, we gradually placed Old Mama with flocks following shorter trails, and finally stopped allowing her to trail to winter range four years ago. Shes adapted beautifully to every change; so long as shes with sheep, shes content.
Cat UrbigkitJune 10, 2019
Wyoming residents look to themselves to boost business, populations
Residents in many Wyoming cities and towns are pitching in to invigorate their communities in the face of declining populations.
June 09, 2019
Help Wanted: Low unemployment means hiring difficulties in Cheyenne
If you are looking for a summer job, or a permanent one, look no farther than downtown Cheyenne as 'help wanted' signs are popping up on nearly every block.
June 08, 2019
Analysis: Who Uses the Wyoming State Plane the Most?
The states two twin-engine passenger jets nicknamed Wyomings Air Force spend most of their time ferrying state officials around Wyoming, but about 10 percent of the flights leave the state, according to state records.
June 07, 2019
Controversial hiring freeze for Cheyenne scrapped
A controversial proposal to enact a temporary hiring freeze in the citys $56 million budget for Fiscal Year 2020 was eliminated upon third and final reading before the Cheyenne City Councils Committee of the Whole on Wednesday evening.
June 06, 2019
Doctor Shortage in Wyoming; “Almost Impossible to Recruit”
Wyo Hospital Assoc. President: Federal changes makes it almost impossible for us to be competitive and for us to recruit especially family practice physicians in these rural areas where theyre needed the most.
June 06, 2019
Missile systems upgrade could bring billions to SE Wyoming
An upgrade to Wyoming's nuclear weapons system could be coming to Cheyenne's FE Warren Air Force Base -- but is Cheyenne ready?
June 05, 2019
Invention of Taco Johns potato ole
We've got the skinny on the history of the deep fried delicacy that almost burned out before it blew up as a west-Mex sensation.
June 04, 2019
Shoshoni’s Antique Tractor and Engine Show puts tractors in the spotlight
A celebration the makes old tractors the stars of the show is one of the top draws this weekend in Wyoming.
June 04, 2019
The Decline of the Whiskey Mountain Bighorns
The Whiskey Mountain bighorn sheep herd has made Dubois, Wyoming an international stop for people interested in this species of mountain royalty, with many residents keep spotting scopes trained on the hillsides above town for constant sheep viewing. This rustic western community also hosts the National Bighorn Sheep Center.
Cat UrbigkitJune 03, 2019
Modern Marvel: 90-year-old plane takes to the Wyoming skies
The eyes go the skies when vintage aircraft signal their arrival. A Wisconsin group made it to Casper this weekend to spread the joy of flight and show off a 90-year-old passenger plane from the era of Charles Lindbergh.
June 02, 2019
Triumph High School grads overcome adversity on the road to a diploma
At Triumph High School, students overcome challenges outside the classroom in addition to the academic rigors of earning a high school diploma.
May 31, 2019
Wyoming helium production helps keep world supply afloat
Helium may be the second-lightest element, but its weighing heavily on a lot of minds these days as the world struggles with its third global shortage in just 14 years.
May 30, 2019