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Update: Highways, offices to remain closed Thursday as major storm pummels Wyoming
Traffic in southeastern Wyoming ground to a halt on Wednesday as interstate, U.S. and state highways throughout the region were closed by a strong winter storm.
March 14, 2019
A list of items to keep on hand for emergencies
As a major winter storm bore down on Wyoming on Tuesday, residents were reminded to be prepared for power outages and blocked roads by assembling their own two-week ready kits.
March 13, 2019
Breaking: Schools, government offices close in face of storm predictions
You are creating a hazard by being out on the road and tying up resources if you are in an accident. Stay warm, watch some Netflix, knit a sweater, do whatever you need to do, but you dont need to go out on the road. Things can wait.
March 12, 2019
#TravelTuesday: Fundraiser for 4-H puts filly up for raffle
A unique fundraiser by a Casper-based horse riding group this weekend will see a filly put up for raffle and people get a shot at $1,000 just for dancing.
March 12, 2019
In Brief: Governor signs emergency order allowing more propane deliveries
Frigid winter temperatures across the state prompted Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday to sign an executive order allowing drivers of propane delivery trucks to drive extra hours to deliver much-needed fuel.
March 12, 2019
Don’t put away your snow shovels just yet…
In Wyoming, we get our biggest snow storms in the March, April, and May. We get you up to speed on what to expect from spring weather with Don Day.
March 12, 2019
Racines says transparency panel will focus on gray areas of law
A transparency task force created by Gov. Mark Gordon and Auditor Kristi Racines will focus on the gray areas of Wyomings public documents laws, Racines said.
March 11, 2019
Public sector tries new approach to solutions for private industries
Few kids see the construction trades as a potential career choice these days, but a new partnership between Wyomings public and private sectors is working to change that.
March 10, 2019
What’s next for hemp in Wyoming?
When Gov. Mark Gordon signed HB 171 into law Wednesday, he made it legal to for farmers to grow industrial hemp and sell hemp-based products like CBD oil in Wyoming.
March 09, 2019
Governor signs public records, animal cruelty bill
Bills creating a felony crime of animal abuse and setting a deadline for the production of public records were among a group signed into law on Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 08, 2019
UW ‘Cowboy’ campaign wins national, regional awards
The University of Wyomings The World Needs More Cowboys recruiting campaign has won two national awards and one regional award.
March 08, 2019
Auditor encourages transparency, says it is not as simple as some believe
Transparency in state government is very important, but achieving it can sometimes be difficult, according to state Auditor Kristi Racines.
March 07, 2019
Dangerous flu strain reported in Colorado could spread north
A virulent strain of influenza sweeping through Colorado could jump into Wyoming before flu season is finished, a Wyoming Department of Health spokesperson.
March 05, 2019
Wyoming’s alternate school-week schedules are not one-size-fits all
In a rural state, four-day school weeks can be both beneficial and challenging for parents and students alike.
March 04, 2019
Senator says change needed in state budget process
A fundamental change is needed in the way the Legislature handles the states budget, according to a member of the Legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee.
March 03, 2019
Health Department urges care in handling baby poultry
With springtime and Easter just around the corner, Wyomings Department of Health is warning people who buy baby poultry to use care in handling the birds to avoid the illness Salmonella.
March 02, 2019
Wyoming’s 65th Legislature: General Session Review
It's all over for this year. Check out our bitesized rundown of what passed and what failed in the 65th Wyoming Legislature's General Session. Stay tuned this weekend for more analysis on the session highs and lows with our Robert Geha.
March 02, 2019
In Brief: Felony penalty restored to animal cruelty bill
A last-minute compromise in Wyomings Legislature this week restored a felony penalty to the states animal cruelty laws.
March 01, 2019
A weekend of ice fishing awaits at Pinedale’s Big Fish Winter Derby
A weekend spent on a frozen lake might be just the ticket for anglers pining for the sunny days of summer fishing.If that sounds promising, head to Pinedale this weekend for a chance to win some cash and raise a little money to benefit cancer patients at the Big Fish Winter Derby.
March 01, 2019
Community college bachelor’s degree bill will help industry: Chamber official
One of the last bills to pass during the Legislatures general session should help the states businesses find the better educated workers they need, according to the head of Cheyennes Chamber of Commerce.
February 28, 2019
Medicaid work requirement bill an effort to make people self-reliant, says senator
A failed bill that would have required people receiving Medicaid to work, attend school or take part in volunteer activities would have been a way to get people off of a cycle of dependence, according to a state senator.
February 28, 2019
Legislature overrides two Gordon vetoes
Two of Gov. Mark Gordons 14 vetoes to the Legislatures supplemental budget were overridden by the Legislature on Wednesday.
February 28, 2019
House begins final day by killing three bills
The first three bills to be reviewed by Wyomings House on what was scheduled to be the last day of its 2019 general session did not fare well on Wednesday.
February 28, 2019
In Brief: Animal cruelty compromise reached, no felony for repeat offenders
By Cowboy State Daily A compromise was reached Wednesday on a bill that was originally intended to create a felony penalty for animal cruelty. However, the bill no longer contains any language regarding the enhanced penalty for repeat offenders of animal cruelty laws. HB 235 originally would have made anyone convicted of animal abuse more…
February 27, 2019