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Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, his wife Karla and their daughter.

1,000 Officers Expected At Funeral For Slain Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee

The town of Sheridan is expected to briefly shutdown Friday as 1,000 law enforcement officers from across the United States are expected to pay their respects to fallen police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.

Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Homeschool Enrollments Are Up While Public School Enrollments Are Down

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If there are defects in our system of education, they should be adjusted. If the trend is away from a free and public education, our policy makers should examine why people want to educate their children at home."

Tom LubnauFebruary 28, 2024

State Denies Claims Of ‘Sadistic Levels Of Cruelty’ At Wyoming Boys’ School

Three young men formerly incarcerated at the Wyoming Boys' School are now suing, claiming they were subjected to “sadistic levels of cruelty” while there, allegations the state Department of Family Services denies.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024

With A Month To Go, Remote Wyoming Stop Sign Way Off Pace To Get Buried In Snow

There's a contest every year to see who can predict what day a stop sign on Togwotee Pass gets buried by snow. More than 500 people this year have entered and can check a WYDOT webcam every day for progress. So far it's not even close.

Andrew RossiFebruary 28, 2024

Tate Mullen, government relations director for the Wyoming Education Association, testifies against a bill that would establish an education savings account in Wyoming.

Wyoming Homeschool Parents Blast Plan To Give Money For Private Schools

Wyoming homeschool parents blasted a bill Wednesday that would create an education savings account to give money for kids to go to private schools citing concern it would set in motion a slippery slope of government regulation over homeschool education.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Repealing Gun Free Zones Is A Horrible Idea

Dear editor: HB 125 is poorly written and poorly conceived. Simply put, it is extreme and riddled with unintended consequences. We urge our State Senators not to support this bill.

February 28, 2024

State Reps, from left, Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, Barry Crago, R-Buffalo, and Ember Oakley, R-Riverton.

Wyoming Bill To Make Sex Traffickers Register Clears House Committee

A bill that would make convicted sex traffickers register as sex offenders in Wyoming cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and now must survive three readings in the House before becoming law.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober talks about tourism trends during the 2024 Wyoming Governor's Tourism and Hospitality Conference.

Wyoming Tourism Is Back: Visitors Spend $4.7 Billion In 2023

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober said the tourism industry back on top as the state's number one employer providing 33,000 jobs. In 2023, visitors spent a record $4.7 billion -- a significant increase from 2022.

Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2024

Land set aside for non-motorized use is being sought for a gravel mining operation at the base of Casper Mountain. Residents adjacent to the mine are raising opposition.

Locals Outraged Over Potential Gravel Mine Near Casper Mountain

Many Casper citizens are outraged over a potential gravel mine near Casper Mountain. They say property values will plummet and health issues will arise from blowing dust -- not to mention an increase in noise, pollution and impacts to wildlife and rivers.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 28, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * High profile property tax relief bill dies * Senate passes bill banning forced use of gender pronouns * Jackson’s Jim Waldrop wins this year’s Big WYO tourism award

Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2024

Message Received: Driskill Makes Surprise Picks For Wyoming Budget Negotiations

Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill made some surprise picks to hash out the state budget Tuesday, saying the Senate “spoke really clearly that they wanted a conservative approach.”

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024

State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland

House Votes To Eliminate Wyoming’s Gun-Free Zones

A bill that would eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming schools and some other public places was passed by the state House by a wide margin Tuesday.

Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024

State Sens. Anthony Bouchard, left, and Charlie Scott advocate on the Senate floor for Chloe's Law.

Chloe’s Law, A Ban On Transgender Treatments For Kids, Passes Wyoming Senate

The Wyoming Senate passed Chloe’s Law on Tuesday, which would ban transgender treatments for kids, sending it to the House for consideration.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024

Rep. Steve Harshman, R-Casper, right, addresses the Wyoming House on Tuesday during debate on his House Bill 203, which died.

Wyoming House Kills Bill That Would Have Eliminated Property Tax For Most Residents

The Wyoming House on Tuesday killed a high profile bill that would have eliminated property tax for 97% of state residents in exchange for hiking the sales tax by 2%. “The status quo is always protected,” the sponsor of the bill said.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024

Jim Waldrop is almost speechless for a few moments at the podium after winning the 2024 BIG WYO Award.

Jackson’s Jim Waldrop — AKA ‘Mr. Hospitality’ — Wins Wyoming's Highest Tourism Award

Tourism is big business in Wyoming and every year one Wyoming citizen wins the BIG WYO award for making significant lifetime contributions to Wyoming’s tourism and hospitality industries. This year, Jim Waldrop, who oversees the Wort Hotel and the Silver Dollar Bar in Jackson, was the winner.

Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Statistics Don't Lie -- Young People Are Fleeing Wyoming

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "What is it about our state that is driving the young away, and attracting the old? Lack of opportunity? Lack of healthcare options? State policies that attracts older people while driving away younger people?"

Tom LubnauFebruary 28, 2024

Cat Urbigkit: Finding Beauty in Wyoming’s Capitol

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Good people will disagree. That’s not a failure but a fact of society. We can disagree and still put our best selves forward, giving the benefit of the doubt to others and realizing our political opponents are not our enemies but our neighbors."

Cat UrbigkitFebruary 28, 2024

Wyoming Senate Passes Raft Of Reforms For Energy Rates, Policies

The Wyoming Senate on Tuesday passed a number of bills that aim to reform the state’s electricity rate and other energy policies.

Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024

Wyoming Man Agrees To Two Years Prison For Beating Puppy To Death

A Wyoming man has agreed to serve up to two years in prison for beating and stabbing a puppy to death. Meanwhile, he’ll also plead to a separate felony for beating his wife.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024

Bill To Promote Wyoming’s ‘Other’ Outdoor Rec Options Sails Through

Bill to help Wyoming could become hot destinations for outdoor recreation outside major draws sails through Senate committee Tuesday.

Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2024

Bill Banning Forced Use Of Preferred Pronouns Passes Wyoming Senate

A bill that would ban Wyoming state and county governments, along with public schools, from forcing people to use preferred gender pronouns passed the Senate on Tuesday and now moves to the House for consideration.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024

After a 32-hour standoff between law enforcement and a man suspected of killing a local police officer, the Sheridan home he barricaded himself in shows the extensive damage done to it during attempts to get to the suspect.

Sheridan To Waive Dump Fees, Help With Rebuild Of Destroyed Standoff House

The Sheridan City Council voted Monday to waive roughly $11,000 in permitting and dump fees for a local woman whose house was destroyed during a prolonged standoff with a suspected cop killer.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2024

In Rare Move, Gov. Mark Gordon Vetoes Chuck Gray’s Proposed ESG Rules

In a rare move for a Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he’s line-item vetoing parts of Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s proposed rules for ESG investing.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024

What The Heck … Are Snow Squalls, And Where Do They Come From?

There were two Snow Squall Warnings issued in southern Wyoming on Monday. Although squall has long been a term to describe short, intense, wind-driven storms at sea, it's use with a snowstorm is relatively new.

Andrew RossiFebruary 27, 2024

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