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Semi Vs. Tow Truck Crash Kills Two On I-80
A semi truck implicated in speeds too high for conditions overcorrected, tumbled into the median and slammed into a tow truck on Interstate 80 early Monday morning, killing both drivers.
April 04, 2023
Craig Johnsonâs Next Novel, âThe Longmire Defense,â Flashes Back To Title Characterâs Past
Wyomingâs Craig Johnson, author of the wildly popular âLongmireâ series of novels and television shows, releases the 25th story Sept. 5. âThe Longmire Defenseâ flashes back to Sheriff Walt Longmireâs early years and his relationship with his grandfather.
Wendy CorrApril 03, 2023
Singer Came In 2nd Place In Lincoln County Contest But Keeps Advancing On American Idol
Paige Anne never hit a sour note in her audition for American Idol, but she did manage to share her favorite Sour Patch snow cones for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, prior to belting out her version of P!nkâs âWhat About Usâ last week. She followed that up with a soulful performance of âHallelujahâ on Sunday in the first round of the hit talent competitionâs Hollywood auditions. First, she worked with mentor David Archuleta on maintaining her confidence on stage.
Jake NicholsApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Schools Go On Lockdown After False Active-Shooter Calls
Perhaps in response to a TikTok challenge, multiple schools in Wyoming were locked down Monday morning as threats of active shooters and school violence were called in. All the threats were bogus and law enforcement has cleared the schools to end their lockdowns.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping, Threatening To Kill Another Pleads Not Guilty, Bonds Out Of Jail
Accused of pistol-whipping and warning a man against ever hurting his father, Logan James Savage of Arapahoe pleaded not guilty to an assault charge Monday and was released from jail on an unsecured bond.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2023
Many In Wyoming Not High On NBA Lifting Ban For Pot Use
A group of Wyoming residents and a state lawmaker in northwest Wyoming are speaking out against the National Basketball Association legalizing marijuana use for its players. A state pro-cannabis group, however, sees the NBA move as positive for Wyoming legalization efforts.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2023
Bidenâs Climate Change Rules Will Cost $1.2 Trillion â Three Times More Than Originally Estimated
The Inflation Reduction Act contains a number of provisions to address climate. Critics warned it would cost much more than proposed, and they were right. At $1.2 trillion, itâs more than three times what Biden promised
April 03, 2023
Dave Simpson: The Never Trumpers Get Their Man
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "They won't be truly happy until our 45th president appears in Alex Murdaugh jail coveralls, pink shower clogs, and gets his maximum-security head shaving."
Dave SimpsonApril 03, 2023
Dennis Sun: Ag Needs Stability
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Having an administration in Washington, D.C. that doesnât understand agriculture, especially public lands, endangered species and water issues, creates volatility which can hinder our business climate."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Lawmaker Apologizes For Politically-Charged Post, Gets Death Threats
State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, has apologized for a politically-charged social media post featuring an old woman holding a rifle to protect transgender rights âagainst fascists & bigots!â On Monday, she apologized, along with reportedly getting some death threats.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2023
Colorado Winter Wildlife Death Toll Mirrors Wyomingâs
Antelope, deer and elk in northwestern Colorado are suffering similarly to those in Wyoming â and seeing similar big game die-offs.
Mark HeinzApril 03, 2023
Chief Washakie Sculpture A Testament To Peace And A Great Spirit Of Wyoming History
With pomp and circumstance appropriate for a revered tribal leader, a bronze sculpture of Chief Washakie was dedicated Friday on the corner of 19th and Capitol in Cheyenne. Holding a peace pipe, it symbolizes Washakieâs commitment to peace and his people.
Wendy CorrApril 03, 2023
Hageman Calls âClimate Homicideâ Charges For Climate-Related Deaths âAbsurdâ And âFrivolousâ
A new academic paper suggests criminal prosecution for âclimate homicide,â even though deaths from climate-related natural disasters are at historic lows. Itâs an idea U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman calls âabsurdâ and âfrivolous.â
April 03, 2023
Will 27-Year-Old Grizzly 399 Have More Cubs? Itâs Possible, Biologist Says
Grizzly 399 has apparently yet to emerge from her den this year. And itâs not known whether the 27-year-old sow will have cubs this year, although it's possible.
Mark HeinzApril 02, 2023
Rod Miller: The Case For Exclusion In The Equality StateÂ
Columnist Rod Miller writes: Biological males should be excluded from all-female organizations such as the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at UW. No matter how firmly he is convinced that he is a woman, he is still a dude doing sleepovers in a houseful of women.
Rod MillerApril 02, 2023
With More Than 60 Novels & Numerous Best-Sellers, The Gears Are Wyomingâs Literary Power Couple
An anthropologist and an archaeologist became award-winning best-selling novelists and bison ranchers, living their own decades-long love story.
Wendy CorrApril 02, 2023
Wyoming Chef Suchada Johnson Named James Beard Award Finalist
Chef Suchada Johnson of Teton Thai has been named a finalist in the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards for Best Chef in the Mountain region. The restaurant she started with her husband Samuel has long been a local favorite. Now itâs in the national spotlight.Â
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
For A Decade, Catherine Wissnerâs Been The Queen Bee For Wyoming Bee College
Changes are likely in store for the popular Wyoming Bee College, held the last 10 years in Cheyenne, with the retirement of longtime organizer Catherine Wissner. While itâll be different without her, the hive with buzz on.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Cheyenne Woman Blends Teas And Herbs Like A Modern-Day Apothecary
A medical illness led Susan Allen to explore the properties of herbs and teas, and ultimately led to her tea shop, The Hawthorn Tree, which has become a successful business with a personal mission.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
True Wyoming Horsepower Behind Efforts To Groom Trails, Lovers Of Western Values
Over the last 30 years, the Shoshone Backcountry Horsemen have constructed and/or maintained 20 trailheads in the Shoshone National Forest. They estimated they've cleared over 4,500 miles of trail since 1993.
Wendy CorrApril 02, 2023
Spiritual Trip To Israel Also A Political Lesson For Wyoming Lawmaker
State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson says a 10-day trip he recently took to Israel has given him a new perspective on how to approach legislation at the Wyoming Capitol.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2023
It Takes A Special Kind Of Stubborn to Grow Wine Grapes In Wyoming
Wyoming has only two wineries that grow their own grapes to make their wines. The wind, cold and short growing season are all against them. But through persistence and smart practices, theyâve managed to overcome the odds.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Nose Work: Wyoming Has New Competition Sport That Puts Your Dogâs Sensitive Sniffer To Work
Canines have long been involved in police detection work with their great noses, which have been used to find everything from drugs and bombs. Now the trick that comes so naturally to dogs is becoming a fast-growing competition sport for regular pet owners and their pooches.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Freedom Caucus Denounces Rep. Provenzaâs Meme Showing Woman With Rifle To âProtect Trans Folksâ
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus on Sunday denounced Wyoming Minority Whip Karlee Provenza's meme showing an older woman using a rifle to "protect trans folks." Rep. John Bear said he believes the post was a "call to violence."
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2023