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Abortion Legal Again In Wyoming; Teton County Judge Blocks New ‘Life Is A Human Right’ Law
Citing concerns that it's not constitutional and could harm individuals, a Teton County judge on Wednesday blocked the Life Is A Human Right Act, making abortion legal again in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2023
Fossil Fuels Will Remain King Well Past 2050, Says New Federal Report
Despite the Biden administration's plans to eliminate all fossil fuels within a decade, a new federal energy report says oil, gas, and coal aren't going anywhere. The report says fossil fuels will remain the top energy source well past 2050 and beyond.
March 22, 2023
Five State Officials In Line To Lead WYDOT After Previous Director Abruptly Retires
In the wake of former Wyoming Department of Transportation Director Luke Reiner’s abrupt retirement, the governor will choose from five state employees to replace him.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Like Starving Wildlife? You Can Blame Wind Turbines & Solar Panels
Dear editor: Placing thousands of square miles of wind turbines or solar panels right in their winter grazing areas is just that – harassing the wildlife."
March 22, 2023
Benched During Session, Sen. Dan Laursen’s ‘Unbelievably’ Good Behavior Gets Him Back On Committees
Powell Sen. Dan Laursen is out of Senate President Ogden Driskill's doghouse and has been rewarded for good behavior by being placed on a committee. He was the only legislator, out of 93, not to be assigned to a standing committee last session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
For Pair Of Bulls That Sold For $100K Each, It’s All About The Semen, Says Wyoming Cattle Producer
At an auction in Montana last week, two bulls sold for $100,000 each. That's not an unusual price if the genetics are good. For that investment, thousands and thousands of "semen draws" will be made called "straws" and the genetics of these prized animals are passed down and the owners' stand to make a respectable profit.
Wendy CorrMarch 22, 2023
Rod Miller: Eathorne’s Charge — The High-Water Mark of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Couple the Freedom Caucus losses in many Wyoming county elections along with their dismal record of success in the legislative session, and the writing is on the wall. Folks in the Cowboy State are starting to tire of Freedom Caucus bluster and bullshit."
Rod MillerMarch 22, 2023
New Zealand Sheep Shearer Pleads Not Guilty To Stabbing, Killing Boyfriend At Afton-Area Ranch
A New Zealand woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death while working on an Afton-area ranch with a sheep shearing crew gave a tearful "not guilty" plea Wednesday in Lincoln County District Court and is scheduled for an August trial.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2023
Mountain Lion Attacks Colorado Couple In Hot Tub; Their Screams Scared It Off
A mountain lion crept up on a Colorado couple soaking in their hot tub over the weekend and swatted the man in the head, inflicting scratch wounds – though the man later refused medical treatment.
Mark HeinzMarch 22, 2023
One Dead In Private Aircraft Crash Near Alcova Lake
One person has died in a private aircraft crash near Alcova Reservoir, authorities say, but recovering the decedent requires a specialized effort because of tricky terrain and conditions.
March 22, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Every Child Has Something To Offer And Change Change A Life
Dear editor: As a parent of a child born with a disability, who has since passed and is with Jesus, how can people place such little value on human life!
March 22, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Winter Trails
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "It was -35° one early February morning when I sat down at my computer to check on the happenings of the Wyoming Legislature. As I looked out the window, I spotted the red foxes, my daily entertainment those last few weeks."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 22, 2023
Sheridan County GOP, Fed Up With Legislature’s Inaction, Asks Schools To Ban Teaching Of Sexual Topics To Children
Sheridan County Republican Party committeeman Tod Windsor said the local party was "fed up" with the state Legislature for not passing a law prohibiting teachers from teaching sexual topics to third graders and younger, so they are asking the local school districts to put up their own ban.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
As Biden Vetoes Anti-ESG Bill, Wyoming Works Against ‘Woke Capitalism’
As promised, President Joe Biden vetoed bipartisan legislation that shot down anti-ESG legislation. But Wyoming fund managers say people can push back against ESG themselves.
March 21, 2023
‘Worth Two Or Three Cowboys’: Owner, Neighbors Mourn Cisco, Cattle Dog Killed By Wolves
Cattle dogs are valuable working animals, and “Cisco” left a big hole in his owners’ hearts when he was killed by wolves from Colorado’s North Park wolf pack. They said he was worth "two or three cowboys."
Mark HeinzMarch 21, 2023
Fact Checkers Said Feds Were Not Planning To Ban Gas Stoves; Fact Checkers Were Wrong
Fact-checkers for multiple large U.S. media outlets determined that the federal government is not considering a ban or restrictions on natural gas-powered stoves. The fact-checkers were wrong.
March 21, 2023
Wyoming Money Experts Watch As Fed Tries To Balance Shaky US Banking With Inflation
With interest rate hikes already contributing to three bank failures in as many days and persistent inflation continuing, the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision has become much more complicated.
Renée JeanMarch 21, 2023
Bull Elk’s Struggle Against Starvation Brings Wyoming’s Winter Kill Into Focus
The struggle of wildlife during a brutal winter is hard to fathom when considering sheer numbers, but a Wyoming snowplow driver brought it into focus with the story of a single animal’s ordeal.
Mark HeinzMarch 21, 2023
Hageman Calls Potential Trump Indictment ‘Persecution’ And ‘Woke Politicization’
Now that former President Trump could be on the brink of being indicted, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the efforts of a New York City district attorney investigating him are nothing more than a witch hunt.
Leo WolfsonMarch 21, 2023
Cody Woman Will Stand Trial For Toddler’s Death, With Or Without Key Witnesses
Carolyn Aune, who is accused with Moshe Williams in the “gut punch” death of Williams' 2-year-old daughter, will begin her trial April 17 despite a prosecutor's concerns that his most important witnesses can't attend the trial.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2023
Wife Of Fired Glenrock Police Chief Accused Of Stealing $100K From Arizona Church
Carmen Theel, the wife of the police chief the town of Glenrock fired two years ago has been charged with stealing money from a church in Tucson, Arizona.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2023
Emergency Court Hearing Scheduled On Wednesday For Wyoming’s New Abortion Ban
The same pro-choice group that blocked Wyoming's abortion “trigger ban” last year is suing the state again over its more-specific rewrite of the law, which contains more medical carveouts for pregnant women.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2023
Wyoming Among 17 States Reviewing Albertsons-Kroger Grocery Merger
Seventeen states, including Wyoming, are reviewing the Albertsons-Kroger merger under state and federal antitrust laws. Opposition continues to build with a consumer lawsuit filed in California and a coalition of 100 entities organizing to stop the merger.
Renée JeanMarch 21, 2023
Sheridan GOP Censures Rep. Cyrus Western, Call For Resignation: He Says They Won’t Get It
Cyrus Western, R-Big Horn, was censured Saturday by the Sheridan County Republican Party for his alleged role in a political mailer that targeted local people and labeled them as “Wanted … for trying to tear our state apart.” The party also called for Western to resign; he says he won’t.
Leo WolfsonMarch 21, 2023