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‘Groomed And Preyed Upon:’ Detransitioner Who Had Double Masectomy At 16 Shares Regret
After emotional debate, a proposed Wyoming law that would prohibit doctors from prescribing transgender-related treatments to minors unanimously passed its first legislative committee hearing Friday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2023
Property Tax Relief A Possibility In Wyoming After 16% Jump Last Year, 36% In Teton County
Prior to the pandemic, property taxes in Wyoming were rising 3% to 4% annually, according to state figures. But last year, they jumped 16% on average across the state. The increase was much larger in some counties, like Teton County, where it was 36%.
Renée JeanFebruary 03, 2023
Gun Owners vs Banks: “I Don’t Want Government To Know If I Bought A Twinkie, Let Alone A Gun”
Gun owners and bankers were at odds on Thursday over legislation that would allow people to sue banks if they track credit card purchases of guns. Wyoming bankers, however, say they have no control over credit card processing at the national level.
Mark HeinzFebruary 03, 2023
Author C.J. Box Says Wyoming Missed Out On An Enormous Payday By Not Having Film Incentives
Best-selling author CJ Box on Thursday said Wyoming missed out on $90 million in on-the-ground spending for the productions of "Big Sky" and "Joe Pickett" because production companies shot his shows in Canada and New Mexico.
Renée JeanFebruary 03, 2023
Western Ag Network: Farm And Ranch Report For Friday, February 3, 2023
Today's Western Ag Network Headlines: Wyoming rancher says grazing on federal lands is a top priority for NCBA and its Federal Lands Committee.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2023
Thunderbirds Cancel 2023 Cheyenne Airshow Because Airport Is Under Construction Again
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will not be performing during this year's Cheyenne Frontier Days due to safety concerns. Because the Cheyenne airport will be under construction yet again, the Thunderbirds said lack of a working emergency runway caused them to cancel.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2023
Biteman Says He’d Feel Safer Packing Heat In Capitol, Votes To Eliminate Concealed Carry Bans
When a woman began acting in a hostile manner in the gallery of the Senate on Thursday, Sen. Bo Biteman said, The person looked very agitated and not right. I was thinking, I wish I had my gun. I should be able to protect myself."
Mark HeinzFebruary 03, 2023
Woman Disrupts Senate, Yells Obscenities After Bill Passes Criminalizing Child Sex-Change Operations
A woman started swearing loudly in the Wyoming Senate Chambers on Thursday in response to the passage of a bill that would criminalize child sex change surgeries.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 03, 2023
Rod Miller: High Noon in Drugstore Wyoming
Columnist Rod Miller writes: Someone call John Wayne! Hordes of hippie celebrities from Hollywood, rainbow sodbusters from Sacramento, and beatnik bitcoin billionaires from Burbank are pouring across our unprotected square border to steal our rodeos."
Rod MillerFebruary 03, 2023
Dave Walsh: Recruiting Is The Lifeblood Of UW Football Program
Dave Walsh writes: Many recruiters, mainly Wyoming opponents of course, will say that living in Wyoming is like living on the moon. They will tell you that Laramie is like the North Pole."
Dave WalshFebruary 03, 2023
State to Pull $3 Million From St. Stephen’s Indian School, Give To Tribal DFS Instead
Citing constitutional concerns now that the school is under federal control, Wyoming lawmakers are on track to pull about $3 million in state funding from St. Stephens Indian School on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2023
Rep. Provenza Confronts GOP Official About Role In Alleged Political Spy Ring
Rep. Karlee Provenza confronted longtime GOP official Marti Halverson about a New York Times story last year which identified Halverson as being part of scheme to spy on Gov. Mark Gordon and others, including Provenza.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 02, 2023
Wyoming Keeps The Lights On, But Western Grid Reliability A Growing Problem
Because of the interconnectedness of the grid in the West, energy shortages in Oregon, California and Washington can impact other states, including Wyoming.
February 02, 2023
Lawmakers Kill, Stall Bills Targeting ‘Porn’ In Wyoming Schools And Libraries
Two legislative committees this week shut down two proposed laws aimed at keeping obscenity out of public libraries and schools. Detractors said the best way to handle the issue was at the local level.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2023
After Son’s Near-Miss, Snowmobiler Warns Of Avalanche Danger In Wyoming’s Snowy Range
A Minnesota snowmobiler who has been coming to the Snowy Range since 1994 said his son had a very close call with an avalanche, and warned that conditions in Wyoming are ripe for more.
Mark HeinzFebruary 02, 2023
Forget Punxsutawney Phil: Lander Lil Says 6 More Months Of Winter In Wyoming
While most of the U.S. relies on Punxsutawney Phil to predict an end to winter, Wyoming looks to Lander Lil, a prognosticating prairie dog. She saw her shadow on Thursday which means six more months of winter is ahead.
Jake NicholsFebruary 02, 2023
Lindholm Says Wyoming Should Sue Federal Reserve Over Digital Bank Rejection
Now that the Federal Reserve has shut a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution out of its centralized systems, Tyler Lindholm who helped write Wyomings digital asset laws, said it's time for the state to sue the Federal Reserve.
Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2023
Medicaid Expansion Amendment Dies; Becoming Annual Tradition In Wyoming
Attempts for Medicaid expansion failed on Wednesday night despite State Sen. Cale Case's emotional plea for the measure. Every Medicaid Expansion bill over the last 10 years has failed in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 02, 2023
Getting Up In The Middle Of Night When It’s 35 Degrees Below Zero To Capture The Green Comet
David Bell of Pinedale battled the cosmos and minus 35-degree temperatures to find and snap photos of a one-in-50,000-year green comet passing close enough to Earth to see.
Jake NicholsFebruary 02, 2023
Bill Making Ballot Harvesting A Felony Passes Committee
The House Corporations Committee passed legislation by an 8 - 1 vote that would make ballot harvesting a felony in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 02, 2023
“Spending Like Drunks!” Supplemental Budget Grows To $481 Million After Daylong Debate
That more money was added to the budget bill riled up some of the more conservative members of the House, like Rep. Chris Knapp who said some lawmakers spend like drunks.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 02, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Ogden Driskill Needs To Show Respect
Mary Burman writes: "Senate President Driskill, please lead by example showing respect for well-meaning citizens who may not share your views, but want the best for Wyoming, just like you."
February 02, 2023
Western Ag Network: Thursday, February 2, 2023
The U.S. cattle herd shrunk by 3% in 2022. What will this mean for ranchers? The National Cattlemen's Beef Association sues Biden Administration over new Waters of the U.S. Rule.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 02, 2023
Lawyer For Wrong-Way Driver Suggests He Was Concussed, Not Impaired After Crash That Killed 5
The Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper who arrested Arthur Nelson after he caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed five students by driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 said he failed extensive field tests for driving impaired.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 02, 2023