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Wyoming House Re-Establishes 988 Suicide Call Center Trust Fund â With A $0 Balance
The Wyoming State House added an amendment to legislation on Wednesday morning that would allow private individuals and nonprofits to help fund state-run 988 suicide call centers in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
The Roadhouse Law: Bill Would Allow Use Of Force To Remove Criminal Trespassers
Although House Bill 126 wouldn't turn every trespassing situation into a Roadhouse movie, it would strengthen trespass law to allow physical force to remove trespassers.
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2023
Hageman On Committee That Will Investigate FBI, Social Media Tech Giants
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman was chosen for a committee on Tuesday that will allow her to fulfill some of her campaign promises to investigate the federal government and its dealings.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
Tempers Run Hot Over Fate Of Proposed Cell Tower Between Cody and Yellowstone
Residents are deeply divided over a proposal that would place a 195 cell tower on the scenic highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2023
Barrasso Wants US Petroleum Reserves For Emergencies Only
President Joe Biden has tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest level since 1984. Now new federal legislation aims to limit draws to national emergencies, but Biden threatens veto.
January 26, 2023
Dennis Sun: The Consumersâ Trust
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Anyone in the meat business, from the grocery store manager to the meatpacker, the feeder and the producer, realize they need consumers trust. This trust must not be taken for granted, nor does it come cheap."
Dennis SunJanuary 26, 2023
Wyoming Senate Green-Lights Lower Property Taxes; Housing Allowance For Judges
The Wyoming State Senate passed two bills Tuesday: one would grant property tax relief and another would give a housing allowance to state judges.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
Former DOE Nuclear Security Official Says Wyoming Reactor Not Safe
A Wapiti man whose career in the Department of Energy focused on nuclear security says the TerraPower Natrium reactor planned for Kemmerer poses significant risks for proliferation and accident. TerraPower says these risks have been considered and addressed as much as reasonably possible.
January 26, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Flush Attempt At Corporate Transparency
Senate File 93, which would have required disclosing the identify of a trust owning an LLC, has been narrowly defeated in a Wyoming legislative committee.
Renée JeanJanuary 26, 2023
Hogpocalypse Now? Feral Swine In Colorado, Montana Could Bode Badly For Wyoming
Wildlife officials in both Colorado and Montana are concerned about feral hog infestations in their states. Colorado has already had feral hogs in the southeastern portion of the state and Montana is worried about feral swine moving south from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2023
Trooper Describes Fiery, Chaotic Scene On Night Of Multi-Car Crash That Killed 5 Students
A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper who responded to a multi-vehicle crash that killed five people on Interstate 80 described a scene more suited to a dystopian horror film.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 25, 2023
Authorities Believe Natrona County Man May Have Fallen Through Ice On North Platte RiverÂ
Bruce Wayne Campbell went for his usual walk in Edness Kimball Park on Jan. 19 but didnt return. Authorities found his dog Jax wandering the park, leashed, as well as the mans van and shoes. There were a few tracks that soon disappeared, leaving no other clues to the mans whereabouts.
Renée JeanJanuary 25, 2023
Wrong-Way Driver Charged With 11 Felonies, Including 5 Counts Of Aggravated Homicide
A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper who responded to the multi-vehicle crash that killed five people on Interstate 80 described a scene on Sunday more suited to a dystopian horror film. Only the wrong-way driver walked away unscathed.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 25, 2023
Legislative Committee Moves Forward With Bill Protecting Reporters From Revealing SourcesÂ
A legislative committee on Wednesday advanced a media shield law by an 8 - 1 vote that would protect journalists in Wyoming from revealing their sources. Wyoming is one of only two states without a shield law.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 25, 2023
âHunting Rights Are Sacredâ: Gordon Asks Legislature To Let Him Make Off-Reservation Hunting Agreements With Shoshone Tribes
During the Wyoming House Appropriations Committee meeting on Tuesday, legislators debated whether its appropriate to let Governor Gordon, rather than the Wyoming Legislature, set the terms of tribal hunting agreements. Â
Clair McFarlandJanuary 25, 2023
Buffalo Girl Wins Two Grand Championships At 2023 National Western Stock Show
Buffalo's Rowan Wasinger won two grand championship ribbons at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Then the 16-year-old sold her steer named "Trump" for $50,000.
Wendy CorrJanuary 25, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Wants State Attorney General To Take Stance On Social Credit Scores
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants Attorney General Bridget Hill to come out against social credit scores. They said Bridget Hill should "take a stand and protect Wyoming's extractive industries and way of life."
Leo WolfsonJanuary 25, 2023
Gordon Says No Problems With Guatemalans In Gillette; Rep. Bear Not Convinced
Gov. Mark Gordons office found nothing to confirm Rep. John Bears concerns that potentially undocumented Guatemalans had landed in Wyoming. Bear wants a further investigation.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 25, 2023
Helicopter Hunter Who Uses M-16s To Gun Down Hogs Says Night Vision For Killing Coyotes Necessary
Blasting feral hogs with the help of night vision scopes from helicopters is highly effective in Texas, said a Cheyenne man who is advocating for the use of night vision in Wyoming to help with the control of coyotes.
Mark HeinzJanuary 25, 2023
Sec Of State Chuck Gray Actively Lobbying Legislature; Rep Calls It âUncouthâ & âUnstatelyâ
Although Chuck Grays active legislative lobbying has surprised some people, it doesn't infringe on any state laws and many legislators have no problem with it. The longest serving member of the House, however, calls it "uncouth" and "unstately."
Leo WolfsonJanuary 25, 2023
Wyoming Hunters Call Out Fake âNo Trespassingâ Signs On Public Land
People have been planting fake no trespassing signs on public land and trying to chase hunters away. A new bill would qualify that as "hunter harassment"l and punishable by fines up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to $50,000 for subsequent offenses.
Mark HeinzJanuary 25, 2023
Energy Experts Say U.S. Behind Europe, But Energy Crisis Could Happen Here
As Germany has done in the past few months, the United Kingdom is bringing coal plants back online and offering money to citizens to cut down on their energy use because wind energy resources just arent providing enough power.
January 25, 2023
Rail Engineers Say Poor Working Conditions Behind Labor Shortage That Stunted Wyoming Coal Production
Wyoming lost out on 50 million tons of coal production last year because of limited rail capacity. Rail companies say a labor shortage prevented more shipments, but current and retired engineers say if the rail companies treated their people better, there would be no labor shortage.
January 25, 2023
Livestock Guardian Dogs Donât Need âRescuingâ Even If They Look Cold
Despite their size and their abilities to battle wolves, bear, and other predators, livestock guardian dogs can be vulnerable -- to humans. Wyoming ranchers are asking to please not 'rescue' their dogs as they aren't "cold" and they don't need rescuing.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 24, 2023