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Wyoming Medicinal Chemist Says Vaping Horrible For Health, Causes Long-Term Damage
Although vaping has been touted as safer alternative to smoking, University of Wyoming Medicinal Chemistry Professor Dr. Guanglong He said his recent study looking at what vaping does at the molecular level shows the practice is very dangerous and causes long-term health issues.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2022
Chuck Gray To Ban TikTok In Secretary of State’s Office; Says He Hopes Governor Acts Soon
Sec of State-elect Chuck Gray on Thursday said he will ban the use of TikTok in the secretary of state's office once he is sworn-in. He said he hopes his announcement puts pressure on Gov. Gordon to ban TikTok on all state devices.
December 15, 2022
91-Year-Old Cody Woman Has Been Helping Out Mrs. Santa Claus For The Last 50 Years
91-year-old Cody resident Mary McDonald has been answering questions for Mrs. Santa Claus for the last 50 years because Mrs. Claus is so busy this time of year.
Wendy CorrDecember 15, 2022
Billings Man Fights Truck Thief; Jumps On Moving Stolen Truck, Bashes Thief With Sledgehammer
Tim Payne's truck would have been gone forever but his phone was left inside. Thanks to a tracking app he was able to find his truck and then with a shovel and sledgehammer beat the thief down to get it back. All while the truck was moving.
Jimmy OrrDecember 15, 2022
Ray Peterson: Is Civility Behind us?
Former state senator Ray Peterson writes: "We are desperate for strong but calm leadership. We need more statesmanship and less grandstanders. We need problem solvers not egotistical wannabees."
Ray PetersonDecember 15, 2022
Despite Democrat Control Of Senate, Lummis Predicts More Conservative Legislation
Although Sen. Lummis doesnt expect Sen. Krysten Sinema, I-Arizona, to change her politics after departing from the Democratic Party last week, she does expect more centrist legislation to come out of the Senate than in the previous session.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2022
Don’t Worry, That Magnesium Chloride Highway De-Icer Isn’t Going To Kill All Of Our Fish
Although magnesium chloride highway de-icer can harm fish, Wyoming biologists say we don't use enough of it to be a concern.
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2022
Wyoming Leadership Predict Water Fights, Tough Economic Times, Tax Reform Battles
The incoming leaders of the Wyoming Senate and House say the battle over water is real and it's coming. Plus, the economic surplus isn't going to last. And then there's Medicaid expansion...
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2022
Energy Expert: Report That Renewables Are Going To Overtake World Is Improbable
A new report from the International Energy Agency predicts that wind and solar will increase as much in the next five years as they had in the past 20. Theres a few reasons to be skeptical of the forecast.
December 15, 2022
Wyoming Lands High-Tech Holographic System To Test Concepts Before Implementation
With zSpace, entrepreneurs can run simulations of their prototypes, refining them in three dimensions before sending a finished design to a 3D printer.Â
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2022
As Other States Tighten Gun Laws, Wyoming’s Should Be Even Looser, Advocates Say
What does a Wyomingite call the average Texans gun collection? A starter kit.
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Here’s A Love Letter To My Wife Nancy On Her Birthday
Bill Sniffin writes about his wife Nancy: I never liked walking in the snow. Until I walked in the snow with you.
Bill SniffinDecember 15, 2022
U.S. House Investigation Of Big Oil Produces ‘Nothingburger’ Report
Despite promises that a year-long congressional investigation into oil companies spreading climate disinformation," the report was released without any press conference and without any bombshell revelations.
December 15, 2022
Top Game Warden: Massive Wyoming Poaching Case Was About Ego, Not Money
Three out-of-state men recently sentenced in one of Wyomings largest poaching cases ever were likely killing wildlife illegally for personal fulfillment rather than profit, according to Wyoming's chief game warden.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Gillette Woman Sues, Claims Pressure Cooker Exploded Hot Food All Over Her
A Gillette woman says in a lawsuit filed Monday that a defective pressure cooker spewed scalding food onto her, causing serious and substantial bodily injuries and damages.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2022
Wyo Sec Of State Defends Email Asking GOP Members For Lawsuit Money Because Not From Official Email
Interim Sec of State Karl Allred on Wednesday defended his email asking for money to Wyoming GOP Central Committee members because it was sent from his personal email address. A former Sec of State says it's "bad optics."
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2022
In Wyoming, It Takes Two Or More Jobs For Many To Get By
For many Wyomingites, making a living just to get by in the Cowboy State often means holding down two or more jobs.
Wendy CorrDecember 14, 2022
Black Female Disabled Christian Wyoming Prison Warden Sues, Alleges Discrimination In Firing
The first African American female warden to serve the Wyoming Department of Corrections is suing the prisons system for firing her, claiming her termination stemmed from her race, sex, religion, being disabled, and from investigating an alleged marital affair within her staff.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Why Working Ranches Should Be Important To Tourists Who Care About Yellowstone Wolves
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Visitors to our national parks care about the wild animals that inhabit the region, but the importance of the interconnected private and public lands outside the parks borders remains largely unknown."
Cat UrbigkitDecember 14, 2022
Cody’s Mike Leach Dead At 61; Celebrated College Football Coach Loved Wyoming, Came Back Often
Widely-admired college football coach Mike Leach, who died on Monday, came back to his hometown of Cody, Wyoming often. Last summer, he was the honorary marshal for the Fourth of July parade.
Greg JohnsonDecember 14, 2022
Despite Huge Wyoming Poaching Bust, Many Wildlife Criminals Get Away With It
Although the recent conviction of the poachers in one of Wyoming's largest poaching cases in history is good news, it may represent only the tip of the iceberg.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Car Manufacturers May Drop AM Radio; Wyoming Radio Station Owners Say AM Is Vital
Auto manufacturers are considering killing the AM radio dial in all of their cars because the frequency of the electric vehicle interferes with reception. Wyoming radio station owners say that's a bad idea.
Renée JeanDecember 14, 2022
Game And Fish Can’t Get New Trucks Because Of Shortage; Will Have To Drive Old, Crappy Ones
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department can't get any new trucks because of the massive microchip shortage in vehicles across the country. As a result, lots of older vehicles will remain in the fleet.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Wyo Chemist Says Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Important, But Not Ready For Prime Time
The world of energy is buzzing with news that a laboratory managed to create a fusion reaction that produced more energy than it took to start the reaction. As exciting as the news is, theres a long way to go before we have fusion power plants.
December 14, 2022