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Wyoming Turkey Prices More Than Double Due To Inflation, Bird Flu; Shortages To Impact Thanksgiving
Wyoming consumers will receive a price shock when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Retail prices for fresh boneless, skinless turkey breast hit a new record at $6.70 per pound 112% higher than the same time last year.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
PacifiCorp Denies Groundwater Contamination At Wyoming Coal Plants
PacifiCorp says that a study released by two environmental groups alleging groundwater contamination at two Wyoming coal plants is misleading and inaccurate.
November 09, 2022
Chicago Attorney-Turned-Activist Wants Fish & Wildlife Director Fired To Save Wyoming Wolves, Grizzlies
A retired Chicago tax attorney-turned environmental activist is taking a new strategy to opposing state management of wolves and grizzlies in Wyoming and other Mountain West states fire the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Abortion, Election Fraud, And Economy Are Top Issues, Say Wyoming Voters
Voters casting their ballots at a Cheyenne polling place Tuesday said claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, abortion, and a horrible economy were their top issues for voting.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
113-Year-Old LaPrele Dam Needs Repair Or Replacing Soon, Officials Say
If the 113-year-old LaPrele dam in Converse County - which was only scheduled to last for 50 years - were to suddenly give way, the resulting deluge could threaten downstream homes, rip through a key bridge along Interstate 25 and destroy the Ayers Natural Bridge Park.Â
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
The Move To Re-Route Interstate 80 Has Hit A Roadblock Because Of The $12.6 Billion Price Tag
Months after proposing a rerouting of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins, theres still no progress because of the anticipated price tag of up to $12.6 billion.
Wendy CorrNovember 08, 2022
The Great Wyoming Debate: Wipers Up or Down in the Storm?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says in Wyoming it's a bad idea to put your wipers up when snow hits.
Aaron TurpenNovember 08, 2022
What Could Nuclear War Mean For Wyoming? Pretty Much The Worst Parts Of The Bible
According to modeling by NUKEMAP, a direct hit to Cheyenne Wyoming's most likely target in a nuclear exchange would result in more than 30,000 instant deaths. It gets worse from there.
November 08, 2022
Liz Cheney’s Democrat Endorsements: How Likely Are Her Candidates To Win?
According to polls, the two of three Democrats Liz Cheney endorsed are slightly favored to win their elections while the Republican in the third race could win Tuesday in a blowout.
Jimmy OrrNovember 08, 2022
California Sells $2 Billion Powerball Winner; Wyoming Shut Out Again
Lottery officials announced Tuesday that a winning $2 billion Powerball ticket was sold in California. Wyoming remains one of four states that participate in the lottery that hasn't had a winner.
Renée JeanNovember 08, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: The Shifting Moon
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "I knew the livestock guardian dogs were gone because it was far too quiet, and Id dreaded what the morning might reveal..."
Cat UrbigkitNovember 08, 2022
After Wife Died In House Fire, Wyoming Man Sues Power Company, Tree Trimmer
A Wyoming man is suing a power company and its tree-maintenance contractor in the death of his wife, who died after an electrical fire reached her home in Clark
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2022
Hageman Votes, Predicts Tuesday’s Midterm Election Is ‘Going To Be Big’ For Republicans
While exiting the polls after voting on Tuesday, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman predicted the expected "red wave" was going to be big.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2022
Sheridan Senior Runs For 517 Yards, Sets New Wyoming State Rushing Record
Had he posted it in the NFL, Colson Coons stat line wouldve obliterated all fantasy football records. The Sheridan running back set a new Wyoming record with 517 yards Friday against Cheyenne Central.
Greg JohnsonNovember 08, 2022
Already The Reddest State, How Much Could Another ‘Red Wave’ Impact Wyoming?
Its likely a foregone conclusion that Republicans will gain seats in Congress, but will this trend do much to change voting in Wyoming, where a 90% Republican state Legislature is poised to increase that margin even more.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2022
Dennis Sun: As Seasons Change, Keep In Mind Big Issues
Dennis Sun writes: Wyoming should not have any foreign ownership of its private agricultural lands this should also happen across the nation.
Dennis SunNovember 08, 2022
Not A Good Year For Deer Hunting In Wyoming; Warm Weather, Drought And Disease To Blame
Wildlife disease, particularly blue tongue disease, hit deer populations in parts of Wyoming hard this year, seriously diminishing hunting opportunities in the Black Hills area.
Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2022
Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake Says Wyoming Will Help Pay For Border Wall
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said Wyoming would be interested in helping pay to construct a border wall separating her state from Mexico.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2022
97% Of Wyoming Education Association’s PAC Candidate Spending Goes To Dems
The Wyoming Education Association's political action committee gave 96% of its candidate funding to Democratic candidates for the Wyoming Legislature, all of whom are challenging Republicans for state seats.
Greg JohnsonNovember 08, 2022
Driver Frustrated With WYDOT Warnings After 111 MPH Wind Flips 4,000-Pound Trailer
A driver whose 4,000-pound trailer was flipped due to a 111mph wind gust on Saturday said he was frustrated with WYDOT because their signs warned of only 60mph gusts.
Wendy CorrNovember 08, 2022
Wyoming Powerball Sales Breaking Records In Chance To Win $1.9 Billion Jackpot
Despite the astronomical odds, more people than ever before are purchasing Powerball tickets in Wyoming for the chance to win $1.9 billion.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2022
Wyoming Eagle Named ‘Prehistoric Demon’ Thrives In New Pennsylvania Home
A golden eagle captured in Wyoming as part of a program to mitigate depredation of Cowboy State sheep herds is doing well in his new home in Pennsylvania.
Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2022
Chinese Company Sells Jackson Hole Resort To American Company For $315 Million
A Chinese company has sold the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Jackson, Wyoming to an American company for $315 million.
November 07, 2022
Wyoming Oil Industry Blasts Biden As He Promises To End Drilling
The Wyoming Petroleum Association blasted President Biden for his comments on Sunday to end federal drilling. The White House said his direct quotes were "twisted" and he wasn't vowing to destroy America's coal industry.
November 07, 2022