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Long Crowd Lining Up For Trump Rally in Casper, Wyoming On Saturday
Long crowds have already lined up for the big Donald Trump rally on Saturday morning in Casper, Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrMay 28, 2022
Feds OK Gigantic 416-Mile Transmission Line To Connect Wyo Wind Farms To Power Western States
The feds gave approval to build a 416-mile transmission line linking Wyoming wind farms to Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Ultimately it will add 2,000 miles of new transmission lines and cost $2.2 billion.
May 28, 2022
Embattled Laramie County DA Does Not File; Former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl Enters Race
Embattled Laramie County DA Leigh Ann Manlove decided one term was enough and opted not to file for re-election. But former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl and Thomas Callison both filed for the office on Friday.
May 28, 2022
Wyoming Candidate Filing Period Over; Dems Join U.S. House And Gov’s Race
On the last day of candidate filing period in Wyoming, Democratic candidates entered the U.S. House and gubernatorial races.
Leo WolfsonMay 28, 2022
Wyoming Gun Owners: Texas Shooting Shows Why Teachers Need To Be Armed
Wyoming Gun Owners policy advisor Aaron Dorr said he has received death threats for stating Wyoming teachers should be armed. "For every troll sending me death threats on social media, keep 'em coming."
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, May 27, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.18 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was in Laramie at $3.98.
May 27, 2022
Cheyenne Gas Station Suing Fed Ex For Driver Damaging Car Wash
The owners of a Cheyenne gas station are suing Federal Express, alleging a delivery truck's backup camera got caught in the brushes of a car wash, causing more than $170,000 in damages and forcing the car wash's closure for more than one month.
May 27, 2022
Drinking Wyoming: Chugwater’s Stampede Saloon — Great Country Music, Stiff Drinks = Well-Won Hangover
Drinking Wyoming columnist Jen Kocher steps into the Stampede Saloon in Chugwater on a special evening -- it's the songwriting contest finals and she gets to be a judge.
May 27, 2022
‘We Are The Sheriff’: Residents of Jeffrey City, Wyoming (Pop. 35) Take Care Of Each Other
With its ironic name, the sparse village of Jeffrey City, south of Riverton, is about 60 miles from the nearest hospital, police station or grocery store. Its last sheriffs deputy, J. Dee Darnell, passed away in 2017 at the age of 67.
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2022
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office To Undergo National Training To Prevent ‘George Floyd’ Situations
Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle announced his office is the first law enforcement agency in Wyoming accepted in a national program to prevent 'George Floyd' situations.
Wendy CorrMay 27, 2022
Biologist, Green Energy Proponent Blasts Wind Energy Producers For Golden Eagle Deaths
Despite his advocacy for green energy, a veteran Wyoming biologist is calling for Carbon and Albany Counties to stop wind energy expansion because of large amounts of golden eagle deaths.Â
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2022
Most-Crowded Primary In Wyoming: House District 25 In Park County
Mudslinging has already started between two of the candidates in the most crowded primary in Wyoming, with each pointing at the other as representing much of what they each find wrong with the GOP.
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2022
Dave Walsh: University of Wyoming Sports, A Family Affair
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "I just think it is so interesting, and a great show of respect, when a next-generation of Cowboys and Cowgirls end up representing Old U-Dub in competition. We see it in all sports at Wyoming, and its especially out front and a common occurrence for Wyoming football."
Dave WalshMay 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, May 26, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.18 per gallon. The lowest price was $3.99 per gallon in Laramie.
May 27, 2022
University of Wyoming 2022 Football Schedule Announced
The Wyoming Cowboys will have at least 10 of their 12 games televised this fall, including five games on CBSSN, two on FS1, a third game on one of the FOX Sports Networks, one game on one of the ESPN Networks and one on the Big Ten Network.
Jimmy OrrMay 27, 2022
Trump To No Longer Speak Outside In Casper; Event Moved To Inside Ford Wyoming Center
A change to the upcoming Donald Trump rally was announced late Thursday. The former president will no longer speak outside of the Ford Wyoming Center. The event was moved inside the arena and doors will open at 11am.
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2022
No One Has Filed To Run For Laramie County District Attorney, Including The Current One
With only one day left in Wyoming's candidate filing period for the August primary election, not one person has filed to run for Laramie County District Attorney, including the current one.
May 26, 2022
Cheney Finally Files As House Candidate; Hageman Files Hours Earlier
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday officially filed the necessary paperwork with the secretary of states office declaring her intention to seek re-election to the U.S. House.Â
Leo WolfsonMay 26, 2022
WYDOT To Politicians: Don’t Put Your Campaign Signs In Illegal Places
Although it may be tempting to place election signs in the middle of highways, roads, and public rights-of-way for maximum exposure, WYDOT said they will remove the sign if it violates state law.
May 26, 2022
Jackson Housing Crisis: Homes For Utility Workers Approved Despite Opposition
A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.
Jen KocherMay 26, 2022
Nebraska Murder Suspect On The Loose, Last Seen In Cheyenne
A Nebraska murder suspect is on the loose and was last spotted in Cheyenne, police officials said Thursday.
May 26, 2022
Wyo Sports Commission Regulates First-Ever Hockey Fighting Competition (With No Hockey)
The Wyoming Combat Sports Commission last weekend became the first commission to regulate hockey fighting. It's a new sport that features just the fighting part of hockey.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2022
So Far Record-High Gas Prices Not Affecting Wyoming Tourism
Even though gas prices in Teton County hit $5.18 this week, the record-high prices haven't affected tourism in Jackson or anywhere else in the state.
Wendy CorrMay 26, 2022
Finally! Yellowstone’s Highest-Altitude Road Open For First Time In Two Years.
At nearly 9,000 feet, Yellowstone's highest-altitude road will open on Friday for the first time in over two years. The $28 million road improvement project fixes a section of road that hasn't been worked on since the 1930s.
Wendy CorrMay 26, 2022