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Wyoming Marine Family’s Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin Thrown Out
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin filed by the Wyoming family of a fallen U.S. Marine, saying the family failed to prove the court had any jurisdiction over Baldwin's actions.
May 04, 2022
Pay Boost Could Put Powell Teachers Near Top For Salaries in Wyoming
Trustees for Park County School District No. 1 in Powell are considering raising teacher pay significantly, moving the districts salaries from among the lowest in the state to among the highest.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Asks UW To Consider Free Tuition For Native Students
After the University of California decided to waive all tuition for American Indian students, the Shoshone Tribe asked the University of Wyoming for the same. UW agreed to discuss the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2022
Three Missouri Hunters Again Charged With Trespassing In Corner Crossing Case
Three of the four Missouri hunters who were acquitted last week of criminal trespass in a Carbon County corner crossing case have again been charged with the same crime, according to recent court filings.
May 04, 2022
Wyoming Game And Fish Kills 1,200 Pheasants At Sheridan Bird Farm To Prevent Avian Flu Spread
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department killed 1,200 pheasants at its Sheridan bird farm in an attempt to prevent the spread of avian flu to the entirety of the flock.
May 04, 2022
Public Right To Public Land At Stake In Fed Corner Crossing Lawsuit, Wyoming Hunters Say
A jury in state circuit court found four hunters innocent last week of criminal trespass charges. However, new trespass charges were filed on Monday against three of the hunters in connection with a 2020 incident.
May 04, 2022
Rod Miller: My Village Is Marked SAFE From Alien Space Goo and Liars! How ‘Bout Yours?
Rod Miller writes: "President Biden just announced his own cadre of comic book superheroes. sent into harms way to keep our village safe. Biden calls this new arm of Homeland Security the Disinformation Governance Board. Orwell called it the Ministry of Truth."
Rod MillerMay 04, 2022
Bill Sniffin: With Trump Coming To Wyoming, Will This Be The Biggest Political Crowd In State’s History?
Bill Sniffin writes about the biggest political crowds in Wyoming: Much to Republicans chagrin, up to now, the existing records for political turnouts in the state belong to Democrats.
Bill SniffinMay 04, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Yellowstone Stirs Controversy Over State Management of Predators, Part 1
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "It was a damning revelation: wolf hunting outside of Yellowstone National Park had 'altered pack behavior, damaged research.' I'm calling bullshit on that claim."
Cat UrbigkitMay 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson, with $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.86.
May 04, 2022
One Of First Questions Of GOP Convention — Can Laramie County Participate?
The question of whether Republican delegates from the states biggest county will be allowed to take part in the Wyoming Republican Partys convention later this week will be among the first issues settled by the party.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2022
Couple Celebrates 100th Foster Dog By Taking Rescue From Cheyenne Hoarder
A western Nebraska couple celebrated their 100th foster dog by taking in a mastiff that was one of the 58 large dogs rescued from a hoarder by the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
May 03, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Move To Kill Biden ‘Disinformation’ Board
Wyomings U.S. senators signed on to a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the use of federal funds for a "disinformation board" announced recently by President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Grizzly Joins Cyclists on Bike Ride In Montana, Everyone Survives
A group of cyclists found themselves trapped with a grizzly when heading back down a mountainous road in Montana on Sunday.
Jimmy OrrMay 03, 2022
Casper Abortion Clinic Plans To Open Despite Possible Roe V. Wade Reversal
The founder of an abortion clinic scheduled to open in June said she and her team intend to fight any attempt to outlaw abortion and they still intend to open the abortion clinic.   Â
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Powell Teacher’s Assistant Fired, Charged With Abusing Student
A teacher's assistant from Powell has been fired from her job and charged with the abuse of a vulnerable adult after allegedly beating a special education student with an ice scraper last fall.
May 03, 2022
Laramie County DA Facing Disbarment: Disciplinary Board Didn’t Pay Attention
The board that recommended disbarment for Laramie Countys district attorney did not pay enough attention to the witnesses testifying in her favor, she said in documents filed with the Wyoming Supreme Court.
May 03, 2022
Wyoming Tourism: Foreign Workers Are Back, But Hurdles Still Exist
After two difficult years for the hospitality industry, the summer of 2022 is expected to be somewhat normal for Wyomings tourism industry as foreign workers are being allowed back in the U.S.
Wendy CorrMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Trump Rally Expected To Draw 20,000
A political rally featuring former President Donald Trump and congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is expected to draw 20,000 people to the parking lot outside of Caspers Ford Center.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Potential Roe V. Wade Reversal Generates Diverse Wyoming Opinions
Members of Wyoming groups opposed to and in supportive of abortion rights were divided Tuesday over news a draft ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court seemed to show the court was preparing to overturn the landmark abortion rights ruling Roe v. Wade.
May 03, 2022
Wyoming Cowboy Linemen Picked Up As Free Agents on Dolphins & Buccaneers
Defensive end Garrett Crall and center Keegan Cryder, who were anchors for the Wyoming defensive and offensive lines the past four seasons, have received opportunities with the Dolphins and the Buccaneers.
Tracy RingolsbyMay 03, 2022
Roe V. Wade Reversal Would Force Wyoming Legislators To Take Hard Stand, Says Senate Leader
State Sen. Chris Rothfuss on Tuesday said if Roe v Wade is overturned, Wyoming legislators who may have voted pro-life for political ease in the past will have to take a solid position if a repeal expands their authority over the issue
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
UW Gives Officials $38,000 In Tickets, Meals, Gifts Over Three Years
Using private donations, the University of Wyoming spent nearly $38,000 on tickets, dinners and gifts for elected officials in three years. Â
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Dave Simpson: Sponging Up Those Russian Nukes
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "We're the expendables, and as the home of Warren Air Force Base, overseeing 150 silos here and another 300 in Montana and North Dakota, we're no doubt leading the list of expendables."
Dave SimpsonMay 03, 2022