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Gordon Details Plan for Spending Federal COVID Funds
Gov. Mark Gordon has broken the framework of spending federal coronavirus-related funds into two categories: survive and drive.
June 14, 2021
Men Planning to Climb Devils Tower to Raise Awareness for ALS
Eric Gamble of New Orleans and his friend Chris Nolan are planning to climb Devils Tower in mid-July to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function, also known as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
June 14, 2021
Bouchard Didn’t Attend Candidate Forum Because He’s “Way Out In The Lead”
Bouchard's spokesperson said he didn't attend a Casper forum because "he's way out in the lead" and there's no reason for him to appear with other candidates.
June 14, 2021
Rock Springs Accountant Sentenced to Jail For Filing Fake Tax Returns
A Rock Springs accountant has been sentenced to four months in jail this week for filing fake tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service.
June 14, 2021
Grand Teton National Park Officials Looking For Missing Hiker
Grand Teton National Park officials are searching for a missing hiker who was last seen on June 8.
June 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: As Foster Friess Was Laid To Rest, Well-Known Folks Attended His Final Services
At one point during the Jackson funeral, former VP Mike Pence and Gov. Mark Gordon presented Fosters wife Lynn with United States and Wyoming flags. Foster Friess was a veteran and a flag was draped over his casket during the entire service.
Bill SniffinJune 13, 2021
Grizzly Hazing To Occur on Togwotee Pass Because Of Irresponsible Human Behavior
As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863.
June 13, 2021
Wyoming Hunting Group Encourages Use Of Lead-Free Ammo, Tackle
Sporting Lead-Free hopes to reduce lead consumed inadvertently by people and wildlife and is proposing ways to help anglers and hunters see the positives of choosing tackle and ammo that doesnt poison the environment.
June 13, 2021
Torrington Murder Case: Defendant’s Competency Questioned
Pettus testified that he "thinks everyone is Torrington is against him" and that the town is filled with ninjas.
June 13, 2021
Visitor Spending In Wyoming’s National Parks Down $65 Million Last Year
Wyoming's national park sites saw a $65 million decline in visitor spending last year, according to data released by the National Park Service.
June 13, 2021
Judge Blocks Development of 400,000 Acres of Oil/Gas Leases Due to Sage Grouse
A federal judge is blocking the development of more than 400,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana, ruling the U.S. Bureau of Land Management did not adequately consider the impact of development on the regions sage grouse.
June 11, 2021
Hoping to Avoid More Bloodshed, Yellowstone Biologist Urges Public To Respect Bears
After multiple bear encounters with humans in recent weeks, one of Yellowstone's leading bear biologists posted a video this week to educate visitors on what to do if or when they encounter a bear.
June 11, 2021
Yellowstone Continues Breaking Records, Sees Best May Ever In 2021
Yellowstone National Park continues to see massive amount of visitors ever since it reopened to the public last year following the coronavirus shutdown and again recorded another milestone: the best May visitation numbers on record.
June 11, 2021
Wyo Female Wolf Previously Identified As a Male Wolf Has First Litter of Pups Since 1940s
A wolf from Wyoming that was originally thought to be male but is actually female has given birth to Colorado's first litter of pups since the 1940s.
June 11, 2021
Delays Everywhere In Wyoming With 43 Road Construction Projects Ongoing
As is often said, there are four seasons in Wyoming Winter, late winter, early winter and construction.
June 11, 2021
Lummis, GOP Senators Introduce Resolution Highlighting Importance of Free Speech
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis joined a number of other Republican senators to introduce a resolution reiterating the importance of the First Amendment's freedom of speech protections this week.
June 11, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Poverty Of Time Describes These Go-Go And Rush-Rush Times
Time (or the lack of it) has always been a prime topic for people who work hard and miss out on all the fun activities that living in Wyoming can provide.
Bill SniffinJune 11, 2021
Wyo Rental Cars in Short Supply, Expensive; More Than $5,000 Per Week in Jackson
The current rate for a rental car in Jackson is 10 times higher than the national average.
Wendy CorrJune 11, 2021
44 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 501 Active
The state reported 44 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 501 active cases.
June 11, 2021
More Shortages: Wyoming Horse Owners Struggle To Find Hay For Feed
Last years drought, combined with a lack of planning in some cases and the arrival of new horse owners from other states, means that grass hay is hard to come by.
Wendy CorrJune 10, 2021
Lander Man Charged With Possessing, Distributing Child Porn Via Social Media
A Lander man has been charged with both possessing and distributing child pornography through a social media application.
June 10, 2021
Gordon Slams Move To Revise Trump’s Water Rules
A move to reverse federal water rules put in place by former President Donald Trump is being criticized by Gov. Mark Gordon.
June 10, 2021
B. Wayne Hughes, Jr.: A Call To Care
Guest columnist B. Wayne Hughes, Jr. writes: And to those that say 'the problem cannot be solved so why try?' they need to look into their hearts and realize that 'There, but for the grace of God, go I.' It may not make a difference to you, but it does to someone you know. Start Caring.
June 10, 2021
Oil, Gas CEO Slams North Face Company As Hypocritical
The CEO of a Colorado-based oil and gas company has criticized the company North Face for its hypocrisy to work with the industry despite using petrochemicals to make its apparel.
June 10, 2021