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Wyo House Committee Backs Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit To Out-Of-Staters
A bill that would allow law-abiding residents of other states to carry concealed weapons in Wyoming without a permit would benefit tourism in the state, its sponsor said Wednesday.
March 10, 2021
Wyoming’s Unemployment Falls For Ninth Month, Hits 5.1% In January
Wyoming's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in January, the ninth month in a row after hitting a peak of rates last year.
March 10, 2021
Cheney Slams Pelosi and Dems For COVID Bill Which Promotes “Anti-Life Agenda”
"Preventing taxpayer funded abortions is something a majority of Americans agree with, yet Democrats are using 'COVID relief' to implement their anti-life agenda," Cheney said
March 10, 2021
Wyoming Legislature Considers Bills Limiting Health Orders, Officers
The Wyoming Legislature is considering multiple bills that have stemmed from the coronavirus pandemic, many of which would limit public health orders in the state.
March 10, 2021
Online Sports Wagering Bill Comes Back From Dead; Passes 32 – 28 After Reconsideration
An online sports wagering bill which was defeated on Tuesday came back to life on Wednesday after legislators voted to reconsider and subsequently pass the legislation.
March 10, 2021
Governor Gordon Convenes Invasive Mussel Emergency Response Team
Governor Mark Gordon has convened an emergency response team to mitigate impacts and seek solutions to the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in Wyoming.
March 10, 2021
Despite Debate Over Additional Capitol Building Funds, $140M State Construction/Maintenance Bill Passes
Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray said monies allocated to the State Capitol Building were unnecessary and the restoration project should be considered finished.
March 10, 2021
Dave Simpson: We’re Just As Bad As The Democrats
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "A column I wrote about the death of Rush Limbaugh netted over 140 comments on Facebook, many of them skewering me for having listened to Rush for 32 years. They beat me like a rented mule."
Dave SimpsonMarch 10, 2021
44 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 454 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 64 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Tuesday.
March 09, 2021
Lummis Puts Hold On Interior Secretary Nominee Confirmation
Cynthia Lummis and Montana Sen. Steve Daines put a hold on the confirmation of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as the new secretary of the Interior Department until her nomination can be debated in the Senate.
March 09, 2021
Nine More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 691
Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 09, 2021
Taking Another Dig at Cheney, Donald Trump Jr. Supports Runoff Elections In Wyoming
Donald Trump Jr. has voiced his support for a new bill in the Wyoming Legislature that would create runoff elections in the state.
March 09, 2021
Sweetwater County Detective Appears on True Crime Podcast to Discuss Missing Person Case
A Sweetwater County detective made an appearance on a true crime podcast this week to discuss a 2018 missing person case.
March 09, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Conviction Of Man Caught With 127 Pounds Of Pot Upheld
The conviction of a man who was arrested in 2019 with more than 120 pounds of marijuana in the car he was driving was upheld Tuesday by Wyomings Supreme Court.
March 09, 2021
Two Side-By-Side Rec Vehicles Crash Through Ice At Buffalo Bill Reservoir in Park County
Two side-by-side recreational vehicles crashed through the ice on the Buffalo Bill Reservoir this weekend, prompting the Park County Sheriff's Office to remind everyone about proper ice recreation safety.
March 09, 2021
“Big Brother” Concerns Over Traffic Cameras Nearly Doom Teton Pass Bill
A bill which would allow traffic cameras to catch truckers who illegally use Teton Pass is still alive after killing an amendment which would have allowed cameras in construction zones.
March 09, 2021
Jonathan Lange: ‘No Such Thing As A Free (School) Lunch’ – Let’s Get Wyoming Education Right
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Parents, in cooperation with legislators should work to reject progressive harms that have become baked into current law. As the governor said, Wyoming needs to respond.
Jonathan LangeMarch 09, 2021
Wyo Legislator Says Budget Cuts Near Half Billion Needed
A supplemental state budget that reflects cuts of almost $450 million in state spending must be adopted to put the state in good fiscal condition
March 09, 2021
Natrona County Health Officer: “Whatever Vaccine You Can Get, Get It”
The Natrona County health officer encouraged anyone who was eligible to obtain a coronavirus vaccine to get it as soon as they could, and noted all three vaccines were equal in their risk minimization.
March 09, 2021
110 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 458 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 213 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Monday
March 09, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Sex Offender Must Continue To Register In 1994 Conviction
A man who was required to register as a sex offender because of a change in state law must continue to register even though his conviction occurred more than 25 years ago, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
March 08, 2021
Shooting in Cheyenne Leaves 14-Year-Old Dead and 13-Year-Old Arrested
An apparent overnight shooting in Cheyenne left a 14-year-old male dead and a 13-year-old male arrested.
March 08, 2021
2020 Was Grand Teton National Park’s Fourth-Best Year In History
Grand Teton National Park had one of its best years in recorded history last year, despite the coronavirus pandemic closing the park for nearly two months.
March 08, 2021
Senate President Dockstader Clarifies He Was Not Attacked by House Members
During a light minute on the floor of the Wyoming State Senate on Monday, President Dockstader explained that the mark on his forehead was not because he was attacked by members of the House.
March 08, 2021