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UW Analysis: Wyoming Could Lose $12.9B From Energy Moratorium
Wyoming could lose $12.9 billion in tax revenue if the energy moratorium implemented by President Joe Biden isn't lifted in a timely manner, according to a University of Wyoming study.
March 04, 2021
Teton County Democrat Introduces State Income Tax Bill
Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, is the primary sponsor for legislation that would place a flat 4% income tax for all Wyoming residents.
March 04, 2021
Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray Announces Run Against Cheney
Rep. Chuck Gray announced his run for Congress on social media early Thursday.
March 04, 2021
Dr. Seuss: And To Think That I Saw It On PC Street
Jim Angell writes: "And while these books are not being banned, stopping their publication amounts to the same thing. "
March 04, 2021
Steve Duerr: Attention Legislators: It Is Time To Favor The Convention Of States Initiative
Steve Duerr writes: "I strongly believe that the remedy for Federal abuse our Founders created in Article V of the US Constitution, is the only remedy big enough to fix our current Constitutional Crisis."
March 04, 2021
Sleeping Giant Ski Area Thrives Under Private Owner
Nick Piazza, an investment banker who grew up in Cody, made the decision that Sleeping Giant couldnt just shut down. So he bought it.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2021
78 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 559 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases increased by 53 on Wednesday as the states reported the new cases exceeded recoveries.
March 04, 2021
Wyoming Tourism Declined By 25% In 2020
Wyoming's tourism rate declined by 25% last year, but this was quite minor compared to the national decline of 45%.
March 03, 2021
Cheyenne Police: Autopsy Report Not Completed In Toddler’s Death Investigation
The Cheyenne Police Department said they have not received the autopsy of a deceased two-year-old yet. Earlier they said they had received the autopsy and it was inconclusive.
March 03, 2021
Cheyenne Restaurant Complies With Health Orders After Threatened With Shutdown
A Cheyenne restaurant that has been openly defying Wyoming public health orders for months has finally agreed to comply after being threatened with a potential shutdown.
March 03, 2021
Barrasso: COVID Relief Bill Is “Packed With Pork”
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said the coronavirus relief bill headed to the U.S. Senate this week gets a grade of "F" from him because it is "packed with pork."
March 03, 2021
A Virus Hangs Over The Capitol
This year, another scene unfolded. The typically crowded galleries sat mostly empty, just a handful of masked staff and onlookers to bear witness.
March 03, 2021
43 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 506 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases fell by 46 on Tuesday as the states reported recoveries exceeded the new cases.
March 03, 2021
World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb To Return at Jackson’s Snow King
The Jackson Town Council on Monday unanimously approved the staging of the 2021 Snow Devils World Championship Hill Climb event March 25 through 28 with a cap of 1,000 attendees permitted in the venue.
March 03, 2021
Wyoming Needs Higher Fuel Tax For Roads, WYDOT Says
The overwhelming majority of residents in Wyoming support the use of fossil fuels. But more taxes on those fuels? Well, thats a different matter.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2021
11 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 682
Eleven more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 02, 2021
Education Most Pressing Issue Of Session, Gordon Says In State of the State
Maintaining the states quality of education is the most important issue facing the Legislature during its general session, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
March 02, 2021
Wyoming’s Voter Registration Numbers Dip By More Than 20K
Wyoming's voter registration numbers have dipped by more than 20,000 over the last two months, but a spokeswoman for the secretary of state's office said there's no cause for alarm.
March 02, 2021
Production Company Raising Funds for Documentary on Shoshoni-Born Actress
A Casper-based film and TV production company is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentary on a Shoshoni-born actress.
March 02, 2021
Wyoming to Receive Nearly 5K Doses of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine This Week
Wyoming will receive nearly 5,000 doses of the new single-shot coronavirus vaccine sometime this week, continuing the state and national push to combat the virus.
March 02, 2021
Rusty Rogers: Rod Miller Is Wrong About Acquiring Federal Land
Columnist Rusty Rogers writes: "One member of the Cowboy State Daily family (Rod Miller) has said that surrendering that land was wisdom. I am not sure why giving up millions of acres is wisdom."
Rusty RogersMarch 02, 2021
Cheyenne Man Leads Police On Crazy Car Chase; Heads Wrong Direction on I-25
A Cheyenne man is in custody after leading police on a chase early Monday morning that included driving against traffic on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne.
March 02, 2021
Laramie Murder: Ramirez’s Mother Seeks To Make Grand Jury Proceeding Public
Attorneys for the mother of a Laramie man slain by an Albany County Sheriffs deputy opened a new front in their legal battle this week, asking a judge to release records from a grand jury investigation of the shooting.
March 02, 2021
71 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 552 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases fell by almost 40 on Monday as the states reported recoveries exceeded the new cases.
March 01, 2021