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Jim Willox: Leasing Ban Will Impede Counties’ Ability To Provide Essential Services To Wyoming Communities
Guest columnist Jim Willox writes: "We urge the Biden Administration to rescind the leasing ban and to engage in meaningful, specific and direct dialog with those an action like this will impact, including the government that is closest to the peopleour counties."
Jim WilloxFebruary 12, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Cheney Must Regain The Consent Of The Governed
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Cheney should come home and stand before her constituents. If the rightness of her stance is solid, she can confidently expect to regain the consent of her constituency."
Jonathan LangeFebruary 12, 2021
Becky Costantino: GOP Central Committee Does Not Speak For All Republicans
Former Chairman of the Wyoming GOP Becky Costantino writes: "When Rep. Cheney has disagreed with President Trump, she has been strong and courageous enough to vote her conscience."
February 12, 2021
Stephen King Is Big Fan of “Big Sky”
"Big Sky" has become one of the nation's biggest cable network drama series, gaining millions of fans, and one of its biggest fans is horror author Stephen King.
February 12, 2021
Barrasso: Democrats Aren’t Focusing on Real Issues
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso believes the congressional Democrats aren't focusing on the real issues the nation is facing by focusing all of their intention on impeaching former President Donald Trump.
February 12, 2021
University of Wyoming Make Early Plans for Fall Semester
The University of Wyoming is planning for a fall semester with more in-person experiences and fewer coronavirus-related restrictions, but this is contingent upon vaccine availability and acceptance, along with continued downward trends in virus infection numbers.
February 12, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Woman’s Conviction In 2018 Death Overturned
The conviction of a woman accused of being an accessory in a mans 2018 death in a Sundance convenience store was overturned Friday by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
February 12, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Still Below 50, But See Slight Spike
There was a slight spike in Wyoming's hospitalized coronavirus patients this week, but the number has still stayed below 50 as of Friday.
February 12, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in Wyoming Growing Steadily
Available doses and locations where eligible individuals can get COVID-19 vaccines both continue to grow slowly but steadily across the state while the number of vaccinated Wyoming residents has significantly increased
February 12, 2021
Joshua Wood: Parachutes Or Boots On The Ground?
Joshua Wood writes: "Whenever rural America makes national news, often through tragedy or following a presidential election, national news organizations send reporters for a quick story and some useful quotes."
February 12, 2021
Wyoming Named Top Travel Destination by Travel + Leisure and AFAR
Vast open spaces, breathtaking landscapes and western charm are just a few reasons Wyoming has been recognized as one of "The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2021" by Travel + Leisure
February 12, 2021
87 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 807 Active
Growth in the number of recoveries among patients with confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus pushed the number of active coronavirus cases down by one on Thursday
February 12, 2021
Alleged Kidnapping in Casper Shuts Down Portion of I-25
A misunderstanding between family members caused a portion of Interstate 25 in Casper to be shut down for a portion of Wednesday afternoon.
February 11, 2021
Gordon Continues Mask Mandate, Relaxes Capacity Limits For Indoor/Outdoor Gatherings
Gov. Mark Gordon relaxed many of Wyoming's coronavirus-related health orders, but extended the statewide mask mandate until at least Feb. 28.
February 11, 2021
Closing Elk Feedgrounds Not a Solo Decision
Pinedale legislator House Rep. Albert Sommers recently introduced legislation that would put the governor at the top of the decision-making process if and when Wyoming Game and Fish considers closing one of its 22 elk feedgrounds.
February 11, 2021
Carbon County GOP Chairman on Cheney Censure: “The People Are Saying Something”
The Carbon County Republican Party chairman thinks U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach former President Donald Trump will have long-lasting implications, including the possibility of losing her seat in Congress.
February 11, 2021
Grand Teton National Park Euthanizes Fox After Reports of Human Feeding
Grand Teton National Park officials have euthanized a fox involved in an incident in which a photography crew was accused of feeding wildlife in the park.
February 11, 2021
Cheney Estimates 1 Million Jobs Will be Lost Due to Energy Lockdown
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney estimated that a million jobs would be lost due to President Joe Biden's moratorium on energy and natural gas leases.
February 11, 2021
Report: Wyoming Airports Contribute $2 Billion To Economy
Wyomings 34 airports generate more than $2 billion in economic activity each year, according to a Wyoming Department of Transportation study.
February 11, 2021
12 New COVID Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 808 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased slightly on Wednesday with a small boost in the number of confirmed cases seen in the state.
February 11, 2021
Bohl Hires New Offensive Coordinator; Reunited From North Dakota State Days
Bohl announced the hiring of Tim Polasek, who he mentored at North Dakota State, as the new Cowboys offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.
February 11, 2021
Green River Fire Department Rescues Rottweiler From Freezing Green River
The Green River Fire Dept said Lt. Brandon Brady crawled out to the dog, grabbed the dog from the water, and then was pulled to shore by other firefighters.
February 11, 2021
Park County Health Officer Sees ‘Early Beginning Of The End’ Of Pandemic
With the spread of COVID-19 having slowed significantly in Park County in recent weeks, and hundreds of doses of vaccine being distributed, health officials think the county may be turning a corner.
February 10, 2021
Gen Z’ers and Millennials Believe Punctuation is Hostile
Campbell County students explain why using punctuation can come across as hostile.
February 10, 2021