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Wyoming Oil, Gas Industry In Position To Thrive With Better Markets, Report Says
Once market conditions align to pull the oil and natural gas industry out of its slump, Wyoming will be in position to take a national role in the industry, according to the Wyoming State Geological Survey.
January 20, 2021
Wyoming GOP Denounces Violent Acts Before Biden’s Inauguration
The Wyoming Republican Party has denounced violent protests and acts in the wake of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, two weeks after a mob of people stormed the U.S. Capitol.
January 20, 2021
Kip Crofts: Stolen Election? We Cannot Accept The Word Of Trump, Biden, Or . . . The Press
Former U.S. Attorney Kip Crofts writes: "We cannot simply accept the word of Trump, Biden, or the press on this terribly important issue."
January 20, 2021
Dave Simpson: Stay Away From DC? No Problem!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "A good rule of thumb: Whoever calls someone a Nazi first, or mentions Hitler, loses the argument."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 20, 2021
No Charges To Be Filed Against Riverton Man Who Shot Wife
A Riverton man who shot his wife after she reportedly startled him will not be prosecuted according to Fremont County authorities.
January 20, 2021
123 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Tuesday; 1,789 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by nearly 500 on Tuesday as the state Department of Health said it had received reports of more than 600 recoveries.
January 19, 2021
28 New Coronavirus Deaths in Wyoming; 550 COVID Deaths Statewide
Twenty-eight added coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
January 19, 2021
Thousands Across Wyoming Receive COVID Vaccine
Nearly 4,000 Wyomingites have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine in the first three weeks of it being available in the state.
January 19, 2021
Cheney Slams Newspaper’s “Sexist” Jab at Republican Colleague
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney slammed a newspaper's jab in a since-deleted blog about a fellow Republican congresswoman's lack of children as sexist and despicable.
January 19, 2021
More Contagious COVID Variant Found In Wyoming; Cause for “Serious Concern”
Now that the coronavirus variant has come to Wyoming, some health officials are saying this is more reason than ever to get vaccinated against the virus once the opportunity arises.
January 19, 2021
Carbon County GOP Censures Cheney For Impeachment Vote
The Carbon County Republican Party has voted to formally censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney after she voted to impeach President Donald Trump last week.
January 19, 2021
Wyoming Legislator Calls on GOP Chair Eathorne To Resign After Secession Comments
Wyoming Rep. Landon Brown called on GOP Chair Frank Eathorne to resign for comments on his interest in secession,
January 19, 2021
342 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 2,278 Active
An increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases pushed the number of active cases in the state up by more than 250 on Monday.
January 19, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney Puts Trump In Her Rear-View Mirror
Bill Sniffin writes: "Cheneys actions sure looked like she really was trying to put President Donald J. Trump in her rearview mirror. But to thousands of Cowboy State voters, it looked like she was also putting Wyoming in her rearview mirror."
Bill SniffinJanuary 18, 2021
Matt Micheli: Protect Democracy By Truth
Columnist Matt Micheli writes: "So, where do we go from here? For Republicans, first we have to admit Trump lost. Second, if you are trying to blame antifa or downplay what just happened, just stop. Protect democracy by truth."
January 18, 2021
209 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 2,021 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming continued to yo-yo on Sunday, climbing by more than 200, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
January 17, 2021
Wyoming Sees 145 New Confirmed COVID Cases, Active Cases Below 2,000
Thanks to 375 new reports of recoveries from the coronavirus, the number of active cases in the state fell back below 2,000 on Friday.
January 16, 2021
Barrasso, Lummis Call For Stopping Loans to Planned Parenthood
A number of Republican senators, including U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, have called on the Federal Small Business Association to stop giving loans to Planned Parenthood.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming Loses 14,400 Energy Jobs In November Compared To 2019
After being hit by both a downturn in the energy industry and economic restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, Wyoming lost 14,400 jobs in November compared to one year ago, according to state figures.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Dip Below 90
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Wyoming have dipped to fewer than 90 people across the state this week.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming Gun Owners Criticize Cheney, Barrasso Over Trump Impeachment
The Wyoming Gun Owners Association has joined the chorus of organizations criticizing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote this week to impeach President Donald Trump this week.
January 15, 2021
People Want to Sleep in Giant Potato, Heart Mountain Cabin
People will apparently spend money to sleep outside, so we shouldn't be shocked that they're willing to pay to sleep in a potato.
January 15, 2021
Cheyenne’s Hitching Post Inn Is On Fire — Again
The former hub of Wyomings off-hours legislative activity Cheyennes Hitching Post is on fire again.
January 15, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Is It Time for Barrasso & Cheney to Leave Congress?
"Both Senator Barrasso and Representative Cheney need to make a decision: either step down so they can be replaced by someone who represents the values of Wyomingites or walk across the aisle to the Democrats where their decisions will make sense."
January 15, 2021