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Oil Groups: Biden’s Drilling Proposal Would Hurt Wyoming
A proposal by presidential candidate Joe Biden to block oil and gas drilling on federal lands would have a significant impact on the economies of Wyoming and other oil-producing states, according to a study prepared by oil industry organizations.
September 10, 2020
National Finals Rodeo Moves From Vegas To Texas
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is moving from Las Vegas to Texas this December, the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association announced this week.
September 10, 2020
Wyoming, South Dakota Partner To Promote Ultimate Road Trip
To take advantage of people getting back on the road to travel again, Wyoming and South Dakota's departments of tourism have partnered to promote a majestic road trip through the two states.
September 10, 2020
Weston County Commissioners Back Away From Public Health Orders
The Weston County commissioners took a stand against COVID-19 health orders by voting 2-1 to rescind the chairmans signatures from state/county health orders presented by Dr. Mike Jording, the countys health officer.
September 10, 2020
48 New Coronavirus Cases; 625 Active
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 48 Wednesday to push the number of people still sick with the disease up to 625
September 10, 2020
Internationally Recognized Archaeologist George Frison Dies At 95
Noted Wyoming archaeologist George Frison, founder of the University of Wyomings Department of Anthropology, has died at the age of 95.
September 10, 2020
Gordon Keeps Existing Public Health Orders In Place
Gov. Mark Gordon said he and other Wyoming officials wanted to be careful about easing the current public health orders, especially because he doesn't want to have to reverse them quickly after.
September 09, 2020
University of Wyoming Stays Closed For Five More Days After COVID Cases Increase
The University of Wyoming's pause on in-person classes and its fall return plan will be extended until at least Monday, President Ed Seidel announced Wednesday afternoon.
September 09, 2020
Wyoming Applies Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds To Internet, Processing Plants
Two programs set up to help Wyoming businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are almost out of money, but the distribution of federal relief funds to help the state is continuing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
September 09, 2020
Missing Texas Man Found, Returned Home After Last Being Seen In Laramie
More than a month after going missing from a Laramie airport, Texas man Roy Anderson Jr. has returned home.
September 09, 2020
Enzi: Remove Yellowstone Grizzlies From Endangered Species List
Grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park areas have recovered and should be removed from the endangered species list, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said this week.
September 09, 2020
Wyoming Ranked One Of America’s Least Diverse States
A recent study has shown that Wyoming is one of America's least diverse states.
September 09, 2020
Barrasso: Trump’s Leadership Responsible For Economic Recovery
"This is Nancy Pelosi as Cruella de Vil saying no to a paycheck protection for workers and small businesses all around the country," he said. "But at the same time, telling one small business they should open, but only open for her. This is a sign of contempt for the American workers."
September 09, 2020
Record Low Temperatures, Big Snowfall, Hurricane Force Winds Hit Wyoming
Wyoming had it all yesterday. Record low temperatures, significant snowfall, and winds high enough to be categorized as hurricane strength.
September 09, 2020
Dave Simpson: Great Thoughts, On Our Bumpers
Ted Bundy Was A Republican! proclaimed the bumper sticker on a car parked next to mine at our local Walmart.
Dave SimpsonSeptember 08, 2020
Hanna Returns To Normal After City-Wide Evacuation
Hanna residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday afternoon, after firefighters stopped the advance of the 316 Fire toward the towns city limits.
September 08, 2020
58 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 610 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming went back over 600 on Tuesday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported 58 new laboratory-confirmed cases in 14 counties.
September 08, 2020
Author Forrest Fenn Dies At 90, Months After Treasure Was Found in Wyoming
Mere months after announcing to the world that his $1 million treasure chest had been found, author and antiques dealer Forrest Fenn has died.
September 08, 2020
Sturgis Called A “Superspreader” Event, Gov. Says Report Is Misleading
A recent study has connected the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to more than a quarter of a million coronavirus cases, but South Dakota health officials have been quick to point out that the study hasn't been peer-reviewed yet.
September 08, 2020
Winter-Like Storm Creates Winter Wonderland in Some Areas; Blizzard From Hell in Other Areas
The early winter storm that has hit Wyoming is producing different results in different places.
September 08, 2020
Winter-Like Storm Closes Wyoming Highways, Leaves Thousands Without Power
A strong winter-like storm left Wyoming highways closed and thousands of Wyoming residents without power on Tuesday as the weekends warm, mild weather was replaced with brisk winds, snow and frigid temperatures.
September 08, 2020
Almost 8K Wyomingites Without Power Due To Snow
Nearly 8,000 Wyomingites across the state are without electricity on Tuesday morning due to the September snow storm that's affecting the entire state.
September 08, 2020
Wyoming’s Winter Weather Shuts Down Multiple Roads Across State
Multiple roadways across Wyoming have been closed due to winter weather, according to updates from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
September 08, 2020
Don Day: Good Weather Coming Up But Not Until the Weekend
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says the wintry weather will stay around for a bit but the weekend should be great.
September 08, 2020