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Dave Simpson: We’re Less Deplorable Than Before!
Apparently what makes us deplorable and not good people is our fondness for keeping our doctor if we like our doctor, keeping our insurance if we like our insurance, secure borders, an aversion to late-term abortions, not saddling our grand kids with huge, crippling debt, a general appreciation for capitalism over socialism, and a general belief that big government screws up more than it fixes.
Dave SimpsonJune 10, 2020
Visit Rawlins! Rawlins is a Vibrant Community With Plenty To Do And See
Rawlins has much to offer visitors. Stop by one of our historic sites such as the notorious Frontier Prison or the Carbon County Museum. Take a trek downtown for shopping, dining, drinks and more.
June 09, 2020
Harrist Believes Early Action Stopped Significant Coronavirus Spread
Dr. Alexia Harrist didn't expect to become such a public figure over the last few months, but believes officials have made the right decisions for Wyoming during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 09, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Rise To 760, Recoveries Up By 16
An increase of 10 in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Uinta County since the virus was first detected in Wyoming in mid-March helped boost the states total number of cases to 760 on Tuesday.
June 09, 2020
Visit This Goshen County Treasure: Fort Laramie Center Of The West For 50 Years
For more than five decades, Fort Laramie, in Goshen County, was the center of the western frontier universe.
June 09, 2020
Wyoming Movie Chain Offering Private Screenings For Classic Movie-Watching Parties
The WyoMovies chain is renting out their theatres for groups of 20, 30, and 40 people to watch classic movies.
June 09, 2020
SpaceX Astronauts Went to National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
The two astronauts who were launched into space earlier this month have some Wyoming ties, according to the National Outdoor Leadership School.
June 09, 2020
Cody Stampede Back On; Will Be Held In Early July
The Cody Stampede will be held the first weekend of July, officials announced over the weekend.
June 09, 2020
Laramie Gets Hit by Largest Spring Snowstorm Since 1974
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day said the college town received between six and 10 inches of snow last night resulting in significant tree damage in the area.
June 09, 2020
Active Wyoming Coronavirus Cases at 172
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the virus was first detected increased by 14 on Monday for a total of 748.
June 09, 2020
Hey Wyoming: Get Ready For More Snow
Even though we are nearly one-third of the way through June, Mother Nature doesnt care about our calendar system.
June 08, 2020
Weather Service Says Tornado May Toppled Trees for 500 Yards in Snowy Range
The National Weather Service is investigating damage from a possible tornado that occurred over the weekend in the Snowy Range.
June 08, 2020
Forrest Fenn’s Million Dollar Treasure Hunt Solved Over Weekend
A Santa Fe, New Mexico, author's $1 million treasure hunt has finally been solved, he announced over the weekend.
June 08, 2020
Eight New Coronavirus Cases Reported Sunday
New coronavirus cases in Big Horn, Sheridan and Uinta counties brought the states number of confirmed cases in Wyoming to 734 on Sunday.
June 07, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Trump Executive Order Supports Free Speech In USA
Ultimately, it will be the social media conglomerates themselves that will have to decide what they are. It is the job of the U.S. government to give them a clear choice. The Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship, is a good step toward clarifying that choice.
Jonathan LangeJune 07, 2020
500+ People Gather in Lander to Hold Vigil for George Floyd
Over 500 people gathered in Lander Friday night to hold a vigil, a parade, and to recognize the death of George Floyd.
Bill SniffinJune 06, 2020
Mt. Rushmore To Hold Lottery For Independence Day Celebration With Trump
Applications for a lottery for people hoping to attend the first fireworks show at Mount Rushmore in a decade -- complete with an appearance by President Donald Trump -- are now being accepted. But only for a limited time.
June 05, 2020
Grizzly Sighting Near Kemmerer is Furthest South Sighting in Over 50 Years
A verified grizzly bear sighting in the southern Wyoming range near Kemmerer indicates that efforts toward the recovery of grizzly bear populations in the Greater Yellowstone Region have been successful.
June 05, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Claims Dip In Last Week of May, Still Ahead Of Last Year
The number of people filing new unemployment claims in Wyoming fell by more than 30% in the last week of May, but remained considerably higher than the number seen one year ago, according to a federal report.
June 05, 2020
Yellowstone Experienced Nearly 300 Earthquakes In May
Yellowstone National Park experienced 288 eruptions throughout the month of May, a scientist with the United States Geological Survey announced this week.
June 05, 2020
WYDOT To Close 10 Rest Areas To Cut Costs
The rest area closures will result in a savings to WYDOT of approximately $197,453 from June 15 through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. After that, the department will save about $789,812 per year.
June 05, 2020
Hundreds of First Responders Eat Lunch Free Courtesy of Cowboy Skill Games
Hundreds of Natrona County first responders on Thursday enjoyed a free lunch at Caspers Office Bar and Grill courtesy of Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming.
June 05, 2020
Gordon Praises Wyoming Protesters, Police
Gov. Mark Gordon is proud of protesters and law enforcement officers in Wyoming for the way they have behaved during demonstrations following the death of a Minnesota man at the hands of police, he said Thursday.
June 04, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Total 709, Recoveries Up By 19
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyoming since the virus was first detected in Wyoming in mid-March grew to 709 Thursday with the reporting of new cases in four counties.
June 04, 2020