The POWER act would prohibit the president or his secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, or Energy from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without Congressional approval.
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Posted inCity, Community, Latest News, Wyoming
All Wyoming Emergency Rental Assistance program payments to end in June
If households have questions about their extension application status or what months they can apply for funding, they can contact the ERAP call center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Posted inHealth, Latest News, Wyoming
Lummis starts bipartisan push to help Wyoming veterans access breast cancer screenings
This week, the senators sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs highlighting the challenges veterans face when seeking mammogram services, which are key medical examinations that help detect early signs of breast cancer.
Posted inCity, Community, Latest News, Legislature, Wyoming
Cigarette tax bill dies in committee, cigar Senate file continues to the Wyoming House
Two bills regarding to tobacco taxes have had very different out comes in the legislature.
Posted inCommunity, Energy, Energy, Wyoming
Conservation groups to defend Biden administration postponement of oil, gas lease sales
A September ruling in U.S. District Court in Wyoming affirmed the administration’s ability to postpone lease sales, but the state of Wyoming and industry groups are suing the administration.
Posted inCommunity, Latest News, Legislature, Legislature, News, Politics, State Politics, Wyoming
Wyoming House effort to stay on Mountain Standard Time dies in committee
Another effort this year by state lawmakers to get Wyoming on one set time has failed in the state House.
Posted inLatest News, Legislature, Wyoming
Anti-electric vehicle resolution officially dies in senate committee
The resolution was referred to the Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee on Jan. 13, but did not undergo any action by senators.
Posted inLegislature
‘Stop Red Flags Act’ dies in Wyoming House
House Bill 0250 would have stopped police or family from intervening in someone’s ability to purchase or use a firearm if that person shows signs of being a threat to themselves or others.
Posted inCity, Community, Galleries, Government, Latest News, Legislature, Wyoming
Interstate 80 toll bill fails in Wyoming Senate again
A bill that would implement tolls on Interstate 80 returned to the Wyoming Legislature after defeat in 2021, and it once again failed to find footing.
Posted inCommunity
Wyoming Food for Thought Project raising 40,000 meals for local children for Spring Break
The City Wide Food Drive is an opportunity for businesses and residents to help more than 1,100 local kids eat well during Spring Break, the organization said.
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Pearl Harbor sailor from Wyoming to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Herman Schmidt was born in Alexander, Kans. and raised in Sheridan, Wyo.
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Elderly man dies in crash on I-80; Laramie trooper injured
The driver has been identified as 79-year-old Nantucket, Mass., resident Charles Cirigliano
Posted inEnergy
Natrona County average gas price down 4 cents as national average falls for 1st time in 2023
The 4.4-cent drop this week marks the first time gas prices have fallen in 2023, according to GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.
Posted inLegislature
Wyoming Legislature Digest (2/3/2023): State bill wants cities, counties out of regulating rental property ownership, agreements
The following is not an exhaustive list of bill activity this week in the Legislature, but features many bills that would impact a significant portion of Wyoming’s population.
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Wyoming House’s Travel Committee supports bill to increase nonresident hunting license fees
Nonresident hunters looking to take some Wyoming wildlife may find increased fees — some more than double — in 2024 if lawmakers continue to support House Bill 0200.
Posted inWeather
Strong winds to accompany today’s warmth; snow chances return Sunday night
Another brief round of snow is on the way after a warm and windy weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton.
Posted inCommunity
Change the game for youth at Boys & Girls Clubs’ Reverse Raffle & Auction
Reverse Raffle & Auction attendees will have dinner and opportunities to bid on exotic trips, and experiences and nearly 200 items in a live and silent auction.
Posted inCity, Education, Latest News, Wyoming
Retention and Recruitment Task Force members announced by Wyoming Department of Education
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Members of the state’s education community from Cheyenne, Casper and Gillette are serving on the Wyoming Department of Education and Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board’s Retention and Recruitment Task Force. The mission of the task force will be to develop recommendations for state policymakers as well as district- and school-level staff to […]
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F.E. Warren Air Force Base cancels 2023 air show
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team determined that performing in Cheyenne carries too much risk with lack of an approved emergency landing airfield nearby.
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Barrasso, Lummis introduce suite of bills to safeguard Second Amendment rights
“Every day, people across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms. President Biden’s unconstitutional rule threatens to turn law-abiding citizens into criminals,” Sen. John Barrasso said.
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United Way of Natrona County’s free tax prep program now available
The program opened Tuesday, Jan. 31, and will run through Saturday, April 8.
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Interstates 80, 25 closed due to crashes, winter conditions
Whiteout/ground blizzard conditions are expected early today through Wednesday evening.
Posted inWeather
Windchill Warning ends this morning; high winds expected all week long
Casper will bid adieu to the bitter chill in the air this week as temperatures warm to a more seasonal average, but high speed winds are here to stay.
