CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Outdoor Council is inviting photographers to submit their best shots of #OurWyoming to its 2024 Calendar Contest. This year’s theme aims to capture the essence of home in Wyoming, or “Wyhoming.” More information can be found on the council’s website. This contest doubles as an exhibit and will be displayed […]
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Secretary of State Chuck Gray submits public comment opposing Rocky Mountain Power rate increases
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Secretary of State Chuck Gray submitted a public comment today to the Wyoming Public Service Commission opposing Rocky Mountain Power’s two proposed rate increases. The rates currently before the commission include the 2023 General Rate Increase Application of $140.2 million per year and a 2023 Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism of $50.3 million. […]
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Yellowstone sees 969.6K visitors in July 2023, up from previous years
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, Yellowstone National Park released its visitation statistics for July 2023. The park hosted 969,692 recreation visits, a 63% increase from July 2022 and a 4% increase from July 2019, according to a press release. July 2022 hosted 596,562 recreational visits and July 2019 had 936,062 visits. So far in 2023, the […]
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Cheyenne City Council OKs cannabis decriminalization resolution; seeks statewide support
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The capital city is officially in favor of decriminalizing cannabis in Wyoming. During the Cheyenne City Council’s evening meeting, councilmembers voted 5–2 to adopt a resolution that would encourage statewide efforts to decriminalize marijuana and reform the Wyoming Controlled Substance Act. The city can now present the resolution to the Wyoming Association […]
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Twenty-six Wyoming youths earn gold, silver, bronze Congressional Awards
The list of recipients and their respective medals are listed below.
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Cheyenne high schooler takes the optimistic route in brain cancer journey
Although cancer can be deadly, it doesn’t have to discourage people from living their best life, Adelaide Bomberger said.
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11 injured in morning bus crash in Wheatland
CASPER, Wyo. — An early morning crash involving a Van Hool coach bus injured 11 people, according to a news release by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at milepost 5.9 on the Service Road of Interstate 25 south of Wheatland. When emergency crews arrived, they found the coach bus on its side, the […]
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Power lines to be moved over Interstate 80 near Cheyenne on Friday
Delays are to be expected starting at 9 a.m., with stoppages lasting no longer than 10 minutes as power lines are moved.
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Fresh fruit truck comes to Casper, nearby cities
The farm to consumer produce delivery company, The Fruit Truck, will be in Wyoming from March 25 to March 27.
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Cheyenne-based heavy metal band Antisaint reflects on music journey, future opportunities
The heavy metal band is comprised of brothers Andrew and Matthew Whiteman.
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Casper high schooler wins state poetry contest
Elora Umbach won Wyoming’a annual Poetry Out Loud, or POL, State Finals Competition this morning.
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Resolution eliminating electric vehicles by 2035 to be phased out of legislative session
Today is the last day legislations can come out of the Committee of the Whole in each chamber and Senate Joint Resolution 4 is on the chopping block.
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Legislation allowing border wall funding and sanctuary city transportation heads to Senate
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Legislation allowing Wyoming to assist Texas, Arizona and Florida in their efforts to build a border wall and transport migrants to sanctuary cities is headed to the Senate floor for debate and approval. Senate File 166 narrowly passed in the Senate Appropriations meeting yesterday afternoon, 3–2, with Sens. Jim Anderson, Dave Kinskey […]
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Wyoming chemical abortion ban passes on first reading despite mixed reactions
The legislation would prohibit several types of chemical drugs used for abortions, including mifepristone, misoprostol, mifeprex, mifegyne or any substantially similar generic or non-generic drug or chemical dispensed for purposes of causing an abortion.
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President Biden orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Monterey Park victims
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, California. The flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Jan. 26. A […]
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Wyomingites can witness rare comet tonight, in coming weeks
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites have the chance to see a rare comet zoom across the sky for the next few weeks. Comet ZTF, also known as the “Green Comet,” will be visible in the night sky tonight until Feb. 12. The comet, which only passes the earth once every 50,000 years, will make its closest […]
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Anti-human trafficking activists encourage community awareness
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites can stop child sexual exploitation by learning about human trafficking prevention measures, said local activists during a morning press conference at the state’s Division of Victim Services. In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with Governor Gordon’s Human Trafficking Task Force, Uprising, […]
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Anti-human trafficking activists encourage community awareness
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites can stop child sexual exploitation by learning about human trafficking prevention measures, said local activists during a morning press conference at the state’s Division of Victim Services. In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with Governor Gordon’s Human Trafficking Task Force, Uprising, […]
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Laramie County land owners push for annexation regulation bill
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County residents banded together at the state capitol Monday afternoon to advocate for a bill that would recognize the rights of landowners in independent pockets of cities. They testified during the House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision meetings as representatives deliberated House Bill 73, legislation that would require municipals to seek […]
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Laramie County land owners push for annexation regulation bill
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County residents banded together Monday afternoon to advocate for a bill that would recognize the rights of landowners in independent pockets of cities. They testified during the House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision meetings as representatives deliberated House Bill 73, legislation that would require municipals to seek a majority approval from […]
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New State Superintendent of Public Instruction welcomed at next week’s board of education meeting
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Newly elected Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder will be welcomed to the State Board of Career and Technical Education and Wyoming State Board of Education at its next virtual meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 19. The board will initially convene as the SBCTE and receive an update from Cheyenne […]
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Gov. Gordon highlights commitment to indigenous peoples, clean energy in message to legislature
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon highlighted the need for Wyoming to support its indigenous peoples and to uphold its commitment to clean energy and state irrigation systems during his message to the Legislature today. Support for Indigenous People The governor stressed the importance of recognizing tribal sovereignty in Wyoming. He announced support for a […]
