Legislature

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File 96 into law on April 6, a new law which will make violence against pregnant women that result in an... Read more »

04/15/21 12:45 PM

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

04/15/21 11:17 AM

Wyo emerges from legislature session with no long-term budget, ed solutions

04/14/21 8:59 AM

Gordon signs bill prohibiting UW, community colleges from funding elective abortions

04/13/21 1:54 PM

Gordon signs bill raising Wyoming license fees to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT system into law

04/12/21 4:51 PM

Governor Gordon signs 10 bills into law Monday

04/12/21 4:38 PM

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

CHEYENNE – As a restless nation took to the streets for police reform in 2020, then-statehouse-candidate Karlee Provenza — a Laramie Democrat — traveled the streets of Wyoming’s third-largest city on a campaign of her own.

04/09/21 2:38 PM

‘Discombobulated’ Wyoming legislative session results in $430M cuts; new revenue measures largely fail

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature’s 2021 General Session came to a close on Wednesday with a total of 178 pieces of legislation passing both chambers. The session resulted in... Read more »

04/09/21 12:45 PM

Gordon: Wyoming ‘will protect our firearms at all cost’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a press conference that he is disappointed in the actions on gun control taken by the President Joe Biden administration Thursday.... Read more »

04/08/21 4:46 PM

Wyoming will need to use ~$331M in ‘rainy day’ dollars each year as legislature fails to pass K-12 funding changes

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature failed to come to an agreement on how to address a structural deficit for K-12 education funding. With the legislature failing to pass a... Read more »

04/08/21 12:49 PM

Legislature reach agreement to hike license fees $5 to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT computer system replacement

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed House Bill 254 which would impose an additional $5 fee on top of the cost of various driver’s license and learner’s permit... Read more »

04/07/21 4:47 PM

Governor signs resolution urging reversal of federal oil and gas policies that could put 20K Wyoming jobs at risk

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate Joint Resolution 03 on Tuesday, a resolution which calls for the reversal of “federal orders and actions that inhibit the safe... Read more »

04/07/21 4:20 PM

Gordon signs bill aiming to allow Wyoming air ambulance membership services to resume

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 07 into law on Tuesday, legislation which aims to allow air ambulance membership services to resume in Wyoming. The legislation... Read more »

04/07/21 4:00 PM

Wyoming voters will have to show ID at next election as Gordon signs new law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming will require voters to show photo identification in order to vote at the polls in elections that take place after July 1, 2021. Governor Mark Gordon... Read more »

04/07/21 12:16 PM

Wyoming to allow nonresidents to conceal carry without a permit starting July 1

CASPER, Wyo. — Starting July 1, both residents and nonresidents alike will be able to conceal carry in Wyoming without obtaining a special permit, provided they can legally possess a... Read more »

04/07/21 11:57 AM

Governor green-lights $1.2M to sue other states for harming Wyoming coal

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 207 on Tuesday, legislation which will set aside $1.2 million for Wyoming to sue other states for actions which “impermissibly... Read more »

04/07/21 11:49 AM

Governor Gordon acts on 34 bills Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 34 bills on Tuesday, April 5. Gordon signed the following bills into law on Tuesday: Bill No. Enrolled Act # Bill... Read more »

04/07/21 11:39 AM

Wyoming creating new ‘Pioneer’ trapping licenses; will cost $20 for residents 65+

CASPER, Wyo. — People 65 years or older who have lived in Wyoming for at least 30 years will be able to purchase new “Pioneer” trapping licenses after Governor Mark... Read more »

04/06/21 3:00 PM

New Wyoming law will require minimum teacher-student in-person, virtual contact time

CASPER, Wyo. — A new Wyoming law will require the State Board of Education to establish a rule for the minimum required teacher-student contact time for grades K-12. The law... Read more »

04/06/21 2:15 PM

Wyoming to allow cities, towns to add municipal sales taxes via special elections

CASPER, Wyo. — Cities and towns in Wyoming will soon have the ability to hold special elections for voters to consider approving a municipal sales and use tax. Legislation passed... Read more »

04/06/21 1:56 PM

Gordon signs bill legalizing online sports wagering; estimated $449M market to open Sept. 1

CASPER, Wyo. — Online sports wagering and fantasy sports contests will be allowed in Wyoming starting Sept. 1, 2021 after Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 133 into law on... Read more »

04/06/21 1:44 PM

Governor signs bill allowing Wyoming road kill harvesting

CASPER, Wyo. — People will soon have an option to harvest the carcasses of animals they unintentionally hit or see get hit on Wyoming roadways with Governor Mark Gordon signing... Read more »

04/06/21 12:54 PM

Governor Gordon signs 32 bills Monday, one without his signature

CASPER, Wyo – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 32 bills on Monday, April 5, his office announced. Gordon signed the following bills into law: Bill No. Enrolled Act #... Read more »

04/05/21 8:28 PM

Gordon green-lights bill to help put Wyoming-raised protein on school lunch trays

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has given the green-light for a program that aims to put Wyoming-raised meats on school lunch trays by signing House Bill 52 into law.... Read more »

04/05/21 5:01 PM

Wyoming beefs up antitrust penalties, raising maximum fine from $5K to $50K

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is beefing up penalties for entities violating the state’s antitrust laws and is also expanding what would be considered a violation. With Governor Mark Gordon signing... Read more »

04/05/21 4:48 PM

Gordon signs updates to Wyoming Food Freedom Act allowing local producers to sell eggs

CASPER, Wyo. — Starting July 1, people in Wyoming will have the ability to sell eggs from chickens that they raise at home. The sale of other homemade food and... Read more »

04/05/21 1:40 PM

Wyoming bans bestiality; Hawaii move toward ban would leave only two states without law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed House Bill 46 into law which will ban bestiality effective July 1, 2021. Prior to the passage of the legislation, Wyoming... Read more »

04/05/21 1:21 PM

Wyoming driver vision testing rules to change as Gordon signs bill into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed House Bill 20 into law, a bill that will modify driver vision testing rules in the state effective July 1, 2021.... Read more »

04/05/21 12:59 PM

Governor signs bill allowing liquor delivery; other changes aim to make Wyoming’s laws more ‘business friendly’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed House Bill 13, a bill that will change various aspects of Wyoming’s liquor laws starting July 1, 2021. When the House... Read more »

04/05/21 12:49 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘So it’s other states’ fault these coal companies can’t stay in business?’

CASPER, Wyo. — Good afternoon! It’s warming up out there ahead of what could be a record hot Easter weekend in the Casper area. We found some cool conversation surrounding... Read more »

04/02/21 4:32 PM

Wyoming public defenders budget slashed by over $8.4M; may cause return of ‘crisis’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a supplemental budget bill which reduces funding for various state government departments and services by over $430 million for biennium which... Read more »

04/02/21 1:48 PM

Gordon signs supplemental Wyoming budget; will cut $430M, eliminate 324 state positions

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a supplemental budget (House Bill 01) which includes over $430 million in cuts and eliminates 324 state positions, the governor’s office... Read more »

04/02/21 12:29 PM

Rep. Gray celebrates passage of voter ID bill after Wyoming House agree to Senate changes

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls is headed to Governor Mark Gordon’s desk after the House of Representatives agreed Thursday... Read more »

04/01/21 5:11 PM

Wyoming adding new education requirements for local health officers under new law

CASPER, Wyo. — New education requirements for local health officers in Wyoming will go into effect on July 1, 2021 after Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 109 into law... Read more »

04/01/21 4:50 PM

Gordon signs 25 bills into law impacting Wyoming transportation, health care, meat packing and more

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed 25 pieces of legislation into law on Thursday, April 1, according to the governor’s office. The legislation touches on everything from Wyoming... Read more »

04/01/21 4:35 PM

Wyoming Senate reject taxes to help fix ballooning K-12 education deficit

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate are in the process of considering House Bill 173, legislation which aims to modify the way the state funds K-12 education. The bill as... Read more »

04/01/21 3:35 PM

Gordon to decide on ‘constitutional carry’ for nonresidents as Wyoming Senate pass bill 27-3

CASPER, Wyo. — Both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature have passed House Bill 116, legislation which would allow nonresidents to conceal carry in the state without obtaining a special permit.... Read more »

04/01/21 1:03 PM

Wyoming House kill bill that would allow airport districts to raise taxes on tie 30-30 vote

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives defeated Senate File 4 on a tie third reading vote of 30-30 on Thursday, April 1. The legislation would have allowed for... Read more »

04/01/21 12:34 PM

Bill allowing non-residents to conceal carry firearms with no permit passed both Wyo chambers

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill that would allow citizens of other states and green card holders to conceal carry firearms without obtaining a permit passed both chambers of the Wyoming... Read more »

03/31/21 4:38 PM

Wyoming Senate add Medicaid cards to bill requiring voter ID at the polls

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate undertook their consideration of House Bill 75 this week, legislation which would require people to show photo identification when voting at the polls. The Senate... Read more »

03/31/21 3:45 PM

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Legislature

Hutchings celebrates passage of Wyoming ‘Unborn Victims of Violence Act’

Gordon signs bill exempting Wyoming natural gas flared for cryptocurrency mining from taxation

Wyo emerges from legislature session with no long-term budget, ed solutions

Gordon signs bill prohibiting UW, community colleges from funding elective abortions

Gordon signs bill raising Wyoming license fees to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT system into law

Governor Gordon signs 10 bills into law Monday

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

‘Discombobulated’ Wyoming legislative session results in $430M cuts; new revenue measures largely fail

Gordon: Wyoming ‘will protect our firearms at all cost’

Wyoming will need to use ~$331M in ‘rainy day’ dollars each year as legislature fails to pass K-12 funding changes

Legislature reach agreement to hike license fees $5 to help pay for ~$80M WYDOT computer system replacement

Governor signs resolution urging reversal of federal oil and gas policies that could put 20K Wyoming jobs at risk

Gordon signs bill aiming to allow Wyoming air ambulance membership services to resume

Wyoming voters will have to show ID at next election as Gordon signs new law

Wyoming to allow nonresidents to conceal carry without a permit starting July 1

Governor green-lights $1.2M to sue other states for harming Wyoming coal

Governor Gordon acts on 34 bills Tuesday

Wyoming creating new ‘Pioneer’ trapping licenses; will cost $20 for residents 65+

New Wyoming law will require minimum teacher-student in-person, virtual contact time

Wyoming to allow cities, towns to add municipal sales taxes via special elections

Gordon signs bill legalizing online sports wagering; estimated $449M market to open Sept. 1

Governor signs bill allowing Wyoming road kill harvesting

Governor Gordon signs 32 bills Monday, one without his signature

Gordon green-lights bill to help put Wyoming-raised protein on school lunch trays

Wyoming beefs up antitrust penalties, raising maximum fine from $5K to $50K

Gordon signs updates to Wyoming Food Freedom Act allowing local producers to sell eggs

Wyoming bans bestiality; Hawaii move toward ban would leave only two states without law

Wyoming driver vision testing rules to change as Gordon signs bill into law

Governor signs bill allowing liquor delivery; other changes aim to make Wyoming’s laws more ‘business friendly’

Oil City Speaks! ‘So it’s other states’ fault these coal companies can’t stay in business?’

Wyoming public defenders budget slashed by over $8.4M; may cause return of ‘crisis’

Gordon signs supplemental Wyoming budget; will cut $430M, eliminate 324 state positions

Rep. Gray celebrates passage of voter ID bill after Wyoming House agree to Senate changes

Wyoming adding new education requirements for local health officers under new law

Gordon signs 25 bills into law impacting Wyoming transportation, health care, meat packing and more

Wyoming Senate reject taxes to help fix ballooning K-12 education deficit

Gordon to decide on ‘constitutional carry’ for nonresidents as Wyoming Senate pass bill 27-3

Wyoming House kill bill that would allow airport districts to raise taxes on tie 30-30 vote

Bill allowing non-residents to conceal carry firearms with no permit passed both Wyo chambers

Wyoming Senate add Medicaid cards to bill requiring voter ID at the polls

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards