Politics

GOP senators too busy, unwilling to view impeachment hearing

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans are expected to watch on live TV Wednesday as the House kicks off public hearings on whether to impeach... Read more »

11/12/19 6:15 PM

Republican Armstrong announces run for Wyoming seat in U.S. Senate

CASPER, Wyo. — With Wyoming’s United States Senator Mike Enzi set to retire, Republican Mark Armstrong is looking to fill that seat. Armstrong currently lives in Centennial and is thinking... Read more »

08/26/19 1:15 PM

Enzi, Barrasso support U.S. withdrawal from nuclear treaty

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States will withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, effective Aug. 2. The Trump administration gave official notice of the withdrawal on Feb. 2. Wyoming’s... Read more »

08/01/19 3:41 PM

Guns, schools and Wyoming communities divided

July 30, 2019 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile July 23 was the kind of muggy midsummer’s evening where school is the farthest thing from most people’s minds — a distant obligation that comes... Read more »

08/01/19 5:49 AM

Lummis sees opportunity to govern with Republican president

The idea of reentering public service in the era of a conservative Republican president has proven tantalizing to former congresswoman Cynthia Lummis. During a teleconference with media on Thursday, Lummis... Read more »

07/11/19 1:17 PM

Former Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis announces run for Enzi’s seat

Former congresswoman Cynthia Lummis has announced her intention to run for Sen. Mike Enzi’s seat. Lummis’ campaign announced the run in a release sent this morning. “I’m ready to stand... Read more »

07/11/19 7:30 AM

GOP official goes armed to oppose tax increases

May 3, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile LANDER — A Republican party official wearing a holstered firearm at a legislative committee hearing sparked an exchange with Senate Revenue Committee Chairman Cale Case... Read more »

05/07/19 1:19 PM

Campbell Co. GOP considers resolution to purge, ‘purify’ party

April 26, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile In an effort to guard against “the infiltration of the Wyoming Republican Party by liberals and moderates,” the Campbell County Republican Party will consider a... Read more »

04/27/19 7:40 AM

School district says students won’t be excused for climate change strike

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District issued an announcement on Thursday, April 25 saying that they are aware of a climate change strike scheduled for next week. United... Read more »

04/25/19 3:40 PM

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon vetoed a bill that would have authorized a lawsuit against the State of Washington on Monday, March 18. House Bill 251 would have allowed Wyoming to... Read more »

03/18/19 12:42 PM

Governor lets private schools avoid local zoning control

March 15, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile On Friday, Gov. Mark Gordon allowed a bill stripping county authority over private school zoning to become law without his signature saying in... Read more »

03/18/19 5:00 AM

Senate Management Council to rule on Hutchings LGBTQ complaint

March 7, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Weeks after Cheyenne high school students sparked furor after describing vulgar statements by their state senator in the halls of the temporary Capitol building, the Senate... Read more »

03/12/19 2:48 PM

Stifled by leadership, wind tax proponents look to voters

February 26, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Proponents of a steeper wind tax in Wyoming intend to put the issue on the 2020 ballot after Speaker of the House Steve Harshman (R-Casper)... Read more »

02/27/19 5:49 AM

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

February 15, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Simmering opposition to a corporate income tax pushed by leading lawmakers came to a boil last week when corporate lobbyists and lawyers joined Republican party... Read more »

02/18/19 7:20 AM

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

Buffalo remains the site for the veterans skilled nursing facility after the Senate passed House Bill 82 on second reading Wednesday, Feb. 13. A Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs... Read more »

02/13/19 2:17 PM

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

Wyoming GOP leadership responded to a simmering controversy today regarding a complaint about comments allegedly made by a Republican senator. According to reports, students from Cheyenne Central High School spoke... Read more »

02/11/19 5:21 PM

Gloves come off in Senate v. House budget brawl

February 6, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile In a dramatic bit of parliamentary maneuvering, the Wyoming Senate suspended its rules Wednesday at the direction of its leadership to introduce four alternative budget... Read more »

02/07/19 10:01 AM

Legi. Round-up: Medicare, livestock re-branding, lifetime fishing licenses and more

The Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives took a variety of Legislative action Monday, February 4. Here is a round-up of some of Monday’s activity: The Senate passed a bill... Read more »

02/05/19 8:28 AM

GOP, big donor lobby against LGBTQ employment protections

February 1, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Republican Party and a wealthy conservative donor are opposing a bill that would protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender... Read more »

02/04/19 4:50 AM

Legislature Round-up: Hathaway expansion bill passes, film-making incentive bill fails and more

The Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives were busy on Thursday, Jan. 31. Here is a round-up of some of the legislative action that took place yesterday in Cheyenne: A... Read more »

02/01/19 9:07 AM

Legislature Round-up: January 30

Three bills passed on third reading in the Wyoming Legislature Wednesday, January 30. The Senate unanimously passed a bill amending language governing school boards’ power to suspend and expel students.... Read more »

01/31/19 8:39 AM

Senate plays chicken with school districts over funding

January 30, 2019 by Andrew Graham,WyoFile An education budget cut in the Senate budget bill could leave the Legislature vulnerable to school district lawsuits, education advocates said Wednesday. On Tuesday evening the... Read more »

01/31/19 5:57 AM

Refinery group brought Wyoming “critical infrastructure” fight

January 29, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile A trade association representing oil refineries and petrochemical manufacturers across the country brought the controversial critical infrastructure bill to Wyoming, said lobbyist Matt... Read more »

01/30/19 5:25 AM

Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position

Visit Casper presented the City Council with a request for $10,000 during the Council’s work session Tuesday, Jan. 29. Visit Casper wants to hire a contracted group sales manager to... Read more »

01/29/19 6:46 PM

Never ‘Fall Back’: Wyoming House passes ‘Mountain Daylight Time’ bill

The Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 14, a bill proposing that Wyoming no longer adjust its clocks during daylight savings time. The House passed the bill on Monday,... Read more »

01/29/19 5:00 PM

A guide to City Council’s work session agenda for today

The Casper City Council will hold a work session today, Tuesday, January 29. There are several items on the Council’s 4:30 p.m. work session agenda. Visit Casper will address the... Read more »

01/29/19 6:05 AM

CATC Board: Buses gave over 102,000 rides in 2018

The CATC Board of Directors met Monday, January 28. They discussed 2018 ridership numbers in addition to reviewing other items on their agenda. Total rides in fiscal 2018 numbered 102,323... Read more »

01/28/19 4:41 PM

Conservatives say Trump caved, but confident he’ll get wall

Jan 26, 2019 By DEB RIECHMANN and STEVE PEOPLES , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — No retreat, no surrender is how President Donald Trump frames his decision to temporarily reopen... Read more »

01/27/19 5:36 AM

House passes bill putting veterans’ facility in Buffalo

The Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 0082 on Thursday. The passage of the bill at its third hearing January 24 establishes Buffalo as home for the Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility.

01/25/19 11:13 AM

Anxiety grows as unpaid Casper aviation safety professionals continue working

When David Case agreed to take over as union representative for the local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) last year, he couldn’t have imagined what he’d... Read more »

01/25/19 10:42 AM

Wyoming legislative entourage backs income tax on big corporations

January 22, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming can impose an income tax on out-of-state corporations without increasing those companies’ overall tax load and without driving up consumer prices, state... Read more »

01/24/19 5:51 AM

Former Councilman Morgan concerned about membership dues, dogs, and dram law

Jesse Morgan is no longer serving on City Council, but he is still expressing some concerns relevant to the Council. In addition to questioning whether taxpayer dollars should go towards... Read more »

01/23/19 5:42 PM

Council’s changes to Casper’s liquor law move forward

By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News The City Council approved changes to the City’s Liquor License Ordinance at the first reading of the changes during the Tuesday, Jan. 22,... Read more »

01/23/19 5:29 AM

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

With many federal workers missing paychecks and federal food assistance money about to run out, area food agencies are gearing up for increased need. Poverty Resistance Food Pantry manager Billy... Read more »

01/18/19 3:26 PM

Lutz joins City Council as its only female council member

By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Council member Khrystyn Lutz is Ward I’s new voice on City Council and is the sole woman on the Council, but Lutz thinks... Read more »

01/17/19 12:46 PM

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Politics

GOP senators too busy, unwilling to view impeachment hearing

Revenue report holds gains, losses and stark warnings

Threat to US elections in 2020 is not limited to Russia

GOP death-penalty opponents look to new effort in 2020

Casper veteran wants to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate

First Lady Melania Trump to visit Jackson Hole this week

Republican Armstrong announces run for Wyoming seat in U.S. Senate

Enzi, Barrasso support U.S. withdrawal from nuclear treaty

Guns, schools and Wyoming communities divided

Lummis sees opportunity to govern with Republican president

Former Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis announces run for Enzi’s seat

GOP official goes armed to oppose tax increases

Campbell Co. GOP considers resolution to purge, ‘purify’ party

School district says students won’t be excused for climate change strike

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Governor lets private schools avoid local zoning control

Senate Management Council to rule on Hutchings LGBTQ complaint

Stifled by leadership, wind tax proponents look to voters

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

Wyoming GOP leaders respond complaint against Senator who conflated homosexuality to bestiality, pedophilia

Gloves come off in Senate v. House budget brawl

Legi. Round-up: Medicare, livestock re-branding, lifetime fishing licenses and more

GOP, big donor lobby against LGBTQ employment protections

Legislature Round-up: Hathaway expansion bill passes, film-making incentive bill fails and more

Legislature Round-up: January 30

Senate plays chicken with school districts over funding

Refinery group brought Wyoming “critical infrastructure” fight

Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position

Never ‘Fall Back’: Wyoming House passes ‘Mountain Daylight Time’ bill

A guide to City Council’s work session agenda for today

CATC Board: Buses gave over 102,000 rides in 2018

Conservatives say Trump caved, but confident he’ll get wall

House passes bill putting veterans’ facility in Buffalo

Anxiety grows as unpaid Casper aviation safety professionals continue working

Wyoming legislative entourage backs income tax on big corporations

Former Councilman Morgan concerned about membership dues, dogs, and dram law

Council’s changes to Casper’s liquor law move forward

As government shutdown lingers, Casper’s food banks prepare for the worst

Lutz joins City Council as its only female council member

Crime

Animals

Red Chevy spotted speeding away after double moose poaching in Idaho

Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases

Warrant Roundup (11/14/19)

Evansville Warrant Watch: Bernhardt, Montoya, Phelps, McNaughton

Recent Arrests (11/14/19)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Slack, Phillips-Diaz, Miller, Virgilio

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Community

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Natural Grocers organic soybeans recalled due to mold, distributed in Wyoming

Red Chevy spotted speeding away after double moose poaching in Idaho

Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

Casper City Council considers pushing for special land tax, briefly

Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases

Wyoming

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Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

BLM proposes 105 parcels for oil and gas lease sale

BLM Wyoming plans to lease 120,000 acres in spring oil and gas sale

UW launching new online accounting degree in spring 2020

Wyoming names new state archaeologist who specializes in early hunter-gatherer research

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Building the Future – A Conversation with Joe Johnston, P.E.

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