307 Day: Wyoming Office of Tourism encourages Wyomingites to show their state pride
The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) invites Wyomingites to show some extra love for their state this 307 Day – and there are plenty of ways to do so. Each year, 307 Day is celebrated on March 7 as…
Bill halting eminent domain right for wind energy vetoed
By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE —Of the bills presented to Governor Mark Gordon last week, he exercised his veto authority on just one. HB 106 would have reimposed a moratorium on the exercise of power…
Wyoming’s soon-to-drop shed hunting rules set new precedent
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—A major shift lies ahead in how the state of Wyoming regulates shed-antler hunting, until now a free outdoor pursuit available to anyone on public land. Fourteen years ago, Wyoming was ahead of the curve when legislators…
Northwest Wyoming Delegation Leads on Property Tax Relief
Cheyenne – Teton, Lincoln and Sublette county legislators played key roles in two bills that will help provide relief from high property tax rates. Senate Joint Resolution #3 and House Enrolled Act No. 75 (HB-99) work together to expand much…
Marijuana ballot initiatives fail
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Two marijuana ballot initiatives have failed after falling short of Wyoming’s county requirements, a marijuana advocacy group announced Thursday. Wyoming NORML and the Libertarian Party have been collecting signatures…
Governor Gordon Signs Bills Focused on Strengthening Wyoming Families
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Property tax relief, providing a plan of safe care for at-risk newborns, protecting Wyoming outdoors and supporting energy development were among the bills Governor Mark Gordon signed on Thursday. Last year, in an effort to help Wyoming…
2023 Wyoming Football Schedule to Feature Seven Home Games
• Cowboys Will Kick Off Season at Home vs. Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 2 Laramie, Wyo. (March 2, 2023) — The 2023 University of Wyoming Football season will kick off with a big home game on Saturday, Sept. 2…
Hageman introduces bill to delist Yellowstone grizzlies
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — New legislation from Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) could direct U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to remove the Yellowstone area’s grizzly bears from the federal endangered species list….
Medicaid postpartum bill among last passed on third reading
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill extending Medicaid postpartum coverage up to a year for mothers was among the last bills passed out of the Wyoming Legislature on third reading. Wednesday was…
Lovell High School sports reporter passes away following car accident after state wrestling
A high school sports reporter for the Lovell Chronicle passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Sam Smith and his wife Natalee were both involved in a serious car crash coming out of Casper on…