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Ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth advances

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Person after person sat before the Senate Labor Committee on Friday and implored lawmakers to act in the best interest of Wyoming’s kids. But there was stark disagreement over…

Bill for $5.25 million to fortify border passes committee

JACKSON (WNE) — Some legislators want to send millions out of state to help build a border wall and transport migrants from southwest states to sanctuary cities. Titled “Border wall and sanctuary city transport,” the bill proposes that the governor…

Pokes Host Fresno State on Tuesday Evening

The Wyoming Cowboys return to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday with a clash with the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Pokes look for revenge after falling Fresno State by a score of 58-53 in the conference opener in December. The contest is…

Former Wyoming Volleyball Head Coach, Carrie Yerty, Passes Away

The University of Wyoming athletic community mourns the death of former Cowgirl volleyball head coach Carrie Yerty.  She passed away Tuesday following a long battle with cancer. Yerty became the head coach for the University of Wyoming Volleyball team prior…

Wyoming Challenges New Federal Labor Rule Allowing Asset Managers to Direct Their Clients’ Retirement Money to ESG Investments

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  Wyoming has joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients’ money to ESG…

(Video) The Red Zone: 1/27/23

This week on The Red Zone, presented by First Bank of Wyoming, Duke Dance speaks with an up-and-coming sports broadcaster from Cheyenne, 6th grader Cramer Hassler. Also on the show is long-time head coach of Wyoming Indian Girls Basketball, Aleta…

House Revenue Committee begins tackling property taxes this week

◆ Lawmakers consider changes after property values skyrocket. The House Revenue Committee is considering a number of bills this week that relate to property tax law in Wyoming. The Wyoming Legislature is hoping to make changes to how property is…

Five killed in crash on I-80

JACKSON (WNE) — Five young people from Arkansas were killed Sunday after a pickup driving the wrong way caused a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 east of Rawlins. The five people fatally injured in the crash, ages 18 to 23,…

Cowboys Fall to UNLV on the Road, 86-72

• Pokes tie season- high with 14 threes Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowboys could not overcome the hot shooting of the Runnin’ Rebels in the first…

Nuclear power divides experts

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming leaders are jazzed about nuclear. The hope, for many, is that the advanced reactor set to be built in Kemmerer next decade will mark the emergence of a…