Tariff threats take aim at fentanyl trafficking. Here’s how the drug reaches the US
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China is partly aimed at combating the illicit flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where the opioid is blamed for…
Senate: Homeowner property tax cut should be 25%, not 50%
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State senators have cut a measure to give all Wyoming homeowners property tax relief in half, after approving a 50% cut earlier this week. The Senate approved…
Degenfelder applauds federal Title IX announcement
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that the 2020 Title IX rules will be reinstated to replace the 2024 rules proposed by the Biden administration. The 2020 rules “better guarantee due process for students and…
House committee passes bill making pen and paper ballots default in elections
CASPER (WNE) — The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday passed a bill that would make pen and paper ballots the default method to mark ballots in Wyoming. Secretary of State Chuck Gray testified in support of the bill and…
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Pearson (R-Kemmerer) legislative update
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Avalanche danger ‘High’ with warm and wet weather
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche area for much of western Wyoming. “Heavy snow and strong wind have created very dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Slabs ranging from 1 to 3 feet in depth will be reactive…
Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer President Donald Trump signed an order to put tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, as well as China, starting Tuesday. Canada and Mexico quickly announced retaliatory tariffs, while China said it would take…
2nd earthquake in three days rumbles near Thayne
A second earthquake has occurred west of Thayne, this time on Sunday evening. The United State Geological Service reports that the magnitude 3.0 quake took place at 10:03 p.m. Sunday, February 2. The location was roughly 2.5 miles of Thayne…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “I Dare You” by Rascal Flatts and Jonas Brothers
A new song by the country music band Rascal Flatts, combined with pop singers Jonas Brothers, is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “I Dare You” was released by the duo group on Friday, January…
Burk wins championship as Braves compete at Ron Thon
The Braves wrestling team wrapped up January and rolled into the final month of their Eason as they competed at the Ron Thon Memorial on Riverton. As a team, the braves scored 131.0 team points and placed sixth among the…