Wall Street points lower with tech companies that fueled early week rally now in retreat
By YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Wall Street pointed toward losses before the opening bell as the same tech companies that drove a market rally to start the week sold off with doubts rising over the possibility…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age…
Multi-year investigation of wildlife charges concludes in Lincoln County
AFTON — A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple wildlife-related charges following an appeal filed in August 2024. The charges stemmed from Gilstrap falsely…
Wyoming Freedom Caucus calls for more tax cuts
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers who are part of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, known for its hardline conservative stances, laid out their fiscal goals for the coming budget session on…
Wyoming Press Association announces new executive director
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Press Association Board of Directors last week announced that Steve Kiggins will be its next executive director. Kiggins began work with the WPA on Nov. 3. His experience in the news industry includes two stints…
Governor funds food pantries in lieu of SNAP
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon issued two executive orders Friday — one intended to “make Wyoming healthy again” and the other releasing state funds to feed Wyomingites as…
Abu Dhabi hosts oil summit as OPEC+ halts production hikes planned for first quarter of 2026
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi opened a major oil summit Monday with officials offering bullish optimism that power demands for artificial intelligence and global aviation will boost energy prices, just hours…
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Walk My Walk” by Breaking Rust
A new song by the group Breaking Rust is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Walk My Walk” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. The song was released two…
Smith’s homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer TORONTO (AP) — In a World Series for the ages that went back and forth again and again, Will Smith delivered the biggest swing of all for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith connected in…