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Five Large Fires Burn in Wyoming with Many Smaller Fires Not Contained
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Approximate amount burned: 185,000 acres, 30,000 in Wyoming. Governor Gordon made the following statement:. "I have marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including the five...
Texas leads 16 states in lawsuit targeting Biden immigration program
Sixteen Republican attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Friday over a program that grants an easier path to citizenship to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Why it matters: Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuit alleges the program, which grants permanent residency, is unconstitutional and "rewards illegal immigration."
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
UW Extension Offers Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Palmer Amaranth
Laramie, Wyo.—Aug. 21, 2024—As Palmer amaranth continues to spread across the Intermountain West, the University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication on how to identify this invasive weed, best practices for preventing its dispersal, and the limited options available for its control. Now considered one of...
Wyoming Freedom Caucus gains power, but November will determine statehouse control
The hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus gained at least three seats in Tuesday’s primary, setting the stage for the November general election to determine which faction of the Republican party controls the House. Going into Tuesday, members and allies of the Freedom Caucus controlled about 26 votes in the 62-member House. By midnight, the caucus appeared to have secured at least 29 seats, according to an analysis by WyoFile of the complete but as yet unofficial results. Thirty-two members are required for majority control of the...
Hudson Mayor’s Minute: August 2024
(Hudson, WY) – Hudson Mayor Sherry Oler publishes the Mayor’s Minute monthly in the Hudson newsletter. Below is her minute for the month of August. It is back to school season! I hope everyone had a great summer. Please welcome John Tozzi as our new maintenance worker. John...
Disabled vet sues feds over gun rights
RIVERTON — A 62-year-old disabled veteran from Boulder, Wyo., says when he drove five hours to F.E. Warren Air Force Base’s Main Exchange to pick up two firearms he’d already ordered online, he was met with a glitch. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) review of the man, who carries a Department of Defense “Identification and Privilege Card” proving his 100% disabled veteran status, came back “delayed.” That...
Update On Campbell County Wildfires: Efforts, Progress, And Ongoing Threats
Suppression efforts continue on both of the large fires in Campbell County. Strong winds are playing a major factor in the attempt to contain each of them. Fire behavior has been very active. Structures are threatened by each fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Resources have been arriving throughout...
Quail Run apartments standoff ends without injury
CASPER, Wyo. — An armed standoff between local law enforcement and a person at the Quail Run apartments ended peacefully Friday afternoon. The incident began at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday when law enforcement responded to a report of a person experiencing suicidal thoughts, according to a release from the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office.
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