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Public mixed on concealed carry in Capitol extension
CHEYENNE — The state’s top elected officials took public comment Monday on rules proposed by the State Construction Department for allowing the concealed carry of firearms within the Capitol extension. However, relatively few people showed up to testify — public testimony barely took up an hour of the...
Anti-meat billboard in Wyoming ruffling feathers
A billboard in Casper, Wyo., is ruffling feathers in the state’s agriculture industry, especially when it comes to spreading incorrect information. The billboard with an angry chicken grasping an AR-15-type rifle has sprung up in Casper that reads: “If bacon and burgers don’t get you, I may. Bird Flu Kills. Please, try vegan.” PETA is the group behind the message, and they have placed similar signs in other areas where avian influenza has been detected. Wyoming Stockgrower’s Association Executive Vice President Jim Magagna said the message is inaccurate and nearly laughable.
Candidates for HD 10, 11, 12 talk property taxes, parental rights and energy
CHEYENNE — Primary election day is less than a week away, and candidates in House Districts 10, 11 and 12 answered questions on key issues trending in Wyoming. Constituents can vote now through Tuesday. House District 10 The race for HD 10 is between incumbent Rep. John Eklund, Jr., R-Cheyenne, and Republican challenger Jennifer James. There are no filed Democratic challengers in this race, so ...
Hanna Officials Remove Citizen Participation Portion Of Council Meetings
Photo – Hanna Town Hall – Courtesy google maps. The Hanna town council decided this week to eliminate the citizen’s participation portion of its public meetings. Anyone who wishes to address the Hanna town council must now be on the agenda. During Tuesday’s Hanna town council meeting,...
Hanna Officials Table School’s Request
Photo – HEM High School – Courtesy google maps. The Hanna town council will not allow the high school to house students’ 4H livestock at this time. During Tuesday night’s Hanna town council meeting, Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow High School Principal Eli Hobbs told the governing body that he is attempting to offer more real-world training for students. To meet that goal, Hobbs said he received a grant through the school district to construct a greenhouse, a sawmill, and a livestock barn.
Cowgirls Tabbed Sixth in Preseason Mountain West Poll
LARAMIE, Wyo. The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team was picked to finish sixth in the Preseason Mountain West Poll. Announced Wednesday by the league office. The Cowgirls garnered 56 points in the poll. Wyoming is in its second week of Fall Camp and just held Fall Sports Media Day earlier this...
UW Seeks Public Comment on Tuition Recommendations
The University of Wyoming seeks public comment on recommendations regarding student tuition for the 2025-26 academic year. At its Sept. 25-27 meeting, the UW Board of Trustees is expected to act on the recommendations from the university administration, and public input will help inform the trustees’ decision. The board...
2024 High School Football Previews: Laramie
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Of all the head coach changes in high school football this offseason, one of the most intriguing to me is Laramie High School. The Jake Chick era has begun in the aftermath of the Paul Ronga experiment. First thing on his list? Developing a...
Pokes Insider: UW's beloved "D.D." gets the hall call
LARAMIE – Athletic departments have been described as the window to a university. For the last 37 years, Diane Dodson has been the friendly face administrators, coaches, fans, media and student-athletes first see through the window of the Wyoming communications department. The Torrington native started promoting the Cowboys and...
Wyoming Downs Wraps Record-Setting Meet
Wyoming Downs experienced record-setting business in its first thoroughbred and quarter-horse meet under the new ownership of ECL Entertainment and Clairvest Group. "It's the most successful season ever at Wyoming Downs in every category," said General Manager Frank Lamb, who began working at Wyoming Downs in 1987, two years after the track opened. "There was a tremendous amount of enthusiasm in the community. We had horsemen coming from everywhere that we hadn't seen before. And they want to come back."
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