February 26, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile At 10 p.m. Tuesday, beneath near-empty galleries, outnumbered Democrats in Wyoming’s House of Representatives mounted
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NWS: ‘Significant’ snowfall possible in parts of Wyo on Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is predicting "significant" snowfall in southeastern Wyoming by Sunday. The NWS
Amendment protecting ratepayers from expensive Wyoming carbon capture costs fails
CASPER, Wyo. — House Bill 200 proposes rules to encourage the implementation of carbon capture technology at public utilities located
Yellowstone prepares for 2020 spring plowing
Roads in Yellowstone National Park will begin to close to oversnow travel on March 1. Spring plowing will start as road segments
House resolution asks for Wyoming Constitution amendment eliminating ‘super-majority’ vote rule
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Breezy and chilly, improving for Friday, more snow possible early next week
Breezy and chilly today, some snow showers tonight and Thursday in a few areas around the state, according to DayWeather
Man arrested, accused of threatening person with handgun
CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with the Rock Springs Police Department say that a suspect has been arrested and recommended for a
Resolution rejecting ‘National Popular Vote Compact’ dies in Wyoming House
CASPER, Wyo. — House Joint Resolution 06 which aimed to voice opposition to a "National Popular Vote Compact" has died
Bill protecting right of Wyoming employees to keep firearms in vehicles misses deadline
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is in their third week of the 2020 budget session in Cheyenne. Tuesday, Feb.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to speak at UW
The United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch will give a speech to the University of Wyoming College
Railroad safety bill requiring two person train crews chugs ahead in Wyoming House
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a "railroad safety" bill on first reading during their Tuesday, Feb.
NWS: Gusts up to 60 mph likely today in southern Wyo
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is urging caution today as strong, gusty winds are predicted along Wyoming's Interstate roads
Goat gunning operation ‘effective’ before pause, feds say
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Wyoming Senate consider rules limiting locations of wind energy projects
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Casper City Council members criticize wind turbine disposal bans as ‘political,’ ‘absurd’
CASPER, Wyo. — Toward the end of their Tuesday, Feb. 25 work session, the Casper City Council discussed what is
Casper streets in worse condition than national average, maintenance underfunded
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council heard a report on the condition of streets in the city during their
Proposed oil and gas tax breaks for new development could decrease Wyoming revenues by $24 million over two years
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a bill on first reading during their Tuesday, Feb. 25 floor
Wyoming Senate continues discussing proposed whistleblower legislation
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Wyoming Senate crossing fingers U.S. will look to nuclear; consider new uranium taxes
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Wyoming House and Senate school foundation budget recommendations differ by $22 million
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Truck strikes Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle, trooper injured
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Truck strikes Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle, trooper injured
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says that a trooper was injured after a WHP patrol vehicle was truck in Northeastern Wyoming
State may cut industrial project impact funding to Wyoming counties, towns
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Feds seek info on illegal poisoning of golden eagle, ravens in Wyo
CASPER, Wyo. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are looking for any
Wyoming Food Freedom Act amendments aim to relax restrictions on ‘grandma’s kitchen’
CASPER, Wyo. — House Bill 84 would modify aspects of the Wyoming Food Freedom Act. One central change considered under
House debates Wyoming constitutional amendment idea meant to help solve education funding woes
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Possible ban on wind turbine disposal in Wyoming pushed back to 2024
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Senate considers creating safety and security framework for Wyoming schools
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Microbrewery bill brewing in the Wyoming House
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Wyoming guardian ad litem may split from public defenders office
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