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News

Casper Ice Arena renovation proposal

Casper Ice Arena looking to possibly expand

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By James McDowell
In the city of Casper, one of the more popular venues is the Ice Arena. And there could possibly be some changes in it’s future.

News

Legislators look at taxes, budget and election security on Tuesday

Legislators look at budget, taxes and election security on Tuesday

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Valeria Fugate
On Tuesday, both legislative bodies started to review supplementary budgets and amendments. This week lawmakers will dive deeper into the $800M in state funds to allocate to services, programs or savings.

News

Jackalope Jump

Special Olympics Wyoming to host cold but fun fundraisers

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By James McDowell
Over the next two months, beginning this coming Saturday, Special Olympics Wyoming will be holding a series of fundraisers throughout the state called the Jackalope Jump.

News

Legislators look at abortion and privacy on Monday

Legislators look at abortion and privacy on Monday.

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee took public comment on The Life is a Human Right Act. This bill prohibits abortion and would create new statutes, specifies criminal and regulatory penalties, removes obsolete provisions, and codifies the fetus’s legal rights from conception. Exceptions include spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancy and would become effect July 1, 2023.

News

Legislation looks at Parent-Child Rights and Education

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
The Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee met Friday morning to discuss the child-abuse change of sex bill. This bill would charge parents with child abuse if they assist their under-aged, in changing their gender permanently.

News

Wyoming State Museum to host ‘Wyoming Winter’

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:49 AM CST
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By Matt Entrekin
Wyoming State Museum to host ‘Wyoming Winter’

News

Legislature looks at foreign actors and security on Thursday

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Thursday legislature looked at foreign actors and security. Thursday morning, the agriculture, state and public lands & water resources committee looked at bills prohibiting foreign property and agriculture ownership in the state.

State

Wyoming, Nebraska joins 25-State lawsuit on new labor rule allowing asset managers to direct their clients’ retirement money to ESG investments

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Tiffany Logan
The states argue that the Department of Labor is exceeding its authority by promulgating this rule.

News

Legislation helps military families and keeps communities safe

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
“We’re glad we’re making progress to make sure that we can empower military parents to make decisions that are right for their kids when dealing with harassment and discrimination in our school districts,” said Sen. Brian Boner, S.D. 2

News

Legislative committees discuss medicine and protections.

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Wednesday, committees and legislature looked at access to medicine and protections. The House Minerals Business and Economic Development Committee discussed a news source shield law bill Wednesday. The bill helps journalists and media protect whistle-blowers and sources that could inform the public of wrongdoing.
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Cheyenne Extended Forecast

Cheyenne

The Best By Par!

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:36 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Make-A-Wish Wyoming Grants Golf-Themed Wish with Help of a Special Guest

State

Dementia Diagnosis Topic of Jan. 25 Online Discussion

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Online discussion on Dementia diagnoses and what to look for.

Cheyenne

Nominations for UW Women in STEM Own It! Awards Open

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:10 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Own It Awards opens to nominate UW women in STEM program

State

Avoid pushing snow onto state highways

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:54 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
WYDOT advising people to not push snow on state highways.

Casper

NCHS DECA Team Achieves THRIVE Level Chapter Campaigns!

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:03 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
DECA students at NCHS recognized for chapter campaigns.

Casper

Eastgate Attic Fire Extinguished Quickly

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Owner of Casper home calls Fire and EMS after smoke alarm detects smoke.

State

Following Lummis & Capito Letter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delays Northern Long-Eared Bat Listing

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:39 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Senators raise concerns about impact of “endangered” listing on current and future infrastructure projects across the country

Cheyenne

New Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts at UW to be named The Neltje Center

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:28 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
UW to name a new Arts Center after Wyoming native.

News

Legislation kicks off its second week.

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
The second week of Legislation has lawmakers looking to support law enforcement and families. The House Judiciary Committee discussed adjusting child support amounts to reflect inflation and the cost of living. It’s been 10 years since the last adjustment it passed the Judiciary Committee going to the floor for further debate.

News

Martin Luther King Jr. rally acknowledges a special day in front the the State Capitol

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was recognized in front of the state capital steps on Monday as crowds gathered and acknowledged the civil rights leader and the newest state proclamation. “You would not have seen this level of diversity marching together for any reason, let alone for equality of rights. And to have me stand and be able to honor Dr. King in front of this diverse field is just absolutely incredible. It means the world,” said CMSgt. Sylvestris Hlongwane, Command Chief, 90th Missile Wing.

News

Students sound off on Delta- 8 drug and House Bill 137

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
Students from Cody High School came to the Capitol on Monday for an important bill and issue you’ve probably never heard about.Delta 8 is a chemically modified cannabis drug that is making some Cody students and citizens sick,

News

Tuesday’s Legislative topics include education and liquor licenses

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Tuesday morning, the Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee discussed liquor licenses and the possibility of joining two licenses to give folks more access to licenses over time. Law enforcement voiced concerns over the “disorderly” effect this could have on the public.

News

Legislature discusses maternal and child well-being on Wednesday.

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:13 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Wednesday morning, the Legislative Committees focused on maternal and child well-being. The Senate Labor, Health and Social Services discussion of S.F.79, the Safe Care for New Borns bill, tackled maternal substance abuse and detailed ways to support both mother and infant with care and community resources, keeping both together instead of criminalizing maternal addiction.

News

Protections or freedoms... Legislature decides on Friday

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Friday, legislators discussed vaccine discrimination, IDs, and vulnerable adults. Friday morning, a bill prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination was up in the house labor, health, and social service committee.

News

New rural art exhibit debuts at Fort Caspar

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:44 PM CST
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By James McDowell
A traveling art exhibit is now on display in Casper. The new exhibit? Western and rural humor.

News

Legislature looks at vulnerable populations its third week

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
On Tuesday legislature talked about bills that protect our vulnerable populations. To stave off the growing problem of Fentanyl, House Bill 111 protects children from exposure by expanding on a current statute to protect their rights. This bill will allow for a 5-year felony charge if a child is exposed to the drug.

News

Legislation looks at crosswalks and suicide prevention Thursday

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
Since the school crosswalk death of a 13-year-old in Cheyenne last year, a new bill is looking at getting funding so it never happens again. The State Department of Transportation and the joint judiciary interim committee are working on getting 10 million dollars to pay for new crosswalks across the state.

Casper

NCSD’s School Choice Registration Period is open from December 28th, 2022, through January 20th, 2023.

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Natrona County school choice registration for 2023-2024 school year open till tonight.

Cheyenne

Wyoming Community Navigator Program Offers Expanded Services to Small-Business Owners

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Wyoming community Navigator Program offering expanded services to small business owners.

Casper

Barrasso, Tester, Daines, Hickenlooper Push Biden Admin to Address Rural Nursing Home Staffing Shortages

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:08 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
U.S. Senator Barrasso and others question Biden admin about Wyoming Nursing home staffing shortages.

Cheyenne

Veterans assistance in Laramie and Platte counties

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Community outreach services for Wyoming's Vets throughout February.

Casper

Search and Rescue Operation for Missing Person – EKW State Park Closed

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park closed, Search and Rescue searching for missing person.

Cheyenne

Central’s Sydney Morrell signs with Iowa State

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 2:32 PM CST
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By Jackson McCarty
Sydney’s final season in cross country was a decorated one, as she won both the individual and team cross country titles with the Lady Indians

Casper

City street crews continue full-time snow removal efforts

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Street crews continue to remove snow in 24-hour shifts.

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department Recognized as Pediatric Receiving Facility

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:19 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health’s (WDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services.

News

Food Bank of Wyoming Looks Ahead to 2023

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 2:16 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Food Bank of Wyoming Looks Ahead to 2023

CRMC to host 14th annual ‘Wake up to Heart Health’

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:11 AM CST
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By Matt Entrekin
CRMC to host 14th annual 'Wake Up to Heart Health' Feb. 4.

News

City of Casper has several plans in the pipeline for the new year

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
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By James McDowell
The City of Casper has several plans they will be working on in 2023.

Cheyenne

Returning families with students enrolled in Laramie County School District 1 schools will complete annual online registration and address verification Jan. 23-Feb. 10 using their Infinite Campus portal account.

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
As part of registration, families are required to review and update their students’ information as well as verify their address. Examples of suggested forms of address verification include Rental agreement, purchase agreement or electric/gas bill.

State

AARP COVID dashboard shows improvement In Wyoming’s nursing homes

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
The latest edition of the AARP COVID-19 Dashboard showed substantial improvement in staff, and resident cases of COVID-19 inside the state’s nursing homes over the four-week period ending December 18, 2022.

Casper

Casper Fire-EMS adds two new furry recruits

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Therapy dogs Axe and Quincie have completed their 17-week K-9 Caring Angels training program in partnership with Sit-Means-Sit dog training and will assume their roles as certified Therapy Dogs beginning this week.

News

Casper Rec Center Turns 40

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Richard Roeber
Casper Rec Center turns 40 and coordinator Lori Spearman, talks about how they plan to celebrate.

News

Casper Police looking for armed robber

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
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By James McDowell
A suspect is wanted after committing two armed robberies Sunday night... and attempting a third.

News

Former Casper mayor becomes Natrona commissioner

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 3:50 PM CST
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By James McDowell
A couple of weeks ago, Natrona County swore in two new commissioners. And one of them is already the chairman.

News

Legislature discusses mental health and education

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
As much as ARPA funds have helped the state of Wyoming create supportive programs, the sunset date for these funds is around the corner, causing legislators to come up with new ways to sustain these projects’ financing. On Thursday legislature focused on mental health and education. The Joint Revenue Committee looked at sustainable funding for the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline.

News

Nationwide home show is heading to Cheyenne

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
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By Matt Entrekin
It's a one-stop shop to find anything and everything you might need for home improvement. From solar panels to massage chairs, to total home remodeling, this event has it all.

News

Wyoming Business Council offers free exporting webinar series

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
If you are a small business looking to expand your exporting capacity, the Wyoming Business Council has a webinar you may want to check out. This program is built to help Wyoming businesses grow their local and international impact, but knowing where to start can be a little daunting.

News

Gov. Mark Gordon gives the State of the State address Wednesday

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
Gov. Mark Gordon spoke to both chambers and the public Wednesday in the people’s house at the Capitol. “It’s my honor and obligation to report to you that today the State of Wyoming is strong and her future is bright,” said Gordon. And touched on the idea that it’s also her citizens’ job to ensure it stays that way.

News

Laramie County District Attorney talks about Attorneys and caseload

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
We continue with part two of our discussion with the newly elected Laramie County District Attorney. We spoke with Sylvia Hackl about attorneys and handling the county case workload. You’re planning on hiring more employees and attorneys and staff. How many more are we talking about?

News

Interview with newly sworn-in Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl talks about the road ahead

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
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By Valeria Fugate
We sat down with our newly sworn-in District Attorney for an interview. Sylvia Hackl has practiced law in Laramie county for 42 years, with 22 years in criminal law and a master’s degree in Public Administration. She talked with us about how these experiences will affect her new office.
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