Nation Nov 05 Dick Cheney’s mixed political legacy in his home state of Wyoming By Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Politics Nov 04 Dick Cheney, one of America’s most powerful and polarizing vice presidents, dies at 84 Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family. By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
Politics Mar 14 Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with quick wit, dies at age 93 Relatives are remembering former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as "an uncommonly generous man" who was "gifted in crossing party lines." The Republican died Friday at age 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip in December. By Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 Polls will close in Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin at 9 p.m. All eyes are on the key battleground states of Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin as polls in these states are set to close at 9 p.m. EST. Polls will also close in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,… By News Desk
Nation Nov 02 Grand Teton’s beloved Grizzly No. 399 mourned after she was struck and killed by a vehicle During her nearly three decades roaming the snowy wilderness of the Teton Range, Grizzly No. 399 became a beloved mama bear with millions of parkgoers following her yearly adventures and her ever-growing family tree. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Jun 10 Bill Gates is breaking ground on a nuclear power plant in Wyoming By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Gates and his energy company are starting construction for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden wins Wyoming’s caucuses as Alaska Democrats cast their votes for the nomination By Becky Bohrer, Mead Gruver, Associated Press President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party caucuses in Wyoming and was the only choice on the ballot later Saturday in Alaska. Continue reading
May 24 A Yellowstone visitor picked up a baby bison. It was put to death after its herd rejected it By Associated Press Park rangers tried repeatedly to reunite the calf with the herd but were unsuccessful. It's the latest example of Yellowstone visitors getting in trouble or hurt after approaching bison. Continue reading
Mar 18 Wyoming governor signs bill banning abortion pills, law would take effect in July By Associated Press Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Friday night prohibiting abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature. Continue reading
Sep 16 Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge recedes as U.S. megadrought creeps further north By Mead Gruver, Associated Press A boating and fishing paradise on the Utah-Wyoming line is beginning to feel the effects of the two-decade megadrought gripping the southwestern U.S. Continue reading