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  • Hats off to Wyoming agriculture

    Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead, g|Mar 21, 2017

    On National Ag Day and every other day, I take my hat off to the Wyoming agriculture industry. It is, reliably, Wyoming’s third largest industry. It is a cornerstone of Wyoming’s financial stability with more than 11,000 farms and ranches and $1.6 billion in annual farm and ranch income. It continues to provide a wealth of benefits to our state, citizens, and nation – food for the table, open spaces, wildlife habitat, a pleasant western style of living, and much more. Thank you, Wyoming ag producers, for all you do. Agriculture is a chall...

  • Ensuring a safe food supply for Wyoming

    Mar 21, 2017

    While state meat plant inspections may not be the first thing you think about when you hear about the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, it is an important part of the work the department does for citizens and the agriculture industry in Wyoming. As the buying local movement continues to grow, the need for a safe and quality product from Wyoming producers becomes even more important. Considering that cattle is the biggest sector of Wyoming agriculture accounting for more than half of all cash receipts, the ability to send livestock to state...

  • The strongest in 'The Basin'

    Alex Kuhn, Sports Editor|Mar 21, 2017

    WORLAND - The second annual Heavy Metal Classic powerlifting competition is in the books in what showcased some of the strongest lifters the Big Horn Basin has to offer. In total, 33 lifters from Worland High School, Cody High School, Riverton High School, Ten Sleep High School and Lovell High School participated in a day full of impressive shows of strength in the squat, bench press and deadlift. "I was really proud of the Worland kids," said WHS teacher and Classic co-director Ryan Utterback....

  • Worland track starts the season off on the right foot

    Alex Kuhn, Sports Editor|Mar 21, 2017

    CASPER - The Worland High School track team got their season underway at the Glen Legler Memorial Early Bird invite Saturday at Natrona High School in Casper. About half of the Worland team traveled to Casper to compete against 21 other schools, from all four classes; while not operating at full strength WHS track coach Tracey Wiley was proud of her team's performance. "It was good. The big thing we saw was Brad (Lyman in the high jump) and the boys 4x100-meter relay team automatically qualify...

  • Firefighters respond to the Tongue Canyon Fire

    Mar 21, 2017

    SHERIDAN – Forest Service and Dayton Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responded to a reported wildfire in the Tongue River Canyon yesterday. The fire was reported by a hiker at about 3 p.m. Sunday. The fire has burned about 30 acres in timber and grass on a dry, south slope about two miles west of the forest boundary along Forest Service Trail 002, the Tongue River Canyon Trail. The human-caused fire will be investigated today as firefighters mop up in anticipation of rain showers this evening and tomorrow. The Forest Service asks that p...

  • Greear disappointed in governor's veto of Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act

    Marcus Huff, Staff Writer|Mar 21, 2017

    CHEYENNE – On Wednesday, Governor Matt Mead vetoed House Enrolled Act 107 (HEA107), originally House Bill 137, which would have allowed the concealed carry of firearms to governmental meetings (the bill would not have altered already legal open carry of firearms in meetings). Commonly called the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act, HB137 was found by Gov. Mead to be “murky” in its wording, as defined by a letter of explanation to Secretary of State Edward Murray. “A law of this import must be thoughtful and clear – not subject to question...

  • The Tortoise Versus The Hare

    Mar 21, 2017

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