Week 17: The pandemic in Wyoming from July 5-10
The blitz of hourly news developments associated with COVID-19 makes it difficult to track where we’ve been and what’s changed. WyoFile’s weekly review connects the throughlines.
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DCI raids hemp farm, nabs crop (or terrible weed), presses charges
Agents in November raided the farm of two farmers who helped push statute legalizing hemp production in Wyoming, court filings in the impending case show.
Cheney next to vote on Great American Outdoors Act, park funds
U.S. Sens. Enzi, Barrasso opposed the bill that would permanently fund a program that brought $132 million in federal investment to Wyoming over 55 years. Cheney has a record of skepticism regarding the program.
Week 16: The pandemic in Wyoming from June 27-July 3
The blitz of hourly news developments associated with COVID-19 makes it difficult to track where we’ve been and what’s changed. WyoFile’s weekly review connects the throughlines.
State paying Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal
The contract with Barclays emerged this week as lawmakers began to question Gov. Mark Gordon’s process to pursue the massive land purchase.
Sheriff dismissed fears about deputy saying citizen needs “professional help”
A controversial deputy’s sister raised concerns the deputy was behind a fake Facebook account. The sheriff said she was “difficult to listen to.”
The Drake’s Take
Mr. West, don’t go to Washington — Wyoming needs you here
Opinion
By Leave a CommentEquality State’s new billionaire rancher may not be serious about running for president, but why take that chance by encouraging him?
Dodson’s Doctrine
Five reasons the economy won’t ‘roar back’
Opinion
By Leave a CommentCommonsense observations point to a more tempered rebound, columnist Dodson writes.
Op-eds
Upper Green allotment should be national park, not feedlot
Opinion
By 13 CommentsIn response to recent WyoFile article, guest columnist George Wuerthner refutes ranchers’ claims of historic “rights” and argues the health of grizzly bears and rare fish should take priority.
Wyoming should scrap and replace its idle well bond policy
Opinion
By 1 Comment In a rebuttal to a recent op-ed by Bob LeResche, Glenrock Energy CEO Terrence Manning says the defence of idle well bonds was based on bad math.
Photo Friday
Log Ness monster
At a Wyoming mountain lake, a photographer spots an intriguing figure emerging from the water.
Arts & Culture
Active ingredients include words and art
Mixed media and poetry exhibit curated by Matt Daly can be explored online.
In Case You Missed It
Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals
The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered healthcare systems in rural populations already struggling with the loss of coal jobs and health coverage.
Two of UW’s Black 14 share untold stories, post-George Floyd view
Dismissal from the 1969 Wyoming football squad was one of many racial indignities and dangerous encounters the Black 14 football players experienced. In the post-George Floyd era, they are telling their other stories.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Hotel history
More than 100 years old, The Plains Hotel recalls grand years in Wyoming’s capital city Cheyenne.