Wyoming Wind Tax Exemption Fight Reignites in 2025 Session

Wyoming lawmakers are pushing to end a three-year tax holiday for wind farms, aiming to capture millions in new revenue for counties and the state general fund. The move pits renewable energy growth against local fiscal needs in wind-heavy regions like Carbon County. With bills like HB252 advancing, the debate tests Wyoming's balance between green energy and taxpayer dollars.

May 13

Cheyenne Police Bust Fentanyl, Meth House in SWAT Raid

Two Cheyenne men face felony drug charges after a SWAT team raided a East 11th Street home, seizing felony amounts of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine. The arrests cap a monthslong investigation into local distribution. Nine people exited the residence as officers used non-lethal force to extract a barricaded suspect.

May 13

UW Rodeo Sweeps Regional Titles, Eyes National Glory in Casper

The University of Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls dominated the Central Rocky Mountain Region rodeo season, capturing their eighth consecutive team championship and sending 13 individuals to the College National Finals Rodeo this summer. The two squads won seven of 10 regular-season rodeos apiece, cementing UW's status as the region's most formidable rodeo program.

May 13

Laramie High Girls Claim 4A Track Crown in Casper Sweep

May 13

Wyoming Cowboys Clinch Outright MW Baseball Title with 12-2 Rout

May 13

Wyoming SBE Approves Updated K-12 Science Standards for 2025-26

The Wyoming State Board of Education has greenlit revamped K-12 science standards effective July 2024, emphasizing hands-on engineering and cross-disciplinary learning to equip students for the state's energy economy. Modeled on Next Generation Science Standards with local input, these updates integrate computer science and real-world applications ahead of full district rollout next school year. Wyoming educators hail the changes as a vital step toward college and career readiness in a tech-driven job market.

May 13

UW Launches Statewide Rural Telemedicine Push in Wyoming

The University of Wyoming's Health Sciences Center is rolling out a pioneering telemedicine initiative to bridge healthcare gaps in the state's remote corners. Facing doctor shortages and vast distances, rural Wyomingites stand to gain big from virtual consultations and advanced tech. Initially reported by WyoFile, the program promises to transform access in underserved areas.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

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