AI Bot Running for Mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming

A Wyoming resident named Victor Miller filed paperwork for his ChatGPT bot named “Vic” to run for mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming, but it was deemed illegal by the Secretary of State. The bot, intended to handle decision-making, was created as a response to city officials denying a public records request. Experts argue that AI bots are not reliable enough to run a city due to lack of common sense and real-life experience.

Roadway Collapse at Teton Pass, Wyoming

A large section of the Teton Pass roadway near Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend in a catastrophic failure, adding travel time for commuters and tourists. No injuries were reported, and officials are working on a plan to rebuild the road.

Teton Pass Road Collapse

A portion of Teton Pass road in Wyoming catastrophically failed, leaving a massive hole and severing a commuter link between Idaho and Jackson. The road collapse was preceded by a crack that caused a motorcycle crash, followed by a mudslide, leading to the road's closure. Engineers and geologists are assessing the damage to determine a solution.

Controversy over Cody Roberts bringing live wolf into a bar in Wyoming

Cody Roberts brought a live wolf into a bar in Wyoming, sparking outrage globally. He ran the wolf over with a snowmobile and later shot it, leading to an investigation. The incident caused a backlash, with threats and protests against Roberts and Wyoming's wolf laws.

Wyoming Secretary of State Dissolves North Korea-Linked Business Entities

Republican Wyoming Secretary of State dissolves three business entities with ties to North Korea, FBI disrupts North Korean IT workers' revenue generation efforts, Justice Department makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme, China and Russia trade with North Korea despite international sanctions.

Grizzly Bear Attack in Grand Teton National Park

A grizzly bear attacked a hiker in Grand Teton National Park but won't be captured or killed as it may have been protecting its cub. The hiker survived and is expected to make a full recovery.

Biden Administration Ends New Coal Leasing in Powder River Basin

The Biden administration is ending all new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana due to significant impacts on human health and the climate, leading to protests from the industry and coal-producing states.

Chinese-backed Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Blocked from Owning Land Near Wyoming Nuclear Missile Base

President Joe Biden issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base due to national security concerns. The firm is required to divest the property and remove certain equipment.

Order Blocking Chinese-backed Cryptocurrency Mining Firm near Wyoming Nuclear Missile Base

President Joe Biden issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base due to national security concerns. The order forces the divestment of the property operated as a crypto mining facility near the base.

Rising Suicide Rate in Natrona County, Wyoming

The suicide rate in Natrona County, Wyoming has drastically increased, with 12 people, mostly young adults, taking their own lives in the past four months. Coroner Jim Whipps has raised concerns about the alarming trend and urged county commissioners to address the issue. The root cause of the suicides remains unknown, leaving the community of Casper concerned.

Surge in Suicide Rate in Natrona County, Wyoming

The suicide rate in Natrona County, Wyoming, has surged, becoming the fourth highest in the world. Coroner Jim Whipps is urging action after 12 people, mostly young adults, have taken their lives in the past four months.

Top Tourist Attractions in Wyoming

A glimpse at some of Wyoming's top tourist attractions, including Yellowstone National Park, Devils Tower, Cody, and Fort Laramie National Historic Site.

Transition from Coal to Nuclear Power in Kemmerer, Wyoming

The coal power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming is set to be decommissioned next year, leading to layoffs and concerns about transitioning to lower carbon energy sources. Terra Power, owned by Bill Gates, plans to build a nuclear power plant in Kemmerer to supplement lost jobs. There is optimism and skepticism about the future of the town's energy industry amidst conflicting signals and political uncertainty.

Wyoming Governor signs school choice bill into law with restrictions

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs a school choice bill into law but vetoes most of the eligibility provisions due to constitutionality concerns, limiting access to education savings accounts (ESAs) to families with lower incomes.

Wyoming bans gender-reassignment procedures for children

Wyoming has passed a law banning gender-reassignment procedures for children, with exceptions for cases of genetic disorders. Governor Mark Gordon signed the law, stating support for protections for children but expressing concerns about government involvement in family affairs. The law prohibits surgeries that sterilize children and the use of puberty-blocking hormones.

Wyoming Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Reassignment Procedures on Children

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill outlawing gender-reassignment procedures on children and vetoed a bill imposing further restrictions on abortion clinics. The bill prohibits physicians from performing gender-reassignment procedures on children and administering related medications.