Wyoming News
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Wyoming is under a red flag warning as extreme drought conditions and high winds elevate wildfire risks across the state, particularly in the Powder River Basin. Meanwhile, Yellowstone National Park reports record early-season visitation, prompting park officials to implement new crowd management strategies.
Political News
Governor Mark Gordon signed a $12.8 billion state budget that includes funding for rural healthcare and infrastructure projects, while vetoing a bill that would have imposed new restrictions on wind energy development. The legislature is debating controversial legislation to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors, drawing protests at the Capitol in Cheyenne.
Election News
The 2026 gubernatorial race is beginning to take shape, with Republican Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Democratic educator Lynnette Grey Bull considering runs. A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
Legal News
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the state's trigger law banning most abortions, but ruled that exceptions for the life of the mother must be clearly defined. In a separate case, a federal judge blocked enforcement of Wyoming's new social media age verification law, calling it unconstitutional.
Entertainment News
Country music star Chris LeDoux's family announced a memorial concert series in Kaycee featuring Garth Brooks and other Western artists. The Grand Teton Music Festival announces its summer lineup, including performances by the Boston Pops and Wyoming native pianist Jenny Oaks Baker.
Town
The University of Wyoming football team enters preseason ranked in the Top 25 after last year's bowl victory, while the Wyoming Mustangs (indoor football) continue their playoff push. Cheyenne Frontier Days announces its 2025 rodeo will feature record prize money.
Forecast
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Today: 92°F (Cheyenne), 88°F (Jackson), high fire danger
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Tuesday: 90°F, gusty winds
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Wednesday: 87°F, isolated thunderstorms
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Thursday: 85°F, partly cloudy
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Friday: 88°F, breezy
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Saturday: 86°F, slight rain chance
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Sunday: 84°F, more moderate
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From wildfire threats to political debates, cultural celebrations to outdoor town, Wyoming continues to make news across the Equality State. Stay updated on the latest developments from the Black Hills to the Teton .
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