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Protestors To Rally Against Trump Across Wyoming, Nation’s Most Trump-Friendly State
Wyoming protestors plan to rally Saturday across Wyoming against President Donald Trump and his policies — even if they they're appealing to folks in the most Trump-friendly state in the nation.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2025
Montana Measles Outbreak Triggers Emergency Response Near Wyoming Border
Five cases of the measles confirmed Thursday are the first in Montana since 1990. They’ve prompted an emergency response in Gallatin County near the Wyoming border and Yellowstone's West Entrance.
David MadisonApril 19, 2025
Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders
While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025
Gordon On Middle East, Asia Tour To Build Wyoming’s International Business Profile
Gov. Mark Gordon is piling up the frequent flier miles on a Middle East and Asia tour to build Wyoming’s international business profile. He’s also meeting with Wyoming military stationed overseas.
Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2025
Prominent Wyoming Mule Deer Advocate Picked To Serve In Trump Administration
Prominent Wyoming wildlife conservationist Josh Coursey has been tapped to serve in President Donald Trump’s administration in a role he can't yet disclose. He joins a number of people with Wyoming ties picked by the administration.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Strikes Back Against Judicial Activism, Criticism Of Trump
Wyoming’s congressional delegation says people shouldn’t be concerned with the Trump administration’s criticism of judges. Instead, they should be worried about judicial activism.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025
State Lands Will Generate Close To $250 Million For Wyoming Schools This Year
Wyoming has a new Office of State Lands and Investments director in Stacia Berry, tasked with balancing public access and earning income. This year, Wyoming’s public lands are expected to generate close to $250 million for Wyoming schools.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025
Republican Candidate For Wyoming Governor Admits He’s ‘A Nobody’
Cheyenne resident Joseph Kibler is so far the second declared candidate for Wyoming governor. The socially conservative Republican admits he’s “a nobody."
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025
Public Broadcasting Chief Calls Cuts ‘Devastating,’ Trump Says PBS “Very Biased”
The chairwoman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, who lives in Riverton, Wyoming, says Trump’s promise to cut funding for PBS and NPR would be “devastating.” Trump says the organization is “very biased” and pushes liberal agendas.
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025
It’s Not Known If The 6-10 UW Students Who Had Visas Revoked Are Still On Campus
The University of Wyoming says six to 10 international students have had their visas revoked by President Donald Trump’s administration. The university says it doesn’t know why the visas were revoked or if any of the students are still on campus.
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025
University of Wyoming International Students Have Visas Revoked
The University of Wyoming confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that “a few” international students have had their visas to be in the United States revoked. Just how many students and why isn’t clear.
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025
New Top Prosecutor Named For One Of Wyoming’s Highest-Crime Counties
Fremont County has a new top prosecutor for one of the Wyoming’s most crime-riddled counties. Asked how they’d reduce crime, one of three finalists for the job said that “none of us were given a magic wand upon graduation from law school.”
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2025