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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” and that his chances are beyond a longshot.
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

Judge Tosses Casper Doctor’s Lawsuit To Get Back On Wyoming Board Of Medicine
A federal court judge threw out Casper radiologist Eric Cubin’s lawsuit against Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday, rendering a blow to his effort to get back on the Wyoming Board of Medicine.
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025

Wyoming Delegation, Chuck Gray Say Opposition To SAVE Act Is ‘Radical Left’ Hype
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and Secretary of State Chuck Gray say that the federal SAVE Act will not prevent married women from registering to vote. They say those claims and more by Democrats are “radical left” hype and “a complete fallacy.”
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025

Legislature’s YouTube Views Explode As Politics Becomes More Of A Spectator Sport
The Wyoming Legislature’s YouTube channel already has nearly 220,000 views this year, more than all of 2024. State politics is becoming more of a spectator sport as more people watch livestreamed meetings and floor debates.
Leo WolfsonApril 14, 2025

Hageman Wants To Ditch Policy That Keeps Non-English-Speaking Truckers On The Road
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants the Dept of Transportation to reconsider a policy that allows non-English-speaking truckers on the road. The policy is a “major safety issue for all drivers," she said.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2025

Gordon Appoints Attorney General Bridget Hill To Wyoming Supreme Court
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that he’s selected Attorney General Bridget Hill to fill an upcoming opening on the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2025

As Senate Debates End To Twice-A-Year Clock-Changes, Lummis Says It’s About Time
A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to “lock the clock” and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says it’s about time, while John Barrasso says not so fast.
Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Rallies Behind Trump As Some Republicans Split On Tariffs
A handful of Republicans are joining Democrats against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but don’t count the Wyoming delegation among them. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman are rallying behind Trump.
Sean BarryApril 11, 2025