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Wyoming Has Spent $6.7 Million On Vax Advertising Since Mid-2020
The Wyoming Department of Health has spent $6.7 million in federal money trying to get people to be vaccinated since summer 2020 -- that included a TV commercial featuring an old west funeral where attendees lament the passing of “Wyatt,” who died of tetanus from shaving.
Clair McFarlandAugust 24, 2023
Even Without 10-Cent Tax, More Angry Opposition To Cheyenne Plastic Bag Ban
A compromise to remove a 10-cent fee from a plastic bag ban in Cheyenne has done little to garner public support. One business owner said a plastic bag costs her about 1-2 cents, while a paper bag runs about 50 cents.
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2023
Charlie Spiering: With Donald Trump Absent, the ‘Rookie’ Takes the Heat in First GOP Debate
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Candidates were furious when Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old newcomer, accused them of acting like 'Super PAC puppets' that were 'bought and paid for' by their donors."
Charlie SpieringAugust 24, 2023
Buffalo Woman Says She Was Intimidated By Former Legislator At Polls
A Buffalo woman says she was intimidated by a former state legislator when she went to vote in 2021. A legislative committee will discuss the topic of voter intimidation when it meets Thursday in Douglas.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2023
Wyoming Voters Say Inflation, School Choice Are State’s Top Issues
Former Wyoming legislator Tyler Lindholm is spearheading a statewide door-to-door campaign to find out what issues Cowboy State residents care about most. So far, voters say inflation and school choice.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2023
Cody Group Files With Court To Block LDS Temple And Its 77-Foot Steeple
A group fighting a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody has filed a court petition intending to halt construction of the building and its controversial 77-foot steeple.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2023
Trump Still Top Choice Of Many Wyoming Republicans — But Not All
Although former President Donald Trump appears to be the clear choice of Wyoming Republicans for president in 2024, there is some support for other GOP candidates.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2023
Casper Republican Wants GOP To Put More Money Toward Ukraine Support
Casper Republican and former state lawmaker Tim Stubson says that although many in the GOP philosophically support Ukraine in its war with Russia, that support also needs to be financial.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2023
Liz Cheney Slams Trump, Claims He Doesn’t Want People To See Jan. 6 Evidence
In her first public comments since former President Donald Trump was indicted for alleged election interference in Georgia, Liz Cheney says Trump’s afraid of Jan. 6 evidence.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2023
Outrage In Cheyenne As City Considers Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags
Many Cheyenne residents are angry over a city councilman's proposal to ban single-use plastic bags and to charge customers for paper bags.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2023
John Birch Society Says Wyoming Part Of Conservative Resurgence
The ultra-conservative John Birch Society was in Wyoming to tout a handful of Cowboy State Republicans for upholding the U.S. Constitution.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2023
Fired Wyoming Library Director Tells CNN No 'Pornography' In Gillette Library
In an interview aired Thursday on CNN, ousted Campbell County Public Library Director Terri Lesley said despite concerns by many parents in Gillette, children could never access “pornography” at the library.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2023
Cheyenne City Council Urges Wyoming Legislature To Decriminalize Marijuana
The Cheyenne City Council passed a resolution this week encouraging other municipalities to put pressure on the Wyoming Legislature to decriminalize marijuana. The Casper City Council addressed the topic on Tuesday, as well.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2023
Cody Mayor Blocks Plan To Build Mormon Temple With Gigantic 77-Foot Steeple
In an unusual move, Cody Mayor Matt Hall has blocked a building permit for a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple that was approved last week. The major point of contention has been a gigantic 77-foot steeple that would be part of the building.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2023
WHSAA Ready To Enforce Wyoming’s New High School Trans Sports Ban
The fall high school sports season has started in Wyoming, and that means no transgender girls can compete in girls' sports, a new law the Wyoming High School Activities Association says it’s obligated to enforce.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
County Clerks Respond To Eathorne: Wyoming Constitution Only Allows For Some Election Audits
In response to complaints from Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne that county clerks aren’t transparent enough, the president of the Wyoming County Clerks Association said the State Constitution does not allow them to perform election audits to the degree that they are done in some other states.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Rock Springs Parents Bash Explicit School Book 'The Haters.' Here's What's In It
"The Haters," a novel in multiple Wyoming school libraries, has enraged Rock Springs parents due to its sexual content. Cowboy State Daily offers this comprehensive review.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2023
Chuck Gray Warns Wyoming County Clerks About Outside Election Interference
Secretary of State Chuck Gray isn’t buying the “this doesn’t happen here” argument when it comes to election interference in Wyoming. He said," Wyoming remains especially vulnerable given our lack of a statutory ban on private funding of elections.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Cheney Blasts Tuberville For Holding Up Military Promotions Over Abortion
Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney took to social media Monday to blast Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s protest of the U.S. military's position on abortion by holding up more than 300 promotions.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Casper Man Launches Longshot Attempt To Unseat Barrasso For U.S. Senate
Casper resident Reid Rasner, who came in 7th place when he ran for city council in Las Vegas in 2017, officially announced his campaign on Tuesday to unseat U.S. Sen. John Barrasso in 2024. Barrasso is considered a frontrunner to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell should he step down.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2023
Eathorne Criticizes Wyoming County Clerks Opposed To Audits Of Election Results
GOP Chair Frank Eathorne was critical of county clerks who say audits of election results aren't necessary. “Why would you say that?" Eathorne said. "Let’s open the books. Let’s take a look. Let’s do one audit. Let’s do a spot check.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2023
State GOP May Seek $5,000 From Party Member Who Wanted Convention Expenses Returned
The Wyoming Republican Party may seek $5,000 from longtime party committeeman Jack Mueller who unsuccessfully sued in small claims court for reimbursement of $675 in 2022 convention expenses.
Leo WolfsonAugust 14, 2023
Eathorne Says RNC Shouldn’t Give Money To Gay Rodeos
During a Wyoming GOP Central Committee meeting Saturday, Chairman Frank Eathorne said the Republican National Committee should not be giving money to gay rodeos and other LGBTQ causes.
Leo WolfsonAugust 13, 2023
Even In Deep Red Wyoming, Some Republicans Want Someone Other Than Trump
Although former Wyoming Republican state legislators Ray Peterson and R.J. Kost don’t like President Biden, both say they aren't big fans of former President Trump and hope another Republican wins the GOP nomination.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2023