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Former BLM Director From Wyoming Disgusted With John Kerry Comments on Ukraine War
William Perry Pendley, a Cheyenne native who served as BLM director under President Trump, said John Kerry showed an "unbelievable level of disconnect" in saying his concern with the war in Ukraine is its CO2 emissions, not terrible loss of life.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2023
In Rare Move, Wyoming Reservation Casino Granted Liquor License
The Fremont County Commission on Tuesday approved the Northern Arapaho Tribe's request for a liquor license for the Wind River Hotel and Casino, based on several promises that the casino would contain the alcohol and treat any resultant alcoholism.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Judge Denies Biden Request To Keep Censoring Social Media Posts
After a federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration from censoring protected speech on social media, the president asked for permission to do it anyway. The judge denied Biden's request Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Now Other People Are “Pissed” At The “We The People Are Pissed” Billboard On I-80 in Wyoming
A Cowboy State Daily story on why a Laramie County couple erected a 20-foot sign stating they were angry has angered other people. They say the billboard does not reflect how they feel and are angry about it.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
Deep Red Politically, Wyoming Is Ranked 'Moderate' For LGBTQ+ Policies, Analysis Says
With 70% of voters backing former President Trump in 2020, Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the nation, but its policies regarding the LBGTQ+ community show Wyoming as much more moderate, says an analysis of all 50 states.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Barrasso Blasts Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen For ‘Bowing Down’ To China
In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso accuses Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen of “bowing down repeatedly” to China during a recent visit to the country.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
‘It’s a Damn Mess’: Lack Of Trust Between Laramie Airport And Private Pilots Grows
Infighting between management and private aviators who use Laramie Regional Airport may never have been worse than it is today as pilots claim retaliation for questioning new rules.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
Joey Correnti Files Election Complaint Against Dems, Says They Aren't Following The Law
Well-known Carbon County politico Joey Correnti has filed an official elections complaint against the Wyoming Democratic Party. He says they aren't following the law which requires elections every two years.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
Judge Who Banned Feds From Censoring Social Media Lists Evidence: Here's What's In It
A federal judge’s order showed the Wyoming Dept of Health fell victim to the federal government’s collusion with social media giants during Covid when the Wyoming agency was unable to share its “valid public health messages." The CDC then asked Facebook to fix the issue.
Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2023
'We The People Are Pissed' – I-80 Sign Owners Explain Just What They’re So Mad About
Laramie County residents Jeanette and Andrew Kahler say they don’t have enough sign space to list all the issues they’re mad at. But they all have one thing in common: the government.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
Everyone's Mad At Everyone Else Following Legislative Meeting With Public Over Property Taxes
Residents were upset at rising property taxes, legislators were mad at other legislators over how they treated attendees of the meeting, and legislative leadership was upset with legislators who set-up the meeting.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
CDC Says It’s OK For Trans Women To ‘Chestfeed’ Babies, Wyo Dept of Health Won’t Comment
While the Wyoming Department of Health won’t comment on the CDC’s position that it’s safe for transgender women to “chestfeed” babies, Rep. Dan Zwonitzer is “hopeful and optimistic” the discussion doesn’t come here anytime soon.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Hageman Thinks Biden Appeal On Social Media Order Likely To Fail
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman says people should expect President Biden’s appeal of a federal judge’s ruling to ban the federal government and agencies from suppressing free speech on social media to fail.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Pony Up $500,000 For Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Some Wyoming residents and officials are already getting out their checkbooks donating nearly $500,000 to former President Donald Trump, along with supporting other Republicans who’ve announced for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
UW First Amendment Expert Says Message Behind Judge Order On Social Media Is Biden Administration Can't Be Trusted
George Mocsary, a First Amendment expert and University of Wyoming law professor, said by issuing such a broad order, "The court is effectively saying that the executive branch can’t be trusted, based on its past actions, to make any ‘suggestions’ to social media platforms."
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming Republican Groups Already Taking Campaign Donations For ’24 Elections
Groups working on behalf of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and Wyoming Caucus have rolled out some of the first Republican marketing efforts of the 2024 election season in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Big Horn County Family Receives Surprise $742,000 Wyoming Unclaimed Property Payout
A family in Big Horn County had no idea it was owed more than $742,000 from Wyoming’s Unclaimed Property Division, which paid out a record $10.6 million this past fiscal year.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Judge Says Rock Springs School District Can't Hide Transgender Treatment From Parents During Case
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked Sweetwater County School District No. 1 from keeping transgender names and pronouns of students secret from parents, except potentially in cases of abuse.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2023
Gun Rights For Felons, 125 Other New Wyoming Laws Go Live Saturday
A new law restoring gun rights to felons is one of 126 new laws that go into effect Saturday. Also live will be a ban on transgender girls in girls’ sports.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Applaud Supreme Court Killing Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Even a Wyoming lawmaker who has had his student loans deferred says the U.S. Supreme Court got it right Friday when it squashed President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Crumbling Cheyenne Elementary School Will Have To Wait Longer To Be Replaced
A dilapidated elementary school in a low-income Cheyenne neighborhood deemed too unsafe to use anymore will have to wait longer to be replaced.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Hageman Says Conservatives Should Expect Battle On Capitol Hill To Get Worse Before It Gets Better
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said during a town hall in Saratoga, Wyoming, on Wednesday that it's tough for Republicans to get legislation passed on Capitol Hill and that conservatives should expect that to get worse before it gets better.
Leo WolfsonJune 29, 2023
Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Won’t Change Much At University of Wyoming
Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in higher education won't affect the University of Wyoming much because it already doesn't consider race in its admission practices, a UW spokesperson said.
Leo WolfsonJune 29, 2023
Wyoming Native And State's Former Top Educator, Jillian Balow Glad To Be Out Of Politics
Former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said she’s happy to be working in the private sector and out of politics after resigning from the same role with the state of Virginia in March.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2023