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Wyoming Man Who Impregnated Business Partner’s Teen Daughter Loses Court Appeal
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the argument that the judge wouldnt hear testimony that the girl had slept with a grown man before, the parents condoned the pairs sexual relationship and the parents extorted money from the man after learning of the relationship.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Discuss How To Fund $50 Million Outdoor Recreation Account
From ARPA money to prioritizing sales tax revenue, the Wyoming Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee debates bill and how to make it palatable for lawmakers in the next legislative session.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022
Cody Superintendent Apologizes For Librarian’s ‘Racist’ Comments, But Not Librarian
A Cody School District librarian has faced rebuke but not apologized for comments she made to Cowboy State Daily calling people in her community pushing to remove two books from district schools racist.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022
Wyoming’s Top Educator Says Pornography, Indoctrination Of Students A Crisis
In a show of force, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder was joined by a host of Republican state lawmakers to rally against sexually explicit materials found in many Wyoming public school libraries.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2022
Cheyenne Family, School Move On After Transgender Film Shown In High School Class
Mother of South High School student who felt uncomfortable with probing questions about transgender transitioning film in class frustrated with schools response to her concerns the material and quiz were akin to indoctrination.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2022
Degenfelder Says Sexually-Explicit Books ‘Not Suitable For Minors’
Megan Degenfelder, the GOP nominee for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, publicly opposed two sexually graphic books in the Kelly Walsh High School library. She also said that they are an "inappropriate use of taxpayer funds."
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2022
Axes And Alcohol: Wyoming Lawmakers To Consider Creating New Class Of Liquor License
A proposal would make some major changes to Wyoming liquor license regulations, including allowing entertainment venues like ax throwing ranges the ability to serve alcohol.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2022
Natrona County GOP Drops Lawsuit Against Wyoming Republican Party
The Natrona County Republican Party is dropping its lawsuit against the State GOP. Further, it has no plans to pay any past dues to the state party.
Greg JohnsonOctober 24, 2022
London Woman Claims Jackson Bank Helped Multi-Millionaire Husband Move Money Without Consent
A London couples high-stakes divorce has found its way into U.S. District Court for Wyoming as wife claims Bank of Jackson Hole improperly allowed husband to move $700,000 in attempt to keep it from her.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2022
Cheney Won’t Vote For Hageman Or Gray, Talks Of Potential For New Third Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said on "Meet The Press" on Sunday that she will not vote for Harriet Hageman nor Chuck Gray in Wyoming's general election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2022
Laramie Residents Angered By City Council Still Meeting Remotely After 2 1/2 Years
People in Laramie have protested their city council at least six times about its continued refusal to go back to holding in-person meetings. Council members have defended the action citing health, logistical concerns.
October 24, 2022
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Owner Draws Flack For Supporting Republicans
Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts owner has been criticized for supporting political candidates that hold opposing climate change views to many environmental groups.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2022
Crook County GOP Won’t Support Primary Winner Sen. Ogden Driskill; Leaders Back Write-In Candidate
The Crook County Republican Party has taken an official vote to not offer financial support or its endorsement support to Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, and instead will back the candidate voters didnt elect in the Aug. 16 primary.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
Cheney Spent Six Times More Per Vote ($255 vs $43) In Massive Losing Effort
Campaign finance reports show U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spent an average of about $255 per vote in her landslide loss to challenger Harriet Hageman, who spent $43 per vote based on reported spending.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
Wyoming Company Pioneers Tech, Fed Investment Program
Dr. Joseph McGinley of Casper has developed dozens of medical innovations, and also is advancing how businesses are financed as first Wyoming company to be part of relatively new SEC program.
Renée JeanOctober 21, 2022
Wyoming Nursing Shortage At Critical Level, Sparks Bidding War
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a worsening shortage of nurses across the Cowboy State and nationwide has prompted some extreme recruiting efforts, including huge case bonuses.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead Praises Liz Cheney At Harvard Forum
Former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead had high praise for outgoing Congresswoman Liz Cheney at a forum at Harvard Tuesday night. Mead said Cheney's concession speech was not a picture of defeat but rather a show of determination.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Task Force Would Keep Wyoming Native Foster-Care Children With Native Families, Shoshone Chairman Says It’s Too Slow
The Legislatures Select Committee on Tribal Relations is trying to make a state law keeping American Indian children in tribal homes during foster-care situations, while the Eastern Shoshone Tribes leaders say the proposed law wont work fast enough.
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2022
Laramie Democrat Trey Sherwood Knows She Faces Uphill Battle For Reelection
State Rep. Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, knows she has to campaign hard if she wants to get reelected against challenge from Laramie City Council member Bryan Shuster.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Candidate Says Dems Used Deceased Wife As ‘Political Fodder’ In Campaign Finance Complaint
One supporter of candidate Paul Vogelheim said it was "reprehensible" of the Liz Storer campaign to use Vogelheim's deceased wife as a "political play for some big headline."
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2022
Fearing More Scandals, Case Doesn’t Want To Fund St. Stephen’s Indian School
Saying he fears another abusive situation in a school without state oversight, Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, announced Tuesday he doesn't want to fund St. Stephen's Indian School, whose top administrators were implicated in May in sexual and misconduct scandals.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Move Forward With Ranked Choice Voting
The Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee has approved a draft bill allowing municipalities to try out ranked choice elections for nonpartisan races through a pilot test program.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Conservatives Declare War On “Sexualizing Children” At Rally In Cody
Spearheaded by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, a group of conservative activists vowed to fight sexually-graphic materials in school libraries, both at the Capitol and their home communities.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022
PayPal Backtracks On Misinformation Policy; Wyoming Treasurer & Auditor Say They Don’t Use It Anyway
As PayPal backtracks on its policy that it would pull $2,500 from users' accounts for spreading 'misinformation,' Wyomings Treasurer and Auditor say they dont use the service anyway.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022