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Power Company Denies Fault, Says Hurricane-Force 140 mph Winds Led To Deadly Wyoming Fire
A Montana power company operating in Wyoming denied fault in a lawsuit alleging its negligence led to the Clark Fire, which killed a Wyoming woman last November. They said there were 140mph winds that day that could have flung branches onto power lines that caused the fire
Clair McFarlandDecember 02, 2022
Move To Subpoena Wyoming Attorney General Killed By Management Council
The Wyoming Legislatures Management Council on Thursday denied a request to compel Attorney General Bridget Hill to testify before the Agriculture Committee with a subpoena.
Leo WolfsonDecember 02, 2022
Half-Naked Wyoming Man Convicted Of Shooting Drunk, Stoned Colorado Tourist Gets New Trial
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that an underwear-clad Albany County man who shot a drunk and stoned Colorado tourist in a Wyoming campground should get a new trial because the lower court did not instruct the jury on the castle doctrine.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2022
Analysis: Incoming Wyoming Legislature Grows Younger, More Christian
A Cowboy State Daily analysis of the incoming Wyoming Legislature shows that in addition to there being a slight increase in the number of female lawmakers, it will be a younger and more Christian-affiliated body.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2022
Under Threat Of Rail Strike, Lummis Urges Senate To Leave House Agreement Alone And Vote For It
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis urged her senate colleagues on Thursday to vote yes on the House agreement that would force rail worker unions to accept the agreement reached earlier this year.
December 01, 2022
Boner Subpoenas Attorney General Over Decision Made In State Lands Office
Because Attorney General Bridget Hill said she "wasn't interested" in speaking to the Legislature's Ag Committee, state Sen. Brian Boner has issued a subpoena for her to appear in a meeting in December or early January.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2022
Supreme Court Rules Couple Can Sue Hospital To See Records From Disabled Son’s First Hours Alive
A Riverton couple who were denied access to medical data from the hours between their sons birth and his cerebral palsy diagnosis now have a second chance to learn more from the hospital as the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that the family's case is valid.
Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2022
Buffalo Teacher Wins National Milken Educator Award for Excellence And $25,000 Cash Prize
Jessica Kavitz, a kindergarten teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Buffalo, on Tuesday received the Oscar of Teaching the Milken Educator Award for teacher excellence.
November 30, 2022
Incoming Natrona School Board Member Stands Ground After Outgoing Trustee Blasts Her
After getting ridiculed by an outgoing Natrona County School Board member, an incoming board member stood her ground telling the woman that because of her support for two sexually graphic books that she was "supportive of the sexualization of children."
Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2022
Lummis Votes Yes On Same-Sex Marriage Bill
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis was one of 11 Republican senators to vote Tuesday afternoon to pass federal same-sex marriage legislation, saying she and others have been vilified and despised by some that disagree with our beliefs.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2022
No Decision Yet Over Lawsuit To Remove 100-Yards Distance Rule In Polling Places
The 10th Court of Appeals is still considering arguments in a lawsuit that will determine how close people can campaign around polling places. Plaintiffs believe they should be able to campaign and gather signatures much closer to polling places.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Natrona County School Board Votes To Keep Sexually Graphic Books In High School Library
The Natrona County School Board voted to keep the books "Gender Queer" and "Trans Bodies, Trans Selves" in the Kelly Walsh High School library but parents will have to let the school know that their children can have access to them.
Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2022
Rex Rammell In Trouble Again; Accused Of Illegally Driving RV On Federal Land
Perennial political candidate Rex Rammell, who has had many brushes with the law in the past, has been cited for operating his giant RV in a prohibited area on federal land where vehicles are prohibited.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Says Park County Cannot Count Ballots By Hand
The Wyoming Attorney Generals office has determined that Park County doesnt have a right to allow a group of citizens to inspect and count ballots by hand.
Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2022
Cody School Board Member, GOP Legislator Spar Over ‘Sexualization’ Of Students; Both Lawyer Up
A war of words between Park County School Board member Stefanie Bell and State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has escalated. Both have hired attorneys over remarks made at an event to stop the "sexualization" of children.
Clair McFarlandNovember 23, 2022
Wyoming Republicans Lobbying Lummis To Change Stance On Same-Sex Marriage
The Wyoming House Freedom Caucus has joined in voicing its displeasure with U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in her vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law. Lummis has doubled down.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
By The Numbers: Wyoming Voters Showed Up For The Primary But Stayed Home For The General
Voter turnout in August was the highest on record for a Wyoming primary election and the largest percentage of eligible voter turnout in a primary since 1994. As for the general, voters stayed home.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Eighth Medicaid Expansion Bill In Last Two Years
The Joint Revenue Committee voted 9-5 Tuesday to move forward with expanding Medicaid services to those eligible under the Social Securities Act -- an estimated 19,000 people in Wyoming, at a cost of $11 million a year.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
WYDOT’s Wyoming Signs Keep Getting Ripped Off But It’s Not As Bad As Shitterton
Although the Wyoming Department of Transportation has recorded an increase in the number of Welcome to Wyoming signs being stolen, it's not as bad as Shitterton, UK where they gave up and just engraved its name on 3,000 pound rocks.
Jimmy OrrNovember 23, 2022
State Lands Might Be Used For Affordable Housing, Commercial Properties, Adventure Races
Wyoming legislators on Tuesday discussed opening up state lands to be used for affordable housing, commercial development like Walmarts, glamping, cell phone towers, and hosting adventure races.
Mark HeinzNovember 22, 2022
UW Says White, Straight, Christian Male’s Discrimination Lawsuit Has No Merit
A white, straight, Christian male who is suing the University of Wyoming for discrimination doesn't have enough facts to support his case, the university told a judge on Monday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2022
Rep. Chip Neiman’s Stock Soars In Wyoming Republican Party
Rep. Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, made history Saturday when he became the first freshman legislator in recent memory nominated for a leadership position. Its a quick rise from nonpolitical rancher to House majority floor leader.
Leo WolfsonNovember 22, 2022
Northern Arapaho Demands Return of Children’s Hair Samples From Harvard Museum
The Northern Arapaho government is demanding Harvard University return hair samples that were confiscated during the 1930s from Native students forced to attend U.S. boarding schools.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2022
Northern Arapaho Tribe Wants Another Casino, But This One Would Be On State Land
Having a casino on state rather than reservation land would allow the tribe to seek a liquor license for the new establishment, which is something the tribe lacks in its current casinos.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2022