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Draft Bill Would Make Drone Delivery Of Weapons, Cell Phones, Drugs Over Prisons A Felony
A draft bill going before the Wyoming Legislature would make flying drones over prisons to deliver cell phones, drugs, and weapons a felony.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Committee Rejects Bill Adding Protections For Healthcare Workers Against Violent Crimes
The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary committee rejected moving forward a bill that would have added protections for health care workers who fall victim to violence while on the job by an 8-5 vote.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2022
USDA Promises It’s Not Trying To Take Away School Lunch Money Over Transgender, Gay Rights
Despite launching a national transgender- and gay-rights policy change tied to federal meals funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has now pledged in court that it's not trying to take away school lunch money, mandate alternate pronouns, or mix bathrooms and sports.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2022
Ukrainian Residents Find Refuge In Cody While Husbands Remain In Ukraine
Displaced by war, Ukrainians Halyna Matsiakh and Olena Kostiushico and their children have found refuge in Cody, Wyoming where they have been warmly welcomed. Their husbands remain in Ukraine.
Wendy CorrSeptember 13, 2022
Hageman Will Not Participate In Any General Election Debates
Republican U.S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman announced on Monday that she would not be participating in any debates during the general election season.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2022
Poll: Americans Think Biden Speech Divisive, But Right About Trump, MAGA GOP Threat
Many Wyoming voters perspective on Trump, Biden, and MAGA GOP may not square with the opinions expressed in a recent nationwide survey.
Coy KnobelSeptember 11, 2022
Sec. State Ed Buchanan Wishes Chuck Gray Well, Despite ‘Disappointing’ Campaign
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan wished likely replacement Chuck Gray well despite the campaign Gray ran. Buchanan said Gray has "a lot of work" to gain the backing of his future employees, but it's not impossible.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2022
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Explode In Wyoming; Doctor Cites Poverty, Social Media, Boredom
Some Sexually Transmitted Infections were up 30% in Wyoming for 2021 with Fremont County recording the highest rates.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2022
At First, No One Signed Up To Run For Mayor In Frannie, Wyoming – Now It’s A Race
Because no one ran for mayor in the town of Frannie (pop. 150), two write-in candidates are vying for the job.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 08, 2022
Basin, Wyoming Nursing Home Struggles To Keep Doors Open
The Bonnie Bluejacket Care Facility near Basin and Greybull is just one of many nursing homes in the region facing the possibility of closure because of financial difficulties.
Wendy CorrSeptember 08, 2022
Corner Crossing Lawsuit Trial Court Date Set For Next Summer
The opposing sides in a corner crossing civil case won't get their day in court until June 26, 2023.
Mark HeinzSeptember 07, 2022
Wyoming General Election To See The Most Third-Party Candidates In 100 Years
This years general election in Wyoming will have the most third-party candidates to run in the state than any time in the last 100 years.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2022
Proposed Wyoming Charter Schools Make Pitch To State, Gov Says Don’t Slam Public Schools
Advocates for proposed charter schools in Wyoming made their pitch on Tuesday to the state's top five elected officials.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2022
Don’t Sleep On This Year’s General Election: 8 Wyoming Legislative Races To Watch
In a state with a large GOP majority, there are still a handful of competitive Wyoming Legislative races to keep an eye on for Novembers general election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2022
President Biden Says Views Of Many Wyomingites Are Threat To Country
In President Biden's Philadelphia speech, he said MAGA Republicans who question the outcome of the 2020 election are a threat to the nation. Wyoming Sen. Barrasso said the president was out of line.
Coy KnobelSeptember 06, 2022
Wyoming GOP Asks Secretary Of State Not To Resign Until After November Election
Republican party officials have asked Wyoming Secretary Of State Ed Buchanan to stay in office until after the November election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2022
Ed Buchanan’s Last Day Sept. 15; Gordon, Wyoming GOP To Pick Interim Secretary Of State
Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan will leave office on September 15. The Wyoming GOP and Gov Mark Gordon will select his interim replacement.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 03, 2022
Wyoming State Treasurer Pours $25K Into Others’ Campaigns And Causes; Most Fare Poorly
The state treasurer of Wyoming poured more than $25,000 into campaigns and causes besides his own this primary season. Candidates he funded won about 32% of their contests.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2022
Wyoming Legislator Says Highway Patrol Improperly Released Info In Trooper Arrest
State Rep. Landon Brown says the Wyoming Highway Patrol could have violated the law when it released information about the arrest of a state trooper before charges were filed.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 02, 2022
Riverton Family Defends Son’s Chemotherapy Pause; Doctor Calls Authorities
Fearing their child could handle no more chemotherapy, a Riverton family took a break from the treatment while pursuing alternate medicine. They are now under investigation for child neglect.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2022
Wyoming Lobbying Groups Primary Election Scorecard
Cowboy State Daily analyzed Wyoming lobby group giving and candidate endorsement data from the recent primary election to get an idea of which groups were more successful and which groups may have fallen short of their goals.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 01, 2022
Wyoming Primary Election Write-In Candidates Included Walt Longmire, Mickey Mouse
Some Wyoming counties publicly posted write-in candidates in the primary election. In Sweetwater County, citizens voted for Walt Longmire, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck in the race for county sheriff.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 01, 2022
Hageman Starts Petition To Ban China From Buying Wyoming And U.S. Agricultural Land
Wyoming U.S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is circulating a petition to ban entities tied to Communist China from buying American farmland. The petition encourages signees to Keep China OUT!
Leo WolfsonAugust 31, 2022
Wyoming Considers State Law Making Non-Native Families Last Resort For Foster Care, Adoption Of American Indian Kids
With a possible change in federal law on the horizon, state lawmakers are considering crafting a state law making non-tribal foster families a last resort for American Indian children.
Clair McFarlandAugust 31, 2022