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Former Sec Of State Max Maxfield Files Fraud Complaint Against Rep. Chuck Gray
Former Sec of State Max Maxfield has filed a federal complaint against Rep. Chuck Gray accusing him of making fraudulent financial disclosures during his 2021 U.S. House campaign.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
California, Illinois, New York Declare Monkeypox Emergency; Wyoming Has No Plans To Do So
Three states have now declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak of monkeypox, but Wyoming has no plans to do the same.
August 02, 2022
Kelly Said He Was Not Pressured By Wyoming GOP To Quit Superintendent’s Race
Despite the Wyoming Republican Party announcing his decision to drop out of the race for Wyoming Superintendent, Sheridan resident Thomas Kelly said he made the decision and was not strong-armed by the Wyoming GOP.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Former Wyoming Democratic Gov. Mike Sullivan Switches Party To Vote For Cheney
Former Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan said he never thought hed see the day where hed register to vote as a Republican, but that day has come. He said he plans to vote for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the upcoming Republican primary.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Crossover Boom: Wyoming GOP Voter Registrations Explode In July
Wyoming Republican registrations increased in July at 10 times their average 2022 monthly growth rate. And since January, the GOP has gained 11,000 voters while Democrats have lost 6,000.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2022
Thomas Kelly Drops Out Of Wyo Superintendent Race, Endorses Schroeder
Thomas Kelly dropped out of the Wyoming superintendent of public instruction race on Monday, the Wyoming Republican Party announced late in the day.
August 02, 2022
By Her Voting Record, Liz Cheney Is A Staunch Conservative But Her Rift With Trump May Be Too Much To Overcome
During her first two terms in office, Cheney was widely considered one of the most conservative politicians in the country, voting with Trump more than 92% of the time. But her break from the former president may cost Cheney her job.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Cheney Applauds Kevin Costner Endorsement: “Real Men Put Country Over Party”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday touted the endorsement of Kevin Costner by stating "Real men put country over party."
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2022
Wyoming Not Among States Suing USDA Over Transgender Mandates
Twenty-two states last week sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture for imposing transgender-friendly guidance on the nations schools and state agencies, but Wyoming wasnt one of the states suing.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2022
Woman Who Slipped On Sidewalk In Wheatland 3 Years Ago Now Suing Family Dollar For Half Million
A Wyoming woman who slipped on an icy sidewalk at the Family Dollar in Wheatland three years ago is now suing the store chain for more than half a million dollars.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2022
CNN Comes To Cheyenne Frontier Days; Attendees Slam Cheney
CNN came to Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday to report on U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's re-election bid. The reporter said she could only find two Cheney supporters in the park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Gordon Appoints Sec Of State Ed Buchanan To Be Judge; Won’t Leave Before Primary
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday appointed Sec of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Judge. However, Buchanan won't take the bench before the primary election.
Jimmy OrrJuly 30, 2022
Hageman Says Cheney A “Globalist” For Vote To Subsidize American-Made Semiconductor Chips
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman called Rep. Liz Cheney a "globalist" for her vote to subsidize American-made semiconductor chips.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
It May Seem Impossible But There’s Even More Road Construction On Wyoming Highways Now
If you are traveling across Wyoming in the next few months, it's not going to be easy. Road construction is everywhere.
July 29, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Won’t Say If They Will Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill
If U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are in favor of a bill that would codify same-sex marriage in America, they aren't telling anyone.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Dogs That Killed Reservation Woman Euthanized; No Criminal Charges For Owner
Both of the dogs responsible for killing a woman on the Wind River Indian Reservation have been euthanized. The owner of the dogs was not charged.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Rammell Continuously Slams, Berates Gordon & Bien During Contentious Gubernatorial Debate
If there was a bull in a china shop on Thursday night at the Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton, his name was Rex Rammell.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Square Off In Secretary Of State Race
State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, says the states elections are secure with no major changes needed, while Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, says election fraud has occurred in Wyoming and changes are desperately needed.
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2022
State Of Wyoming Says Voter ID Lawsuit Lacks Merit, Asks For Dismissal
The State of Wyoming has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit contesting its new voter ID law.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Release Latest Round Of Attack Ads In Wyoming
Mudslinging has moved into full gear in the U.S. House race between Harriet Hageman and Rep. Liz Cheney, with both campaigns releasing a new onslaught of campaign ads this week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
National Poll: Barrasso, Lummis Are The Two Most Popular Senators In Country
Wyoming is number one in the nation in terms of liking its governor, disliking President Joe Biden, and now approving of its U.S. senators, according to state-by-state surveys conducted by a national research company.
Coy KnobelJuly 27, 2022
Candidate Profile, Teton County House District 23: One Of Wyoming’s Few Blue Districts
In blue Teton County, the candidates in the Democratic primary want less or zero reliance on fossil fuel, want more taxes, and more government involvement.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Lummis Sponsors Legislation Raising Retirement Age of Pilots To Deal With Pilot Shortage
To help deal with pilot shortage which disproportionately affect rural states, Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday sponsored a bill that would increase the mandatory retirement age of pilots from 65 - 67.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022