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Hageman Bashes Kevin Costner As Pretend Rancher In Hollywood TV Show
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman on Thursday mocked Kevin Costner's support of Liz Cheney calling the Yellowstone actor a "pretend rancher in a Hollywood production."
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Lummis Defends Vote Against PACT Act “Burn Pit” Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Lummis voted against the PACT Act, which allocates health care funds for veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, citing the cost of the legislation and expansion of illnesses included.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Maxfield: Chuck Gray’s $10,000 Income “Doesn’t Link Up” With $300,000 Campaign Spending
Former Secretary of State Max Maxfield said he finds it both ironic and troubling that a candidate raising claims about the 2020 elections being fraudulent, may have committed election fraud themselves.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Former President Trump Endorses Brian Schroeder For Superintendent
Former President Trump has endorsed Brian Schroeders candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Schroeders campaign confirmed Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Rock Springs Filmmaker To Host Screening Of Documentary At Dubois Military Museum
A Rock Springs filmmaker will host a documentary about his grandfather, a World War II prisoner of war, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles on Saturday.
August 03, 2022
Crook County Rep: Teton County Flipping From Blue To Red Is Why Wyo Needs Runoff Elections
Teton County flipping from majority Democrat to Republican is a prime example of why Wyoming needs runoffs elections, Rep. Chip Neiman told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
August 03, 2022
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin: Why I Am Supporting Harriet Hageman
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-WY), writes: "I urge my fellow citizens to vote for Harriet Hageman for the U.S. House of Representatives because she is the best candidate for Wyoming."
August 03, 2022
Nethercott Blasts Gray For Misleading Mailer; Gray Defends Ad
Secretary of State candidate Tara Nethercott said opponent Chuck Gray lied in a mailer sent out to Wyoming voters. Gray defended the language in the advertisement, however.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
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