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Sheridan County Democrats Threatening To Sue State Over Redistricting
Sheridan County Democrats are threatening to sue the state over the way the Legislature handled redistricting earlier this year. "Every voter is underrepresented in Sheridan and Johnson counties," they say.
Leo WolfsonJuly 08, 2022
Wyoming’s Al Simpson Receives ‘Presidential Medal Of Freedom’ From Biden
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson received a Presidential Medal of Freedom award from President Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon in commemoration of his work in Congress.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2022
Gap Between GOP, Dem Voters In Wyoming Reaches New High
The gap between the number of registered Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming reached a level in July higher than any on record with the secretary of state's office.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2022
Worland Residents Angry Over Gordon No-Show At Debate
Some Washakie County residents are upset that Gov. Mark Gordon did not show up to a gubernatorial debate last week. Organizers say they never received notice that the governor would not make the event.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Strangulation Charges Against Torrington Man
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Torrington who admitted to trying to strangle his girlfriend. The man said there was no factual basis for his conviction. However, the court said his admitting to the crime was factual enough.
July 06, 2022
Former Cheyenne Hospital Employee Accessed Records Of 1,600 Patients
A former Cheyenne Regional Medical Center employee improperly accessed the records of about 1,600 patients over nearly two years, the hospital's compliance director told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
July 06, 2022
Patriotism Is Part Of The Curriculum At Park County Schools In Cody
While patriotism may be "out of style" in some areas of the country, it's not in Wyoming. Especially in Cody, where patriotism is literally written into the policy books at Park County School District #6.
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022
Dan Dockstader Drops Out Of Secretary Of State Race; Endorses Tara Nethercott
Wyoming State Sen. President Dan Dockstader told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the Secretary of State race and endorsing Tara Nethercott.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2022
Legislative Committee Skeptical About Banning “Dark Money” From Wyoming Campaigns
A Wyo legislative committee is worried that First Amendment protections would be violated by barring corporations from making independent campaign expenditures.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Not Ruling Out 2024 Presidential Run
Appearing on ABC News' 'This Week' on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney acknowledged the possibility of a presidential run in 2024 but said she hasnt made a decision yet.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Trump Blasts Cheney On July 4, Calls Her “Despicable Human Being”
Former President Donald Trump blasted Liz Cheney on Independence Day calling her a "despicable human being" after the congresswoman said the Jan. 6 committee could refer him to the Justice Dept for prosecution.
Jimmy OrrJuly 04, 2022
Election Season Opens In Wyoming With Absentee Balloting
The 2022 election season opened in Wyoming on Friday with the commencement of absentee and early voting across the state. One election official said early voting on Friday was higher than the historical average.
Leo WolfsonJuly 03, 2022
Voice of Wyoming Cowboys Dave Walsh Retiring After 38 Years; Will Continue To Write Columns
Dave Walsh, the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys for the past 38 years, announced on Friday he is retiring. He will still write columns, however, for Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Debate Doesn’t Turn Into Jerry Springer Show But It Got Lively
Granted, it wasn't the most exciting debate in the world, but both Cheney and Hageman did take the gloves off a bit on Thursday night in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonJuly 01, 2022
Wyoming GOP Wants To Host Debate After Wyoming PBS Banned Public From Attending
The Wyoming Republican Party said it is interested in hosting a debate for congressional candidates following an outcry from the public and the media after Wyoming PBS announced that citizens would not be able to attend the U.S. House debate.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
OOPS! Google Maps Is Wrongly Telling People I-80 Is Closed; Reroutes People To Colorado
Google Maps is wrongly telling drivers that Interstate 80 is closed, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation has announced. As a result, the GPS is rerouting people to Colorado adding many hours to their trips.
June 30, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Ability To Prosecute Non-Natives For Reservation Crimes
Wyoming prosecutors can now charge people who are not American Indians for crimes they commit on a reservation against American Indian victims, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2022
Jackson Hole Airport Reopens With New Eco-Friendly $44 Million Runway
Water cannons on Wednesday christened the arrival of the first jet to land on the Jackson Hole Airport's new $44 million runway.
Wendy CorrJune 30, 2022
Wyo Democratic Legislators Worry About Gay Marriage After Roe vs Wade Ruling
Wyoming Democratic leaders told Cowboy State Daily they are concerned with LGBTQ rights, gay marriage, and the legality of contraceptives as a result of last week's Supreme Court ruling.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2022
BLM Land Purchase Will Cost Natrona, Carbon Counties Thousands In Lost Tax Revenue
The $21 million purchase of private land in Natrona and Carbon counties -- the largest in state history -- will unlock 40,000 acres of land and water to the public but will results in thousands of dollars per year in lost tax revenue.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
Democratic Candidate Maldonado Accuses Superintendent Schroeder Of Bigotry
The lone Democrat running to take over as the states superintendent of schools is accusing incumbent Brian Schroeder of being guilty of bigotry because of his position on federal funding for school lunches.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
GOP Legislators Divided Over Possible Same-Sex Marriage Ban But Oppose Condom Ban
Wyoming Republican leaders are divided over concerns voiced by Democratic lawmakers that rights to contraceptive access and gay marriage are threatened by the Roe vs. Wade decision.
Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2022
Wyo Republican Leaders Request Special Session For Gas Tax Holiday, Roll Back Property Taxes
A group of 17 Wyoming Republican Party members are asking Gov. Mark Gordon to call a special legislative session to roll back state property taxes and to eliminate the state fuel tax until diesel prices drop to below $3 per gallon.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Al Simpson To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson will receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7 at the White House.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022