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Wyoming Republicans Elect Sheridan's Bryan Miller As New Party Chairman
Sheridan resident Bryan Miller was elected the new chairman of the Wyoming Republican Party on Saturday, beating out Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel by a 42-32 vote.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2025
Failure That Caused Teton Pass To Slide Off Mountain Was Unavoidable, WYDOT Says
Wyoming Department of Transportation officials told legislators on Thursday the mudslide that wiped out Highway 22 on Teton Pass last year was an unavoidable event, caused by extreme, fast-changing weather conditions.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Order To Defund NPR And PBS
President Donald Trump’s order to defund PBS and NPR has support from Wyoming’s congressional delegation. Rep. Harriet Hageman said government shouldn’t be “funding leftist propaganda,” while Sen. John Barrasso said they’ve “failed” to be non-biased.
Sean BarryMay 02, 2025
Commissioner Says Hot Springs County To Break From ‘Socialist’ State Association
A Hot Springs County Commissioner promises to break from the Wyoming County Commissioners Association because it’s a “socialist” group that opposes tax cuts. If that happens, Hot Springs would be the only one of Wyoming’s 23 counties to not be a member.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2025
Wyoming GOP May Let Hot Springs Members Vote In State Election Despite Lawsuit
The Wyoming GOP is considering letting members of the Hot Springs Republican Party it says were illegally elected to county positions vote in the state party elections Saturday. A lawsuit filed against the state party by the contested members is ongoing.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2025
Freedom Caucus Says Wyoming’s Budget Needs Some ‘DOGE-ing’
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus has set goals for the upcoming interim legislative session, including “DOGE-ing Wyoming’s Budget.” Inspired by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting moves, the conservative lawmakers say Wyoming also has too much waste.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2025
Delegation Says Trump Still Has Solid Wyoming Support At 100-Day Mark
Wyomingites who voted for Donald Trump are not souring on him, the state’s three Congress members said this week as the president marked his 100th day in office.
Sean BarryMay 01, 2025
Ethics Probe: Wyoming BLM Chief Accepted Gifts, Gave Girlfriend Travel Perks
Wyoming BLM Director Andrew Archuleta is on leave after an ethics probe by the Office of Inspector General, which alleges he accepted a gift dinner and drinks from a private company, and treated his girlfriend to travel perks on the BLM’s dime.
David MadisonMay 01, 2025
Freedom Caucus Wants Judicial Reform After Judge Rejects Gender Transition Suit
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus vows to reform the state’s judicial branch after a federal judge threw out a lawsuit in which parents accused a school district of helping their daughter change her gender identity.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2025
Colorado Congresswoman Wants To De-Fund Front Range Passenger Rail Project
Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert wants DOGE to kill funding for a Front Range passenger rail project that has a potential to extend into Wyoming. That won’t happen, because the project is state-funded, not federal.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2025
Biden-Era Charges Against South Dakota Ranchers Over Legacy Fence Line Dropped
The Biden-era prosecution of fifth-generation South Dakota ranchers over a 75-year-old fence line came to an end Wednesday. Trump administration officials dropped the charges, calling the case an egregious example of government overreach.
Sean BarryApril 30, 2025
Led By Wyoming Chairwoman, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Sues Trump
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board, led by Riverton resident and Chairwoman Ruby Calvert, sued President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday for firing three Democratic members from the group’s board.
Leo WolfsonApril 30, 2025
Hageman Applauds Trump Exec Order To Get Non-English-Speaking Truckers Off Roads
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Monday applauded President Trump's executive order designed to remove non-English-speaking truck drivers off the road. “I proudly support President Trump taking action to make our roads safer for truckers and private citizens alike," she said.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2025
Hageman, Barrasso Say Judges Who Shield Illegal Immigrants Should Be Arrested
President Donald Trump’s administration did not go too far in arresting judges for allegedly shielding illegal immigrants from federal agents, say members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation.
Sean BarryApril 28, 2025
25% Property Tax Cut Has Cities And Counties Expecting To Cut Budgets
A 25% residential property tax cut approved earlier this year by the Legislature has cities and counties across Wyoming crunching numbers. Many tell Cowboy State Daily they’re already contemplating where to cut their budgets.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2025
UW Confirms Six Students Who Had Visas Revoked Are Reinstated
The University of Wyoming confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Monday that six international students who had their visa registrations revoked have had them reinstated.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2025
Tribe Says Feds Shot Coyotes From Chopper Near Bison; Feds Claim 'Misinformation'
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe on Wednesday accused a federal agency of gunning coyotes from a helicopter near a bison herd without tribal permission. In response, the agency sent a cryptic comment calling the tribe’s claim “misinformation.”
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2025
Hageman, House Committee Staff Visit Sheridan VA To Investigate Complaints
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman and Republican staff from the House Committee on Veterans Affairs visited the Sheridan VA on Thursday after receiving multiple concerning reports about the facility.
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2025
Cheers, Challenges And Some Boos As Hageman Resumes In-Person Town Halls
Wyoming Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman returned to hosting in-person town halls around the state Thursday. A split crowd in Buffalo was both rowdy and receptive.
Greg JohnsonApril 25, 2025
Charlie Kirk Tells UW Students To Reject Woke Ideologies, Traditional College Education
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk implored an audience at the University of Wyoming on Thursday night to cast away traditional liberal beliefs and woke ideologies
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2025
Let The Clearing Begin: Transportation Crews Attack The Snow On Beartooth Highway
The Montana Department of Transportation started clearing its side of the Beartooth Highway on April 18. The National Park Service will handle the rest, tentatively clearing the way for the entire expanse to open Memorial Day weekend.
Andrew RossiApril 25, 2025
State Treasurer Plans To Invest Billions To Help Bring Manufacturing To Wyoming
State Treasurer Curt Meier said he has plans to use $1 billion to $1.5 billion of the state’s investment earnings to bring more manufacturing to Wyoming. The timing of this proposal is in direct alignment with President Trump’s ongoing tariff war, he said.
Leo WolfsonApril 24, 2025
Wyoming Activities Association Consider Allowing High School Athletes To Get Paid
High school athletes in Wyoming may be soon able to make money off their athletic performance. The Wyoming High School Activities Association is considering a policy that would allow athletes to pursue Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonApril 24, 2025
Lummis Has More Than $1.5M So Far For 2026 Race, Campaign Finance Reports Show
Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis so far has more than $1.5 million at her disposal heading into her 2026 race for reelection. That’s after she and her PAC raised about $420,000 in the first quarter of the year, according to campaign finance reports.
Leo WolfsonApril 24, 2025