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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
Wyo Supreme Court: Shared Information Between Cops Enough To Justify Drug Stops
Police officers can stop a vehicle as part of an investigation into drug trafficking based on information they obtain from other officers, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
June 28, 2022
Election Watchdog Group: Wyoming Company Illegally Contributed $50,000 To Hageman PAC
An election watchdog group filed a complaint with the FEC alleging that Snow Goose LLC is a shell company formed to hide the actual identity of those who donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Harriet Hageman's campaign.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Wyoming PBS To Allow Media To Attend Debate But Not The Public
In a partial reversal, Wyoming PBS on Tuesday announced that the media will be able to attend the U.S. House debate later this week but the public is still barred from attending.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Editorial: Denton Knapp Is the Only Candidate Who Cares About The Public Right Now
War hero Denton Knapp is the only candidate, or person for that matter, who is trying to get Thursday's U.S.House debate open to the public after Wyoming PBS decided to make it a private affair.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2022
GOP House Candidate Robyn Belinskey Runs Self-Funded Campaign
As an owner of a small housekeeping and property management business who was once homeless, Robyn Belinskey is about as blue collar as it gets and ironically said she plans to clean house when she gets to Washington, D.C.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Due To Pilot Shortage, SkyWest To Remove Seats To Allow Pilots With Lower-Level Certifications
SkyWest, the regional airline that services most airports in Wyoming, has asked the Dept of Transportation to allow them to remove 20 seats in their airplanes. This would allow them to use pilots who have lower-level certifications.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson Gets Last Ride Home To Buffalo
Community members along Interstate 25 on Monday stood on overpasses waving American flags as fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson was driven back to Buffalo for his funeral.
June 27, 2022
Albany County Public Library Holds Drag Queen Storytime Over Weekend
Although the Albany County Public Library has been having drag queens read to kids for four years in an event designed to celebrate diversity, some critics believe it is inappropriate and prematurely exposes sexual themes to children.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2022
Cheney Says She Didn’t Ask For A Closed Debate; Wyoming PBS Won’t Talk
A spokesman for Liz Cheney said her campaign had nothing to do with making the upcoming House debate closed to the public. She said PBS decided the rules. Wyoming PBS, however, refused to answer questions.
Leo WolfsonJune 27, 2022
USDA Repeats Demand For Biden Administration Gender Ideology Policies
In the face of resistance from more than half the states in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday restated its demand for public schools to adopt policies friendly to new Biden administration created federal gender ideology.
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2022
Public And Media Banned From U.S. House Debate Due To “Safety Concerns”
In light of the announcement that the public and media would be banned from the upcoming U.S. House debate, the Hageman campaign said they would prefer the debate "be more open but these were the rules presented to us."
Jimmy OrrJune 24, 2022
Cheney Votes For Gun Control Bill; Gets Immediately Blasted By Hageman
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted to support the most significant gun control bill in decades on Friday morning. She said she was proud to support the legislation stating that it did not infringe on 2nd Amendment rights.
Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022
Cheney Explains To Democrats How To Switch Parties In Campaign Literature
In campaign literature being sent around the state, Liz Cheney is instructing Wyoming Democrats how they can change their party registration to vote for her.
Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022
Judge Rules It’s OK For Weston County Commissioner To Keep Seat Despite Not Living in County
A state district judge ruled that it was OK for a Weston County Commissioner to keep his seat while not living in the county.
Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022
Joining Gordon, Wyoming’s Delegation Blasts ‘Secretive’ BLM Land Deal
Wyoming's congressional delegation released a letter on Thursday blasting the BLM for a "secretive" land deal made to purchase thousands of acres of land in Natrona and Carbon counties.
June 23, 2022
House District 33: Three Republicans Battle For Shot At Seat In Formerly Democratic District
House District 33 is Wyomings only American-Indian district. Up until recently, it was a Democratic district. Whoever wins the primary will take on incumbent Rep. Andi LeBeau.
Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2022
House District 13: Albany County GOP Candidate Anti-Trump, Supports Gun Control, Pro-Weed
Albany County is one of the few places in Wyoming where one can find a Republican legislative candidate who supports some gun control, opposes former President Donald Trump and supports full legalization of marijuana.
Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022
Superintendent Says Wyo Has Cash For Lunches, Can Ignore Fed Gender Mandate, Gov Urges Caution
While Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder says Wyoming has the money and doesn't need to comply with a federal mandate espousing gender ideology, Gov Mark Gordon is urging caution and said the issue should be studied.
Clair McFarlandJune 22, 2022
Wyoming High Schools Move Toward Replacing Grass With Artificial Turf
The Cody High School football field is replacing its artificial turf this summer at a cost of $550,000. A little more than 1/3rd of public school football fields in Wyoming are artificial turf.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022
Laura Ingraham To Feature Dubois’ National Museum Of Military Vehicles On Wednesday
Fox Nations Laura Ingraham will visit with Dan Starks, Founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming on Wednesdays episode of Hidden Gems.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022
Eight Legislators Join Cheney Re-Election Leadership Team
Eight current state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's 'leadership team,' her campaign announced on Tuesday. The list includes the two longest-serving lawmakers in the legislature.
Leo WolfsonJune 21, 2022
Riverton School Officials Defend Decision To Ban Cell Phones From School
Riverton Middle School counselors defended the school's decision to ban students from using mobile phones by saying the long-term effect of childhood smartphone dependence could worsen the very conditions that could lead to school shootings.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2022
Wyo Man Who Had Sex With 15-Year-Old Cousin In Walmart Bathroom After Meeting At Funeral Loses Appeal
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a man convicted of having sex with his 15-year-old cousin in a Walmart bathroom in Sheridan.
June 21, 2022