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Booze On Demand: Alcohol Delivery Companies See Growth In Wyoming
As companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats continue to grow in popularity in Wyoming, a new business model has taken off: alcohol deliveries.
July 21, 2022
Park County Voting Machines Pass Test, Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Although everyone in attendance agreed that the election equipment performed without issue on Thursday. morning, Park County residents who observed the test remain unconvinced about election integrity and want paper ballots.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Majority Floor Leader’s Political Signs Defaced; Spray-Painted Red “RINO”
In yet another sign that political discourse in Wyoming has devolved to name-calling, personal attacks, and now vandalism, dozens of signs promoting House Majority Leader Albert Sommers' re-election were defaced on Wednesday night.
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2022
Uinta County Judge Rules Political Party Bylaws Take Precedence Over Wyo State Laws
Judge Joseph Bluemel dismissed a lawsuit against the Uinta County Republican Party and its leadership last Thursday, deciding the county partys rules allow its leadership to decide who can vote for future county party leaders.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
It’s About Time! Beartooth Highway To Finally Open On Friday
After a late spring storm delayed its opening in May and the Yellowstone flood damaged the roadway in June, the Beartooth Highway is set to finally open on Friday, July 22.
Wendy CorrJuly 21, 2022
Hageman Blasts Cheney For Not Voting On Abortion Legislation
Challenger Harriet Hageman blasted U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for not voting on two abortion bills last week. "I believe it was reprehensible that Wyomings lone representative was nowhere to be found when that vote was taken, Hageman said.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Cheney Votes For Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Hageman Dodges Question Again
While U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney cast a vote on Tuesday supporting same-sex marriage in the United States, challenger Harriet Hageman refused to say what her position is on gay marriage.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Poll: Biden’s Job Approval Rating Lower In Wyoming Than Anywhere Else
President Joe Biden is more unpopular in Wyoming than he is in any other state with a whopping 76% of voters disapproving of his job performance.
Coy KnobelJuly 19, 2022
Cheney Beats Hageman For Out-Of-State $$, Hageman Beats Cheney In State $$, Bouchard Trails
FEC reports show Hageman is dominating Cheney when it comes to funding from in-state donors while Cheney is doing the same with out-of-state donors. Anthony Bouchard's fundraising efforts have all but dried up.
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Twitter’s Popular, And Partisan, RoomRater Bashes Hageman, Praises Cheney
The partisan Twitter account that reviews people's videoconferencing set-ups for TV appearances not surprisingly rated Harriet Hageman a "zero out of 10" and Liz Cheney an "8 out of 10."
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Wyoming Caucus Leader Says 3 Reps Running For Senate Are ‘Abandoning’ Conservative Cause
Rep. John Bear said the decision made by three House Republicans to run for the state Senate is an act of "abandonment" of the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2022
Woman Who Killed Pinedale Man In Drunk Head-On Collision Gets Sentence Overturned By Supreme Court
A Wyoming woman who was convicted of vehicular homicide after colliding head-on with a Pinedale man while driving under the influence on New Year's Day in 2021 had her sentence overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday.
July 18, 2022
USDA Weakens Federal Gender Identity Mandate; Schroeder Skeptical
The USDA appears to be backing away from its earlier federal mandate which would have instituted sweeping gender-identity policies in public schools nationwide. Superintendent Brian Schroeder said it's because of the national outcry.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2022
Trump’s PAC Gives $500,000 To Help Harriet Hageman Get Elected In Wyoming U.S. House Race
Federal election filings show former President Donald Trump's PAC has given $500,000 to help Harriet Hageman in her bid to oust U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022
Republicans Out Of Freedom Caucus; Other Wyoming GOP Trade Barbs Over Gun Bills
Just because this year's legislative session is over doesn't mean the hard feelings have subsided. Some GOP representatives have been kicked out of the House Freedom Caucus while two other lawmakers are trading barbs and challenging each other to debate gun bills.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Top Governing Official Endorses Liz Cheney
Jordan Dresser, the Northern Arapaho Tribes top governing official on Thursday endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney but he'll have to change his voter status in order to vote.
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Campaigns Rake In Millions, Set Wyoming Election Records
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman continue to set fundraising records this year. Cheney brought in nearly $3 million this quarter while Hageman raised $1.8 million.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Wyoming Moves Closer To Approving New Charter Schools Focused On Classical Education
Wyomings top elected officials approved a change Wednesday to the rules of a state board that could soon allow the creation of two new Wyoming charter schools focused on classical education.
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2022
Supreme Court: It Was OK For Police Officer To Describe Gasoline As Accelerant In Arson Trial
The court rejected the argument that a police officer should not have been allowed to describe gasoline as an accelerant, a substance that will speed the spread of a fire, because he was not an expert on the subject.
July 14, 2022
No More Babies Born On Side Of The Road: Sublette County To Get Its Own Hospital
Kari DeWitt nearly bled to death when she was pregnant with her son. In 22 counties, she could have gone directly to a hospital to deliver her child. However, since she lives in Sublette County, she had to wait 45 minutes at the local clinic to get a flight to Idaho.
July 14, 2022
Senate District 1: Two Challengers To Incumbent Ogden Driskill Say He’s Not Conservative Enough
Sen. Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill will likely be President of the Senate if re-elected to Senate District 1. It will be the first time since someone from Crook County held that position in nearly 70 years. Driskill has two challengers in the primary.
Leo WolfsonJuly 14, 2022
New PAC Surfaces Backing Liz Cheney; Paid For $183,000 In Internet Ads Last Week
A new major political action committee has surfaced in support of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, paying $183,000 for web ads last week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 13, 2022
Police Say “Crazy” Montana Man Sent Cheney Witchcraft Book In Suspicious Package
A package sent last month to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney which was initially feared to be a bomb actually contained a book on witchcraft from whom Montana police called a "crazy" man.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2022
No One Knows (Or Will Tell) If Trump Rally Was Biggest Ever At Event Center In Casper
Former President Trump would not like hearing this but no one will say if his rally in Casper was the biggest ever at the Ford Wyoming Center. What officials will say is that it was comparable to Elton John and Eric Church.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2022