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St. Stephen’s Principal, Administrator Not At Lewd Party & Should Not Have Been Canned, Individuals Say
In a federal report alleging sexual misconduct and other wrongful behavior, supporters of a principal and administrator say they were incorrectly implicated and wrongly punished.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2022
Wyo Could Lose Millions In Fed Education Money If It Doesn’t Comply With Gender Identity Policies
The federal government last month tied about $90 million per year in Wyoming education funding to gender identity-friendly policies in schools, which, according to a federal judge, would include non-binary bathroom use.
Clair McFarlandJune 01, 2022
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Filed By Natrona County Republican Party Against State GOP
Judge Peter Froelicher ruled that Natrona County had no existing grounds to complain because the Republican Party had since adopted bylaws that make the complaint moot.
Leo WolfsonJune 01, 2022
Mr. Pillow: Wyoming Voting Machines Are Fraudulent And If You Don’t Agree, You’re A Traitor
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily, Mike Lindell said anyone who says Wyoming's election results werent part of the problem, despite the fact the state had the largest margin of support for Trump in the country, is a traitor to America.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2022
Photos, Videos Show GOP Chair Frank Eathorne Much Closer To Capitol Invasion Than Claimed
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne was much closer to the violence incited during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol invasion than he had said earlier, according to photos and videos released on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Not Ready To Legalize Shooting Down Drones
Currently it is illegal for anyone to shoot down a drone in Wyoming, even if the drone is flying over your property. The legislature says more homework needs to be done before introducing laws.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2022
Trump Rally Recap: Wild Costumes, Travelers From All Over, “Fake Media” & “Let’s Go Brandon” Chants
Saturday's Trump rally was everything it was expected to be. The arena was full, Trump's remarks were combative, and the colorful crowd ate it up.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2022
PHOTO GALLERY: Trump Rally At Casper Events Center By Matt Idler
Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler took hundreds of photos of the Trump rally in Casper on Saturday. Here are just a few showing the rally and the atmosphere surrounding the event.
Jimmy OrrMay 29, 2022
Trump Rips Cheney, Endorses Hageman, Gets Standing Ovation At Packed Rally In Casper
Former President Donald Trump brought his message of conservatism to Wyoming on Saturday, addressing old grudges, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and what he believes to be the failures of President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2022
GOP Chair Frank Eathorne Leads Wyoming Speakers Hailing Harriet Hageman At Trump Rally
Frank Eathorne, chairman of the Wyoming Republican Party, kicked off the Trump rally by telling the audience in Casper on Saturday he "would run through a barbed wire fence" for former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2022
Hageman Energizes Crowd At Trump Rally With Vow To Fight Cheney, Democrats
Vowing to fight against Democrats in Congress if elected to replace U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, Harriet Hageman told her cheering supporters on Saturday she is determined to defeat the three-term congresswoman.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2022
Long Crowd Lining Up For Trump Rally in Casper, Wyoming On Saturday
Long crowds have already lined up for the big Donald Trump rally on Saturday morning in Casper, Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrMay 28, 2022
Embattled Laramie County DA Does Not File; Former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl Enters Race
Embattled Laramie County DA Leigh Ann Manlove decided one term was enough and opted not to file for re-election. But former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl and Thomas Callison both filed for the office on Friday.
May 28, 2022
Wyoming Candidate Filing Period Over; Dems Join U.S. House And Gov’s Race
On the last day of candidate filing period in Wyoming, Democratic candidates entered the U.S. House and gubernatorial races.
Leo WolfsonMay 28, 2022
Most-Crowded Primary In Wyoming: House District 25 In Park County
Mudslinging has already started between two of the candidates in the most crowded primary in Wyoming, with each pointing at the other as representing much of what they each find wrong with the GOP.
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2022
Trump To No Longer Speak Outside In Casper; Event Moved To Inside Ford Wyoming Center
A change to the upcoming Donald Trump rally was announced late Thursday. The former president will no longer speak outside of the Ford Wyoming Center. The event was moved inside the arena and doors will open at 11am.
Leo WolfsonMay 27, 2022
No One Has Filed To Run For Laramie County District Attorney, Including The Current One
With only one day left in Wyoming's candidate filing period for the August primary election, not one person has filed to run for Laramie County District Attorney, including the current one.
May 26, 2022
Cheney Finally Files As House Candidate; Hageman Files Hours Earlier
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday officially filed the necessary paperwork with the secretary of states office declaring her intention to seek re-election to the U.S. House.
Leo WolfsonMay 26, 2022
WYDOT To Politicians: Don’t Put Your Campaign Signs In Illegal Places
Although it may be tempting to place election signs in the middle of highways, roads, and public rights-of-way for maximum exposure, WYDOT said they will remove the sign if it violates state law.
May 26, 2022
Monkeypox Hits U.S., Wyo State Health Officer Can’t Predict Whether It Will Spread To Wyoming
State Public Health Director Dr. Alexia Harrist said it was too early to tell if Monkeypox is going to be a major cause of concern for Wyoming.
May 26, 2022
Hageman Finally Files For Congress; Still No Cheney
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman made it official on Thursday morning by filing the necessary paperwork to put her on the ballot for U.S. House. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has yet to file.
Leo WolfsonMay 26, 2022
Lummis Not A Fan Of Domestic Terrorism Act
Lummis said Americans should be wary of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act because it adds to the size of the government to more closely monitor the activities of American citizens.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2022
Natrona County Man Convicted Of Raping, Threatening Women Loses Supreme Court Appeal
The conviction of a Natrona County man who repeatedly sexually assaulted women and then threatened their lives was upheld Wednesday by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
May 25, 2022
Trump OK With Billboards Showing Hageman Called Him A Racist; “She Never Met Me,” He Said
Former President Donald Trump told Wyoming radio host Glenn Woods that he was not bothered by the billboards that the Cheney campaign put up reminding voters that Harriet Hageman once called him a racist.
May 25, 2022