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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
Wyo State Sen. Schuler Says International Transgender Swimming Ban Good For Her Bill
Wyoming state Sen. Wendy Schuler applauded the decision by the international swimming federation to ban transgender athletes from women's swimming competitions. She said it will help her "Fairness In Women's Sports" bill when it is introduced next year.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Wyo Dem Leaders Prefer Crossover Voting To Continue
Merav-Ben David, a former Congressional candidate and current candidate for the state House of Representatives, said nearly every Democrat she knows is planning to cross over this year.
Leo WolfsonJune 19, 2022
State Of Wyoming Appealing BLM’s Massive Land Purchase Near Casper
The state of Wyoming is appealing a massive land acquisition the Bureau of Land Management received in May south of Casper, Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Friday.
June 17, 2022
Rivertonites Spar Over Student Cell Phone Ban
A ban on cell phones in classrooms at a Riverton school is being met with strong objections in the face of a recent rash of school shootings nationwide.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Trooper Illegally Entered Sundance Woman’s Home
The drunk driving conviction of a Sundance woman must be overturned because a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper improperly entered the womans home without permission, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
June 17, 2022
Cody Firefighter’s Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; “She Doesn’t Back Down,” Widow Says
The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie
Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
It Ain’t Easy Being A Democrat In Wyoming
The Democratic party in Wyoming arguably faces a more difficult uphill battle than in any other state. In the last presidential election, former President Donald Trump won by a wider margin in Wyoming than in any other state.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Demands USDA Back Down On Gender ID Mandate
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill joined forces with 25 other states Tuesday, demanding President Joe Biden withdraw a federal policy linking school lunch funds to gender ideology provisions.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2022
Legislators Disagree On When State Can Say No To Feds On Gender ID Mandates With School Lunches
Rep. Chip Neiman said Wyo should take over school lunch funding now rather than bend to the federal government's "social engineering" where Rep. Landon Brown said the state needs to exercise caution due to budgetary concerns.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2022
Cheney: Trump Campaign Knew There Was No Legitimate Argument To Overturn Election
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said, "The Trump campaign legal team knew there was no legitimate argument fraud, irregularities, or anything to overturn the election. And yet, President Trump went ahead with his plans for Jan. 6 anyway.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2022
Wyoming Democrats Call For End To Electoral College at Democratic State Convention
The Wyoming Democratic Party on Saturday approved a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to end the Electoral College.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2022
Gov Mark Gordon: The Energy Crisis of Tomorrow Can Be Averted Today
In a guest column, Gov Mark Gordon writes: "There should be absolutely no reason for blind dependency on China and Russia when we have the resources and capabilities to mine both critical minerals and uranium on American and Wyoming soil..."
Gov. Mark GordonJune 11, 2022
Wyoming Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Wilde Focuses On Water
Wilde, a veteran U.S. Army paratrooper and retired cabinet maker, has never held a political office before. He does have experience running for office, as this will be his third attempt at running for governor.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022