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Gov. Gordon Orders Flags Lowered To Honor Fallen Buffalo Marine Seth Rasmuson
Gov Mark Gordon on Friday ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Monday evening as a result of the death of a Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson who was killed on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Not Invited To Join Lawsuit Against Sanctuary Cities
A spokesman for Gov Gordon said the Wyoming attorney general's office was not asked to join 17 states in lawsuit to support banning sanctuary cities but "it's possible" Wyoming would join if asked.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Cheney Takes Center Stage In Prime Time January 6 Hearing
At the first primetime Jan. 6 committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said, "President Trump summoned the mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Marine From Buffalo Killed In Osprey Crash Near California-Arizona Border
U.S. Marine Seth Rasmuson from Buffalo, Wyoming was one of five Marines killed on Wednesday when an Osprey crashed in the desert near the California and Arizona border.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Gun Group Endorses Hageman Over Cheney
The Gun Owners of America said they did not endorse U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney because of her "personal war on President Donald Trump and working for Nancy Pelosi on the illegitimate January 6th Committee."
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Senate District 19: Battle of Legislative Veterans
Each of the three candidates vying for Wyoming Senate District 19 in the Big Horn Basin area is either a current or past Wyoming legislator.
Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2022
Beartooth Highway Finally Reopens After 12 Days; 10-Foot Snow Drifts Cleared
After 12 days, the famed Beartooth Highway is open again. Ten foot snow drifts and avalanches kept the roadway closed but now WYDOT is optimistic it will stay open through the summer.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022
Liquor Is Inflation-Proof Says Wyoming Booze Expert
Although inflation is affecting consumer decisions across the board, one product that is inflation-proof is alcohol, according to Wyoming State Liquor Association Director Mike Moser.
June 09, 2022
Lummis Introduces Bill For Cryptocurrency-Friendly Regulation
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Cynthia Lummis introduced bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation that she believes may revolutionize the way these assets are regulated in America.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022
Schroeder: Wyo To Comply With Fed Gender Mandate Until State Funds School Lunches
Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder said until the State of Wyoming pays for federal school lunches, the department has little choice but to comply with gender ideology mandates.
Clair McFarlandJune 08, 2022
Former Casper Doctor Who Sexually Assaulted Patients Loses Wyo Supreme Court Appeal, Again
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a former Casper gynecologists claim of juror misconduct in a trial where he was convicted of sexually abusing patients, new court filings showed.
June 08, 2022
U.S. House Candidate Denton Knapp Takes New Job But He’s Not Dropping Out Of The Race
Retired Army colonel Denton Knapp said he will juggle his new full time job with campaigning by spending a few hours each night after work and weekends attempting to reach voters.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2022
Lummis Says Stance On Gun Control Has Not Changed Despite CNN Story
Despite a CNN story that appeared to show U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has had a change of heart on some gun control measures, her spokeswoman on Wednesday said the senators positions have not shifted.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2022
Park County Group Testifies Against Hand Counting Ballots From 2020 Election
A Park County civil liberty group testified against a proposal to hand count ballots from the 2020 election. The group said the proposal is meant to "undermine trust in elections."
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2022
Permanent Daylight Saving Time For Wyoming Just Got One Step Closer
The push to get rid of daylight saving time gained another victory last week with Colorado becoming the latest state to join Wyoming on the measure.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Cheyenne’s House District 44 Race: Purple, Crowded, Contentious
One of the most dramatic races in the state legislature may be in House District 44 in Cheyenne. Two candidates are related to each other. Another is trying to win the seat back. And two are making their first foray into politics.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Cheney Prepares For Prime-Time January 6 Hearing
When Liz Cheney appears on primetime TV Thursday night as part of the January 6 Committee, it will be one of the most prominent roles a member of the Wyoming congressional delegation has ever played in such a high-profile legislative hearing.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Tribal Leader Endorses Cheney Over Fellow Tribal Member
Arapaho tribal official Lee Spoonhunter has endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney for Wyomings lone U.S. House Seat, passing over his fellow tribal member who is also vying for the position.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2022
Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne Says He Won’t Resign
Although calls have been made by several GOP officials within county party organizations asking State GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne to resign, he is refusing to do so.
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2022
Former Wind River Indian Reservation Police Officer Killed In Gunfight
A former Wind River Indian Reservation police officer was shot and killed in Arizona when a traffic stop became a gunfight. Officer Adrian Lopez served in Wyoming up until last year.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2022
Wyo Lawmakers Struggle To Find Answers To Fix Mental Health Care Problems
In a rural state like Wyoming, with limited funding and even sparser population centers, it can be difficult to provide adequate mental health care services. In many cases, jail is the dumping-off spot for people having a mental health care crisis.
Leo WolfsonJune 04, 2022
Wyo Education Head “Astounded” At Mandate Linking School Lunch Dollars To Gender Identity Policies
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder on Friday said it was "disheartening and astounding" to learn of new federal mandate linking school lunch dollars to gender identity policies.
Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2022
Four Candidates Vying To Win Wyoming’s Only American Indian Legislative District
For the first time in recent memory, Fremont County's House District 33 is registered to more Republicans than Democrats.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2022
BLM Purchases 35,000 Acres Of Land Southwest Of Casper
The Bureau of Land Management this week announced a purchase of more than 35,000 acres of land south of Casper, which will provide "endless" recreational opportunities for Wyoming residents and visitors alike, a bureau spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
June 03, 2022