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WYDOT Will Request Exemptions to Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Program
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner told a legislative committee on Wednesday that due to the inefficiency of building electric charging stations on empty stretches of Wyoming highways, the state will appeal for exemptions from the 'every 50 miles' requirement.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Pay Boost Could Put Powell Teachers Near Top For Salaries in Wyoming
Trustees for Park County School District No. 1 in Powell are considering raising teacher pay significantly, moving the districts salaries from among the lowest in the state to among the highest.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Asks UW To Consider Free Tuition For Native Students
After the University of California decided to waive all tuition for American Indian students, the Shoshone Tribe asked the University of Wyoming for the same. UW agreed to discuss the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2022
Public Right To Public Land At Stake In Fed Corner Crossing Lawsuit, Wyoming Hunters Say
A jury in state circuit court found four hunters innocent last week of criminal trespass charges. However, new trespass charges were filed on Monday against three of the hunters in connection with a 2020 incident.
May 04, 2022
One Of First Questions Of GOP Convention — Can Laramie County Participate?
The question of whether Republican delegates from the states biggest county will be allowed to take part in the Wyoming Republican Partys convention later this week will be among the first issues settled by the party.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Move To Kill Biden ‘Disinformation’ Board
Wyomings U.S. senators signed on to a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the use of federal funds for a "disinformation board" announced recently by President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Trump Rally Expected To Draw 20,000
A political rally featuring former President Donald Trump and congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is expected to draw 20,000 people to the parking lot outside of Caspers Ford Center.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Roe V. Wade Reversal Would Force Wyoming Legislators To Take Hard Stand, Says Senate Leader
State Sen. Chris Rothfuss on Tuesday said if Roe v Wade is overturned, Wyoming legislators who may have voted pro-life for political ease in the past will have to take a solid position if a repeal expands their authority over the issue
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
UW Gives Officials $38,000 In Tickets, Meals, Gifts Over Three Years
Using private donations, the University of Wyoming spent nearly $38,000 on tickets, dinners and gifts for elected officials in three years.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Corner-Crossing Isn’t Solved Yet; U.S. District Court Now Hearing Case Against Hunters
The question of whether corner-crossing is legal activity isn't solved yet. Now the U.S. District Court (a federal court) is hearing a case where the landowner has filed a lawsuit against the hunters, seeking damages for trespassing.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Another Complaint Against State GOP Filed, Alleges Unfair Enforcement Of Rules
A member of the Sheridan County Republican Party is the latest to express dissatisfaction with the State GOP. Gail Symons says chairman Frank Eathorne is selectively choosing which rule violations to enforce.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Rawlins Hospital Stopping Labor And Delivery Services, Will Save $2M
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins will soon discontinue obstetrics services, hospital spokeswoman Stephanie Hinkle told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
May 02, 2022
Sec. of State Buchanan Says State Will Challenge Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) Ruling
Buchanan and the state attorney generals office on Friday notified the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the states intent to challenge a federal court ruling that allowed the firearms advocacy group Wyoming Gun Owners to keep a list of its contributors private.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Trump Schedules ‘Save America’ Rally At Casper’s Ford Center On May 28
Former President Donald Trump will stage a Save America rally at Caspers Ford Center on Saturday, May 28.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Wyoming Superintendent Candidates Want Return to American Values
Each of the three Republicans running for Superintendent of Public Instruction say they want to return American values to the classroom and to run the job with a conservative mindset.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2022
Expect Delays: Road Construction From Cody To Yellowstone About To Begin
Travelers going to Yellowstone from Cody will need to plan ahead as major road construction starts next week.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2022
Pandora Papers: Legislators Debate Strengthening Wyo Laws To Prevent Stashing of Foreign Billions
Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday discussed strengthening laws that would help prevent the state from being a haven for illicit activity. A Russian billionaire hid a private jet and lands through a LLC & trust in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2022
Lawsuit Challenges New Wyoming Voter ID Law
The lawsuit filed in Albany County District Court by former legislator Charles Pelkey on behalf of Tim Newcomb said Wyoming's law requiring voters to show identification when casting their ballots infringes on the ability of citizens to vote.
April 29, 2022
With No Lawsuit Ruling, Natrona County Still Limited To Six Delegates At Convention
With no action expected on a lawsuit filed by the Natrona County GOP against the state Republican Party before the convention begins on May 5, the county -- the state's second largest -- will have only six delegates attending the convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2022
Laramie County GOP Chair: Eathorne Selectively Enforcing Rules, Committing “Voter Fraud”
Laramie County GOP Chair Dani Olsen said Wyoming Republican Chairman Frank Eathorne is "spouting falsehoods" in defending a position that could result in nearly all of the county's delegates not being included in the upcoming GOP convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2022
Coal Money Gone: Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars No Longer Available For School Construction
Wyoming will receive no coal lease bonus money to help fund its schools and their construction needs in the next two years, a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars compared to past budget cycles.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2022
Wind River Canyon Cleanup & Construction To Cause Significant Delays
Delays between Shoshoni and Thermopolis in the Wind River Canyon could last up to a month as a result of a major rockslide that occurred last Saturday.
Wendy CorrApril 27, 2022
More Than 18 Months After Opening, Natl Museum Of Military Vehicles Will Have Grand Opening Celebration
More than 18 months after opening its doors, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will finally have its grand opening celebration in late May.
April 27, 2022
Powell Students Clear Wind River Canyon Rock Slide; WYDOT Not Thrilled
Although some parents were proud of the Powell students who helped clear boulders from a rock slide in the Wind River Canyon on Saturday, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation said it was a "volatile situation" and they could have gotten hurt.
Wendy CorrApril 25, 2022