Government & Politics

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

Cheney Denies Leaking Tape Where Kevin McCarthy Called On Trump To Resign

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is denying accusations that she leaked audio featuring House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling on former President Donald Trump to resign.

April 25, 2022

Experts Question ‘Green’ Claims For Electric Vehicles

Widespread EV adoption would require rare earth minerals which are in short supply in the United States. Importing the minerals spark ethical questions as rare earth minerals extraction overseas often involves child slave labor and can damage the environment.

The Center SquareApril 24, 2022

Wyoming Legislators Who Have Had Drone Encounters Look To Trespass Law

Rep. Chip Neiman said he has not yet decided whether hed be comfortable shooting down a trespassing drone, or crafting legislation to allow for it.

Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2022

Elk Mountain Ranch Owner Wants ‘Corner Crossing’ Case Returned To State Court

The owner of a Carbon County ranch suing four Missouri hunters for crossing into the ranchs private airspace wants the case returned to state district court.

April 22, 2022

Death Of Ethete Woman Revives Effort To Pass Loose & Vicious Dog Ordinance On Reservation

The death of a woman in Ethete on April 10, while not confirmed to be the result of a dog attack, has officials once again looking at an ordinance aimed at addressing the problem of vicious dogs -- a longstanding issue on the reservation.

Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2022

Gordon: Wyoming Sharing Intelligence As Part Of U.S. – Mexico Border Strike Force

Wyoming is sharing secure intelligence with agents patrolling the southern border as part of a multi-state effort to resolve issues caused by illegal border crossings, a Gordon spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday

April 21, 2022

Cheney Receives ‘Profile In Courage’ Award Alongside Ukrainian President

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was one of five people named this week as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's "Profile in Courage" award.

April 21, 2022

Wyo Supreme Court: Drug Case Overturned Because Wyoming Trooper Was Speeding

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man arrested near Cheyenne with 42 pounds of marijuana because the trooper was driving more than 100mph.

April 20, 2022

Former GOP Legislator Says Wyoming Will Never Legalize Marijuana

A former Republican legislator who once purchased marijuana for his uncle who was dying of lung cancer said Wyoming will never legalize marijuana until the federal government OKs it.

Jimmy OrrApril 20, 2022

Gordon Joins Republican Governors’ Border Strike Force

Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said he will offer support to the southern border "while the Biden administration sits idly by and fails to take action on this crisis."

April 20, 2022

Wyoming Trade Schools See Boom In Enrollment

Trade schools both in Wyoming and nationally have seen a boom in enrollment after the pandemic struck.

April 18, 2022

Cheney Leads In Total Fundraising, Still Trails In Money From Wyoming

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued to lead all of her GOP primary challengers in fundraising for Wyomings lone U.S. House seat for the first quarter of 2022, but trailed her former political ally Harriet Hageman in raising money in Wyoming.

April 18, 2022

Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Announces Reelection Campaign

Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, Wyomings chief elections official, on Monday announced he will be seeking a second term.

Jimmy OrrApril 18, 2022

Cheney Calls Russian Sanction A ‘Badge Of Honor’

After receiving a sanction from Russia earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that the rebuke was a "badge of honor."

April 15, 2022

Pinedale Special Ed Teacher Fired, Appears In Child Predator Sting Video

School officials announced on Friday that a Pinedale teacher was fired after being accused of trying to arrange a meeting with an underage boy in California. The teacher appeared in a child predator sting video released on YouTube on Wednesday.