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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.
April 15, 2022
Central Figure In National Indian Hunting Case Faces Child Porn, Drug Charges
The champion of a national Indian hunting rights case is scheduled to face a jury May 2 on charges of methamphetamine and child pornography possession.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2022
Wyoming Joins In Lawsuit Over Biden Immigration Policy
In joining 19 other states in a lawsuit challenging the immigration policies of President Biden, Gov. Gordon said, "Their continued failure to fulfill the constitutional duty and secure our border impacts all Americans."
April 14, 2022
Snow Storm Leads to Three Semi Rollovers, Two Jackknifed Semis In Campbell County
Wind gusts, blowing snow, cold temperatures, and icy road conditions are being blamed for the three rollovers and two jackknifed semi-trucks on 1-90 and other roadways in Campbell County
April 14, 2022
Bouchard Accuses Wyoming Hospital Association Director Of Defamation Over Complaint
A video showing a confrontation between a Wyoming hospital lobbyist and two Wyoming senators does not appear to be as tense of an exchange as led to believe.
April 13, 2022
Wyo Towns Upset Over Lack Of Liquor Licenses; Mayors Want Capitalism, Not Big Government
Two Wyoming mayors say the state's system of restricting the number of liquor licenses that can be awarded is limiting economic growth.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Who Is Brent Bien And Why Is He Running For Governor In Wyoming?
The Laramie native retired to his home state of Wyoming three years ago after finishing his military career as officer-in-charge of the U.S. Marine Corps base on Guam. Now, he's running for governor.
Wendy CorrApril 13, 2022
Wyo School Superintendents Average $141,00 Per Year; 22% Higher Than Recommended By Legislature
Wyoming school district superintendent salaries averaged $141,358, about $25,000 more than the the Legislature recommended. The highest paid superintendent makes $210,000 in Teton County.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2022
2020 Study: Almost 25% Of Wyoming Workers Employed In Government
Almost one-quarter of Wyomings civilian workers were employed by local, state or federal government entities in 2020, according to a new state report.
April 12, 2022
Sleep Experts Say Quit Changing Time On Clocks; Pick One And Leave It Alone
The director of the Wyoming Sleep Disorder Center said the twice annual time change is bad for your health and said switching to any permanent time (Daylight Saving or Standard) would be hugely beneficial.
Wendy CorrApril 12, 2022
Wyoming Law Unclear About Shooting Down Drones; Legislative Committee To Study Trespassing
The Joint Judiciary Committee will address the issue of property-invading drones this year. Currently, there is no penalty in Wyoming for flying a drone over someone elses property, except for cases of voyeurism.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2022
Fremont County Gets $37 Million For New Hospital
The largest U.S. Department of Agriculture loan ever made in Wyoming has moved Fremont County $37 million closer to a new hospital.
Clair McFarlandApril 11, 2022
Cheney: United States Should Be Committed To Ukrainian Victory
The United States should be committed to ensuring victory in the Ukraine to stop a "genocide" now occurring there, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said during a Sunday interview.
April 11, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Tells Man He Must Prove He Does Not Have Pot
The Wyoming Supreme Court said a man who claimed he didn't have marijuana when he was captured by police with marijuana was the one who had to prove it.
April 08, 2022
Gordon Applauds Ruling To Reinstate Trump-Era Water Rules
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon applauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that reinstates a Trump-era clean water rule.
April 08, 2022
Megan Degenfelder Enters Superintendent Race, Says Voices Of Parents Being Silenced
Megan Degenfelder, a former chief policy officer for the state Department of Education, announced she is running for the office to address problems caused by anti-American values in education and a silencing of the voices of parents.
April 08, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Trade Barbs In Dispute Over Jackson, Romney, Trump
While united in expressing concerns over Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Jackson on Thursday, Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman found plenty of fault with each other.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Bill Introduced To Create Universal “No Fly” List For Violent Passengers; Lummis Opposed
Lummis said she has nothing against individual airlines choosing to deny service to individuals who have broken the rules but to bring the federal government into it is overreach.
Jimmy OrrApril 07, 2022