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Man Convicted of Shooting Wyoming Trooper 37 Years Ago Loses Third Appeal
A man convicted of attempted first-degree murder for shooting a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer in 1985 has lost his third attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
February 10, 2022
Former Wyoming GOP Chair Thinks RNC Is “Inappropriate” For Censuring Cheney
Former GOP Chair Diemer True told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that it was inappropriate of Wyoming Republican Party State Central Committee and the RNC to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
February 10, 2022
“It’s Fighting Season”; Little-Known Candidate Denton Knapp Says He’s Still in Congressional Race
Despite the odds being stacked against him, war veteran Denton Knapp is unflappably optimistic when he talks about the congressional race and his plan to step up for the people in Wyoming when he gets to Washington, D.C.
February 09, 2022
Hot Springs School District Removes Facebook Post Showing Students Using Air Rifles After Some Found it “Offensive”
After a social media post showing students from Thermopolis shooting air rifles went viral, the Hot Springs County School District removed the post but hasn't explained why.
February 09, 2022
Supreme Court Says Afton Teacher Who Had X-Rated Photos Of Himself On District iPad Shouldn’t Have Been Fired
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that an Afton teacher who had nude photos of his girlfriend and him on a school district iPad should not have been fired.
February 09, 2022
Trump, Hageman Praise Censure Of Cheney, Kinzinger
Political allies former President Donald Trump and Wyoming congressional candidate Harriet Hageman both praised the censure of U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger last week by the Republican National Committee.
February 08, 2022
Leland Christensen: A Remarkable Man Who Brought Everyone Together
Editor Jimmy Orr writes: "Leland Christensen was a remarkable Wyoming man whose joy, kindness, and laughter brought everyone together."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 06, 2022
Schroeder Sworn In As Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Brian Schroeder was sworn in as the superintendent of public instruction on Friday afternoon. He will serve in the position until January 2023.
February 04, 2022
Republican National Committee Formally Censures Cheney, Kinzinger
The Republican National Committee voted on Friday to formally censure U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their work on the Jan. 6 committee.
February 04, 2022
Wyoming Sen. Introducing Transgender Athlete Bill Says It’s A Matter of Fairness
In discussing her bill which would ban trans-athletes from competing against biological women, Sen. Schuler said: "If you take away the opportunity from one girl in our state and give it to a trans-athlete, its wrong and thats the bottom line."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 04, 2022
Resolution To Expel Cheney Changed To Censure; “I Don’t Recognize Those In My Party,” Says Cheney
Liz Cheney on Thursday said, "I do not recognize those in my party who have abandoned the Constitution to embrace Donald Trump. History will be their judge."
February 04, 2022
More Than 1,200 Wyo Bridges Need Fixing But The State Lacks the Resources To Fix Them
After a bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh last month, concern has grown in Wyoming about the condition of its bridges. The state has identified more than 1,200 bridges need fixing at a cost of $529 million. But there's not the money to fix them.
Wendy CorrFebruary 03, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Former Teton County Prosecutor Becket Hinckley
Three members of the court voted only to suspend the license of Becket Hinckley for three years, while two others argued that Hinckley should be barred from practicing law completely.
February 03, 2022
More Of Hageman’s Early Donors Come From Wyoming Than Any Other State
More of Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hagemans donations in the opening weeks of her campaign came from Wyoming than any other state, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
February 02, 2022
More Than 50 GOP Officials Support Removing Cheney, Kinzinger From House GOP
More than 50 Republican National Committee members are supporting a proposal to endorse removing U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House Republican Conference.
February 02, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Standing Up For The Jim Bridger Power Plant
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "The environmental activists that President Biden hired have put their agenda ahead of science and facts, but I will keep blocking any EPA nominees until the Biden administration comes to the table and works with the State of Wyoming."
Sen. Cynthia LummisFebruary 02, 2022
Defense Secretary Tells Gordon National Guard Members Must Get COVID Vaccine
The Secretary of Defense told Gov. Mark Gordon that despite objections, the Air and Army National Guard members in Wyoming will have to be vaccinated against COVID.
February 02, 2022
Bouchard’s Campaign Donations Evaporate In Latest Quarter Report
Donations have severely declined for Anthony Bouchard's congressional campaign as he brought in $26,000 in the fourth quarter -- roughly 1/10th of his total in the prior time period.
February 01, 2022
Wyoming Seventh In Fundraising For Cheney; California Leads Followed by Virginia, Florida, New York
California leads in contributions to the Cheney campaign followed by Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC. Wyoming comes in 7th.
February 01, 2022
Cheney: Trump Will Do Jan. 6 All Over Again If Given The Chance
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney took to social media early Monday to criticize former President Donald Trump after he released scathing remarks about former Vice President Mike Pence over the weekend.
January 31, 2022
WYDOT Proposes Reroute Of I-80 To Avoid Winter Closures
The Wyoming Dept of Transportation has asked the federal government to reroute parts of Interstate 80 to avoid the severe winter weather which causes constant closures.
Wendy CorrJanuary 30, 2022
Zwonitzer Calls Complaint About Residency A ‘Political Hit Job’
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer said accusations that he does not live in House District 43 are "ludicrous" and a "political hit job."
January 28, 2022
Wyoming GOP Celebrates Judge Ruling In Its Favor In Superintendent Lawsuit
The Wyoming Republican Party celebrated the news that a judge ruled in their favor in a lawsuit regarding the process of choosing a replacement for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction.
January 28, 2022
Despite Failed Lawsuit, Plaintiffs Hope Legislature Will Change Nomination Process for Vacant Seats
A federal lawsuit filed over the way nominees are picked to fill vacant statewide offices may convince the Legislature to take action to change the existing process, according to a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
January 28, 2022