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Schroeder Appointed To Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction until January 2023, his office announced Thursday.
January 27, 2022
Gordon Opposes Halt On Superintendent Pick, Says He’s Upholding The Law
Gov. Mark Gordon is asking a federal court to allow him to follow Wyoming law and proceed with the appointment of a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 27, 2022
Flu Cases Remain Low Compared to Prior Seasons in Wyoming
Wyomings influenza season appears to be off to a mild start, with cases markedly lower than prior flu seasons.
January 27, 2022
Eathorne Calls Plaintiffs In Superintendent Lawsuit “RINOs,” “Cheney Supporters”
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne lashed out Wednesday at the multiple plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit against the party over the way it selected nominees for an open statewide office, calling them "RINOs" and "Cheney supporters."
January 26, 2022
Supreme Court Orders Sentence Adjustment For Casper Man Who Killed Mother
A Casper man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother was improperly sentenced to another 10 to 15 years in the burglary that led to the killing, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Romney To Stump For Cheney At Fundraiser In March
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will help raise money for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney at a fundraiser in March, according to reports released Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Federal Judge Tells Governor Not To Appoint New Superintendent
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Gov. Mark Gordon not to appoint a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 26, 2022
Wyoming GOP Sued By Former Speaker of House & Others Over Process to Replace Balow
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau and 15 other plaintiffs allege the process Frank Eathorne used to replace the Superintendent of Public Instruction was unconstitutional.
January 25, 2022
Gingrich Threatens Jan. 6 Committee Will Be Jailed; Cheney Fires Back
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney criticized former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Sunday after Gingrich predicted that members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the Capitol would be jailed for their actions.
January 24, 2022
State GOP Wants Investigation Into Legitimacy of Rep. Dan Zwonitzer
The leadership of Wyomings Republican Party asked the secretary of state to determine whether Rep. Dan Zwonitzer moved out of the district he was elected to represent -- thus making the seat vacant.
January 24, 2022
Explainer: Who Are The Candidates Nominated For Wyoming Superintendent?
Likely by the end of the week, if not sooner, Wyoming will have a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 24, 2022
Investigation Underway As Parents, Players Accuse Cheyenne Football Coach of Bullying, Retaliation
Legislators and parents have asked Laramie School District No. 1 to look into allegations of bullying and excessive verbal abuse by a coach toward student athletes at Central.
January 24, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Cheney Has “Very Conservative” Voting Record; More Conservative Than Other Republicans
Far right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Liz Cheney not only had a "very conservative" voting record but was more conservative than other Republican members.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 24, 2022
Two Educators, Former Legislator Named Finalists For Wyo Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two educators and a former legislator have been nominated as candidates to fill the vacancy in the state superintendent of public instructions office left with the resignation of Jillian Balow.
January 23, 2022
Former Legislator Goodenough Seeks Superintendent Job
A former state legislator who joined Wyomings Republican Party several years ago has signed up to seek the states open superintendent of public instruction job.
January 21, 2022
12 Candidates Apply For Superintendent Of Schools; Wyoming GOP To Narrow To 3
At least a dozen candidates have applied to replace former Wyoming superintendent of schools Jillian Balow, who abruptly resigned from her elected position last week.
January 21, 2022
Hageman Tells Hannity That Liz Cheney Is Just The Same As Nancy Pelosi
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said Liz Cheney is no better than Nancy Pelosi and the Jan 6 Committee is a witch hunt for Donald Trump.
January 21, 2022
Wyoming’s Delegation Unimpressed With Biden’s Second News Conference
President Joe Biden's recent news conference missed the mark on foreign relations, and the economy, according to the members of Wyoming's congressional delegation.
January 20, 2022
UW Names Building After Worland Native, Archaeologist George Frison
The University of Wyoming's Anthropology Building now bears the name of George Frison, a Worland native and UW graduate who achieved international acclaim as an archaeologist during a lengthy career as a university faculty member.
January 19, 2022
Wyoming’s Graduation Rate Slightly Increased In 2021
Wyoming saw a slight uptick in its graduation rate for 2021, the eighth consecutive year the state has seen an increase in students graduating from high school.
January 19, 2022
Lander Not Immune From Lawsuit In Lost Bat Case, Supreme Court Rules
The Wyo Supreme Court ruled that City of Lander is not immune from a lawsuit because a police officer lost a bat which bit a family.
January 18, 2022
Bill To Exempt Outfitters From Wyoming Lodging Tax Basically ‘Cleanup Legislation,’ Industry Group Says
State representatives plan on introducing a bill to once again make backcountry guides and outfitters exempt from Wyomings lodging tax.
January 17, 2022
Lummis Blocks Biden’s Pick For EPA Enforcement Chief Over Power Plant
U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis stalled confirmation of President Joe Biden's choice to enforce federal environmental rules due to the agency's handling of coal power plants in Wyoming.
January 14, 2022
Wyoming Officials Thank Balow For Her Service To State
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Education Association thanked Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow on Thursday for her service to the state's education system after she announced her resignation.
January 13, 2022