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Wyoming Schools Add Extra Security Due To Threats Of Violence On TikTok
Multiple school districts across Wyoming have put extra security measures in place for Friday in response to a threat of violence that has been circulating nationally on the popular social media app TikTok.
December 16, 2021
Conservative Officials Call For Cheney, Kinzinger’s Removal From House GOP Conference
More than 40 conservative officials sent a letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, this week, asking him to remove both U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House Republican Conference.
December 16, 2021
Wyoming Public Schools Saw Increase Of 54 Students This Fall
The state of Wyoming's public education system saw an overall enrollment increase of 54 students this fall, data released by the Wyoming Department of Education showed.
December 16, 2021
Divorce Decree Dispute That Reached Wyo Supreme Court Settled For Husband
A dispute over a divorce decree that reached Wyomings Supreme Court has been settled in the husbands favor.
December 15, 2021
Cheney, Fox News Hosts Locked In Battle Over Released Texts
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and two Fox News hosts are sparring over the text messages the latter sent to former President Donald Trump's chief of staff regarding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
December 15, 2021
Rolling Closures Help Keep Wyo Traffic Moving During Interstate Emergencies
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to keeping cars and trucks moving during a weather event like the ones that slowed travel on interstates over the last few weekends.
Wendy CorrDecember 15, 2021
Gordon Condemns Punishment Against National Guard Who Don’t Get Vaxed
Gov. Mark Gordon has joined four other Republican governors in sending a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Defense about the federal vaccine mandate for soldiers in the National Guard.
December 15, 2021
Cheney Reveals Texts Sent To Trump’s Chief Of Staff About Capitol Riot
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney revealed text messages sent to former President Donald Trump's chief of staff about the unfolding events on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol late Monday.
December 14, 2021
Wyoming Travel Runs Smoothly After Weekend Of Accidents, Halted Traffic
Traffic was running smoothly across Wyoming on Monday as a storm front that rocked the state over the weekend with hurricane-force winds abated.
December 13, 2021
Former UW Cowboy Donates $1M To Improve War Memorial Stadium
A former University of Wyoming football player and his wife have given a generous donation to support planned renovations for the university's War Memorial Stadium.
December 10, 2021
Hageman Bashes Cheney During Interview With Bannon
Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hageman used an appearance this week on the television show of former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon to again criticize incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
December 10, 2021
Wyoming Mental Health Official Expresses Concern About Health Care ‘Crisis’
A Wyoming mental health care official is asking residents to contact their local legislators regarding the state's mental health care system, which is currently in "crisis."
December 09, 2021
Cheney On Jan. 6 Committee Update: “The Truth Will Come Out”
The congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol is "firing on all cylinders," U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said Thursday.
December 09, 2021
Wyo Dept Of Transportation Installs Solar Snow Fence Between Laramie, Cheyenne
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is currently participating in a pilot project that is exploring ways to get year-round value from snow fences, the department recently announced.
December 09, 2021
Hageman Releases First Paid Congressional Campaign Ad
Nearly three months after announcing her campaign for U.S. House, candidate Harriet Hageman released her first paid advertisement this week.
December 08, 2021
Wyoming Still Doesn’t Have Enough Snowplow Drivers
There are 62,620 miles of highway in Wyoming. And not enough snowplow drivers to cover them all.
Wendy CorrDecember 08, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Rejects Appeal By Man Who Said He Had A Bad Lawyer
The Wyoming Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Green River man who said he had a bad lawyer who gave him bad advice.
Jimmy OrrDecember 07, 2021
Barrasso Says U.S. Needs To Balance The Budget Each Year Like Wyoming
Discussing his opposition to raising the nation's debt limit, Sen. Barrasso said if families have to balance their budgets and if Wyoming must balance its budget, then so can the U.S.
December 06, 2021
Supreme Court Rules School Not Liable For Rock Springs Student Who Fell On Ice & Suffered Brain Injury
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that Sweetwater County School District was not responsible for a student who suffered a brain injury after slipping on ice at a Rock Springs elementary school.
December 06, 2021
Former Cong. Candidate Accuses Cheyenne School District Of Censorship, Unfairly Masking Students
Cheyenne attorney Darin Smith is asking conservatives in the local school district to attend the board of trustees meeting on Monday to complain about "inappropriate material" and the mask mandate in the schools.
December 03, 2021
Rep. Crenshaw Says “Lies” Are Being Told by Hageman & Other Republicans On Immunization Bill
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-TX, said Hageman and some other Republicans are not telling the truth about a immunization bill that 80 Republicans -- including LIz Cheney -- voted for.
December 03, 2021
Cheney Camp Blasts Hageman For “Reckless” Spread of Misinformation About Vax Bill
Rep. Cheney's office said Harriet Hageman was lying about a bill that Cheney supported along with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and 80 other Republicans.
December 03, 2021
Lummis Calls Supreme Court Abortion Hearing ‘Pivotal Moment For Our Country’
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis signaled her support for the U.S. Supreme Court upholding a Mississippi abortion ban on Wednesday, calling the hearing a "pivotal moment for our country."
December 02, 2021
Poll: Gordon Ranked Nation’s 5th Most Popular Governor With 66% Approval Rating
Gov. Mark Gordon has been ranked as the nation's fifth most popular governor in a recent poll conducted by the Morning Consult.
November 30, 2021