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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
Wyo Supreme Court Rules Against Six Pack-Drinking Driver Who Disputed Breathalyzer Test
The Wyo Supreme Court ruled against a driver who argued that Carbon County should have paid for an independent blood alcohol test.
November 30, 2021
Supreme Court Rules Against Gillette Teen Who Planned To Kill Classmates; Correctly Tried As Adult, Justices Say
A teenager who planned to kill nine people at a Gillette middle school was correctly tried as an adult, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Monday.
November 29, 2021
Barrasso Shares Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming Troops in Bahrain
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso had Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming sailors and Marines serving in Bahrain
Jimmy OrrNovember 26, 2021
Gordon Launches Wyoming Innovation Partnership With $27M In Federal Funds
Gov. Mark Gordon announced that he would be allocating $27 million in federal funds to cover the first year of the newly launched Wyoming Innovation Partnership.
November 24, 2021
Report: Wyoming Legislature Ranks Near Bottom For Representation Of Women
Wyoming came in near the bottom in a new report that shows the gender parity in state legislatures across the nation.
November 22, 2021
Wyoming Republicans Unsurprised At Biden’s Low Approval Ratings
State Sen. Ogden Driskill said although Biden's numbers were horrible, if VP Kamala Harris were to assume the presidency, it would be "armageddon."
November 22, 2021
Liz Cheney Parodied On Saturday Night Live For Not Being A Republican
Wyoming's Congresswoman Liz Cheney was spoofed on Saturday Night Live for no longer being recognized as a Republican by the Wyoming GOP.
Jimmy OrrNovember 21, 2021
Gordon Welcomes News OSHA Won’t Enforce Biden Vaccine Mandate
Gov. Mark Gordon is welcoming news that a federal agency is suspending enforcement of President Joe Bidens proposed Covid vaccination mandate.
November 19, 2021