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Gordon Says Different Approach Needed At U.S-Mexico Border Following Visit
Gorgon said Border Patrol agents told the group of governors that cartels have been taking advantage of federal policies and dominate the drug and human trafficking markets.
October 10, 2021
Wyoming Billionaire Has Donated Almost All Of $54M To Build Texas Border Wall
A Wyoming billionaire is responsible for nearly all the donations to Texas Gov. Greg Abbotts $54 million border wall fund.
October 08, 2021
Lummis Criticizes Congress For Not Talking About National Debt
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized her congressional colleagues on Thursday when she pointed out that despite numerous conversations about raising the nation's debt limit, no one is discussing the debt itself.
October 08, 2021
Report: Sheridan High Named Best In Wyoming
Sheridan High School was ranked as the best in Wyoming, according to a recent survey done by the U.S. News and World Report.
October 07, 2021
Cheney Slams Democrats’ “Dangerous” Spending During Wyoming TV Appearances
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney discussed the potential devastation of congressional Democrats' "dangerous" spending on Wyoming this week with two state media outlets.
October 06, 2021
GOP Govs To Gather At Border To Pressure Biden On Illegal Immigration
Republican Govs. Greg Abbot of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona are hosting nine governors in Mission, Texas, Wednesday to denounce President Joe Biden's policies leading to a surge in illegal immigration at the southern border.
October 06, 2021
Cheyenne Man Challenges Veterans Tax Exemption Law In Wyoming Supreme Court
A Cheyenne man is challenging a Wyoming law that gives veterans a discount on their property taxes, saying it improperly limits the benefit to people who have been state residents for at least three years.
October 05, 2021
Fox Host Questions Barrasso’s Lack Of Support for Policies Benefitting Wyoming
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace questioned U.S. Sen. John Barrasso during an appearance this weekend about why he continued to oppose the bipartisan reconciliation bill when it ultimately benefited the Wyoming peoople.
October 04, 2021
Hageman Called Cheney a “Courageous Constitutional Conservative” in 2016
In 2016, Harriet Hageman lavished praise on Liz Cheney calling her a "proven, courageous, constitutional conservative."
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag Flown at Half Staff to Honor Casper Police Officer
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 4, 2021 in honor and memory of Casper Police Lt. Dan Dundas.
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Rep. Hans Hunt Steps Down From Legislature To Join Lummis’ Staff in DC
State Rep. Hans Hunt (R-Newcastle), on Thursday announced he was stepping down from the Wyoming State Legislature to join U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis staff in Washington, DC.
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Carbon County GOP Head Pushes For Removing State Laws Governing Political Parties
Correnti says because political parties are private entities, state laws governing them should be abolished.
September 30, 2021
Wyoming Has Seen Increase Of Hundreds Of Homeless Students In Last Decade
The number of Wyoming public school students reporting they are homeless has increased by hundreds in recent years, data provided by the Wyoming Department of Education showed.
September 30, 2021
Jimmy Orr: We Love Your Wyoming Sunrises
Cowboy State Daily editor Jimmy Orr discusses the daily Wyoming Sunrise feature.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2021
Weird Frankenstein-Looking Truck/Airplane Combo Spotted on Interstate 80
Motorists on Interstate 80 on Wednesday spotted an airplane/truck Frankenstein-looking vehicle on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2021
Cheney Applauds Gen. Milley For Loyalty To Constitution; Blasts GOP Colleagues For Condemning Him
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday thanked Gen. Mark Milley for his loyalty to the Constitution while condemning man GOP colleagues for telling him he should resign.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Lummis Slams Yellen For IRS Proposal Mandating Every Transaction Over $600 Be Reported
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis told Treasury Sec Janet Yellen that "banks are not subjects to the federal government" and not to expect Wyoming citizens would comply with a controversial IRS proposal.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Carbon County GOP Chair Condemns Park County Commiteeman For Obscene & Violent Email
Carbon County GOP chair Joey Correnti asked the Wyoming Legislature to pass legislation that would allow political parties in Wyoming to regulate themselves.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 29, 2021
Wyoming Truckers Allowed Increased Drive Time To Deliver Hay During Drought
Wyoming truckers are praising an executive order allowing them extra drive- time to deliver much needed hay during the drought
September 28, 2021
Hageman Says She Was Fooled Into Opposing Trump In 2016
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said she was fooled into opposing the presidential bid of former President Donald Trump in 2016 by Democrats and Liz Cheneys friends in the media."
September 27, 2021
Cheney Reverses Opinion, Says She Was Wrong About Gay Marriage
In a reversal of her vocally stated opinion, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said during an opinion on "60 Minutes" on Sunday that she was wrong to oppose same-sex marriage.
September 27, 2021
Cheney Mocks Trump Days After Arizona Election Hand Count
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney trolled former President Trump on Sunday days after the Arizona election audit showed the former president did not win the state.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 26, 2021
Supreme Court: Woman Who Shot At Police In 2019 High-Speed Chase Loses Appeal
A woman convicted of helping a man try to kill police officers while the two led police on a high-speed chase through Cheyenne has lost her appeal of her conviction.
September 24, 2021
Natrona County GOP Chides State Republican Party For Attacks On County Clerks
Natrona County Republicans are chiding the state Republican Party for criticism of the states county clerks.
September 24, 2021