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Cheney Says Trump’s Daughter & Staff Pleaded With Him To Stop Capitol Rioting
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told two national news programs on Sunday that President Trump's daughter and members of his staff were pleading with him to go on television to tell people to stop rioting as he watched the riots from the dining room.
January 03, 2022
Park County GOP Accuses Sen. R.J. Kost Of Vaccine Mandate ‘Conflict’
Leaders of the Park County Republican Party contend state Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, has a conflict of interest that should have prevented him from voting in Octobers special session on vaccine mandates.
December 23, 2021
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Reads “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon's released a video on Thursday of the governor reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
Jimmy OrrDecember 23, 2021
Big Horn Basin Sons of the American Revolution Honor U.S. Sen. Al Simpson
The Big Horn Basin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recently presented their Distinguished Service Award to former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson of Cody.
Jimmy OrrDecember 23, 2021
Trucker Thanks City of Rock Springs For Help During Massive Interstate 80 Road Closure
A 36-year veteran of the trucking industry said she had never been treated better than the way the citizens of Rock Springs did when she was stranded for nearly three days.
December 22, 2021
Wyoming Asks Supreme Court To Block Federal Vaccine Mandate
Wyoming has joined a coalition of other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's decision allowing a federal vaccine mandate for companies employing more than 100 people to take effect.
December 20, 2021
Rand Paul Endorses Hageman For Congress
Harriet Hageman on Monday received another notable political endorsement for her congressional campaign, this time from U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky.
December 20, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Sign On To Bill Keeping Toddlers From Being Forced To Wear Masks
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis signed on to legislation on Thursday that would prevent toddlers from being forced to wear masks in certain places.
December 17, 2021
No Violence Seen At Wyoming Schools After Threats Circulate Online
All was quiet on Friday across Wyoming's school districts after many of them increased security measures due to threats of violence that circulated nationally across the social media app TikTok.
December 17, 2021
Gordon Unveils Ways State Will Use $500M In American Rescue Plan Funds
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday unveiled his proposals for the use of the first round $500 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding.
December 16, 2021
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