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Lummis Praises Court’s Decision To Allow People Under 21 To Buy Guns
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has praised the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision this week to allow adults under the age of 21 to own a handgun.
July 14, 2021
University of Wyoming Cutting 75 Positions, Eliminating Multiple Programs
The University of Wyoming has cut at least 75 positions and will eliminate multiple programs to deal with projected budget cuts, officials announced Tuesday.
July 13, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Allows Children’s Removal After State Repeatedly Tried Helping Family
A state agency did what it could to keep a Rawlins family together before it recommended that its children be adopted by other parents, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
July 12, 2021
AARP: Rental Car Scams
Criminals are paying attention and posting fake rental car deals at rock bottom prices online.
July 11, 2021
Cheney: Biden’s BLM Nominee Should Be Immediately Withdrawn
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney joined her colleague U.S. Sen. John Barrasso this week in opposing President Joe Biden's current nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management.
July 09, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court: Man Who Confessed While Running Naked In Snow Does Not Win Appeal
When police arrived at Jendersens home, they found Jenderson walking out of his apartment naked. He slipped past officers and was tasered twice, but was able to run out the back door and into the snow, where he was tackled.
July 09, 2021
Biden Appoints Gordon to Bipartisan Council of Governors
President Joe Biden has appointed Gov. Mark Gordon to a bipartisan Council of Governors, the governor's office announced on Thursday.
July 08, 2021
Wyoming Still Evaluating Ways To Help Border Crisis; Troops Still Not Mentioned
If Wyomings governor is thinking about sending troops to help with the crisis on the U.S. - Mexico border, hes not announcing it publicly.
Jimmy OrrJuly 08, 2021
Wyoming Highway Projects Continue To Delay Traffic Across The State
Those thousands of visitors making their way to the states top tourist destinations may be getting a break home, but they wont get much in the way of a break from highway construction delays this week.
July 07, 2021
Bouchard, Gray Call For NPR, Public Media to Be Defunded
Two of Wyoming's legislators and current congressional candidates made calls for defunding National Public Radio and other public media over the holiday weekend.
July 06, 2021
AARP: Fraud Watch Network — Protect Your Device, Protect Yourself
Many scams originate right at your fingertips through your computer or smartphone.
July 05, 2021
Cheney Votes to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol, Lummis Calls Vote ‘Distraction’
Rep. Cheney voted to remove all Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol while Sen. Lummis called the vote a "distraction".
July 02, 2021
Cheney Challengers Criticize Congresswoman’s Jan 6 Committee Assignment
Candidates who are running against Liz Cheney in 2022 bashed the congresswoman for her appointment to House committee that will investigate the January 6 attacks on the Capitol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2021
Gordon Evaluating U.S. – Mexico Border Situation For Ways To Help
While South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sent 100 troops to the U.S. - Mexico border, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is evaluating ways Wyoming can help.
July 01, 2021
Pelosi Puts Cheney On Committee to Investigate Jan 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was appointed Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on a special House committee formed to look into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
July 01, 2021
Cheney Votes For House Select Committee To Investigate Attacks On January 6
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney voted in favor of a House Select Committee to investigate the events surrounding the attacks on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
40th Anniversary of “Stripes” This Week; Could ‘Razzle-Dazzle Scene Actually Happen?
As it's the 40th anniversary of the movie Stripes, we asked the former Commander of F.E. Warren AFB if the iconic graduation scene could actually happen.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
Lummis Calls For End of Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Americans on Airplanes
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday said it was time for the CDC to end its mandate for vaccinated Americans on airplanes on public transportation.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
Gordon, Buchanan Invite National Rifle Association to Relocate to Wyoming
Gordon and Buchanan reached out to the National Rifle Association to convince them to relocate to Wyoming.
June 29, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize ATF For Proposed Pistol Brace Rule
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis have asked the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to withdraw a newly proposed "misguided" gun rule.
June 29, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court: Man Who Tried To Bomb Other Man Loses Appeal
A man convicted of conspiring to blow up another man lost his latest appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
June 29, 2021
Barrasso: Biden’s Eco-Terrorist BLM Nominee Should Be Removed
U.S. John Barrasso already hadn't been a fan of President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management, but a recent discovery of her eco-terrorist ties have led him to say her nomination should be revoked.
June 28, 2021
AARP FraudWatch Network Scam Alerts: Door to Door Scams
Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services.
June 28, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Party Infiltrated By Political Spies; “We Will Press On,” Spokeswoman Says
With the New York Times reporting Friday that the Wyoming Democratic Party was infiltrated by a pair of political operatives, the party's spokeswoman said they aren't intimidated by this move.
June 25, 2021