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Liz Cheney Declines To Answer Questions About White House Bid
Appearing on The Today Show on Thursday, Liz Cheney would not rule out a possible run for the presidency stating that she would do "whatever it takes" to keep former President Trump away from the Oval Office.
Jimmy OrrMay 13, 2021
Funds To Drill 1.3 Mile Tunnel Through Teton Pass On Wish List For WYDOT
As part of President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, WYDOT is putting together a "wish list" of projects including a 1.3 mile tunnel through Teton Pass.
Wendy CorrMay 12, 2021
Cheney Opponents Praise House Republicans For Ouster
Republican challengers to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in her congressional re-election campaign are praising House Republicans for removing her from her position as House Republican Conference chair on Wednesday.
May 12, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Explains Situation Behind $52K FEC Fine
The Wyo Republican Party said it was fined $52,000 for late reporting of joint fundraising activities with the Republican National Committee and the campaign to elect Donald Trump as president in 2016.
May 12, 2021
Trump Celebrates After Cheney Ousted From House Leadership Position
Former President Trump said: "She is a warmonger whose family stupidly pushed us into the never-ending Middle East Disaster, draining our wealth and depleting our Great Military, the worst decision in our Countrys history."
May 12, 2021
Cheney Vows to Make Sure Trump Never Gets Back to Oval Office
Following her ouster from House Republican leadership on Wednesday morning, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney said she will lead the way to ensure the former president doesn't reclaim her former position again.
Jimmy OrrMay 12, 2021
Cheney Blasts Trump From House Floor On Night Before Expected Ouster From Leadership
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday said Trump's continued insistence that he lost the election threatens democracy and could incite further violence.
May 12, 2021
Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state.
May 12, 2021
Gordon Urges Biden Administration To Take Action At Border
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and 19 other Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of migrants illegally entering the country.
The Center SquareMay 11, 2021
Report: Wyoming’s Teachers Least Underpaid In Nation
While teachers across the country might be underpaid when compared to other professions, a report from the Economic Policy Institute showed that Wyoming's teachers are the least underpaid.
May 11, 2021
National Pollster Dick Morris Thinks Chuck Gray Can Beat Liz Cheney
National pollster Dick Morris said he believes Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, can beat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in next year's House primary election.
May 11, 2021
Wyoming GOP Rejects Complaint About Uinta GOP Elections
The Wyoming GOP Central Committee said the Uinta County Republican Party did nothing wrong when it allowed party officers to vote in an annual election for party leaders.
May 11, 2021
Cheney is On Her Own; Barrasso, Lummis, Gordon Offer No Support
Wyoming's top elected officials are offering no support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as she fights to retain her U.S. House leadership position.
May 11, 2021
Al Simpson: ‘Right Wing Crazies’ Jeopardize Republican Chances of Winning Majority in House of Representatives
Former Sen. Al Simpson said if the Republicans vote for "right wing crazies" in the primary election, voters will opt for Democrats in the general and the GOP won't retake the House.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2021
Opinion: The Legislature, Education, And Closing the Coal Gap
In a guest column, four Wyoming state representatives said in order to properly fund education, the state must reduce spending, redirect existing revenue flows, and find new revenues.
House Speaker Albert SommersMay 11, 2021
Retired U.S. Army Colonel To Move Back To Wyoming To Run Against Cheney
Denton Knapp told Cowboy State Daily he will be arriving in Gillette on Tuesday to begin the process of becoming a Wyoming resident so he can challenge U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in her re-election bid.
May 10, 2021
Cheney Narrates Ad Affirming Her Position on Capitol Riot, Trump
Days before House Republicans will likely remove her from House leadership, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in an ad affirming her stances on the presidential election and what it means to be a Republican.
May 10, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Against Swiss Insurance Company In Dispute With Sinclair
A Swiss insurance company that refused to pay the Sinclair Co. for damage to its refinery in Wyoming lost its bid to avoid paying legal fees in the dispute on Monday.
May 10, 2021
Gordon Officially Bans Vaccine Passports In Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon has officially banned state agencies, boards and commissions from requiring "vaccine passports" to access state spaces and services.
May 07, 2021
Supreme Court: Traffic Stop Went On Too Long, Evidence Must Be Tossed
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that meth seized from a man's car should be thrown out because the traffic stop was too long.
May 07, 2021
Cheyenne Attorney Darin Smith Announces Run For Congress
Cheyenne businessman and attorney Darin Smith announced Friday he will run against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the 2022 U.S. House race.
May 07, 2021
Wyoming Ambulance Services Facing Funding Emergency
Fremont, Sweetwater, Weston counties will all lose ambulance services on July 1 if funding cannot be found for the program.
May 06, 2021
Supreme Court: Attorney General Can Investigate Debt Resolution Company Accused Of Ripping-Off Clients
Wyomings Supreme Court has cleared the way for an investigation by the states attorney general into a debt resolution company registered in Wyoming accused of taking money from its clients and taking no action on their behalf.
May 06, 2021
UW Scientists Investigating Mysterious Melting of Earth’s Crust
A group of University of Wyoming professors and students is researching an unusual belt of lava-formed rocks that stretches over 2,000 miles throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico.
May 06, 2021