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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
Wyoming GOP Praises Balow For Saying No To Critical Race Theory
The Wyoming Republican Party praised Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow's comments regarding teaching critical race theory in schools this week.
May 06, 2021
Wyoming Will Re-Open 9 Of 10 Closed Rest Stops
The State of Wyoming is planning on re-opening 9 of the 10 rest stops in Wyoming that were closed due to budget cuts.
May 06, 2021
Liz Cheney: The GOP Is At A Turning Point. History Is Watching Us.
Rep. Liz Cheney writes: "The Republican Party is at a turning point, and Republicans must decide whether we are going to choose truth and fidelity to the Constitution."
Liz CheneyMay 05, 2021
Chief Joseph Scenic Byway Gets Facelift
By the end of June, Chief Joseph Scenic Byway will be back to normal for the first time in more than four years.
Wendy CorrMay 05, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Spar Over Meaning of “Single” in Adoption Laws
The court on Wednesday agreed to let adoption proceedings continue by a man who wanted to adopt the child of his ex-wife after his remarriage, finding the word single in adoption laws means one rather than unmarried.
May 05, 2021
No. 2 House Republican Supports Ousting Cheney From House Conference Chair
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Lousiana, confirmed this week that he is now backing Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, for the position, according to the Associated Press. Former president Donald Trump is also expected to endorse Stefanik for the job.
May 05, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Chair Amused With Allegations of Liz Cheney Being A RINO
Wyoming Democratic chairman Joe Barbuto said he was amused that someone who voted with President Trump 94% of the time is called a liberal or a RINO.
Jimmy OrrMay 05, 2021
Balow Says No To Teaching Critical Race Theory in Wyoming Classrooms
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow has pushed back against federal guidance to teach critical race theory in classrooms.
May 04, 2021
Cheney Fires Back At Trump’s Claims Election Was Stolen (Again)
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney again fired back about former President Donald Trump's latest claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and that he was the rightful winner.
May 04, 2021
Volvo-Driving Couple Get Stuck On Park County Highway After Driving Around “Road Closed” Sign
A couple driving a Volvo got stuck in snow after driving around a "road closed" sign on Highway 212 in Park County, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2021
Wyoming Tax Revenues Up $73 Million From Projections
The tax revenues that pay for Wyomings government programs are coming in $73 million higher than predicted earlier this year, according to a state report.
May 04, 2021
Wyo Legislator: Wyoming Legislative Special Session Will Start July 12
A special legislative session to discuss how to spend $1.3 billion in federal funds will occur in mid-July, according to a Wyoming legislator
May 03, 2021
ABC Host Spars With Barrasso About Biden’s Infrastructure Bill
A host of ABCs This Week interrupted an interview with U.S. Sen. John Barrasso over the weekend to challenge his claims about President Joe Bidens proposed infrastructure bill
May 03, 2021
Cheney On Fist Bump Backlash: “We’re Different Political Parties, Not Sworn Enemies”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday fired back at those who criticized her for fist bumping President Joe Biden before his joint congressional speech earlier this week.
April 30, 2021
Man’s 2nd Appeal Of $50 Child Support Payment Rejected By Wyoming Supreme Court
Wyomings Supreme Court has for the second time denied a mans challenge of his $50 per month child support payment.
April 29, 2021
Cheney Fists Bumps Biden; Bouchard, Gray Respond With Impeachment Calls
A fist bump exchanged between U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and President Joe Biden before Biden's joint address to Congress on Wednesday night has drawn the ire of Cheney's congressional opponents.
April 29, 2021
Cheney On Biden’s First 100 Days: “An Unfortunate Time For Wyoming”
Cheney said the president's first 100 days have been "unfortunate" and criticized him for stopping construction on the border wall.
April 28, 2021
Lummis Blasts Biden For Being Partisan On Infrastructure
Sen. Lummis said infrastructure should be a bipartisan effort and if President Biden wanted to unite the country, he would support an infrastructure that's not just supported by Democrats.
April 28, 2021
Lummis Introduces Bill That Would Allow People Under 21 to Buy Handguns
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill this week that would allow adults between the ages of 18 and 20 to purchase a handgun from a federally-licensed dealer.
April 27, 2021
NYT Details Potential Political Fallout From Cheney’s Trump Impeachment Vote
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach former President Donald Trump is a defining moment in her political career and could potentially impact her in the next election, a new New York Times Magazine profile has concluded.
April 23, 2021
Gordon: More Review Needed Before Bill Limiting Health Orders Approved
A bill designed in part to give the governor more oversight over public health orders may have been prepared and approved too quickly after the worst of the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mark Gordon said.
April 23, 2021
Wyoming Joins 10-State Lawsuit Over Greenhouse Gas Order
Wyoming is joining nine other states in a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Biden administration from considering the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in making decisions on federal policies and rules.
April 22, 2021
Lummis Scoffs At Biden’s Order to Quit Using Phrase “Illegal Alien”
Lummis said Biden should focus on the crisis at the border rather than worrying about semantics.
April 22, 2021