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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
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